Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 48 min drive
Millennium Station - 6 min walk
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 16 min walk
Chicago Union Station - 26 min walk
Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
State Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
LH Rooftop - 3 min walk
Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop - 6 min walk
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - 5 min walk
Base Bar - 4 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 5 min walk
About this property
River Hotel
When you stay at River Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the fitness centre for a workout. Also, Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and central location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes and Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
121 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site valet parking (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Off-site parking within 2625 ft (USD 30 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 53 per night with in/out privileges
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 30 per night (2625 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Also known as
Hotel River
River Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Chicago
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Hotel Hotel Chicago
Frequently asked questions
Does River Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, River Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at River Hotel?
Yes, dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at River Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 53 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at River Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at River Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (9-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at River Hotel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near River Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around River Hotel like?
River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 7-minute walk from Clark-Lake Station and 2 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say that it is very central.
River Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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 Exceptional
26 December 2024
Excellent
Sahil
Sahil, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 December 2024
Wael
Wael, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 December 2024
Stephan
Stephan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Great!
Staff was so helpful and kind. Loved our room too! Great stay-thank you!!
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 December 2024
Xmas trip
Always good deal
Gina
Gina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Family stay for Holiday light parade
Amazing! I will return again while staying in the City. Very convenient, in the middle of everything we needed. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The room was great although a little oldish but very clean. This is a very good hotel
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 December 2024
Loved everything about our stay. Excellent staff and room was just what we needed. The only hiccup was that the bed felt old lumpy. A little too firm for me. I would stay again without a doubt.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 December 2024
Rey
Rey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 December 2024
Not impressed
The hotel room had stains on the carpet, and smelt strongly of cigarettes.
Very dissapointed in the stark difference of lobby to room.
Yes the price was slightly cheaper, but not enough to make up the difference between this hotel and the one right next door.
Didnt even stay one night. Booked and paid for 3, told would get refund for the last 2 nights...we'll see.
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Carly
Carly, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Ahmad
Ahmad, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2024
Aileen
Aileen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 December 2024
Charles
Charles, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Our 2nd Stay at the River Hotel
This is our 2nd trip to Chicago this year. My husband and I knew we would be back at the River Hotel. The service at check in, during our stay, and check out was perfection!
Aileen
Aileen, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
Def stay again
Well worth the price. Water stations are great. Gym is great.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
Best place to stay
I love the River Hotel! We stay here every time we visit. The location is perfect, staff are amazing and so friendly, the rooms are always clean and perfect. Yes the rooms are on the smaller side but who cares, you’re not in them that much. They are still great. Plus the hotel is perfectly located for just about everything.
Stacey
Stacey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Loved location!
Great hotel by the river and MIchigan St. Location was excellent for shopping and walking to great restaurant. The hotel/rooms were clean and well upkeeped. The female worker at the reception was excellent, very helpful. My truck didn’t fit at the parking garage provided by the hotel and she gave me a lot of suggestions of where else i can park and refunded the parking we had already paid with them. Will decently come back!
Raquel
Raquel, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
9 December 2024
As expected
All was as expected except there was only one operational elevator which resulted in long waits
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 December 2024
Just Ok, will not return.
At check in, I was given the room I reserved. The front desk person was nice enough to waiver my early check in fee and gives us the correct room. That would have been fine but one of the 2 elevators was out of order and it was a MAJOR inconvenience. MN ade it worse because we left the hotel several times. A couple of those times we waited 5+ mins to get to our room.
Augie
Augie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 December 2024
Never Stay Here Again
There was NO assistance with baggage upon arrival, especially when it was obvious that I had two duffles, a backpack and a camera case. The front door very difficult to open. Check-in was terrible - hotel employee only pointed out how to check-in via a computer screen and had me hold my room card to program it. The registration desk was not used. Check-out, with the same employee, was equally poor.