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River Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a central Chicago retreat just steps from Millennium Park, where vibrant city streets meet comfortable accommodations and attentive service

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River Hotel offers a convenient base for exploring Chicago with essential amenities. Guests can stay active at the fitness center, handle laundry needs, and connect via in-room WiFi or the business center. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ฿6,222
฿7,398 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a clock, a wall-mounted lamp, and a curtain.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

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

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Property amenity

Superior Room, Kitchenette

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room

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

View all photos for Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a clock, a wall-mounted lamp, and a curtain.

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

View all photos for Superior Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, River View

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

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

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About the area

Located near the beach, River Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park, while Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • A river with boats, surrounded by tall buildings and a clear sky.
    Chicago Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A busy urban street with a train crossing, tall buildings, and a tram.
    Michigan Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large illuminated sign with the letters "CHICA" and a circular design.
    Chicago Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and the Cloud Gate sculpture.
    Millennium Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A park with walking paths, trees, and benches. In the background, there are tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper.
    Grant Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Millennium Station
    6 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station
    7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • LH Rooftop
    1 min walk
  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
    4 min walk
  • Fannie May
    2 min walk
  • Chicago Brewhouse
    3 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    5 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Michigan Avenue
  • A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre, River Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym and a business centre. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
    • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a lift
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 121 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping and desks

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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
  • 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 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 stay for 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is River Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at River Hotel?

As of 11 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on 9 Aug 2026 start from ฿6,222, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 76 per night.

What time is check-in at River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at River Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is River Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps away from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes by foot and Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

River Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3395 out of 5330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1049 out of 5330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 469 out of 5330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 210 out of 5330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 207 out of 5330 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and the views were great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel; excellent location; rooms a little small but reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was very nice. It's nothing fancy, but it's clean and the staff are all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niezel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean, staffs are very helpful and friendly. I love the view and it’s right at the center of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mizue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good good location. And friendly staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location and decent price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here and we still loved it. The staff and location are amazing. Our deluxe double rooms were quiet and spacious. Looking forward to a third visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, as we found it central & walkable to most parks & attractions. The place was spotless & the staff were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptional, and the staff made it even better. Very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. And the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff was extremely helpful and the room was always maintained, even when we didn’t need anything. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nashadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jilord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was great near the park downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the kitchenette and free laundry services.Good room space and amenities.I wish they included a continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had an excellent stay.... very nice hotel for the price. Great location. Great room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Love the beds!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, kind staff, and comfy rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent,location was top notch and the hotel architecture was nostalgic. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ALINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small, but for one person more than enough. It was clean. The bed was comfortable. And of course, location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely location for a great price in the heart of downtown with a great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel that is certainly photo worthy and should be on the city tour. The staff was super friendly and helpful. What I liked mostly about this hotel is how it was located to most of my tours and was right across the street from the riverwalk and provided a great view. There was a little street noise, but it did die down after 11;00 pm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026