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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Michigan Avenue

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Hotel Riu Plaza captures Chicago's energy just steps from Michigan Avenue and the Riverwalk. Guests enjoy al fresco meals at Skybar, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and maintain workout routines at the 24-hour gym - all while being perfectly positioned to experience the city.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Hotwire)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(159 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Deluxe)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Roastery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪RAMEN-SAN Deluxe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Second Story Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Upscale hotel near Michigan Avenue
Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park are located near Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Skybar, features al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Room features
All 390 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grap&Go
  • Lobby Bar
  • Restaurante Desayuno
  • Skybar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 28 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.18 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

Optional extras

  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Chicago
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and State Street are also within 10 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is 7 minutes by foot and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2066 out of 2690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 2690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 2690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 2690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 2690 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry William

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is the best!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the room was large and comfortable, breakfast was great and the hotel conditions perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, staff is always amazing. Only place I like staying in Chicago!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great area. Included breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very gracious staff, impressive breakfast offerings/venue, cleanliness, location, Rooftop Bar, and seasonal (Halloween) decorations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, view and close to lake,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, clean room, great breakfast and nice rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the RIU was amazing. Perfect for a Getaway in the City of Chicago. The staff was amazing, the rooms were spacious and clean, and everything was close enough to walk to. 10/10 would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely and helpfully staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cleanliness, very helpful staff, excellent breakfast, loved the rooftop bar, walkable for attractions, will recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel with ideal location and nice services.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new hotel, gorgeous rooftop with delicious food. Hotel staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Great friendly service. Great location! Great Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room good view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Breakfast was good and well Organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast buffet is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, mazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff, clean rooms with comfortable beds. For the free breakfast there were alot of good and tasty foods. Will definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't think I will stay at any other hotel in Chicago in the future - Hotel Riu is so clean and comfortable, and the breakfast buffet is the best I have had at a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were super friendly and helpful. Buffet breakfast was great, location was near everything……
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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