Downtown Chicago mornings, river light, free WiFi for work.
At this property
Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Heating
Internet
Laundry
River Hotel places you in Downtown Chicago beside the Chicago River, with the city’s pace close at hand and some of its most familiar sights within an easy walk. The Art Institute of Chicago is about 10 minutes away on foot, Millennium Park is also around a 10 minute walk, and the Magnificent Mile sits just two blocks from the Hotel. It is a setting that keeps you connected to the center of Chicago without losing the calm of returning to a polished address after a day out. Inside, the rooms are designed for a straightforward stay with modern furnishings, premium bedding, a work desk, a wall mounted flat screen HDTV, iPod docking station, and free WiFi. Some rooms also include a seating area or a kitchenette, giving you a little more room to settle in. Air conditioning, heating, and laundry services add to the ease of a stay that works well whether you are in town for a quick visit or a longer schedule. Shared spaces support that same rhythm. The Hotel offers 24 hour concierge service, room service, a fitness center, and meeting rooms for business needs, along with parking and pet friendly access where available. Wheelchair accessible features and other accessibility details are also available, making the stay practical as well as comfortable. In Downtown Chicago, days move easily between riverfront walks, museum visits, and evenings back at the property. With the city’s major sights close by and the essentials covered on site, River Hotel feels like a steady base for experiencing Chicago in a way that is both efficient and memorable.
Arrivals & Check-in
24-hour front desk, premium bedding, Millennium Park 10 minutes' walk away
Hotel · Chicago
Arrival
Minimum age for check-in is 21, photo ID and credit card required
Bath products
No bath products listed, wheelchair accessible
Design
Modern guestrooms, custom designed furnishings
Tech
Free WiFi, TV, iPod docking station
Bedrooms & Baths
Rooms with premium bedding and work desks
Where you sleep
· 13 Bedrooms
· 12 Bathrooms
Parking garage
Parking
Fitness center
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Elevator
Pet friendly
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Property Amenities
Comforts and facilities at this stay
Air Conditioner
Internet
Child Friendly
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Guest Reviews
River Hotel Reviews
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Sarah
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Oct 18, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Staff was amazing
Negative: Rooms were scorching hot and cleaning staff woke us up at 8 am to clean next doors room.
Summary: Did not think provided great value for price we paid
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Andrew
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Oct 17, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Perfect location, great staff, completely net our jeeds
Negative: Being across from a hideous building with a hideous name plastered on it
Summary: Hard to imagine a better place to stay in Chi town
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Richard
·
Oct 17, 2026 07:00:00 AM
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River Hotel Reviews
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Sarah
·
Oct 18, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Staff was amazing
Negative:
Rooms were scorching hot and cleaning staff woke us up at 8 am to clean next doors room.
Summary: Did not think provided great value for price we paid
Andrew
·
Oct 17, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Extended Group
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Perfect location, great staff, completely net our jeeds
Negative:
Being across from a hideous building with a hideous name plastered on it
Summary: Hard to imagine a better place to stay in Chi town
Richard
·
Oct 17, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The best view and hotel location within the chicago downtown. Definitely worth asking for higher floor
Alena
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Oct 17, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The location was brilliant and the staff were very friendly and helpful.You could not hear the noise from the city.
Negative:
The room was decent but you could hear noises from other guests around . The bathroom was very small and not super comfortable . The houskeeping was average. They did not clean properly as they did not replace dirty cups and did not take the trash out .
Summary: The stay was convienent and reasonable.
Priyanka
·
Oct 16, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Batcheller
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May 7, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
lucia
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May 7, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Lucie
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May 6, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Julie
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May 6, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Eddie
·
Apr 24, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Good to know · before you book.
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and free.
Stay length
1 Night minimum.
Other Policy
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. all special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges, guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a parent or official guardian.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Is parking available at River Hotel?
Yes. Parking is available, including a parking garage.
02 / 05
Are pets allowed at River Hotel?
Yes. Pets are allowed, and there is no pet fee.
03 / 05
Does River Hotel have accessible rooms and facilities?
Yes. The hotel lists wheelchair accessibility and facilities for disabled guests.
04 / 05
Is free WiFi available at River Hotel?
Yes. The guestrooms feature free WiFi, and WiFi is available in all areas.
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Does River Hotel offer breakfast?
Yes. Breakfast is listed among the hotel amenities.
Yes. Parking is available, including a parking garage.
Yes. Pets are allowed, and there is no pet fee.
Yes. The hotel lists wheelchair accessibility and facilities for disabled guests.
Yes. The guestrooms feature free WiFi, and WiFi is available in all areas.
Yes. Breakfast is listed among the hotel amenities.
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