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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

Private parking available


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • B
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - excellent location right on the river - friendly staff were always helpful - super comfy bed - decent value for money
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    The view from the window, location, the service, tea and coffee corner, cleaness
  • Olivia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was central and really close to everything! The room was spacious and clean. View was alright but even if it wasn’t the best view, it was still good!
  • Andrew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was great and the room was excellent. Despite being on a busy road it was really quiet and we had a lovely view over the river. The staff were excellent and really helpful. The lounge on the 2 nd floor is just a great place to grab a...
  • Dr
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location, friendly staff & very helpful , very clean
  • Marielle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great great location! Right on the river front, and easy access to everything else in the city.
  • Alexia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is amazing for this property, this is in front of the Trump Tower by the Chicago river so walking to Magnificent Mile was easy! The room is comfortable, it was spacious enough room for us with some luggage. The staff at the front is...
  • Ronaldo
    Brazil Brazil
    Very well located in downtown Chicago. Rooms are perfect.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location and more economical than nearby properties. Very comfortable beds.
  • Anja
    Austria Austria
    The location is fantastic. Room size perfect, free coffee, tea and water. Next door is a nice breakfast place. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this hotel and come back.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of River Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$53 per day.

  • Valet parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
River Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. That's about £80. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about River Hotel

  • River Hotel is 700 yards from the centre of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from River Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at River Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at River Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Quadruple
    • Apartment
    • Twin
  • River Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
  • Check-in at River Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.