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River Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Michigan Avenue

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River Hotel offers a convenient base for exploring Chicago with essential amenities. Guests can stay active at the fitness center, handle laundry needs, and connect via in-room WiFi or the business center. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 412
AED 484 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Property amenity

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(302 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, River View

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

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, River View

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

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
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace at Trump - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

Upscale hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, River Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and desks

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 30 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

Is River Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at River Hotel?

As of 3 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on 16 November 2025 start from $131.71, 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.

How much is parking at River Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 76 per night.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at River Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is River Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes by foot and Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes.

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2948 out of 4777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 991 out of 4777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 443 out of 4777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 205 out of 4777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 190 out of 4777 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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area at a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place to enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with spacious room sized; equipped with everything we needed. Very convenient to the Riverwalk and other nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location (except it’s right across from and looks straight at f’ing Trump tower), nice spacious rooms, excellent helpful staff, easy automated check-in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spacious suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one shower one bathtub) and a kitchenette. Perfect place for a family of four to use as a base for marathon weekend. Perfect location to explore Chicago
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great checking us in. The location is great, except for glaring light from the Trump tower right across the street all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. The hotel is in a great location. It’s very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little far from the best shopping areas but still not bad
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, I loved that the beds were in different areas. The check in experience was so easy and quick and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The coffee bar on the second floor was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gildardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Room view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

8/10 Good

Chevelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff was extremely nice and super helpful. felt safe in area at night and early mornings
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best places I’ve stayed at in some time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. Especially Ronnie. Room space was sufficient.. great location in the loop area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was a fantastic experience, the staff were professional, courteous and kind. It is a rare thing to have professionals behave in the way the staff at this hotel behave. The hotel is good, the people are remarkable and the best part of any stay. In every interaction there was kind and honest information. The staff at this hotel deserve the highest recognition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location , location location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Convenient location.
View from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly people working there! They were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025