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River Hotel

River Hotel
River Hotel – Chicago, IL
River Hotel – Chicago, IL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About River Hotel

Ideally located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, this 4-star boutique hotel features modern guestrooms with free WiFi. The Art Institute of Chicago is 10 minutes' walk away. The River Hotel’s rooms feature custom designed furnishings with a work desk, iPod docking station, premium bedding and a wall-mounted flat-screen HDTV. Select rooms offer a seating area or a kitchenette. Hotel River features 24-hour concierge services and 3 state-of-the-art meeting rooms for business needs. A well-equipped gym is on site for added convenience. Guests can also order a yoga kit send directly to their room. Room service is available. The Magnificent Mile is 2 blocks from this Chicago River Hotel and Millennium Park is a 10 minutes' walk away. Soldier Field and Shedd Aquarium are less than a 10 minutes' drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 6732 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    First of all welcomed by a very friendly and helpful front desk. Room was clean and beautiful view of river. Just overall great stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location, pretty well maintained.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Always consistant

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Green hotel and staff amenities were awesome

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The view was beautiful. The hot water took a while to get hot but other than that I enjoyed my stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    To be honest, we only used the hotel facilities for the basics; the staff was always attentive, and the hotel was in excellent condition. However, the standout feature is its prime location—right in the heart of downtown Chicago—with great connections to all the major tourist attractions to walking distance.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall staff was very helpful, great service. And location it’s also great on a historical building

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They have water bottles that you can refill on their water fountain on every floor. Haven’t seen this in any other place

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was perfect, and the staff was extremely helpful

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I loved how close it was to everything.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    シカゴ観光施設に近く使い勝手が良い ミレニアムパークに駐車しました

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Enjoy our stay very much at the River Hotel. Was there during the Air and Water Show weekend this summer. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Check in and check out processes were smooth. The view from our room on the 28th floor was gorgeous. The only thing that would have made it even better was to have a microwave and fridge in the room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This hotel is in an amazing location! The exterior is well kept and the lobby area is really nice. They have water bottle filling stations and Nespresso coffee pods in the rooms. Housekeeping made sure our beds were made and amenities well stocked. The gentlemen at the front desk were pleasant and helpful! We stayed in a Suite with a kitchenette. The room was spacious and quite enough! We weren’t ever aware of our neighbors or bothered by people in the hallway. The elevator was at times packed with people and apparently the staff doesn’t have a designated elevator so they often filled up the elevator. The bed was comfortable but squeaky. It wasn’t an oh wow bed. New mattress would go along way. The hotel is in an old building and the room had a dated feel to it. It could use a few minor updates as well as a bathroom remodel. The kitchenette was a mini fridge, a microwave and some cabinets and a tiny sink. Absolutely no plates or bowls or silverware or anything. We had to go buy all of that. Other hotels we’ve stayed in with a kitchenette usually have plates and silverware. Hotel provided a good location and a clean environment. It’s listed as a 4 star hotel but due to the dated look of our room and the need for updates as well as not having any kitchenette amenities made it more like a 3 star hotel.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location Check-in Process; helpfulness of front desk staff.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our stay at the River Hotel was fantastic! Check-in was easy and fast, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the location was perfect. It’s within walking distance of so many great places, which made exploring the area incredibly convenient. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    beds were comfortable, but rooms were small.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    There was some kind of error where my reservation didn’t import from Expedia to the hotel’s computer system. The staff at the front desk was super helpful and got the problem fixed quickly. The property itself was clean but could have used a bit of upgrading/touch-ups. The signage out front was a bit confusing since it doesn’t actually state the name of the hotel. Beautiful view of the river from my hotel room window.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was very hot in the room I was in. I tried to turn the AC down and it remained at an unbearable temp that I would sweat every night I went to sleep.

Frequently asked questions about River Hotel

Does River Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, River Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does River Hotel offer parking?
Yes, River Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does River Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. River Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does River Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, River Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is River Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
River Hotel is located at 75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601. With a Walk Score of 96, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near River Hotel
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.1 mi
  • Aon Center 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.5 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 0.6 mi
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 0.8 mi
  • Willis Tower 0.8 mi
  • Haymarket affair 1.0 mi

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