River Hotel
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Linda
United States
“The location was fabulous. It was close to everything downtown, and we could walk easily where we wanted to go” - Marieta
United States
“Perfect location and the receptionist were excellent” - Gallagher
United Kingdom
“Great location, fantastic team - special shout out to Jock, Pedro and Ronnie who are a great example of how to do hospitality. Our room was perfect for our group of 4 adults and a child - we booked a 2 bedroom suite which also had a sofa bed, 2...” - Paul
United States
“Great location, great staff, great room, great views.” - Andrea
United States
“Hotel was great! We had a two bedroom, two bathroom suite with a kitchenette and sofa bed for our family. It was just what we needed and more. The hotel was located along the river with great views and convenient to everything.” - Allison
United States
“Location, location, location! Right by the river walk and not too far to walk to Michigan Ave, the Bean or other landmarks.” - Kathleen
United States
“Great location, water stations for refilling our water bottles, friendly staff” - Julie
United States
“Great location- perfect for a quick overnight stay and dinner on the river. Water bottles available in the hallways and great bathrooms with generous toiletries. Staff was super friendly and helpful.” - Montoya
United States
“Location was near everything. Did not need a car in downtown Chicago.” - Tiffany
United States
“The location is everything. The room was nice had the 2 bedroom with 2 queen beds and 2 bathroom”
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Amenities of River Hotel
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Media & Technology
- Cable channels
- Radio
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $30 per day.
- Parking garage
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Spa
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
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.
A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.