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River Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Kitchenette

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

Superior Room, Kitchenette

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, River View

  • River view
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 249 sq ft
  • 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

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 Art Institute of Chicago is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 14 min walk - 0.8 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

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 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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

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

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 (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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per night (2625 ft away)

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 Apr 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on May 26, 2025 start from $149.0, excluding 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: midnight.

Is there free parking at River Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 53 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. 2492 out of 4099 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 889 out of 4099 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 379 out of 4099 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 4099 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 162 out of 4099 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

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Biggest complaint was one of the elevators was broken which left one elevator for the whole hotel and service help. Had to ride with the garbage once.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SELWYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, room was amazing, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, WARRENVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatoriya

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great and the view from our room was everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Preet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I have to pay extra cz I came around midnight 1 pm to check in where I was not able to select dates for 24th Jan , instead they ask me to pay more if I wish to stay for 24th , cz 24th is already passed according to clock but check in was only available for 25th
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location, walking distance to everything. The two bedroom/ two bath suite would be perfect for a family with kids or friends traveling together. I loved the lotion, and bath products. The bed was very comfortable, and the staff were very nice. Great coffee machine on the second floor, and water stations on each floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Ronnie was amazing at checkin and super helpful. Very clean and comfortable room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff hotel was very clean and the price was just right
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We loved the view of the River Walk and were easily able to walk to restaurants, shops, attractions (the Bean, Art Institute). Bed was super comfy. Only downfall was the room was quite small and actually kind of beat up looking...could've used some TLC. Overall, happy and would recommend, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arialis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The hotel is a no frills hotel but the location is hard to beat right on the river. Our room had a fantastic view and was clean. We stayed two nights and both days housekeeping came around and refreshed towels and cleaned up. Overall we would come back to the River Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Wyckoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Acacia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay no complaints ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean and friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne, calumet city

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed Here for a peaceful getaway with a friend. The river view was worth it and the beds were comfy. You have to make sure you ask for towels, but other than that everything is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merced

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024