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River Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Michigan Avenue

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Kitchenette (One Room) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
IPod dock
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Base Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

Upscale hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre, 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
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 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 path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
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 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per night (2625 ft away)

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)

Property is also known as

Hotel River
River Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Chicago
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Hotel Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is River Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

What time is check-in at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at River Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

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.

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2606 out of 4251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 901 out of 4251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 395 out of 4251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 4251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 164 out of 4251 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Powers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay I’ve ever had the staff was so kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Amenities
Location, comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location at an affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ramiz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, perfect location. Nice, clean, friendly staff I was Happy camper
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levon Chant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view of the river!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location , dining options, walkable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great area to be and explore the tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RIYADH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

A great location along the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed for 1 night stay and was very happy with the location. Definitely a great place and love that they allow dogs to stay. Definitely needs some updates to the room amenities but all in all a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at this hotel, the property itself was nice and clean, the lobby and waiting area was clean and very pretty, and my room had great views! The staff was also very friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the river, definitely recommend a room with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, especially the host at check in, were absolutely amazing! The views were nice. Everything was within walking distance. Just overall, a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Room had nice view of riverfront. Convenient to riverwalk. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing. Stuff and hotel is very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close it was to the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025