River Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Meeting facility
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(115 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(334 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

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

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(98 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

River Hotel

A restaurant, a fitness centre and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
River Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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, such as 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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • 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 centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, 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 32 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 and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (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)
  • Off site parking fee: USD 32 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 aged 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).

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3325 out of 5226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1027 out of 5226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 466 out of 5226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 208 out of 5226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 200 out of 5226 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

emanuela

Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, priced right, nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, awesome location, and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, good location, accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was amazing and pointed us to fun things in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maylene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room, and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exactly as advertised, efficient, clean , and priced right.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great bed and comfortable pillows!
View from across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and superior room had a great river view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff, nice room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Khaing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the Hotel is very nice and the hotel is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tatyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! And loved the stay thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayzelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was exceptional and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilyann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025