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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
The Peninsula Chicago	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 4,471 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,956 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 584 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

A busy city street with tall buildings, a bus, and cars.

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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A river with yellow boats, a bridge, and tall buildings.

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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A historic castle-like building with intricate stonework and a paved walkway.

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 Chicago Theatre with illuminated marquee and a wet street reflecting lights.

Theatre District

While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).

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A river with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.

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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Top River North Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel to stay with family."

The Langham, Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"My friend and I stayed for her bachelorette day celebration, it was both of our first time at The Langham. We both loved our stay and would absolutely return in the future. I've stayed in many hotels and the staff here really take it to another level, and in a way that feels genuine. Some hotels really know how to hire people who sincerely want to help others create special moments, and we really felt that at The Langham. It is hard to really enjoy this place in one day, but that just means we'll have to return soon! Thank you, Langham Staff."

Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

8/10 Good

"I liked the locale and the rate was very good for a "boutique" hotel. The only downside was the noise. The AC was too loud to keep on at night, but it got hot without it on. Some noise came from street level, so can't blame the hotel for that, but there was also an intermittent clunking noise at odd intervals which was probably because of our proximity to the elevator."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North

8/10 Good

"Very conveniently located for walking to restaurants and shopping. Nice to have a kitchen but they did not give you any kind of sponge or scrubber to wash the dishes. If you wanted to put them in the dishwasher, there was no dishwasher soap. They also did not refill the coffee pods and sugar when cleaning the room. Breakfast had a lot to be desired."

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, Freehand Chicago is one of the top choices for your stay in River North. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Michigan Avenue, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the area include Eurostars Magnificent Mile and Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile.

How many hotels are there in River North?

Expedia has 311 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?

Museum of Broadcast Communications, Poetry Foundation 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 United Center. When you're sightseeing in Chicago, Soldier Field and Spybar 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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Our top choices for River North hotels

1. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

2. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

3. Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

7. Moxy Chicago Downtown

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

9. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

10. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

11. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

12. Hyatt Regency Chicago

13. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

14. Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

15. The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

16. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

17. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown

19. voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

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Where to stay in River North

Downtown Chicago

The Loop

Magnificent Mile

Theatre District

Lincoln Park

Top River North Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

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