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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

3.5 star property
Travelers begin their day just steps from Millennium Park's attractions, then discover a range of dining options that satisfy every possible craving

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Located in downtown Chicago's heart, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North brings energy to any stay. Guests can enjoy light meals at the w xyz bar, get workouts in at the gym, grab coffee at the shop, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with great shopping. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or United Center. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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515 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Merchandise Mart
    Merchandise Mart
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept
    Michigan Avenue
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    Chicago Riverwalk
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Theatre
    Chicago Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
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    Millennium Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line)
    3 min walk
  • Millennium Station
    15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Three Dots and a Dash
    2 min walk
  • Beatrix
    1 min walk
  • Sushi-San
    1 min walk
  • Electric Shuffle Chicago
    3 min walk

About this property

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

Hotel near Michigan Avenue
Located close to Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, w xyz bar, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A reception hall, free newspapers, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 272 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 74 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Beatrix
  • w xyz bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • 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
  • Elevator (80 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 17 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 74 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Chicago City Center
Aloft City Center
Aloft City Center Hotel
Aloft City Center Hotel Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Hotel
Aloft Chicago River Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Hotel
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Hotel Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Aloft Chicago Downtown River North pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 60 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 74 per day.

What time is check-in at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Aloft Chicago Downtown River North located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Michigan Avenue, and Merchandise Mart. Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 3-minute walk and Merchandise Mart Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 954 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1250 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and amazing staff. Only bad thing room was kind of on the smaller side.. but good for a weekend trip or short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, beautiful views, and
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms, amazing cafe with stellar beverages and pastries
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bayard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean, easy check in, Beatrix restaurant downstairs which was excellent , ate there 3 times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room; the staff is very friendly; plenty of nearby shops/restaurants in walkable distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and the room, the location was amazing and close to the nicest area in the city, the river walk… took so many pictures and walked so much my feet will hurt for weeks but loved every step, hope to come back soon and stay here again… loved it all
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, Staff truly helpful & courteous. Restaurant stayed busy, but available. Rooms were good for their size. Location worked well for our stay. The hotel has a good & fun vibe. The lobby area is perfect for waiting, playing games or just hanging out. It was noisy but…it’s downtown Chicago!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hyungchan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff, and pet friendly without extra cost
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing location and very clean hotel. The hospitality was amazing. We arrived much earlier than expected and the staff was kind and helpful and allowed us early check in without any additional fees. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were very clean. The staff was really welcoming and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are clean. Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great, everything was perfect, and the service was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and customer service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew j

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Genesis Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great super friendly and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meg O.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved being able to check in early and hang out by the river and enjoy some shopping and entertainment early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and it was a bonus for treating my dog with treats at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time and super friendly staff would return immediately
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, great location. Comfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful view and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025