€100.13 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

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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

Nearby points of interest

  • Wrigley Building: 0.2 km
  • Harold Washington College: 0.2 km
  • Marina City: 0.3 km
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.3 km
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 km
  • Chicago Theater: 0.3 km
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.4 km
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.4 km
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.5 km
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.5 km
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.5 km
  • Marshall Fields: 0.5 km
  • Harris Theater: 0.5 km
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.6 km
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.6 km
  • Wrigley Building: 0.2 km
  • Harold Washington College: 0.2 km
  • Marina City: 0.3 km
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.3 km
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 km
  • Chicago Theater: 0.3 km
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.4 km
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.4 km
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.5 km
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.5 km
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.5 km
  • Marshall Fields: 0.5 km
  • Harris Theater: 0.5 km
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.6 km
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.6 km
  • Cloud Gate: 0.6 km
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.6 km
  • State Street: 0.7 km
  • City Hall: 0.7 km
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.7 km
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.7 km
  • Crown Fountain: 0.7 km
  • Merchandise Mart: 0.8 km
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.8 km
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.9 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 1 km
  • Symphony Center: 1 km
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 1 km
  • Seneca Park: 1.1 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 1.1 km
  • Yacht Club: 1.1 km
  • Opera House: 1.2 km
  • Lake Shore Park: 1.2 km
  • Lake Point Tower: 1.2 km
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 1.2 km
  • John Hancock Center: 1.2 km
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1.2 km
  • Chicago Board of Trade: 1.3 km
  • Water Tower: 1.3 km
  • Harold Washington Library: 1.3 km
  • Washington Square Park: 1.3 km
  • Auditorium Building: 1.3 km
  • Carson Pirie Scott: 1.4 km
  • Sears Tower: 1.4 km
  • Children Museum: 1.4 km

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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Reviewer score

4
Rags
Chicago
18 Apr 2013

perfect position

This hotel is in the perfect spot for exploring Chicago. It is very close to all the places you would want to walk to as well as being very close to the El train and the buses. The position is stunning, facing some magnificent architecture beside the river. The room was clean and comfortable and the hotel facilities were very good - we particularly liked the lounge where you could get coffee at any time as well as the facility downstairs to print off your boarding cards. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The only slight criticism was one of the members of staff in the restaurant Bachinos which shared the site, was quite surly. Otherwise our stay was excellent.

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

Reviewer score

4
Artsy Wanderluster
Wisconsin
2 Apr 2013

Great place, great price

Came here for a last minute weekend getaway. Loved it! It's close to everything we wanted to do - shopping, good restaurants, museums. The beds aren't too comfortable and the single rooms are pretty small, but the price is right - especially if you're planning on staying busy in the city during your visit.

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

Andy's Jazz Club on W Hubbard

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
BruceFan23
Naperville IL
27 Mar 2013

Great place to be in the heart of everything

My wife and I stayed there for a Friday night and when I had booked the room I had a confirmation for a queen size bed. When I got to the room I found out it was two twins. I called down to the front desk and before I even got off the elevator they had my next room set up. Minor inconvenience but they handled it fine. Nice touch with having a spring water system with bottles on the floors. Very European style hotel-They maximize the space given with the room. I would recommend this to a weekend traveler who would be spending more time in the city than in the room. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Nice value considering the location is prime-Right by South Michigan Ave, State Street, el lines and tons of cabs, restaurants etc.

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

Reviewer score

5
olga the frog
monterey
27 Feb 2013

A good hotel in a good location

This hotel is close to everything! Close to major attractions and means of transportation, with a view to the river. Clean rooms, great service, polite staff. I liked the idea of the lounge, where you can sit, watch something on TV and have a cup of complimentary coffee, tea or water.

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

The Corner Bakery cafe that's right next to the hotel!!!

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Travel Girl 45
Wood Dale, IL
11 Feb 2013

Great hotel!

We arrived an hour early and they checked us in right away which was nice! The room was a little small but it had everything that you needed! The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. I would go back here again.

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

Reviewer score

3
ThanksgivingTraveler2012
Houston, TX
29 Nov 2012

Average Hotel

The location was pretty good and even the tiny room size (about 250 square feet) didn't bother me, more so the location of the actual room. We were on the fourth floor and looking at the back of a dirty building. What was mostly irritating is that the second we checked in they automatically made it seem like we weren't as "special" because we weren't spending as much as some customers and it seemed as if she was purposely putting us in not-great room because she basically said we need to upgrading within the first minute of us being there. Overall, it was fine, but won't be going back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
pfarhadieh
Chicago, IL
26 Nov 2012

Great hotel for the price

Room was very small and can get crowded especially if you have a significant other with a ton of clothes/toiletries. Bed was comfortable. Shower was small. Overall look was modern and updated. But if you're there to enjoy the city, then really the hotel room becomes a place to sleep and get ready for the day/night. And the location is great!

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

Reviewer score

4
Up north Joe
Minneapolis
29 Oct 2012

Great location for city weekend

Location is central to the sights and shopping that Chicago has to offer. My wife and I were able to walk to Michigan Ave (1 block away), Navy Pier via the river walk (25 min), Millennium Park (15 min), Art Institute (25 min), and the museum campus with the Field Museum (50 min). Next door is a nice breakfast location. Hotel meet our needs as we only used it for a place to sleep.

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

Breakfast bar on corner of Wacker and Michigan has a good value breakfast.

Review of River Hotel

Reviewer score

4
1st Time Visit to Chicago
Bethesda, MD
2 Oct 2012

Perfect Location, Beautiful View

The location of this hotel was within walking distance of everything a "tourist" would want to see -Great downtown vibe, the Chicago River steps away from the front door, and friendly staff. The only complaint would be the bed, which wasn't as comfortable as what one would expect, and there wasn't much shower pressure - but theses are minor things compared to the overall wonderful experience of a long weekend in the city. We would stay here again.

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

Reviewer score

4
Bobby one
New Jersey
1 Oct 2012

Our Chicago Visit.

Perfect location. Museums, theatre, transportation, near to most city attractions. Room was very clean and confortable. Staff well informed, courteous, and there to help.

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

Jazz at Andy's, Blues at Shaws Oyster Bar.

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