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River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Business centre
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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
(41 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 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
(64 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
(305 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Single Beds

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

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • 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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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at River Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from 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
  • House of Blues Chicago - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪The Terrace at Trump - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Michigan Avenue
River Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. 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
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River Hotel Hotel Chicago

River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3047 out of 4897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1000 out of 4897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 453 out of 4897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 203 out of 4897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 194 out of 4897 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

Issai

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tony and the staff were very helpful and polite. Great hotel right on the river!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little far from the best shopping areas but still not bad
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big enough for 1 person and had everything I needed. The second-floor coffee and relaxing area was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD, West Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. The staff was very friendly would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balazs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, nice lobby, good coffee, no crowd, friendly service. Fairly comfortable rooms, well equipped at quite reasonable price for the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tove

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to always wait a while for the elevator...room was fine, but small.
River Hotel as viewed from the Chicago river walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phuong

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Georges

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic location that could use an update. Couch had holes in it, but staff and room size made the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to see the Art Institute and do the River Walk and the Hotel was perfectly located for both. Also the Queen Suite we stayed in was perfect for 3 family members mixed gender allowing 2 bedrooms with own bath, the kitchenette and small sitting room between. It had only one window in one of the bedrooms but we weren't there for the view out a window we were out exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, love the automated check-in process when it works, Riverview is great. Microwave had not been cleaned,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with spacious room sized; equipped with everything we needed. Very convenient to the Riverwalk and other nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, I loved that the beds were in different areas. The check in experience was so easy and quick and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The coffee bar on the second floor was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great and we stayed there because they had a nice room with 2 beds and 2 bath for a decent price for the area through Expedia. The room could have used a little upkeep- the bathroom door was broken, the toilets ran all night, and one of the drains wouldn't drain. Overall, the room seemed clean though. The staff was overall really nice and helpful, though one thing bothered me. I travel a lot for work and I always buy myself food for the plane. When I'm not headed to the airport right away, I have always had hotels offer to hold my food in their fridge when I have asked. This was the only hotel where the staff was not willing to do that and so I had to go out and buy a cooler and ice to keep my food from spoiling. I probably wouldn't have written about the other room issues had they been willing to help me on that final checkout day. Overall, a decent hotel for the price and the space and the nice amenities (water stations, coffee, workout center, business center, etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. Especially Ronnie. Room space was sufficient.. great location in the loop area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful..and accommodations just right..great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025