River Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Superior Queen Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 large double bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
US$206 per night
Price US$617
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

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.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a stay with kids.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Top pick by families with children

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Superior Queen Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 large double bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
US$206 per night
Price US$617
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Superior Queen Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 large double bed
300 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Cable channels
  • Alarm clock
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$206 per night
Price US$617
Excluded: 17.4 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$281 per night
Price US$842
Excluded: 17.4 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$231 per night
Price US$692
Excluded: 17.4 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Deluxe Queen Room
We have 3 left
  • 1 large double bed
300 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$232 per night
Price US$697
Excluded: 17.4 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$307 per night
Price US$922
Excluded: 17.4 % Tax
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$257 per night
Price US$772
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Small Queen Room
We have 5 left
  • 1 large double bed
210 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$172 per night
Price US$517
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$197 per night
Price US$592
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Standard Queen Room
We have 3 left
  • 1 large double bed
235 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$189 per night
Price US$567
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$214 per night
Price US$642
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Guests who stayed here loved

Isabela
Brazil Brazil
“Location is everything. The hotel is right by the riverwalk, and there is much you can do on foot! The staff was super helpfull and attentive. Beds super comfy and even though there’s no breakfast, there’s a coffee machine with capsules at the room.”
Imran
Singapore Singapore
“Great location near the river. Easy check in. Helpful and courteous staff. Rooms spacious and clean.”
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was excellent, had an amazing view of the river from our window - Thank you! Staff were super friendly and were more than willing to help. Perfect location for the marathon, made life so much easier. Cant wait to visit Chicago again soon!”
Hugo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This hotel is a gem. Perfect central location . Even a old building but plenty of character . The staff make our experience the best in town. They should teach other Hotels how to treat the customers like they did to us”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of the hotel is perfect and the view is superb. All the staff at the River hotel are very professional and very helpful. The staff went above and beyond to meet your needs. They were also very good to recommend good restaurants and...”
Stefanie
Germany Germany
“Service, ecological approach, nice art deco, central location, amazing view, laundry option, tea”
Ahmed
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Location were amazing and the view were wonderful and the room was very good and clean”
Ilinca
Romania Romania
“It was lovely. If I ever go back to Chicago, i will definitely stay here again”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Almost the perfect hotel to visit Chicago. Got upgraded to a room with partial views of the river, but a spectacular view of the Trump Tower. The Hop on Hop Off Big Bus tour stop #1 was directly opposite the hotel (as was the River Walk) and the...”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is fabulous, right in the heart of everything. Staff were really friendly, and amenities what I expected. Great value for money as everything in the loop is walkable. We booked the two bed room which had plenty space and two full...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.