Hotel with a fitness centre, steps from Michigan Avenue
A restaurant, a fitness centre and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
River Hotel offers 121 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at River Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
Free WiFi
Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
Valet parking available for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes a gym
Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
Steps from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk
Dogs welcome free of charge
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly River Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.
This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.
River Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (USD 30 per night)
Valet parking on site (USD 53 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 centre
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
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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 (climate-controlled)
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per night (2625 ft away)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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River Hotel Chicago
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River Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Location was amazing! I also appreciated that they held our luggage after checkout so we could explore the city longer before heading home.
This is our 2nd trip to Chicago this year. My husband and I knew we would be back at the River Hotel. The service at check in, during our stay, and check out was perfection!
Aileen
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Thomas
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is excellent and the staff are lovely. There was only 1 lift working which was very frustrating. Otherwise a great stay.
I love the River Hotel! We stay here every time we visit. The location is perfect, staff are amazing and so friendly, the rooms are always clean and perfect. Yes the rooms are on the smaller side but who cares, you’re not in them that much. They are still great. Plus the hotel is perfectly located for just about everything.
The elevator was broken.
The elevator that did work was used by the cleaning crew so it was extremely slow and everyone was upset about this. Here is why this place sucks. When I was checking out I made a comment to the support staff and they let me know that it’s been broken for a very long time. The other issue is that the room wasn’t clean. The 54 a night parking was a problem as they actually park a long distance from the hotel so you better not leave something you need in it. They get it but it’s 20 plus minutes per time. When we arrived they were in shambles do to being horribly understaffed. I seriously don’t recommend this hotel. It’s only saving grace is location
The hotel's location is excellent, right in the heart of the tourist center!
The hotel and cleanliness are always impeccable.
The staff is super friendly and helpful, many thanks to Ronnie and Reina who are super friendly and willing to help and provide tips about the area.
The only little issue is that one of the elevators is broken, which makes the waiting time a bit long because it's often full. So, I recommend leaving with plenty of time or taking the stairs.
Room description stated Queen bed, but that wasn’t a Queen bed. I’m not a tall person 5’4” on a good day, and my feet were hanging off the end of the bed. Me and my partner couldn’t fit on the bed comfortably at all. Read twice before booking to if you want microwave or mini fridge.
Only 1 elevator worked for the 30 floors of the hotel, ice machines either in basement or 9th floor, but only after a maze to get to them.
Great hotel by the river and MIchigan St. Location was excellent for shopping and walking to great restaurant. The hotel/rooms were clean and well upkeeped. The female worker at the reception was excellent, very helpful. My truck didn’t fit at the parking garage provided by the hotel and she gave me a lot of suggestions of where else i can park and refunded the parking we had already paid with them. Will decently come back!
We did like the property however the room was very small and the bed was way too small for us (and we are not big people). No refrigerator and one of the elevators was out so took us an average of 10-15 minutes to even get on.