River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
$218
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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

Room options

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

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

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(297 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Mobility Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

River Hotel

4-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
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 iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. 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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

River Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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River Hotel Chicago
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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2850 out of 4633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 963 out of 4633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 432 out of 4633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 203 out of 4633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 185 out of 4633 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tykeria

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Grace

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view! Simple and clean.. next to everything you could want!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julio, San Juan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs remodeling. The optional housekeeping policy is unacceptable. The reception staff is very friendly, especially Pedro.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Thought there was a restaurant based on info. Room was exceedingly small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Ganapathi Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and walkable to all prime areas in downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice , would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and charming, clean and in an amazing area. Everything is walking distance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaden

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff and FREE water
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Powers

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay I’ve ever had the staff was so kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

calvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel, Central Location

Central location, quiet spacious room, free laundry. This was our second time here - will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Stabilit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025