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.
4 stars
River Hotel
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Overview
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.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at River Hotel
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business center
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
Services and conveniences
- Conference rooms
- Business center
- Express check-out
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- 24hr front desk
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Grocery deliveries
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Microwave
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Air-conditioned
- Heating
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Cable or satellite TV
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
Accessibility and suitability
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Increased accessibility
- Elevator
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Things to do
- Beach access
General
- Storage available
Fitness
- Fitness center
Reviews of River Hotel
8.3
Very good
4709 verified ratings
Wonderful
2353
Very good
1079
Good
670
Okay
251
Fair
173
Mediocre
57
Poor
129
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's fantastic location, which was ideal for exploring Chicago, and praised the helpful staff. However, many reviews highlighted the small room sizes and some cleanliness issues, with complaints about the state of the bathrooms and room amenities. Overall, while the location and staff received high marks, the room size and cleanliness left something to be desired.AI-Generated from customer reviews
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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 flo...
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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 desi...
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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.
Pros (+) Central downtown location, good restaurant, nice service
Cons (-) Needs a good cleaning and update, grungy.
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.
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Smallest room I've ever seen. Valet parking outrageously expensive.
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
- Michigan Avenue Bridge157 m
- Chicago Theater288 m
- Millennium Park0.6 km
- Magnificent Mile0.8 km
- Michigan Avenue0.8 km
- Art Institute of Chicago0.9 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art1.1 km
- River North1.2 km
- Chicago Board of Trade Building1.2 km
- Willis Tower1.3 km
- Grant Park1.4 km
- Navy Pier1.9 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about River Hotel
Low season | July |
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High season | September |
Average price (weeknight) | ₪710 |
Average price (weekend night) | ₪880 |
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Value for money | 8.2 |
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Distance to city center | 1.4 km |
Nearest Airport | Chicago Midway |
Distance to airport | 15.0 km |