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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
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(147 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Deluxe)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Chicago, Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago is in the city center. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago 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.
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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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪RAMEN-SAN Deluxe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crushed By Giants Brewing Company - ‬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:
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
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

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. 1851 out of 2423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 2423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 2423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2423 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!! Nice place, decent room.breakfast was above average for a buffet style breakfast Did i say great location?
Stayed 3 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

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms & bathroom. Close proximity to main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice smelling, good breakfast and good customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to spot to stay in Chicago
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were extremely impressed with the property. From the staff to the rooms to the food/drink options, everything was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to hotel whenever we’re in Chicago
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LATOYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast being offered Staffing Cleanliness, location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great breakfast and perfect rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the hotel and the location, super central with lots of sightseeing options nearby and great food all around. The hotel had excellent service, clean rooms and bathrooms, everything spotless. I honestly loved everything about this place!
Room view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Debra

Great location, incredible staff, clean rooms, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

10/10 Excellent

Teneia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here with my husband! The breakfast was great and we had a nice room. Very clean and well put together.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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