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River Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a central Chicago retreat just steps from Millennium Park, where vibrant city streets meet comfortable accommodations and attentive service

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥15,959
￥18,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 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
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 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
(309 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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 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
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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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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

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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
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park, while Field Museum of Natural History and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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60601, IL, Chicago, 75 East Wacker Drive

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk which includes a high rise building, a river or creek and a city
    Chicago Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept
    Michigan Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre showing signage
    Chicago Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
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    5 min walk - 0.4 km
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    Cloud Gate
    6 min walk - 0.6 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
  • O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe
    3 min walk
  • The Terrace at Trump
    5 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
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • 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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on Mar 8, 2026 start from ￥15,959, 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.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

River Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3160 out of 5046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1026 out of 5046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 455 out of 5046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 209 out of 5046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 5046 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, good location, accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maylene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great bed and comfortable pillows!
View from across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and superior room had a great river view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room, and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tatyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! And loved the stay thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lilyann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff, nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the Hotel is very nice and the hotel is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely accommodating staff, was able to check in early and check out late
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, room was large enough, suited everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel, from the price to the views everything is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hailey

Liked: Staff & service
Could have been cleaner but staff was friendly and area was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What great value i found at the River. Spotless room, friendly and attentive staff. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was courteous and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Heat was finicky but great location and comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk is amazing, rooms are clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is helpful and nice, hotel location is great and the room are clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and our room was just as good. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harlene Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very approachable staff especially the front desk. Fast transactions checking in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was A+, the staff was courteous and helpful and always went above and beyond in service. The location was great across from the Riverwalk and central to many other Chicago attractions. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026