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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Michigan Avenue

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (View) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Exterior
Reception
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(179 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (View) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with great shopping. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit State Street and Michigan Avenue. Check out an event or a game at Soldier Field, and consider making time for Field Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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515 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Merchandise Mart - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 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) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Dots and a Dash - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-San - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ema - ‬1 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
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things 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 6 to 20 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
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 74 per day (in/out privileges)

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 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 at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

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.

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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 887 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1166 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to everything, nice spacious rooms and very clean! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite place to stay in Chicago
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was just fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. I loved the view outside my room. I loved my experience in Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Haleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice size rooms. Beatrix is excellent for breakfast. Noise level from the street was an issue at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for people who are on the go. Rooms are very clean, have great lighting, super strong AC. Plenty of food options and close to the train. Just what you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the modern vibe and friendliness of people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the very known breakfast place and how delicious they were, as well as clean and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable beds, good amount to walk to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Corner near the fire station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed her for lollapalooza and i was not disappointed. You are walkable distance from basically everything plus the view is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

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

10/10 Excellent

Durell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to all the hot spots
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was clean beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Convenient loc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian Mario

Solid stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of Chicago super close to River Walk, Mag Mile, and Navy Pier. The hotel is nice. The rooms are aging a tad but overall clean with comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Sometimes can hear other rooms noises.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to tourist attractions. Rooms are clean and staffs are extremely nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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