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River Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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, State Street
    ‪2 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
(40 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
(63 reviews)
  • 23 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
(303 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
(74 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)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 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
  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 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)

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. 2999 out of 4848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1000 out of 4848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 451 out of 4848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 205 out of 4848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 4848 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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Staff was very friendly. Only bad part was that one of the two elevators was broken, resulting in crowded rides and longer than normal wait times. Otherwise, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramona

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hassan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Salim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to request for room service. Else , room has no towels or beds made. Elevators slow during rush hours.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just love this hotel it’s right in the center of Navy Pier and right in front of the Trump Building it’s the perfect location to everything the beach is in walking distance and if you don’t want to walk then E-Bikes are everywhere and the hotel is the best for the price the location alone is worth it I Highly Recommend it it’s where I will always stay when in Chicago 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to the River Walk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was in a great location. It was clean and the staff was great. The only problem was that one of the elevators is broken so there was a wait and the elevator was often full. Also we had problems with the tv not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raul Moreno

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tian Tian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nooran

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Volodymyr

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and outdated. Poor value for money. Add a couple of $$$ to stay at near hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

shanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable area right beside the river walkway. Very busy area of the city so a bit louder until late hours, but loved staying in the River Hotel for a few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the central convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean though the facilities in general need some update, particularly the elevator. Otherwise, had a lovely stay here. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is in a great location! There are plenty of food establishments. The staff is exceptional, especially Raina. The rooms are clean, nice and updated but the rest of the property needs a uplift.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was only 1 elevator working, which caused us to have to wait a ridiculous amount of time to get to and from our room on the 23rd floor. There was no soap at the sink or in the shower, so we had to use the shampoo. Yes, we could have called to have some brought, but we would have had to wait who knows how long for it to get to our room. The thing that bothered me the most though, was that I paid for a king sized bed, and what we got was two twin mattresses pushed together. More than likely won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

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