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Ideally located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, this 4-star boutique hotel features modern guestrooms with free WiFi. The Art Institute of Chicago is 10 minutes' walk away. The River Hotel’s rooms feature custom designed furnishings with a work desk, iPod docking station, premium bedding and a wall-mounted flat-screen HDTV. Select rooms offer a seating area or a kitchenette. Hotel River features 24-hour concierge services and 3 state-of-the-art meeting rooms for business needs. A well-equipped gym is on site for added convenience. Guests can also order a yoga kit send directly to their room. Room service is available. The Magnificent Mile is 2 blocks from this Chicago River Hotel and Millennium Park is a 10 minutes' walk away. Soldier Field and Shedd Aquarium are less than a 10 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Private parking available


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sarah
    United States United States
    Beds and pillows! Free Coffee machine, easy location for everything
  • Anna
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Great view. Right next to the London House and right opposite the trump tower. Walking distance to most locations downtown and good food options around.
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The views were stunning especially the river view rooms, such a central hotel near everything you need

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of River Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$53 per day.
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

River Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 79. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express River Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a parent or official guardian.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about River Hotel

  • River Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from River Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at River Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at River Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Quadruple
    • Apartment
    • Twin

  • Check-in at River Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • River Hotel is 700 yards from the centre of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.