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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Property entrance
Restaurant
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (View) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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515 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Merchandise Mart
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(192 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (View) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner (View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Heart of Chicago.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Millennium Park and Lake Michigan are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Merchandise Mart - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 3 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Three Dots and a Dash - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Electric Shuffle Chicago - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-San - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

3.5-star hotel near Michigan Avenue
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Aloft Chicago Downtown River North. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 272 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North offers 272 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 74 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

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 (80 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 74 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aloft Chicago City Center
Aloft City Center
Aloft City Center Hotel
Aloft City Center Hotel Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Hotel
Aloft Chicago River Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Hotel
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Hotel Chicago
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aloft Chicago Downtown River North to the airport?

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is 12.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North on Apr 26, 2026 start from $155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North.

How close is Aloft Chicago Downtown River North to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (9-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 1.9 mi (12-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 60 per day, and valet parking for USD 74 per day.

Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North have a pool?

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North does not have a pool.

Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North have a restaurant?

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is home to w xyz bar, which features light fare.

Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aloft Chicago Downtown River North to downtown Chicago?

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is 0.9 mi away from Chicago.

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 946 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1240 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shenieka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yogsan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time and super friendly staff would return immediately
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalee

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dax

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mykyta

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good size room. Restaurant was awesome.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a beautiful view of the city
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyun, Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and it was a bonus for treating my dog with treats at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marleak

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Serge

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Room was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, great location. Comfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josep

Traveled with family
Pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean, spacious and very friendly staff. Only minor complaint, the toiletries in the shower were not refilled. Usually not a big deal, I only noticed because I forgot my body wash. Easy street parking, and there’s a Walgreens just a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jabarbara

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James, Chillicothe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location wasn’t terrible, but the noise was high (at least on a Saturday night). The in-room heating was loud, too. The space was well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very responsive staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025