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River Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Michigan Avenue

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Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Front of property
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(294 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Kitchenette

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 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
IPod dock
  • 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
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Mobility Accessible

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Mobility Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located near the beach, River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park, while Field Museum of Natural History and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Travelle Kitchen + Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill

About this property

River Hotel

Upscale hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, River Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 30 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is River Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at River Hotel?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on Sept 1, 2025 start from CA $151.36, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 76 per night.

What time is check-in at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at River Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is River Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes by foot and Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes.

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2781 out of 4512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 939 out of 4512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 420 out of 4512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 196 out of 4512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 176 out of 4512 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and nice staff and service. Great location for tourists.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Room view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

irina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place , close to attractions , a lot of dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel and great location. We had a great time and the staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this location, our room and the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and really great location :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff was friendly and hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hote
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the river walk, friendly staff, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

QITAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
do nice hotel and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Great location right across the street from the Riverwalk so excellent views. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff who way above and beyond for us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how central it was to everything and how it was right on the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great from the staff to the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in city center Chicago! Friendly staff and clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location accessible to most areas of interest. Great views Will love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience everything was at walking distance and the scenery was beautiful day and night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Desti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything! Comfortable stay! Great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025