Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG

3.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG

Bar (on property)
Lobby
Meeting facility
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Voco Chicago Downtown, an IHG Hotel, offers modern comfort in the city's heart. Guests can unwind in the sauna, relax by the indoor pool, or enjoy city views from Waterview's dining area. The concierge helps guests explore nearby Chicago attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 19 of 19 rooms

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

Room amenity

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Room amenity

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Chicago Skyline View)

City view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Chicago Skyline View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

Room amenity

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Chicago Skyline View)

City view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Chicago Skyline View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

Room amenity

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Chicago Skyline View)

City view

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Chicago Skyline View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room amenity

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room amenity

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chicago Skyline View)

City view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Chicago Skyline View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Room amenity

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Room amenity

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, City View (Mobility Accessible)

City view

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, City View (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Accessible)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Chicago Skyline View)

City view

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Chicago Skyline View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

City view

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room

Room amenity

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

You may also like

Ad
Bar (on property)

Omni Chicago Hotel

Downtown Chicago
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,594 reviews
Omni Chicago Hotel

About the neighborhood

Map
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Merchandise Mart - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Merchandise Mart Station - 5 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 17 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marshall's Landing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪East Bank Club - Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hampton Social - ‬4 min walk

About this property

voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG

Hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Merchandise Mart
Located close to Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue, voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Waterview, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • An elevator, 15 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 293 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and mini fridges

Similar properties

Exterior

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,960 reviews
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 61 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 26 to 32 for adults and USD 16 to 23 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Riverbend Market
  • Waterview

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 25,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 26 to 32 for adults, and USD 16 to 23 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 61 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Voco Downtown
voco Chicago Downtown
voco Chicago Downtown by IHG
Voco Chicago Riverwalk By Ihg
voco Chicago Downtown an IHG Hotel
voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG Hotel
voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG Chicago
voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Does voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 61 per day.

What time is check-in at voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Merchandise Mart, Chicago Riverwalk, and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 2 mi (3 km). Merchandise Mart Station is 5 minutes by foot and Clark-Lake Station is 9 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2101 out of 3268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 599 out of 3268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 274 out of 3268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 3268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 3268 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff very attentive. Hotel was clean and close to riverwalk and downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shanae

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and fantastic staff who were always happy to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, area was walking distance to all the major attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet area, convenient to Millennium & Grant Park and getting to/from airport
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location downtown Chicago
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kilby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were quick to check us in and helpful with any questions we had. The views from our room were spectacular and the hotel is conveniently located. We dined at the hotel restaurant one night - the food and drinks were great and the staff there were so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and very friendly staff. Late check out at 5 pm was amazing option as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location on the Riverwalk near a lot of great places and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tonya

Liked: Amenities
Close to alot of sites, food, and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katelin

Clean room, staff is nice !
My view from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient well-maintained property by the riverwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel that's close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice rooms, greats views!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Will absolutely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service were excellent. Clean room, excellent food and the hotel is near of river walk. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beautiful view from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room , good staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent…definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in the center of Chicago. Great access to the river. Wonderful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, view was great, garage parking near by, close to river walk, but far enough away from busy, noisy main hub.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.