River Hotel

4.0 star property

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A hotel entrance with a sign for the Club Quarters Hotel, number 75, and a River Hotel sign.
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A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a vase.
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $249
$210 nightly
$249 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(121 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(345 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 558 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(102 reviews)
  • River view
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

A stay at River Hotel places you in the heart of Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grant Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. 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

River Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
River Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 32 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite 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)

Property is also known as

Hotel River
River Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Chicago
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Hotel Hotel Chicago

River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3407 out of 5346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1048 out of 5346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 469 out of 5346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 211 out of 5346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 211 out of 5346 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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
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10/10 Excellent

Artemio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Great place,staff and location we will be back again for the 3rd time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, and great amenities. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ciandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very beautiful hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

MAGDALENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and great staff and price !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, historic building, everything you need for a business or pleasure trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jinglin

Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, room was very clean, easy to check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy check in and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lanie

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

Malena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Koeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great view on the river. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sherika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the River Hotel multiple times and never been disappointed. Its convenient location downtown, clean rooms, and helpful staff work well for the business trips I take to Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel and the bed was comfortable. Perfect for the time we were in Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fanbei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The River hotel is located near the river! Wonderful location for shops and restaurants! Walking distance from Michigan ave and the parks ! I’ve stayed here 5 times in the last 3 years I always enjoy my stays
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026