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River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Property amenity
Meeting facility
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 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
(65 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
(309 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

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(89 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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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
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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3154 out of 5038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1024 out of 5038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 455 out of 5038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 209 out of 5038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 5038 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gyzel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Smithville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ron helped us with luggage storage and then check in. Excellent customer service!! So far our stay has been great!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the Hotel is very nice and the hotel is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Soumyadeep

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Staff was very good and helpful but the room was terrible we have a baby with us so putting the stroller inside and out was difficult bcoz of the weird location of the room entry door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very helpful, room was small with few amenities but that was what we were expecting with the price! Great place to stay a few nights if you're looking to explore the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

SHELLEY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samrawit

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anstacia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The ease of checking in was perfect! Because i had google wallet, i didnt even have to stand in line to check in. We had great room overlooking the riverwalk and it was beautiful! The lights at night we beautiful to look at. The beds were comfortable. Slept so good i didnt move and didn't wake up stiff. It was like sleeping on a cloud! The staff were all very nice. Not just nice because that's their job but it seemed as this was who they truly were as people in general. The hotel was located near so much. We paid for valet only because that's our preference, but we walked to most of the places we went. We have even walked as far as the navy pier, and it was a comfortable walk. I would stay here every time i visit this city because of the comfort, location and ease. We actually stayed on the club quarter side both times we stayed. We love it here at this hotel! No complaints at all. The thing i love the most is how some of the things in this hotel are old and you get a sense of going back in time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were big and clean, the staff was accommodating, and the laundry machines were easy to use and accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff, nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brody

Stay was unable to happen due to weather. No refund or credit was issued.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grecia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amirhossein

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

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shapnil

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Liubov

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part was "no reception stop" check in option and having your digital key in your phone. The only thing we were not happy about was extremely loud AC, was waking me up every time it turned on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

allysa

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Helena

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always the BEST!!! I say it’s Chicago’s best kept secret!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie, Green bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ronnie made our stay great, and always the staff is helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic and they really got me out of a bind when I gad my wallet stolen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

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