River Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV, iPod dock
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Popular LocationMichigan Avenue2 min walk
  • Popular LocationChicago Riverwalk5 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park8 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)42 min drive

Room options

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, Kitchenette

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, River View

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

Standard Room, View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 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. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Theatre - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 13 min walk

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
  • Sweetwater Tavern and Grille - 4 min walk
  • Base Bar - 4 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

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

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

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 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on May 27, 2024 start from $171.0, 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.

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. 1765 out of 2874 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 600 out of 2874 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 2874 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 2874 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 2874 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed how close everything was within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Humberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Los cuartos son muy pequeños no como los que ponen en la foto
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the downtown location and how close it was to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Should really advise what parking lot to use. I went to the wrong one and had to pay $16
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024