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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

    Very polite and clean!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Gym was great

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Don’t let the beautiful lobby fool you. Once you get to the room, it’s a completely different experience. The hotel looks elegant and upscale from the outside and in the common areas, but the room felt like a cheap motel. The carpet was absolutely filthy, and nothing about the room felt comfortable, clean, or inviting. It was worn, depressing, and honestly not what I expected after paying what I paid for this hotel. The pictures and appearance of the hotel are VERY misleading compared to the actual condition of the room. Then came the parking nightmare. I PREPAID FOR PARKING THROUGH EXPEDIA when I booked the hotel. So imagine my surprise when I arrived and was told I STILL had to pay for self-parking. And the self-parking lot is about a 7-minute walk from the hotel. I tried calling the front desk to get an explanation because I had already paid for parking. TWO different front desk employees literally hung up on me while I was trying to speak to them. Apparently, they can validate your parking to get you half off. But seriously, WHAT IS THE POINT OF PREPAYING FOR PARKING if you’re still expected to pay again every time you park? That makes absolutely no sense. They also offer valet parking for about $76, but after the way I was treated, there was NO WAY I was giving this hotel another $76. I stayed Friday and Saturday night and couldn’t wait to leave! All looks, no substance.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel is very misleading with the pictures they post. The rooms was a bit gross. Very outdated and doesn’t look like they deep clean the rooms at all. The bathrooms are outdated and water gets everywhere from the shower set up. I paid for valet parking yet had to park the car myself 2 blocks away and still had to pay the parking garage money to park there. I was so confused as to why I ended up having to pay double for parking. By the time the garage charged me I had checked out of the hotel. I was also very annoyed with the fact that the day of check out the booking clearly stated check out was at 12pm I had the staff knocking at my door at 9am asking what time I was checking out at. I felt rushed to get out of the room. Over all the stays was okay it was nice being right by the river walk but the parking situation really rubbed me the wrong way.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room and the staff was nice. The tv was a problem though showed all the channels on the guide but some channels didn’t work

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    When I spoke with another agent they said if possible we can accommodate you early check in no fee which is why I booked for Saturday instead of Friday since I would land early morning, just very disappointed in the whole experience it was my nephews first time out there too, also the rooms need major update beds are small, some cracks on the wall only good thing is it’s close to spots we wanted to see and visit other than that not worth it.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room, security was good there, laundry room was convenient. Everything is in walking distance

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Highly recommend. Excellent hotel off the Riverwalk and close to Magnificent Mile.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location was wonderful it was so easy to get all over the city. The room was small but I was only in there to sleep so perfect size

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was very clean and perfect for my needs. Check in and check out was so convenient and the staff was helpful when I needed to ask a question. The manager was so lovely and friendly, and the staff who assisted me at check in greeted me right away and was so personable, I believe his name was Pedro. Had an excellent experience overall and the location was very central to the things I wanted to do in the downtown area!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My room doesn’t have a little refrigerator. And how I use Cpap there aren’t enough power outlets to plug in it.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    El cuarto que escogi estuvo muy bien 2 camas King, Queen, 2 cuartos y un sofá cama un detalle es que si usan algo se los van a cobrar$$

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Todo en excelentes condiciones,me agrada.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Awesome place in a great location

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved staying at this place. I was on the sixth floor, and loved watching the river boats while I was in the room. The staff were so sweet, and amazingly helpful. Will be going back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location Older hotel...amenities not A rated

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We stayed here for a concert and it was a great choice. The staff were very kind and helpful, especially Jock, and we really appreciated the water stations with free foldable water bottles. The room was clean and comfortable and the shower head is adjustable to a wide range of heights.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Don’t recommend this hotel

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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