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River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Property amenity
Meeting facility
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Property amenity

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(307 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, River View

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

River Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Michigan Avenue
A restaurant, a fitness center, and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
River Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at River Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • Steps from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk
  • Dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly River Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

River Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3119 out of 4993 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1014 out of 4993 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 458 out of 4993 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 206 out of 4993 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 4993 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, the room, the staff my one favorite was the coffee machine on the 2nd floor with a seating area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is helpful and nice, hotel location is great and the room are clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was very dated and felt very closed in. The carpet was in need of cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tony was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical, beautiful views, comfortable beds, staff was friendly and helpful. I will stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Staff was amazing. Just wish they could figure out a way to offer bar service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

J

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaQuadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing at the front desk!! Room was great and location is perfect!
Our view from the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No internet in room, TV turned on but couldn't connect to anything either.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ale

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladis

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Every person that we encountered really went above and beyond to help us. Room was great. The view was wonderful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular views and 8 of 10 staff were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy was not welcoming at all when checking us in. Toiletries were not available in the bathroom upon arrival. Windows were dirty and everything seemed outdated or old. Walls were thin, and there are 3 rooms in the corner angled at each other
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. But the room was really hit and the temp control was centralized.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025