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River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪34 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Property amenity

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(332 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • ‪Bar Pendry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fannie May - ‬2 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 32 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 32 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. 3294 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1025 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 463 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 207 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 199 out of 5188 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Melanie, Parma Heights

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, staff were very friendly but what made it excellent is the location. I went with my mom who can’t walk long miles but then the location made it easy for her to have the River Cruise as well as the Millennium Park which are just few minutes away from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was cool, they even gave me a free upgrade to a room with river view for me and my girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. The only thing I wish was outlined is that they had a $100 holding fee before hand.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were super helpful checking in with our rental car and made the checkin process easy! The room did not seem to have soundproof windows but I was so tired and the bed was super comfortable that I passed out. They had shampoo and conditioner but no body wash. The shower was a bit outdated but there was plenty of hot water! Valet had our car waiting for us which made the $76.00 in/out parking fee kinda worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Areon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was exceptional and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so kind & helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was barely attended to. The bathroom toilet was used and filled with toilet paper. The bed was a mess and the whole room was crowded. Despite paying for parking with my reservation they did not validate it properly and was charged full price for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Tyriana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Heather, Davenport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! We were on the 19th floor and were told the room thermostat on the upper floors don't work well. The room was hot but they did bring us a floor fan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the location of this hotel. It was right in the city is walking distance to every hotspot in the downtown Chicago area ie. The Bean, Riverwalk, Skydeck etc. The room I had was basic with a kitchenette. There’s another hotel right next door if you want drinks/food for the evening. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Leo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay in the room for longer than 15 minutes. We left and had to find other accomodations. The room had marks all over the wall and stains on the carpet, as well as what I believe to be part of the key card system for the door haphazardly duct taped onto the wall. It kept falling off and getting lodged in between the door and wall. The one star is for the gentleman at the front desk who was calming down a domestic dispute in the lobby while helping us check in. Hotel should give that guy a raise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located, easy check in/check out, quiet inside, love the 2nd floor coffee. Did NOT like being on the Club Quarters side when I booked the River Hotel side. Also, bathroom counter wasn’t cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alejandra, Elgin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Keimon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and organized. Staff was very helpful throughout the process.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

juan, Grand Rapids

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Barshea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025