Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Front of property
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Lobby
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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150 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room (Hotwire)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(221 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Deluxe)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 657 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

City center retreat .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

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Roastery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪RAMEN-SAN Deluxe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crushed By Giants Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 390 guestrooms or units
  • 28 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2024
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago offers 390 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary 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 daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.18 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Chicago
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago to the airport?

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago is 13.8 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 Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago?

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago on Apr 12, 2026 start from $172, 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 Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago.

How close is Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach and 1.1 mi (6-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago offer free breakfast?

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago have a pool?

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago have a restaurant?

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago is home to Skybar, which features al fresco dining.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago to downtown Chicago?

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago is 1.1 mi away from Chicago.

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2926 out of 3739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 3739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 3739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 3739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 3739 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, great service and loved where the hotel was located for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

seung won

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is ok but no parking lot and too much fee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an amazing experience from the customer service to the cleanliness of the room! The breakfast was a 1000/10 experience. I highly recommend staying here. I enjoyed my staycation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda Michelle Garcia

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

10/10 Excellent

Temiloluwa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this beautiful hotel! It’s brand new, tastefully decorated, and very conveniently located. The breakfast is delicious with a wide variety of options. I always choose RIU hotels wherever I travel, and I’m always extremely satisfied. RIU Class truly lives up to everything that was promised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sohyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago was excellent. The location was perfect, the room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my time here and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jinelt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the cleanning in the rooms could be better. But it was al excellent!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fawzi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 Highly Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sheri

We always stay at RIU when we’re in Chicago. Best hotel in the city!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Glenview

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and functional, the staff was very friendly, and the breakfast buffet was abundant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Laura Gonzalez

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really nice, staff were friendly. Breakfast buffet was great. Only downside is whole place smelled like rose perfume, even the room, which triggered some allergies and there was no air purifier to utilize.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Derrick

Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myeshia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You will not regret staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025