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River Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a central Chicago retreat just steps from Millennium Park, where vibrant city streets meet comfortable accommodations and attentive service

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River Hotel offers a convenient base for exploring Chicago with essential amenities. Guests can stay active at the fitness center, handle laundry needs, and connect via in-room WiFi or the business center. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Property amenity

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(334 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, River View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(98 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park, while Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk
    Chicago Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 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
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Theatre
    Chicago Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
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    Millennium Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    Art Institute of Chicago
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Millennium Station
    6 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station
    7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • LH Rooftop
    1 min walk
  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
    4 min walk
  • Fannie May
    2 min walk
  • Bar Pendry
    3 min walk
  • Smashburger
    2 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

Upscale hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, River Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 32 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 32 per night (0.8 mi away)
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is River Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 76 per night.

What time is check-in at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at River Hotel?

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

Where is River Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes by foot and Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 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

River Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3332 out of 5237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1030 out of 5237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 467 out of 5237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 208 out of 5237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 200 out of 5237 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nashadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Delina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had an excellent stay.... very nice hotel for the price. Great location. Great room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Love the beds!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, kind staff, and comfy rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely location for a great price in the heart of downtown with a great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price. Clean enough and well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with my stay. Room was a little small but otherwise very good. Clean and well maintained. Location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
prime location, very friendly staff!! above and beyond. clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The River hotel is located near the river! Wonderful location for shops and restaurants! Walking distance from Michigan ave and the parks ! I’ve stayed here 5 times in the last 3 years I always enjoy my stays
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fanbei

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

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lita Koreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, walking distance to all major sites. My room was a view of the river which was beautiful especially at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
Small, private, quite and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great! Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful! Rooms were a bit smaller than expected but were good for a quick stay. The coffee in the lounge area was really nice to have too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

The hotel is ideally located. The massive TRUMP sign is hard to overlook but it is part of Chicago. The staff was great and the room was clean and well laid out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, awesome location, and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026