River Hotel

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

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Reception
Front of property
Business centre
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Meeting facility
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 RM673
RM790 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 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

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(297 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Cable channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 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

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(82 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

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

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

Located near the beach, River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with good shopping. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. 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.
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
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International 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 centre. 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
  • A vending machine, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 for 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Off site 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 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on 26 Oct 2025 start from RM 673.05, 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 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?

Checkout 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 away 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. 2930 out of 4746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 982 out of 4746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 441 out of 4746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 205 out of 4746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 188 out of 4746 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

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful..and accommodations just right..great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly, staff, very clean, comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved everything about this place! Staff , room, view and how close it was to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Marisel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, excellent location and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, employees are fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tony and the staff were very helpful and polite. Great hotel right on the river!
Stayed 1 night 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Charles R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eduard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and easy valet parking.
Stayed 3 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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to get around the town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. The staff was very friendly would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

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

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area having so much in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025