River Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, steps from Michigan Avenue

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View from property
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Lobby
View from property
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room, River View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the area

Chicago

River Hotel puts you in the heart of Chicago, within steps of popular attractions like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Chicago hotel include Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre.

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

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

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

Hotel with a fitness centre, steps from Michigan Avenue
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, 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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
River Hotel offers 121 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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 (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per night (2625 ft away)

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 guest room 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at River Hotel?

River Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at River Hotel?

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on 26 May 2025 start from NZ$235.43, including 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.

Is parking available at River Hotel?

Yep, River Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 53 per night.

Are there any beaches close to River Hotel?

Yep, River Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at River Hotel?

No, River Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at River Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at River Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at River Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at River Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at River Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2495 out of 4102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 887 out of 4102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 379 out of 4102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 4102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 164 out of 4102 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

Adedotun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to nice restaurants and train stations,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Waited 15mins after 3pm check in time. Was told to wait rather than be accommodated in any way such as even being heard. It felt as if I was given no accommodation for the room not being ready and was something I had to ignore but a customer after me felt the same as they expressed their frustration for having the wrong room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andres, New Bedford

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location 😃
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

chico

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

chico

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk manager was rude and disrespectful when I called to explain that charges were not returned to my account.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Brewster

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect location for my 3-night stay. Room very comfortable and quiet. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Heard from others that the complimentary coffee on the second floor was very good, but I am not a coffee drinker so I was not able to take full advantage of that included amenity. Would have liked a greater selection of teas or hot chocolate as an alternative to coffee. My room included an automatic coffee maker, but no pods for coffee or tea. My room also included a small fridge and microwave, which was great. A room booked for another member of my group was missing those two items.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the second floor lounge. It was quiet at night. Yoga mat and lesson on TV provided. Bed was lumpy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Akhil George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

TAKUYA, Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service and good area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, right in the heart of Downtown Chicago. I would highly recommend it if you are going to be in the Windy City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatoriya

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great and the view from our room was everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Preet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I have to pay extra cz I came around midnight 1 pm to check in where I was not able to select dates for 24th Jan , instead they ask me to pay more if I wish to stay for 24th , cz 24th is already passed according to clock but check in was only available for 25th
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location, walking distance to everything. The two bedroom/ two bath suite would be perfect for a family with kids or friends traveling together. I loved the lotion, and bath products. The bed was very comfortable, and the staff were very nice. Great coffee machine on the second floor, and water stations on each floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Ronnie was amazing at checkin and super helpful. Very clean and comfortable room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff hotel was very clean and the price was just right
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We loved the view of the River Walk and were easily able to walk to restaurants, shops, attractions (the Bean, Art Institute). Bed was super comfy. Only downfall was the room was quite small and actually kind of beat up looking...could've used some TLC. Overall, happy and would recommend, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arialis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The hotel is a no frills hotel but the location is hard to beat right on the river. Our room had a fantastic view and was clean. We stayed two nights and both days housekeeping came around and refreshed towels and cleaned up. Overall we would come back to the River Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025