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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4.0 star property
Travelers fuel up with a hearty breakfast buffet before stepping out to explore downtown Chicago's attractions, all conveniently within walking distance.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room (Hotwire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(246 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(105 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Chicago, Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago is in the city center. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago History Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and State Street. 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. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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150 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • 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
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • State Street
    State Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Water Tower Place
    Water Tower Place
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    Chicago Riverwalk
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
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    Millennium Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery
    2 min walk
  • Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
    2 min walk
  • Beatrix
    2 min walk
  • W Xyz Bar
    3 min walk
  • RAMEN-SAN Deluxe
    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:
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grab&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 noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 28.5 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 noon. 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 Millennium Park are also within 15 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is 7 minutes by foot and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 9 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

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3411 out of 4323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 556 out of 4323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 4323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 4323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 4323 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, great buffet breakfast with very attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for a long weekend trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent service, very clean. I will definitely stay there on next visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room, staff were so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. Great staff, great location and amazing rooftop.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. And rooftop bar & view is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great breakfast Roof deck has a great view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was always cleaned and the breakfast was great and the rooftop was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast included!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is helpful and nice. The breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miles-Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included & location were really the selling points for me. The staff were super helpful and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast was really great! We were able to fuel up before our busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaskirat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were very clean. The hotel staff is very hospitable and attentive. This hotel will definitely be my go to place to stay in Chicago!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did find some small issues with the cleanliness of the room. Great location. Beautiful hotel. Amazing rooftop bar experience. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean. Staff service was excellent from check in to check out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was marvelous. The breakfasts were amazing. Anything you could think of was there. The rooftop bar is definitely worth visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Hotel Riu was excellent. The staff was very professional and accommodating. The breakfast buffet had a great selection. The rooftop bar was a great atmosphere. We'll definitely return to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, more than willing to help and/or assist in any way. Beautiful hotel, love LOVE the roof top bar and patio. BEST buffet breakfast I've had in a very long time. I will definitely be booking with this hotel chain again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, thank you very much for your service!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room in very good conditions and always very clean. Personnel was very helpful, kind and ready to support. Breakfast very good and variety above average.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and room was clean! Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dinko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing, Great location, super clean and stuff was kind, informative and very respectful! The breakfast was well organized considering the amount people served! Not a missing items at any moment! The rooftop bar was very pleasant place to sit and chill. Strongly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arrikka Kimza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience as first-time visitors to Chicago: friendly & helpful staff, cute rooms, fabulous rooftop (bar), overall aesthetics, proximity to so many great activities, and so much more. We’re definitely going back to RIU the next time we go to Chicago. And last but not least…that Breakfast Buffet?! The BREAKFAST BUFFET WAS EVERYTHING!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff is helpful, curious & so polite. I will be staying there anytime I visit Chicago. Location is ideal being located right off Michigan Ave.. Best breakfast buffet. Rooftop restaurant was Amazing! 100 stars if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026