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River Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Lobby
Meeting facility
Front of property
Property amenity
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Property amenity

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(332 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 558 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • River view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Riverwalk and a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue. Also, Millennium Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grant Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Cloud Gate - 6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Bar Pendry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fannie May - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly River Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
River Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 32 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 32 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)

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

How close is River Hotel to the airport?

River Hotel is 13.2 mi (33-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 River Hotel?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from $151, 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 River Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at River Hotel.

How close is River Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (9-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 1.8 mi (9-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River Hotel offer free breakfast?

River Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (9-min walk) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at River Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 76 per night.

Does River Hotel have a pool?

River Hotel does not have a pool.

Does River Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does River Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is River Hotel to downtown Chicago?

River Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Chicago.

River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3293 out of 5187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1025 out of 5187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 463 out of 5187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 207 out of 5187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 199 out of 5187 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

MAGDALENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and great staff and price !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at the River Hotel was a very comfortable day. The roads are clean. Front desk was helpful for everything I needed. I would highly recommend staying staying there?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Keyona

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Everything was right there where I needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay everything was right near where I needed to be. Was in town for work, which was 300 feet away. Very clean clean room good staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Littleton

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Samuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was cool, they even gave me a free upgrade to a room with river view for me and my girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. The only thing I wish was outlined is that they had a $100 holding fee before hand.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were super helpful checking in with our rental car and made the checkin process easy! The room did not seem to have soundproof windows but I was so tired and the bed was super comfortable that I passed out. They had shampoo and conditioner but no body wash. The shower was a bit outdated but there was plenty of hot water! Valet had our car waiting for us which made the $76.00 in/out parking fee kinda worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Areon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was exceptional and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so kind & helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was barely attended to. The bathroom toilet was used and filled with toilet paper. The bed was a mess and the whole room was crowded. Despite paying for parking with my reservation they did not validate it properly and was charged full price for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Tyriana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Heather, Davenport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! We were on the 19th floor and were told the room thermostat on the upper floors don't work well. The room was hot but they did bring us a floor fan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the location of this hotel. It was right in the city is walking distance to every hotspot in the downtown Chicago area ie. The Bean, Riverwalk, Skydeck etc. The room I had was basic with a kitchenette. There’s another hotel right next door if you want drinks/food for the evening. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Leo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay in the room for longer than 15 minutes. We left and had to find other accomodations. The room had marks all over the wall and stains on the carpet, as well as what I believe to be part of the key card system for the door haphazardly duct taped onto the wall. It kept falling off and getting lodged in between the door and wall. The one star is for the gentleman at the front desk who was calming down a domestic dispute in the lobby while helping us check in. Hotel should give that guy a raise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026