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River Hotel
4 stars

River Hotel

75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Chicago, IL
See location+1 312 777 0990
From
$159
Cheapest

rate per night

8.4
Great
based on 4393 reviews
4,393 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
Classic room
Standard Room

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About River Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Located in Chicago, just a 10-minute walk from Merchandise Mart Railway Station, River Hotel Chicago offers 4-star accommodation and free Wi-Fi. It has a fitness centre, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature, a concierge and laundry facilities.

There are a variety of amenities on offer to guests of the hotel, such as room service, a business centre and meeting facilities. A vending machine, a lift and conference rooms are also available.

Rooms at River Hotel Chicago are comfortable and feature a microwave.

Those staying at the hotel can sit down to a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant, conveniently based for those who want to stay close when looking for a bite to eat. Each evening, guests can enjoy a drink in the comfortable lounge bar. A choice of cafés and restaurants are also found in the surrounding area.

River Hotel Chicago is situated amongst the area's popular sightseeing attractions, including Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago and Magnificent Mile, which are within walking distance. Chicago Loop and Chicago Union Station can easily be reached on foot.

Latest deals for River Hotel

Fri 18/10
Sat 19/10
Double room
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Deluxe room
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Classic room
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Superior room
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1 queen bed
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King room
1 king bed
Standard Room
1 queen bed
bed type unknown
1 queen bed
Queen room
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1 queen bed
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at River Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Free toiletries
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Smartphone dock

Dining

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenette

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

General

  • Seating area
  • Storage available

Things to do

  • Beach access

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of River Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.4
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8.0 Very Good
Pros:Location. Nice view. Nice acomodations. Fun place. Good value
Cons:Not much i didnt like. Nice view of the Chicago river but would be better if window was cleaner.
A
6.0 Okay
Pros:Location is perfect. Rooms are tiny, with no wasted space and good views. Lobby non-existent, but 2nd floor desk/relax space makes up for that.
Cons:They have no lot, no arrangement with a local lot, and only one valet on staff as best I could tell. This guy would disappear for up to 20-30 min, or flat out say it will be 20+ min before I can get your car. All that, for $55 per trip. Don't drive, or plan to find a distant garage if you want to pay less than $50-70 per night parking. Atop the valet-delay, they only had one elevator servicing floors 11-30s, and every trip up or down took at least 10 min of waiting (don't leave anything behind!) and every trip in the elevator was packed body to body.
A
6.0 Okay
Pros:Chicago is a beautiful city. The River Hotel couldn't have been located any better. Our view was ok nothing great because we were in the 2nd floor. The hotel staff was very nice. And the marble stair case was gorgeous. I liked that they had complimentary bottled water. That's help whenever you walking continuously around the city.
Cons:I had issues about several things that may not matter to some people but it bothered me. I asked twice for a sleeping mask and the first night they're were out said they'll get some in the next day. On the next day I asked again and they already have them out.?.? I feel they should have notated I requested one the first day and then have it ready the next. The bed linens leave something to be desired. They use a flat sheet for the bottom sheet which kept coming undone. The comforter wasn't big enough for the bed. It continuously kept falling off so in the middle of the night I had to get up and cover my wife back up. The room was for the most part clean. However I drop something and when I looked under the bed I saw individual skittles covered in dust :-/. And the restaurant... We tried to eat and drink there but the service was terrible. Took 20 mins to get menus and a water. I guess they're understaffed? But we left before ordering anything due to the service. The overal stay wasn't terrible. I would stay there again but I would never pay full price for it.
A
5.7 Fair
Cons:The elevator service was terrible. We would often wait over 20 minutes to catch the elevator during the day, and the stairs were not practical when you're staying in the 28th floor.
A
5.4 Fair
Pros:Central downtown location, good restaurant, nice service
Cons:Needs a good cleaning and update, grungy.
A
4.5 Mediocre
Pros:Good location
Cons:My king bed was actually a king box spring with two twin mattresses. Who does that? The seam is right in the middle of your back.
A
5.7 Fair
Pros:Location
Cons:Smallest room I've ever seen. Valet parking outrageously expensive.
J
7.1 Good
Pros:The hotel is centrally located and the staff was accommodative. Just be aware the rooms are tiny

Location

75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Theater288 m
  • Chicago Riverwalk290 m
  • Chicago Cultural Center0.5 km
  • Cloud Gate0.6 km
  • Millennium Park0.6 km
  • Magnificent Mile0.8 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.9 km
  • Symphony Center1 km
  • Chicago Lakefront Trail1.1 km
  • 360 CHICAGO1.2 km
  • Willis Tower1.3 km
  • Grant Park1.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about River Hotel

Low season

January

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$354

Average price (weekend night)

$198
Cheapest month to stay with an average 34% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 17% rise in price.
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When to book a room at River Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at River Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at River Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and September.
  • How long should you stay at River Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at River Hotel

  • Where is River Hotel located?

    River Hotel is located at 75 East Wacker Drive in Loop, 1.4 km from the centre of Chicago. Chicago Theater is the closest landmark to River Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at River Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at River Hotel.

  • Does River Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, River Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is River Hotel from the airport?

    River Hotel is 14.7 km from Chicago Midway.

  • How does KAYAK find such great River Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at River Hotel in Chicago and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at River Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for River Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.3

Distance to city centre

1.4 km

Nearest airport

Chicago Midway

Distance to airport

15.0 km