River Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Michigan Avenue

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Business center
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Steps away from Millennium Park, River Hotel offers a warm retreat with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fitness center to keep you moving. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or meet with colleagues at the business center. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is $129
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 48 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 26 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • State Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪LH Rooftop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Base Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

When you stay at River Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and central location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes and Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 121 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Offsite parking within 2625 ft (USD 30 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 53 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 30 per night (2625 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel River
River Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Chicago
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Hotel Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Does River Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, River Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at River Hotel?

Yes, dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at River Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 53 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at River Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (9-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at River Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near River Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around River Hotel like?

River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 7-minute walk from Clark-Lake Station and 2 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say it is very central.

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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View
Parking
Bed
Elevator
Bathroom
Restaurant
Cities

What guests liked

  • The property is surrounded by excellent dining options, with many restaurants within a 5-minute walk, offering a variety of choices for guests. (25 reviews)
  • Breakfast was conveniently available next door at a nearby restaurant. (8 reviews)
  • The gym was a convenient and practical amenity for guests. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The best stay
Axel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel at very reasonable price
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is great, in amongst the river and some iconic buildings. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Everyone was very friendly. Beautiful place
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and service

Amazing River view room, great view of the bridges. Great location. Kudos do the team, great service
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First time staying at this location, it was nice and clean beds were very comfortable!!! The location was great I’ll definitely be staying again.
Rachon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were also very friendly and I don't regret this booking.
Nyambura, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like it so much

I LIKE SO MUCH THE AREA , MANY THINGS CLOSE AND VERY NICE
Juana, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and excelente location
Nelda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend it!

Great location, right in front of the Trump tower. We’ve got a river view for additional USD 10 and it totally worth it. Sofa bed worked perfectly for our 4 yo daughter.
Mayra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved there standard room still have a city view and it was an amazing two days they very quick with room service
Axel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and clean and friendly hotel.
Todd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay at The River Hotel

The location I was amazing, Staff was very nice and attentive! Room was wonderful and had an awesome view of the Chicago River!
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved It

The staff was AWESOME
Wendy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was very good the only thing is we left jewelry behind and have yet to get it back , but that’s our fault I guess
Benita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Customer Service Great Hotel Amenities 8.5/10
Darcell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is nice and located in a beautiful setting..
Adedotun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel room

The location is best as everything is closeby and public transport is just a few minutes away. Room are clean and bed are comfortable. Will not hesitate to book again in the future. Only regrets is being located in a room with no view.
Jesse, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

5 star valet

Valet was extremely nice.
Phouthavong, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I’d stay here again

Needed a place to stay in between some long work days. It was a small room, but perfect cause I just needed al place to sleep. Comfy and the staff was very friendly. Adding to my favorites.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel
Yasameen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, very helpful.
Rick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the room and the view. Great area with tons to do
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First Impressions Matter

It was my first time in Chicago and River Hotel was great! I loved my River view and I was so close to a lot of things. I would definitely stay here again.
JULIAN, 1-night trip