Hotel in Chicago

River Hotel

8.4/10 V. good | 4841 Reviews
4-star hotel
River Hotel

75a East Wacker Drive | Chicago, ILLINOIS 60601, US View Map

8.4 V. good 4841 Reviews View Map
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Rooms

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One Room Suite with Kitchenette

399 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchenette

Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchenette

399 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchenette

Small Queen Room

216 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineRefrigerator

Standard Queen Room

237 ft²

Lake/river viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

Superior Queen Room

302 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchenette

Mobility Accessible Standard Room

237 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchenette

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds

399 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineMicrowave

Executive Two-Bedroom Suite

399 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineKitchenette

Key facts

Property type
4-star hotel
Area
Downtown
Address
75a East Wacker Drive | Chicago, ILLINOIS 60601, US
Nearby landmark
Wrigley Building · 0.1 mi (straight line)
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · 9.6 mi (straight line)
Check-in / check-out
15:00 / 12:00
Top facilities
Fitness centre, Restaurant, Bar, Free Wi-Fi, Pet-friendly rooms
Rooms
112
Guest score
8.4/10 from 4,841 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Chicago
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About River Hotel

Ideally located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, this 4-star boutique hotel features modern guestrooms with free WiFi. The Art Institute of Chicago is 10 minutes' walk away. The River Hotel’s rooms feature custom designed furnishings with a work desk, iPod docking station, premium bedding and a wall-mounted flat-screen HDTV.

Select rooms offer a seating area or a kitchenette. Hotel River features 24-hour concierge services and 3 state-of-the-art meeting rooms for business needs. A well-equipped gym is on site for added convenience.

Guests can also order a yoga kit send directly to their room. Room service is available. The Magnificent Mile is 2 blocks from this Chicago River Hotel and Millennium Park is a 10 minutes' walk away.

Soldier Field and Shedd Aquarium are less than a 10 minutes' drive away.

Top Amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Location

75a East Wacker Drive | Chicago, ILLINOIS 60601, US

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Services & Facilities

48 amenities in 12 categories.

Accessibility

3 items
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Audible alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible

Fitness Activities

1 item
  • Fitness center

Food & Drinks

5 items
  • Bar
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Coffee shop
  • Food delivery
  • Vending machine

General

8 items
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking property
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Air conditioning in public area
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  • Heating in public area
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Languages spoken

2 items
  • English
  • Spanish

Media & Technology

2 items
  • TV & Movies/Shows
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Room Amenities

10 items
  • Cleaning products available
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
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  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries provided

Security

1 item
  • CCTV security in common areas

Services and Conveniences

9 items
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Cashless payment available
  • Grocery delivery
  • Xerox/fax in business center
  • Concierge services
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  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Laundry services
  • Desk/workspace available

Transportation

4 items
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Valet parking (charges may apply)
  • Parking Available
  • Off-Site parking

Health Services

2 items
  • First aid kit available
  • Access to health care professionals

Business facilities

1 item
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    15:00
  • Check-out
    12:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

FAQs about River Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Hotel?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
What is there to see near River Hotel?
Places nearby include Wrigley Building, Wendella Sightseeing Boats and Michigan Ave Bridge.
Which facilities does River Hotel have?
Facilities include fitness centre, restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms and 24-hour front desk.
Is there a fitness centre or gym?
Yes, there is a fitness centre on site.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available (charges may apply).
Is there a restaurant or bar?
Yes, there is a restaurant and a bar.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed (charges may apply).
Does River Hotel offer business services?
Yes, it offers a business centre and meeting rooms.
How far is River Hotel from the airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 9.6 mi away in a straight line.

Guest Score and Reviews

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8.4 /10
V. good
Based on 4841 Reviews
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James
solo traveller · Jun 22, 2026
9.0

Superb

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Mary
young couple · Jun 23, 2026
9.0

Really enjoyed the location. View... Liked: Loved the location. Staff were so helpful. Disliked: Room was a bit small.

J
Jeremy
young couple · Jun 23, 2026
8.0

Very good

J
Jeremy
solo traveller · Jun 23, 2026
9.0

Superb

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Lauren
young couple · Jun 23, 2026
1.0

Would not stay here and... Liked: Nothing Disliked: The room was not clean.

K
Kevin
young couple · Jun 23, 2026
9.0

excellent location. Liked: location Disliked: No fridge

L
Leoni
solo traveller · Jun 23, 2026
8.0

Great hotel, wonderful location. Pedro... Liked: Beautiful property in a very convenient location. Disliked: My room was slightly dated and the furniture was worn. I have red previous comments about the elevators, even though I understand this is something that goes hand in hand with such an old bu

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Sean
solo traveller · Jun 24, 2026
8.0

Great location and value.. Liked: Location was perfect for our trip. Beautiful building Disliked: Mattress felt kind of worn out., didn't like having to go ten floors away for ice. No fridge in standard rooms..

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Amy
group · Jun 24, 2026
8.0

Good Liked: Location

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Joseph
solo traveller · Jun 24, 2026
7.0

Great location, crappie breakfast Liked: Excellent location, the hotel is close to every relevant place in downtown Chicago, we had lovely views! Disliked: The hotel doesn't offer breakfast, they instead give out $25 vouchers for you to eat at the very expensove land and lake restaurant next door wh

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Elsje
solo traveller · Jun 24, 2026
9.0

Superb

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Mario
solo traveller · Jun 24, 2026
10.0

Exceptional

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Tony
young couple · Jun 24, 2026
6.0

Pleasant Liked: Was cleaned Disliked: They don’t have a bar

M
Mark
young couple · Jun 24, 2026
8.0

Very good

T
Tyler
family with young children · Jun 24, 2026
10.0

Exceptional

C
CJ
Family with young children · Jan 26, 2026
3.0

The overnight desk gentleman was excellent and the location was great. He was the one who helped check us in at about 8:30 pm

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Danny
Family with young children · Jan 26, 2026
10.0

We stayed for one night before taking an Amtrak train cross country the next day and the hotel was amazing! I liked it a lot, especially having two separate areas for the beds and two separate bathrooms, which made everything much more comfortable and easy for me and my mom. Super convenient and a g

A
Allison
Couple · Jan 26, 2026
5.0

- Location: beautiful views of the river and easily walkable to a variety of restaurants, pubs, and the theater district - Safety Features: the elevators were only accessible by using your room key, which added peace of mind - Amenities: bottle refill stations on guest floors (see dislikes for more

S
Sharon
Family with young children · Jan 26, 2026
9.0

Friendly and very helpful staff. If there was a problem they fixed it right away.

M
Micayla
solo traveller · Jan 27, 2026
8.0

Loved the view from my room. Self check in process. So close to heaps of touristy destinations. Small room but was enough for just me!

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Zhanna
Couple · Jan 27, 2026
9.0

Perfect location

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Pheng
Solo Traveler · Jan 27, 2026
10.0

Beautiful hotel, great location close to everything and I got a beautiful view.

H
Holly
young couple · Jan 28, 2026
2.0

Location was great

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Shekara
Solo Traveler · Jan 28, 2026
8.0

The hotel is well located but the room and elevator are definitely dated. The hotel is also super high tech which is quite cool, and it was easy to get around.

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Allieana
Couple · Jan 28, 2026
10.0

The location and the staff

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Orozco A.
Couple · Jan 29, 2026
10.0

It has a nice view in the tower rooms and the staff is super friendly and understanding and willing to help

A
Amilkar
family with young children · Jan 31, 2026
8.0

The location and view from the room was great.

M
Moeez
Couple · Jan 31, 2026
10.0

Everything was perfect. If you get a river side view, you wouldn’t want to leave the room.

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Sahilyn
family with young children · Feb 1, 2026
10.0

The location was excellent—convenient, central, and perfect for exploring the city. The room was very comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to relax after a long day. The view added an extra touch to the experience, offering a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere throughout my s

G
Geng
family with young children · Feb 2, 2026
9.0

Excellent river view

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