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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Peninsula Chicago	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Langham, Chicago	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,888 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 4,118 reviews	View
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in River North

Find the best River North areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about River North

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

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Magnificent Mile

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

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The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

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Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Lakeview

Known for its lively bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. Top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.

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Top River North Hotel Reviews

Freehand Chicago

8/10 Good

"Great price, the bunk beds were fun!"

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

8/10 Good

"Overall, our stay at Eurostars Hotel was pleasant, and the staff was courteous and accommodating. However, we experienced an issue with the room doors. Our initial room had a door that did not appear to close properly, leaving a noticeable gap that allowed conversations and other sounds from inside the room to be heard from the hallway. This became apparent when someone outside the room was able to hear activity inside and came to our door. The staff promptly moved us to another room, but we encountered the same issue, with an even larger gap around the door. We were informed that all rooms on that side of the hotel have similar door gaps and that no other rooms were available for relocation. While we appreciated the staff’s efforts to address our concerns, the lack of privacy caused by the door condition negatively impacted our stay."

Kinzie Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room 606 was very nice, but I couldn’t get that room below 69 degrees on the air conditioner. I set it to 66 degrees, and it never got to that temperature. I love my room as cold as I can get, but not this one. Other than that, love this hotel and the location . Close walk to many of the restaurants and bars we love in Chicago."

Frequently asked questions

What is River North like?

River North is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and bar scene. Are you looking for River North travel tips? Make sure that you visit Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in River North?

Based on our traveller data, Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in River North. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Merchandise Mart, and it offers 2 restaurants and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile and Freehand Chicago.

How many hotels are there in River North?

Expedia has 327 hotels and other accommodation options in River North to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Chicago area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in River North, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in River North.

What is there to do around this Chicago neighbourhood?

Poetry Foundation, Museum of Broadcast Communications and Driehaus Museum feature captivating exhibits to peruse while you're exploring River North. Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier and Soldier Field. When you're sightseeing in Chicago, United Center and Project Room are also worth a stop.

How can I get around River North and the greater Chicago area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Merchandise Mart Station, Chicago Station (Brown Line) or Grand Station (Red Line).

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Pendry Chicago

The Drake

The Talbott, Autograph Collection

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Viceroy Chicago

The Peninsula Chicago

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

LIVN - Millennium Park Downtown Chicago

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

The Westin Chicago River North

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

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Where to stay in River North

Downtown Chicago

Magnificent Mile

The Loop

Lincoln Park

Lakeview

Top River North Hotel Reviews

Freehand Chicago

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