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River Hotel

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Overview of River Hotel

River Hotel

4 out of 5

4.2/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGrant Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCloud Gate17 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)32 min drive

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About this area

Chicago

Located in Chicago's The Loop neighborhood, River Hotel is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chicago Riverwalk and Grant Park, while Navy Pier and Field Museum of Natural History are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or United Center. Guests love the hotel's central and quiet location. It's also convenient to public transportation: Clark-Lake Station is 7 minutes by foot and State Station is 8 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 10 min walk
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 13 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 15 min walk
  • Cloud Gate - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Clark-Lake Station - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sweetwater — 4 min walk
  • Stetson Ave & South Water St — 5 min walk
  • Billy Goat Tavern — 5 min walk
  • South Water Kitchen — 5 min walk
  • Morton's The Steakhouse — 5 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

4-star Chicago hotel in The Loop, walk to Chicago Riverwalk
A restaurant, a fitness center, and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. All 121 rooms offer free WiFi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities available to guests include room service, premium bedding, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
River Hotel offers 121 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking within 0.4 mi (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Dogs welcome
2 per room (up to 50 lbs)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 25 per night (0.4 mi away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions; guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel River
River Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Chicago
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Chicago
River Hotel Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

4.2
Very Good
Rating 5 - Excellent. 1150 out of 2342 reviews
5 - Excellent 49%
Rating 4 - Good. 783 out of 2342 reviews
4 - Good 33%
Rating 3 - Okay. 240 out of 2342 reviews
3 - Okay 10%
Rating 2 - Poor. 101 out of 2342 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 68 out of 2342 reviews
1 - Terrible 3%

4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.2/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/5 Poor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Same exact hotel as Club Quarters so why are they using two names and charging more for the River Hotel? Also I had booked a queen room but instead got a double-bed room. Check in took about 20 minutes because they couldn't locate anyone's reservation that was waiting along with me. Disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, not a bad price. room was a bit small but I only slept there. Only problem was the window stared out at a huge TRUMP sign across the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

1/5 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I havent got my 2 90 dollars back on my card yet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was perfect 👌 , right location, close to the river walk and shopping stores,everything with walking distance, will come back again .
Stayed 1 night in May 2021