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River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Property amenity
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Kitchenette

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

Classic Room

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

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

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

Standard Room, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, River View

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

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

A stay at River Hotel places you in the heart of Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Millennium Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Theatre.

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
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace at Trump - ‬5 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
River Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3135 out of 5013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1019 out of 5013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 455 out of 5013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 207 out of 5013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 197 out of 5013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Myrna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Room was very cold all night heat was on yet coming out cold. Pull out bed was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the hotel was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing! Right in the heart of downtown Chicago in perfect view of all of the buildings and river of course. The room, although small, was efficient and clean. The only criticism I would have is that the ac didn’t work at all and the temperature was warm for the entirety of the night .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Willowbrook

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

maryann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Great price. Staff was exceptional. Room was good sized and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bea Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor, Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Great location in Downtown Chicago. Enojyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Hotel is very weak tho.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, including the front desk and housekeeping, were very helpful and positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing, stayed in a room with a river view and it was just amazing the views from the window looking over the river in the morning and the night was just amazing would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELL

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff who helped us check was very helpful. We a nice view from our hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Everything and nice and greeting staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Serkan, west des moines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool stay! But parkin is toooo far
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Zujeiry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great view, the room is spacious and they even have nespresso capsules in the room, I totally recommend this hotel and highly recommend the river view rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk is amazing, rooms are clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025