€84.61 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 27 May 2013 Check-out 28 May 2013

River Hotel

3 stars
75 E Wacker Drive Build, Chicago, IL 60601
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
316 reviews
Very nice, affordable downtown hotel

I decided to stay here after my plane was long delayed in Chicago. Because of the weather there... See full review

  • JPA01
  • 19 Apr 2013
Great Deal

Great location. Room is small but very well and cleverly laid out, so that even with a big bed and... See full review

  • DougNYC
  • 28 Feb 2013
Perfect location at the top of the Magnificent mile

As locations go, this Wacker Drive hotel couldn't do better, occupying prime riverfront space in the historical Mather Tower off the Magnificent Mile. The landmark River Hotel has kept up with the times, especially when it comes to environmental impact. Its LEED-registered building and Green Power Partner utilizes low-flow showerheads and participates in recycling programs. For what it may lack in luxury and size, the hotel scores on points like casual ambiance, simplicity and value.

Highlights
  • LEED-registered hotel with green design and practices
  • Kitchenettes available, plus free chilled, purified bottled water
  • Delivery from select neighborhood restaurants
  • Bella Bacino's Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
Rooms

Well-kept, comfortable rooms at the River Hotel offer the no-frills traveler twin, full, premium queen and king beds, plus work station. Some rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, and corporate apartments are available for professionals seeking accommodations for longer than a month.  

Features

Not every professional has an expense account and travel-related costs can really add up -- lodging, food and transport to name a few. For the conservative business traveler, the River Hotel offers a great value with special perks like free wireless Internet access and complimentary chilled, purified bottled water. The River Hotel has a convenient location in Chicago, steps from the Magnificent Mile, Tribune Tower, Millennium Park and the Loop for business travelers.

Other features include a 24-hour concierge, and fitness room. Bella Bacinos, a casual Italian-American trattoria, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valet and self-parking are available for a fee.

Transportation
  • O’Hare International Airport (15.6 mi/25.2 km)
  • Chicago Midway Airport (9.5 mi/15.3 km)
  • Blue Line (Clark/Lake) (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Orange Line (State/Lake) (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • McCormick Place Convention Center (2.5 mi/4.1 km)
Attractions

  • Tribune Tower (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Wrigley Building (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Millennium Park (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • The Magnificent Mile (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
  • The Loop (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Board of Trade (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange (0.8 mi/1.2 km)
Business
  • Three meeting rooms
  • 24-hour concierge
  • Same-day dry cleaning and laundry service
  • Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel

River Hotel Rooms

Single/Small Double
Non-smoking smaller room with 1 queen bed- desk- free WiFi- bottled water- coffee and
Standard Room
Non-smoking room with 1 queen bed- work area- free WiFi- bottled water- coffee and tea.
Superior Room With Kitchenette
Non-smoking spacious room with 1 queen bed- free WiFi and bottled water
One Room Suite With Kitchenette
Non-smoking large room-queen bed- sofa bed- free WiFi- bottled water
Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchenet
Non-smoking room with 2 sleeping areas, queen bed, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette and free WiFi.

Amenities

  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Executive level
24 hour security
FEMA approved
Activities
Health club
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
24 hour room service
Room service
Family plan
Services
24 hour front desk
Business centre
Maid service
Guest laundromat
Express checkout
Concierge desk
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Audio visual equipment
Conference suite
Parking
Parking
Indoor parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Radio
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Electronic door locks
Dining guide
Sprinklers in rooms

Hotel Map

41.888 -87.6256
Nearby airports
O Hare International Airport, (ORD), 25.00, MI, E; Chicago Midway Airport, (MDW), 20.00, MI, E;
Area description
City Center

Dining

Bacinos Restaurant
Bacinos offering American Italian food in a relaxed split-level restaurant. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Multi-Menu Delivery
Multi-Menu delivery to Club Quarters guests and menus are available in the guest rooms.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (316)

Ratings and reviews for River Hotel

Overall score

3.9 / 5
110 out of 316
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Milwaukee, WI
26 Aug 2010

River Hotel (75 E Wacker)

When planning our trip to Navy Peir, we were looking for a hotel that would be within walking distance. The River Hotel provided a convient location and wonderful view of the city and river. Staff was very accomodating and pleasant. No comments on the ammenities as we did not have time to use any other than the resturant - reasonablly priced and good food.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Use the water taxi on the river to get to Navy Peir. Inexpensive and convient from hotel.

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
needed a weekend retreat
Pittsburgh, PA
31 Aug 2010

Perfect location, newly renovated rooms

We visited Chicago over the weekend. The location of the hotel was excellent. The place is safe and lively 24 hours. Still, did not feel any problem with noise. The room we stayed in was newly renovated and was one of the best rooms that I have seen. There were lots of international tourists at the time of our stay which gives the place an international feeling. I would recommend the place for couples and families with children. The only unpleasant thing about the hotel was the staff, which didn't seem to fit the hotel at all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a nearby metro station at Lake and Clark. The subway system of Chicago was fast and safe. You should utilize as much as possible especially if you visit during the hot season.

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Michael the Accountant
Columbia SC
5 Dec 2010

The River Hotel in Chicago

aAThe Hotel was great - we received an upgrade upon their discovery that it was our

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
nfields
St. Louis MO
25 Oct 2010

River Hotel - Downtown Chicago

Great Location - Was there for a wedding. Rooms were a little small, but for the price and location - it was perfect

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
chicago, IL
2 Jan 2011

" Good price for the location"

Upon arriving the staff was very nice. But that changed once I inform the front desk staff that I got the wrong room they were very rude and didn't not seem helpful until I showed them my confirmation from [...]. They changed the room but were but nice about it. Other then that the room I reserve was nice clean and big. I had a very nice view. Everything was walking distance which was a plus.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

You are one block away from michigan ave so you can shop til you drop.

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
7 Jan 2011

Nice Hotel

New Years Eve had a blast!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Barrington, Illinoist
9 Feb 2011

River Hotel

Excellent service/staff, location. Small but very comfortable room with great view. We stay at many hotels in different cities and countries and would recommend to friends (and return ourselves). Very good little bakery right next door that opens at 6:30 AM

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Goodman Theater

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
In need of sunscreen
miami, fl
10 Apr 2011

Quaint and cozy

Location was absolutely wonderful!! Room was on the smaller side yet was perfect for a getaway as a couple. Services and staff were helpful and pleasant.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Make sure to grab a meal at rosebuds steakhouse.

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Rie
Carteret, NJ
18 Apr 2011

Modern Hotel

Great location looking over the river, close to tons of restaurants and bars. Room was very modern and elegant and staff was good at giving local recommendations for places to eat and things to see/do.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Benny's Chop House-definetly worth the money for great dining atmosphere and excellent food

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Cincinnati, OH
9 May 2011

Very Nice Hotel Downtown

We stayed at this hotel for 1 night, walked up the street for dinner and around downtown the rest of the night. In the morning we stopped at the Corner Street Bakery Cafe right next door before heading home. The most convenient parking is a small lot right next to the hotel, but $28 for one night!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Buca di Beppo up Michigan Ave to Grand. Only a few blocks away.

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