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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
£65
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Very good
based on 4719 reviews
4,719 reviews
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Standard Room
Classic room
Queen room

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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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Standard Room
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£65
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£66
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1 king bed
£83
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£87
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King room
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1 king bed
£169
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Queen room
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£69
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£70
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£83
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£92
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Double room
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£70
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£85
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£85
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£119
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Superior room
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£92
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£99
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£103
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£107
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Classic room
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1 queen bed
£65
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£69
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£71
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£76
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Deluxe room
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2 queen beds
£94
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2 double beds
£102
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2 double beds
£103
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£105
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*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
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • 24-hour 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.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

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 centre

Reviews of River Hotel

8.3
Very good
4719 verified ratings
Wonderful
2365
Very good
1079
Good
671
Okay
251
Fair
174
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.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Room Size1 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
donald, Sept 2018
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.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2017
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 y...
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6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Sept 2016
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 ...
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. O...
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5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Jul 2016
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.
5.4
Fair
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) Central downtown location, good restaurant, nice service
Cons (-) Needs a good cleaning and update, grungy.
4.5
Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2016
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.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Jan 2016
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Smallest room I've ever seen. Valet parking outrageously expensive.
7.1
Good
jonnelle.marte, Jul 2015
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 Bridge172 yd
  • Chicago Theater315 yd
  • Millennium Park0.4 mi
  • Magnificent Mile0.5 mi
  • Michigan Avenue0.5 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.6 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art0.7 mi
  • River North0.7 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building0.8 mi
  • Willis Tower0.8 mi
  • Grant Park0.9 mi
  • Navy Pier1.2 mi

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

February

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

£123

Average price (weekend night)

£233
Cheapest month to stay with an average 48% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 127% rise in price.
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When to book a room at River Hotel

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KAYAK's 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 February and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at River Hotel, plan to stay on a Thursday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at River Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £342, while the most expensive was £342.
  • How long should you stay at River Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at River Hotel

  • Where is River Hotel located?

    River Hotel is located at 75 East Wacker Drive in Loop, 0.8 miles from the centre of Chicago. Michigan Avenue Bridge 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 9.2 miles 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

0.8 mi

Nearest airport

Chicago Midway

Distance to airport

9.3 mi