Is parking available at the hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 76 per night with in/out privileges. Additionally, offsite parking is available for USD 32 per night, located 0.8 miles away. Reservations are not required for parking.

Does the hotel allow pets?

The hotel does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests planning to arrive after midnight should contact the property in advance.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Chicago, just steps from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago Riverwalk. It is 0.4 miles from Millennium Park and the Chicago Theatre, making it a convenient base for exploring the city.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children 12 years old or younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

River Hotel in Chicago - Comfort and Convenience

Average nightly price at River Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$81
February	US$92
March	US$133
April	US$155
May	US$286
June	US$280
July	US$249
August	US$223
September	US$288
October	US$227
November	US$124
December	US$110

What guests think

At River Hotel, travelers consistently praise the unbeatable riverfront location and friendly, accommodating staff, while noting trade-offs that include small or dated rooms, intermittent climate control, and recurring elevator outages that cause long waits to reach higher floors.

Many guests find rooms clean and comfortable, with excellent river views, plus appreciated water stations and coffee. Common drawbacks are limited on-site dining, housekeeping by request, occasional maintenance issues, and street or elevator noise. Expect a well-located, good-value base with some operational quirks.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: recurring elevator outages create long waits, and there is no on-site restaurant or bar. Guests appreciate lobby coffee and floor water stations, free laundry, and valet or nearby self-parking, though parking can be costly or confusing.

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Angela

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Central location, quiet spacious room, free laundry. This was our second time here - will be back.

8

Kim

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An ok hotel. Our room was small with barely any room to open our suitcase. No fridge. Clean enough. Complementary filtered water stations throughout the hotel was nice. Check in process was wait in line at the busy desk or check in on computers in the lobby. Nice location. Close to many attractions. River walk was very nice.

4

Akira

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

2/4 elevators were broken so it took 25 minutes to come down the elevator. Not worth what we paid

10

Lou

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel but no place to grab a quick bite in the building

6

Laura

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Staff was very friendly. Only bad part was that one of the two elevators was broken, resulting in crowded rides and longer than normal wait times. Otherwise, it was a nice stay.

8

Danny

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location & how walkable everything was. Only thing we did not like was that there was only one working elevator.

10

Mindy

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great..very friendly staff, easy check-in. Room was spacious, had a 9th floor view and it was amazing!! The only thing is parking..they do affiliate with a parking garage on Randolph..not a far walk. 30.00$ a day. Or they do the VIP for 76.00$. We did the 30$ day parking.

4

Michael

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The good- hot shower with good water pressure. Good location. The bad- the elevators are very old and there is always at least one out of service . We stayed here a few years ago and had the same problem, but we thought it was a temporary problem. Turns out it's not. It's a very old building and we were told it would cost too much to update the elevators. It takes forever to get an elevator, which is a problem if you are on the 22nd floor. The room had no fridge or safe. The king bed apparently was 2 twins pushed together, and it sunk deeply in the middle. The bathroom wall and picture on the wall had something splashed all over it. I didn't feel comfortable having the room cleaned because there was no safe. We won't stay here again.

10

Terra

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice lobby on 2nd floor with coffee bar.

10

Michelle

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful and welcoming. Loved the water refill device on each floor. Wish they had a place for breakfast but otherwise happy with stay.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but feedback is inconsistent: some reported dust, hair, stains or worn furnishings, and missed housekeeping unless requested.

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Jaida

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was great! But the cleanliness not so much.

4

Malena

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are very old and basic. The sheets were dirty, and overall the room felt unclean — definitely not what I expected. The elevator broke down during our stay, and we were asked to use the emergency stairs from the 16th floor. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and the location is excellent.

8

Salim

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

You have to request for room service. Else , room has no towels or beds made. Elevators slow during rush hours.

10

Mia

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice people and nice residents. Very clean

10

Shabnam

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and nice

2

Anthony

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a negative experience due to employees fighting with customers and treating them very disrespectful in front of everyone except the Hispanic lady the slim one didn’t get name the rest of the employees look at us like if we didn’t belong there also elevator took almost an hour to get to the 12 floor and another hour trying to go up had to stairs the room was dirty hall and lots of marks on the walls vent was filthy and dirty room was hot AC didn’t work

6

Makayla

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best way to describe this hotel—decent. The location was amazing! The guy at the front desk was very kind and helpful. However, the room was just okay. There was hair that didn’t belong to my partner or I in the bathroom. There was dust EVERYWHERE. The room could use a good deep cleaning, a carpet clean, and a layer of paint. There were scuff marks/stains all over the walls. The room was TINY. The bathroom was TINY. There was only one working elevator, so the waits were often long and the elevator was always packed to capacity. We also booked for the River Hotel but we actually stayed at Club Quarters. But for a last minute stay in the heart of the city, it was fine for a single night. Everything was within walking distance which we loved, but next time we will spend the extra money and stay at London House or Royal Sonesta next door.

4

Michael

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The good- hot shower with good water pressure. Good location. The bad- the elevators are very old and there is always at least one out of service . We stayed here a few years ago and had the same problem, but we thought it was a temporary problem. Turns out it's not. It's a very old building and we were told it would cost too much to update the elevators. It takes forever to get an elevator, which is a problem if you are on the 22nd floor. The room had no fridge or safe. The king bed apparently was 2 twins pushed together, and it sunk deeply in the middle. The bathroom wall and picture on the wall had something splashed all over it. I didn't feel comfortable having the room cleaned because there was no safe. We won't stay here again.

6

Lynn

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No cleaning service

6

Kaitlyn

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great, able to walk to many area attractions. However, hotel wasn’t the cleanest. Stayed 3 nights & housekeeping never came even though we requested trashes be emptied & linens be replaced on day 2. Had to call the front desk 4 times over a 1 hour time period to get clean towels (I walked down there twice but they kept saying they’d send some right up).

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Rooms

Rooms range from very small to spacious multi-bedroom suites; decor can feel dated, but river-view rooms are a highlight. Street or elevator noise and uneven A/C or heat are recurring complaints; several mention 'king' beds made from two twins.

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Greydi

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very small rooms

8

nicholas

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Air conditioning didn't work well at all. It was about a high of 80 outside but the ac barely kept the room cool. I called the front desk and they said they sent someone to fix it while we were out but it still didn't work. We stayed 3 nights and I just accepted that it wasn't getting fixed. If it was hotter outside I would have made a bigger issue of it

10

Adam

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Customer service is great the only issue I have had was the fact the AC didn't work in my room.

10

J

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was amazing! Right in the heart of downtown Chicago in perfect view of all of the buildings and river of course. The room, although small, was efficient and clean. The only criticism I would have is that the ac didn’t work at all and the temperature was warm for the entirety of the night .

10

Heather

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great! It was in a great location. Valet was much easier to use than finding public parking. Easy check-in and our room was huge. We had two bathrooms to access which worked out with having kids. We had a little kitchenette, with a fridge, dishes and silverware which helped when we brought take-out pizza back to the room. We also liked the convenience of the water stations. Great stay and I would definitely go back and request that same room. Thank you!

8

Geo

20 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent service, very centrally located in downtown Chicago. My room was clean as long as you don’t look too closely. Fixtures in room are starting to show their age. My room was very small with a window view of a wall outside, given the high price.

8

Rebecca

22 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was great but our room was behind the elevator so we heard it go up and down all night. They should have let us know and the hotel should discount this room.

10

Veronique

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value! Our hotel room was super comfortable for 4 people (2 queen beds and 2 full bathrooms). Everything was clean. The staff was kind. The location was central. Would definitely come again to this hotel next time I'm in Chicago!

4

Susan

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was only 1 elevator working, which caused us to have to wait a ridiculous amount of time to get to and from our room on the 23rd floor. There was no soap at the sink or in the shower, so we had to use the shampoo. Yes, we could have called to have some brought, but we would have had to wait who knows how long for it to get to our room. The thing that bothered me the most though, was that I paid for a king sized bed, and what we got was two twin mattresses pushed together. More than likely won’t stay here again.

8

Devang

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, rooms are tiny but location are great

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and efficient, with smooth check-in and accommodating front-desk teams. A smaller number mention rudeness or understaffing and slow or confusing valet.

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10

Justin

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, excellent staff

2

Daniyal

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have always been coming to River Hotel but my last stay changed my mind. I won’t fully blame the hotel but to the extent I will because the valet service was so rude and disrespectful. If they are third party who works for River hotel then River hotel needs a new valet company. Valet wants me to sign the card without telling me why I need to sign, he told me to either sign or go self park. This is on River Hotel since YOUR customers who are paying $300 to stay a night are being disrespected by people YOU hired. Sadly I will need to find a new hotel because I loved the location.

10

Denise

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was professional and incredibly gracious in all encounters. The location of the hotel was excellent. We completely loved our stay and will return when visiting the great city of Chicago again.

2

Tri

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff not friendly and very crowded elevator, small and old elevator. We'll won't never come back

2

Anthony

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a negative experience due to employees fighting with customers and treating them very disrespectful in front of everyone except the Hispanic lady the slim one didn’t get name the rest of the employees look at us like if we didn’t belong there also elevator took almost an hour to get to the 12 floor and another hour trying to go up had to stairs the room was dirty hall and lots of marks on the walls vent was filthy and dirty room was hot AC didn’t work

10

Melissa

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This property exceeded our expectations at almost every turn. It is a well maintained luxury property with excellent, friendly staff. Our guest room was generously large and the public sitting area was clean and inviting. The check-in/out process was different than expected but there was plenty of staff to walk us through the process.

8

Naidy

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed at River Hotel and honestly expected a bit more. When I got there, instead of someone helping with check-in, they just pointed me to a tablet to do it myself. Not exactly the warm welcome I was hoping for. Also, the elevator was super noisy. I could hear it from my room all the time, which made it hard to relax or get a good night’s sleep. The place looks nice, but the service and comfort weren’t really there for me. Hope they improve that in the future.

10

Lewis

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was excellent and the room was neat and clean.

10

DESPINA

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was wonderful, friendly, funny, smiley, helpful. Hotel is in great location for everything, room was spacious, comfortable bed with a great view of the river. Housekeeping was very good as well. We will be staying at the hotel again surely.

10

Janaei

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our experience was fantastic! We called a few hours prior to check-in to see if we could park our car there early, and got a lovely man named Ronnie on the phone. He was so polite, helpful, and friendly. He let us know our room was already ready, that our reservation (through Hotels.com) included parking, and that we could come park immediately. When we checked in the front desk staff was upbeat and friendly, efficient and competent. Complimentary water and billable bottles is such a convenient and great touch! The room was clean minus a couple pieces of hair on the bathroom door. The view was of an adjacent apartment building so not ideal, but we were only in the room to get ready and sleep. We could hear the elevator which was close to our room, but we slept well anyway. Nespresso machine in the room was so pleasant in the morning. The hotel was a short walk to House of Blues where we saw a concert. Try the Foundation Room's black truffle "frites." They were to die for. The location cannot be better in my opinion. There are lots of cool sights and restaurants, close parking that you can valet or self-park, etc.

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Location

Outstanding central location by the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue, walkable to attractions, restaurants and transit. Some guests noted city noise at night.

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10

Andrea

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Close to the L, right in the center of chicago

10

J

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was amazing! Right in the heart of downtown Chicago in perfect view of all of the buildings and river of course. The room, although small, was efficient and clean. The only criticism I would have is that the ac didn’t work at all and the temperature was warm for the entirety of the night .

10

Joseph

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

BaoXiang

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! Easily reach all the major attractions.

10

Carl

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Booked room with river view, which was nice. Staff efficient and helpful. Close to public transit that we used to get around.

10

Enrique Alfonso

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place, best location, near of the most popular places in Chicago!!!

10

Zoila

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Location was great

10

Aly

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay and great location

10

Peter

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Outstanding location for touring the sites of Chicago. Right on the river; easy walking distance to restaurants.

10

Christi

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with easy access to the River Walk

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Dining

On-site dining is limited: there is no restaurant or room service, though complimentary coffee is provided and some rates include breakfast vouchers for the restaurant next door. Many note plenty of eateries within a short walk.

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Patricia

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view on the river. Nice room. Too bad no breakfast but free coffee facilities on the second floor.

10

Lou

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel but no place to grab a quick bite in the building

6

Narangerel

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My stay at the River Hotel did not meet my expectations.. There is no restaurant, no room service at the hotel as it has been said in Expedia .

10

Oswaldo

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

River Hotel is located in a very convenient street, very close to the River, Michigan Ave and most importantly attractions in Chicago, the room extremely clean and the staff very kind, we have an excellent choose when we elect the breakfast in our reservation, the Hotel gave us a voucher for $25 each one that you can use in a restaurant located just beside the Hotel( very nice ) you can use the voucher whenever you choose in this Restaurant

10

Raphael

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great option when visiting The Magnificent Mile. Great location, minutes from Trump Tower. Room is clean. It's somewhat a "self serviced" hotel. even checking in- you do it yourself on a screen which is somewhat unusual. No breakfast but free coffee available.

10

Patrick

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was great and although there was no restaurant on site, there was a great one right next door.

10

Katherine

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast vouchers were a terrific value! thanks!

10

Terra

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice lobby on 2nd floor with coffee bar.

10

Michelle

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very helpful and welcoming. Loved the water refill device on each floor. Wish they had a place for breakfast but otherwise happy with stay.

10

Balazs

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Amazing location, nice lobby, good coffee, no crowd, friendly service. Fairly comfortable rooms, well equipped at quite reasonable price for the area.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15 $265	16 $350	17 $468
18 $341	19 $855	20 $882	21 $432	22 $354	23 $306	24 $291
25 $179	26 $257	27 $368	28 $425	29 $291	30 $259	31 $921

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1 $141	2 $178	3 $213	4 $202	5 $196	6 $304	7 $797
8 $201	9 $164	10 $231	11 $220	12 $174	13 $248	14 $295
15 $174	16 $232	17 $344	18 $292	19 $238	20 $878	21 $878
22 $110	23 $108	24 $111	25 $110	26 $111	27 $220	28 $878
29 $196	30 $317

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