River North Travel Guide

Chicago

A city street with a train passing overhead, cars, pedestrians, and a red brick building.
A street scene with cyclists, cars, and a historic building with a clock tower.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.
A modern building with a large glass entrance and a bronze statue in front.
A busy city intersection with modern buildings, including a distinctive glass structure with a lattice pattern.

Stay near popular River North attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in River North

Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago

4 out of 5
19 East Ohio Street Chicago IL
The price is ฿3,874 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,874
฿5,205 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,201 reviews)
"they had so much dirt in the bunk beds and the little miniature sofas in the room, there was literally hair on that small sofa, the curtains had weird stains on them, the technical switches to operate the light and everything else was so so so outdated and not maintained properly, the ac wasnt working ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Freehand Chicago
Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
660 North State Street Chicago IL
The price is ฿6,537 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿6,537
฿7,772 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,743 reviews)
"Hotel room was nice, not very big but still had everything that was needed. AC worked just fine as well. The area was great, lots of things around. The subway is about a 4 minute walk which makes using public transportation a lot easier. Most tourist areas are about a 20 minute walk from this ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
111 W Huron St Chicago IL
The price is ฿5,108 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿5,108
฿7,192 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Chicago. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,850 reviews)
"The hotel location is excellent, the room was per expectations, and the staff were super helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

4.5 out of 5
127 West Huron, at LaSalle Chicago IL
The price is ฿6,322 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿6,322
฿8,272 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)
"Everything was great and the location was awesome!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
The price is ฿7,065 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿7,065
฿8,400 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,015 reviews)
"Way way way over priced. Good location for what we needed to do. Breakfast and happy hour food not good at at all."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5 out of 5
401 N Wabash Ave Chicago IL
The price is ฿15,762 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿15,762
฿18,739 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
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Where to stay in River North

Find the best River North areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Chicago

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.

Magnificent Mile

Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.

The Loop

Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

Lincoln Park

Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.

Lakeview

Known for its lively bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. Top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.



River North Travel Guide