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River Hotel

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A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue, River Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a clock, a wall-mounted lamp, and a curtain.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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A room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a round table, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A conference room with a round table, four leather chairs, a wooden cabinet, a framed abstract painting, and a fireplace with a marble surround.

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(377 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a clock, a wall-mounted lamp, and a curtain.

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

View all photos for Superior Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, River View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 Grant Park and Millennium Park, while Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights. 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

  • A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.
    Chicago Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A city street at night with illuminated buildings, a snow-covered sidewalk, and light trails from moving vehicles.
    Michigan Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large illuminated sign with the letters "CHICA" and a circular design.
    Chicago Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large metallic sphere sculpture in a public square surrounded by tall buildings.
    Millennium Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive metallic sculpture in the foreground and a variety of skyscrapers in the background.
    Grant Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Chicago Brewhouse
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Fannie May
    2 min walk

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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 55 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 55 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. Grant Park and Millennium Park 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. 3506 out of 5545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1099 out of 5545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 495 out of 5545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 220 out of 5545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 225 out of 5545 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place; comfortable bed; wonderful staff and you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and the room was clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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I absolutely loved this place. Close to everything and great view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. The staff was outstanding and the hotel was very efficient. We absolutely loved out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and very helpful staff. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is located in a really great location , staff is so helpful and also the hotel is really clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location location Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The room was very clean and comfortable, and I especially appreciated the easy self check-in process. The location was excellent and very convenient for exploring the area. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Perfect location and great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was so friendly. Especially Jock at the front desk was excellent. We loved the location, the view of the river, the 2nd floor coffee lounge and the water stations on each floor. I wish there was a restaurant in house, but we managed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great location, decent amount of space at a reasonable price (for nowadays)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful experience. So close to the river walk and activities. Staff was so helpful and attentive and property was clean and comfy! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location , staff was helpful . Main lobby and lounge were nice, however the hotel rooms are very outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful view of the river. Room was very clean and the staff very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were very helpful. Close parking included was a bonus!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, and the staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026