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
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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
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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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3135 out of 5013 reviews
10 - Excellent
3,135
Rating 8 - Good. 1019 out of 5013 reviews
8 - Good
1,019
Rating 6 - Okay. 455 out of 5013 reviews
6 - Okay
455
Rating 4 - Poor. 207 out of 5013 reviews
4 - Poor
207
Rating 2 - Terrible. 197 out of 5013 reviews
2 - Terrible
197
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Marco
21 Nov 2025
Marco
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Myrna
Travelled with family
20 Nov 2025
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.
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 .
J
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert
20 Nov 2025
Robert
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juan
19 Nov 2025
Juan
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas, Willowbrook
19 Nov 2025
Thomas
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
maryann
Travelled with family
19 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Great price. Staff was exceptional. Room was good sized and clean.
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!!!
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.