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River Hotel

4 stars
8,3
Very good
based on 7524 reviews
7 524 reviews
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
+1 312 777 0990
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Fri 9/10
2 guests, 1 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.

8,3
Very good
7524 reviews

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Amenities at River Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Reviews of River Hotel

8,3
Very good
7524 verified ratings
Wonderful
3837
Very good
1694
Good
939
Okay
380
Fair
278
Mediocre
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Poor
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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests overwhelmingly praised the hotel's central location, making it convenient for exploring the city. Many also highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. However, several guests complained about long waits for the elevators, small room sizes, and occasional cleanliness issues. Despite these drawbacks, the location and service stood out as the hotel's main strengths.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Room Size2 out of 10
Lifts1.5 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Great location. Helpful staff. Small and simple room for the price.
6.0
Okay
Jeanelle, Nov 2025
Would be nice to have a fridge in the room.
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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Location

75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue Bridge157 m
  • Chicago Theater288 m
  • Millennium Park0.6 km
  • Magnificent Mile0.8 km
  • Michigan Avenue0.8 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.9 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art1.1 km
  • River North1.2 km
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building1.2 km
  • Willis Tower1.3 km
  • Grant Park1.4 km
  • Navy Pier1.9 km

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

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Average price (weekend night)

December
March
R1 673
R6 459
Cheapest month to stay with an average 63% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 43% rise in price.
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Which month has the cheapest rates at River Hotel?

The cheapest month to stay at River Hotel is January, with an average nightly rate of R1 721. The most expensive month is September at R5 754 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book River Hotel?

The cheapest day to book River Hotel is Wednesday, with an average nightly rate of R1 673. The most expensive day is Saturday at R6 459 per night.

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 December and May.
  • The cheapest price a room at River Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R1 673, while the most expensive was R1 673.
  • How long should you stay at River Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at River Hotel

  • Where is River Hotel located?

    River Hotel is located at 75 East Wacker Drive in Loop, 1,4 km 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 15 km 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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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

1,4 km
Chicago Midway
15,0 km

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