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River Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Michigan Avenue

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Reception
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Meeting facility
Business centre
Steps away from Millennium Park, River Hotel offers a warm retreat with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fitness center to keep you moving. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or meet with colleagues at the business center. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Flat-screen TV
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Room options

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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
Hairdryer
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
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
(303 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

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
Hairdryer
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
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 48 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 26 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • State Station - 8 min walk

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

River Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the fitness centre for a workout. Also, Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and central location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes and Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 121 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only, 1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Off-site parking within 0.8 mi (USD 30 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 76 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available off-site and costs USD 30 per night (0.8 mi away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does River Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, River Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at River Hotel?

Yes, dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at River Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 76 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at River Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (9-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at River Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near River Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around River Hotel like?

River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 7-minute walk from Clark-Lake Station and 2 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say that it is very central.

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Reviews

River Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and a great value, with some guests even opting for vouchers to dine at a nearby restaurant. (10 reviews)
  • The property was very accommodating and welcoming to pets with no additional fees. (7 reviews)
  • The gym was a convenient and practical amenity for guests. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is helpful and nice, hotel location is great and the room are clean and quiet.
Mariane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff. Will stay there every time I'm in Chicago.
ESTEBAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute room, great view, fun atmosphere, and kind workers
Marissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great price. Staff was exceptional. Room was good sized and clean.
maryann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with River view!
Flavio, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice hotel, but dated...
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and great location
Aly, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, staff was very friendly
Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Tina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, nice lobby, good coffee, no crowd, friendly service. Fairly comfortable rooms, well equipped at quite reasonable price for the area.
Balazs, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and nice
Shabnam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal stay!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Desmond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great and although there was no restaurant on site, there was a great one right next door.
Patrick, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable room. Great view of the river. Great location. Staff was amazing. Great trip!
View from 10th Floor
View from 10th Floor
Pamela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay. Perfect location!
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and nice staff and service. Great location for tourists.
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tony was exceptional
Kent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect
Tracie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff, room, hotel was very good, elevators super slow, bathrooms probably need a bit of upgrading but the view for the cost was worth the stay.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Francisco, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful, friendly, funny, smiley, helpful. Hotel is in great location for everything, room was spacious, comfortable bed with a great view of the river. Housekeeping was very good as well. We will be staying at the hotel again surely.
DESPINA, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, clean room, well equipped kitchenette (but no kettle) The free water and refill station was great
Barbara, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful time staying in the River Hotel...very safe place...and enjoyable!
Patrick, 2-night trip