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River Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Property amenity
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Property amenity

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(324 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Riverwalk and a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue. Also, Millennium Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grant Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cloud Gate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LH Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pendry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly River Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
River Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 32 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 32 per night (0.8 mi away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3182 out of 5059 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1018 out of 5059 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 458 out of 5059 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 205 out of 5059 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 5059 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Littleton

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, great linens and good towels. Comfortable bed and great view of the rever through a side window. Small room (like Paris) but the price and location is right. No restaurant but one next door and lots around. Attentive staff. I will be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zehui

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Megha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sofa bed is so poor that no one is able to lie down properly…. And there were no comforter available for sofa bed so had to call multiple times to front desk for it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is not particularly friendly, but not rude either. For the 2nd time we stayed there, we couldn’t get hot water in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location location location. Across from the Riverwalk. A block from Michigan avenue.
Great view of the city awaits
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harlene Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very approachable staff especially the front desk. Fast transactions checking in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anika

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a DUMP. Do NOT stay here. Smells like mildew, is the size of a thumb, I roasted myself there also because the heat was INSANE. Not even one person fits normally in this minuscule room. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was amazing and pointed us to fun things in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aneta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ALEXIS

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was good but the expensive valet was a surprise. $76 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me, my nieces, SIL, and her Mom all stayed in two rooms. We have a tradition of going to the Walnut Room, staying downtown overnight, and making a weekend of it. It was perfect. Perfect location, Pedro was outstanding. I really loved it. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
upgraded us rooms when we saw imperfections:)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Atia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026