River Hotel

Property class: 4

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A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue, River Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 699
SAR 831 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep

Room options

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View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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
(47 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a round table, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

Superior Room, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room

A conference room with a round table, four leather chairs, a wooden cabinet, a framed abstract painting, and a fireplace with a marble surround.

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(366 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
(59 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite (Two Rooms)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

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

Standard Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
(85 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
(107 reviews)
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, River View

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

Standard Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 Grant Park and Millennium Park, while Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights. 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 cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.
    Chicago Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A city street at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and decorated trees.
    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 large metallic sphere sculpture in a public square surrounded by tall buildings.
    Millennium Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A city park at night with well-maintained lawns, trees, and a distant view of skyscrapers.
    Grant Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

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
  • Chicago Brewhouse
    3 min walk
  • Fannie May
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Michigan Avenue
  • A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, River Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center. 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
    • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 121 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • 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 transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 55 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 55 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 18 Ramadan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hotel on 20 Ramadan 2026 start from SAR 699, 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?

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?

Check-out 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 from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Grant Park and Millennium Park 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 select 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. 3458 out of 5437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1067 out of 5437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 475 out of 5437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 217 out of 5437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 220 out of 5437 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is located in a really great location , staff is so helpful and also the hotel is really clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Perfect location and great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and the staff were very helpful. Close parking included was a bonus!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very nice and helpful of any questions that I needed answered about the hotel or sightseeing around the city Their property and the rooms were clean very spacious. The beds were very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was perfect, and the staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and nice hotel, very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! Easy check in and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a great hotel! The staff were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. The location was great and made it easy to get around. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was right across the street from the Riverwalk. I loved that amenity. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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First of all welcomed by a very friendly and helpful front desk. Room was clean and beautiful view of river. Just overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Green hotel and staff amenities were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel in great location. Across street from Trump Tower. Nice bathroom amenities. Mattress, linens, and bath towels excellent. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, security was good there, laundry room was convenient. Everything is in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room , very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location near the CTA redline
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The person who attended us at the counter when we checked in was super nice, professional and provided very helpful advice about the hotel and surrounding areas. Our room was overlooking the river. Awesome views. The location could not be better. At the center of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026