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Location.
River Hotel is close to Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum, Millennium Park, and Art Institute of Chicago. Also nearby are Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower.
Hotel Features.
Dining options at this business-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a bar/lounge. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas. This 3.5-star hotel features business amenities including a business center and small meeting rooms. The staff can provide concierge services, event catering, and business services. Additional amenities include a health club, laundry facilities, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guest parking is available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
Guestrooms.
Amenities in air-conditioned guestrooms at River Hotel include iPod docking stations and complimentary newspapers. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen televisions with digital channels. All accommodations provide desks, ergonomic chairs, and direct-dial phones with voice mail. Bathrooms offer showers, makeup/shaving mirrors, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Additional amenities include coffee/tea makers and clock radios. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is offered daily.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
River Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
"Very good value for the price!!"
The rooms are small but not uncomfortable. Ask for a room facing the river for the best views!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Nice area"
Very good area close to everything only thing the ac at the room was to loud!!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect location & helpful staff"
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day getaway at the River Hotel. We could easily walk to the theater to see "Book of Mormon" and to Michigan Avenue for a day of shopping. It was cold so we took the EL to the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium but that was easy too. Besides the perfect location, the room was very clean, organized and comfortable […] and the hotel staff gave us great restaurant recommendations. We especially enjoyed our splurge with dinner Rosebud Prime. We would definitely consider visiting again...maybe in warmer weather. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Location, Comfortable Hotel!"
The River Hotel was located in the heart of the city near both shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Subway stations were nearby, but we chose to walk everywhere we went. The rooms were clean, well-designed and practical. My only complaint is that we were on the second floor and we had to call down on both nights of our stay to ask that the restaurant […] turn down the music that played out to the sidewalk - which they did without a problem so it really was a non-issue. I imagine that this is not even an issue on higher floors. Comfortable and welcoming! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Hotel"
I booked this hotel because of the affordable price and went in with low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised with the hotel. It was a great location (Across the street from the Trump Tower).... Convenient affordable overnight parking, great restaurant/ bar in house....Friendly front desk man showed us how to work the easy automated check in machine, […] that made checking in only a 30 second process....Clean room with a great view of the city....2nd floor lounge in the morning was great to get my morning coffee fix in. I will defiantly book this hotel again for my next Chicago getaway. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Loved every minute!"
We loved this hotel ! It was right on the river, close to everything we wanted to see and were only sad that we didn't decide to stay another night :( Great time here ! Will definetely stay again !Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to great shopping"
The room was small but very clean and it had everything you needed to enjoy your stay. The room was very affordable especially for its great location near Michigan Avenue. I would definitely stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Small Room, Good Location, Old Building"
the room we live in can see the river, but the room is so small, and dark. The parking charged not cheap at all. No breakfast and food in hotel is expensive, but the size is big. The TV is ok. Totally clean, but the elevator of the hotel doesnt work well often. It is not a bad stay, but i am not thinking abt coming back.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great value for the location"
Considering the location, this hotel is a great value. The room was clean and not too small considering the downtown location. My main complaint is that there are only two elevators servicing a majority of the floors... So around checkout time, the elevators are fully loaded and stopping at every floor, unable to load new passengers.. People were waiting […] 20 minutes to fit in an elevator. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Practically Perfect"
The River Hotel is fantastic. The downtown location makes all the Chicago attractions easily reachable. The room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The hotel restaurant was one of the best I've seen, being both delicious and reasonably priced. Lastly, the staff was uniformly pleasant and helpful. There is really nothing my wife and I didn't […] like about this hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Worst Bed Ever"
The hotel has an excellent location but the rooms are small! The tv is tiny and the bed is the worst bed I have ever slept on. The sheets are like paper, it made it really difficult to sleep comfortably. The bed is really hard. Overall I had trouble having a good night sleep during the trip. The restaurant located at the lobby was great!! And the free […] water bottles next to the elevator are also a nice touch. Also, be careful with the room service people. My first night someone walked into the room after i said it was occupied and i was getting out of the shower!! There is barely closet space since the closet is a cabinet. Overall is an okay place to stay if you are not going to spend a lot of time in the hotel and need to be close to Grant Park. I would only comeback if the night rate is cheaper, but I overpayed since it was lollapalooza weekend and it was NOT worth it. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Location !!"
Just be careful to put all your towels on the floor if you want them to be changed, otherwise you will have the same towels / sheets the next day! The location of the hotel is perfect in Chicago if you are here to visit the city over the weekend! I would stay there again if I have to chance to go back in Chicago!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"River Hotel-Chicago"
We have stayed at this hotel several times while visiting Chicago. Wonderful small hotel. Great location within easy walks to Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan/Grant Park, easy access to museums, theaters, etc. Nice views of the Chicago River and Trump Tower from many rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are somewhat on the small […] side but fine for two. Our rooms have always been clean and comfortable in our experience. Smallish but good restaurant associated with hotel. All-in-all, always a great experience and a good value especially for its location. We'll continue to return. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Perfect location!"
The hotel is not top notch, but this wasn't a big deal for us. We stayed one night and spent most of it out on the town. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a perfect location with a restaurant that I swear has the best deep dish pizza in town.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"River Hotel - Chicago Loop"
Clean,comfortable, rooms. Staff very friendly and willing to accomodate. Excellent location for downtown Chicago activities along with very nice in house restaurant.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great stay, location, and great Hotel"
We stayed at the River Hotel for Super Bowl weekend. The room was very clean and well kept, the staff was very nice and friendly, and the in hotel restaurant was awesome. They had Eugene on tap which was they actually ran out of at Revolution Brewing. It was in an excellent location. We walked (albeit it was a long walk) to Millenium Park, the Bean, […] and Willis/Sears Tower. The only issue I had was the size of the room I booked, but that's pretty standard issue as most hotels go. Next time I go back to Chicago, I will definitely be staying at the River Hotel. I didn't get to see Wrigley! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Great!"
Great hotel for the price. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"My place to stay when in Cicago"
Great stay, my second time staying at River Hotel, even though I eventually switched rooms to the Club Quarters, they allowed me to switch to a room with a microwave and refrigerator, it was great and had a much better view, just isn't as updated as River Hotel, they are in the same bldg, River Hotel are the lower level rooms, and club quarters are […] up top. Near Mich Ave. and State Street, and the river, you can hop in a cab, bus, or train and go anywhere. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Stay at River Hotel"
We loved everything about our stay. Everyone was friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The location is close to the train station and Michigan Ave. Tables and heaters were set up outside in the evening so we enjoyed dinner and drinks outside in November!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"River Hotel Chicago-Wonderful Location"
We were so happy with our stay at the River Hotel. We walked everywhere we wanted to go. We took in all the sights from the Navy Pier to Hancock Tower and all the great stores of Michigan Ave. and Millennium Park. We were thrilled that once we parked the car we didn't get it again until we were ready to leave. We couldn't have been more pleased with […] the hotel. The staff was very nice when I had trouble with the thermostat,the front desk had someone there within 5 mins. to check on it. The rooms are small but very adequate. We were out sightseeing and enjoying the restaurants most of the time. I would definely stay again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent Location"
The hotel experience was excellent - the location could not be beat. I would strongly recommend this hotel. In my future trips to Chicago, I will always choose this hotel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Bad Service , Smal Rooms"
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"Great Hotel, Great Location"
This hotel is a gem! Conveniently located right off Michigan Avenue. The room was great and the staff was exceptionally helpful. I will stay here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"River Hotel - Great location, tiny rooms"
This hotel is great only if you don't plan on hanging out in the room much. It is in a great location near a lot of fun tourist sights in Chicago. But the rooms are tiny and the mattresses are hard as rock. Stay here if you are insured a room with a good view overlooking the river. Our room was on the 4th floor and we had an excellent view of a concrete […] wall. :-( Next time we will stay next door at Hotel 71. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Great hotel for the price"
loved the location. They had a free water bottle station on mosts floors. Rooms were small but clean. Had a good experience at their bar one night but not the next but there are plenty of bars and restaurants close by.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Convenient Location"
Location was ideal access to all Michigan Avenue and lakefront attractions. Parking in a nearby garage was a bit of a hassle, but the cost was better than most hotels. The room was small, but the view and comfort were great. We'll be back.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"The River Hotel, small rooms amazing location"
We loved this hotel. While the room was small, it overlooks the Chicago River and has an amazing view. So many awesome things are within walking distance, and the concierge was very friendly. While our room was small it was perfect for the price we paid and the larger rooms very nice as well.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"River Hotel on Wacker Dr. Chicago, Il."
We enjoyed being in this location and after our room was changed upon checking in to a room that appeared to be occupied, we were moved to a room on a higher floor and all was fine. Only complaint was the a/c was very loud in the room. Other than that we were satisfied.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"The River Hotel Chicago - very good location"
The location of the hotel was ideal right near the Magnificent Mile. A couple of things bothered us: Smallest TV ever seen in a Hotel although we did not watch much. As a female I walked out of the bathroom and looked out our window to be eye to eye with a bricklayer working about 10 ft from our window. They did not give us new shampoos, soaps each […] day and I called the front desk for a couple of bandaids and waited 20 minutes before we had to leave for dinner. I would probably stay elsewhere on my next trip to Chicago. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"River Hotel -Chicago"
The check in was quick and efficient and the staff was very personable and helpful. The location was covenient to many local restaurants and clubs. I would highly recommend this hotel to others.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Wonderful trip!"
We enjoyed the great location and the wonderful service we had at the River Hotel. Our room was a little small but very nice. I would definitely stay there again! A nice perk was that they kept our bags after check out while we spent the day downtown.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"The River Hotel on East Wacker Drive In Chicago"
We had a wonderful stay at the River Hotel and will definitely stay there again next time we're in Chicago. The views from our room were spectacular and the location is close to Michigan Avenue, Millenium Park etc. The staff was very accommodating and there are nice little extra amenities available that are not generally included at other hotel est […] ablishments. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Location"
Just of the Miracle Mile and the Theatre District, the River Hotel is clean, effiecent, and comfortable. We would/will stay again!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good, 3 star, standard hotel"
If you get this for a decent price, it's a good deal. Somewhere between a Courtyard by Marriott and a full service hotel but can't be the location.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Super nice 2 bedroom suite beds could be more comfortable.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Awesome location, small rooms, didn't use any other amenities, room service was reasonably quick, room was furnished adequately.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"River Hotel - Chicago"
We have stayed in many Chicago hotels and the River Hotel was among the best for the price. Clean, comfortable and well appointed. Highly recommended!!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"The River Hotel-Great location!"
The River Hotel was a perfect location for our visit to Chicago. An easy walk from the "L" to the hotel, our room had a nice view of its name sake - the Chicago River. We could easily come and go during the day as we toured the city. The room was quiet and very “European” (read: small but efficient) and a good value. I would stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"River Hotel Chicago"
Nice hotel business center a real plus. Room was small but updated, clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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