Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotels
RIU Hotels
9.2 (7541 reviews)
150 East Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611 , Chicago , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Elevator
Free breakfast
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor breakfast quality
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, affecting the overall sentiment.
Service
9.98
Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.61
Consistently praised as excellent with close proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
9.56
Guests appreciated the thoughtful room design and comfort.
Amenities
8.59
Some amenities fell short, such as gym and pool offerings.
Value for Money
9.05
While some guests felt it could be improved, many considered it reasonable for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast quality varied significantly noted by some guests.
Overall Experience
9.57
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay with several highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:49

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Indulge in the 24-hour fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and concierge services at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago.

Dining and Bar Options
Savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, grab a snack at the snack bar/deli, and unwind with drinks at the 2 bars/lounges.

Convenient Location
Located steps away from Michigan Avenue and a short walk from Chicago Riverwalk, Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago offers easy access to popular attractions.

Experience elegance and convenience at Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, book your stay now!

Important information:

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 7541 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.61
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 8.59
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.57
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Yanty extended_group us
9
Pros:

Locations very good

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great location, efficient and all staff helpful

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Rodolfo solo_traveller cl
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La limpieza, en la habitación encontramos ropa interior de pasajeros anteriores. No me gustó la atención en el mesón, hubo dos personas muy poco empáticas, no ayudaron en nada.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Janette couple us
8
Pros:

location is perfect; security; rooftop bar

Cons:

breakfast was sit down only and we had to leave so could not take advantage of this— tried to get coffee to go but were told to go to dunkin donuts down the street

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller ch
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
9
Great, clean, nice, quiet, and overall wonderful.
Pros:

It was clean, quiet, and had a lot of amenities. The staff were very friendly and the check-in and check-out process were easy and fast.

Cons:

Everything was overall great, except for one night we called to get blankets and it took the staff over 20 minutes to get to us. Then one of the workers didn’t come back to update us about the gym after we asked. Otherwise, it was really great!

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Arturo Javier family_with_children mx
10
Pros:

Hotel nuevo, excelente ubicación, desayuno muy completo

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Michela solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Stanze ampie e pulite. Il personale molto disponibile.

Cons:

Niente

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Kirk family_with_children us
1
Booked through Booking.com, cancelled through Booking.com, still billed by hotel. Unable to resolve.
Pros:

Nothing about this situation is good. We were unable to stay, cancelled stay, but were still charged.

Cons:

We booked this stay through Booking.com but needed to cancel. Booking.com website indicates that we DID cancel. Hotel reports that they did not receive this notice and listed us as a no-show which resulted in charge for full stay. They refuse to refund the money despite me providing them the cancellation notice listed on Booking.com website. Attempted to resolve this issue with Booking.com and was told that since the charge came from Riu Chicago hotel, I would need to take up refund issue with them. Riu states that they discussed issue with Booking.com but Booking.com denies this. Someone is lying, but I am unable to determine who. At this point, I wouldn't trust either and would book my stays elsewhere.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Ted solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Clean, great breakfast, and friendly staff!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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John couple us
9
An excellent choice at a good price just off the Miracle Mile.
Pros:

Clean, a good value, a great breakfast included.

Cons:

The carpet-textured tiles throughout, including in the guest rooms, are a bit odd, but are practical, maybe based on experience in resort areas (with beaches) where Riu hotels were founded. It took several calls and a wait to get a couple more pillows and towels. But overall, happy with the stay.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Heinz couple de
10
Ein unvergessliche Zeit in einer super Stadt !! Chicago hat mich nur positiv überrascht!!
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal!! Gutes Frühstück! Tolle Bar in der 27. Etage!! Eine Wahnsinnige Aussicht auf Chicago!! Zentral gelegen um alles zu Fuß zu erkunden !!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Aisling extended_group ie
8
A great location, beautiful room, beautiful breakfast. Most staff were really accommodating and considerate, but the bre
Pros:

Location and room

Cons:

Breakfast staff !!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Theodore couple us
6
Overall the stay was very relaxing and the staff was very accommodating.
Pros:

The property was in a great location. Close to a lot of things right within walking distance.

Cons:

They didn’t have microwaves in the rooms. They also didn’t have rugs in one of the entrances and my wife slipped on the floor when it was raining.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Philippe couple be
9
À chaudement recommander
Pros:

Superbe hôtel
Bien situé
Très confortable
Magnifique roof top

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Sam couple us
9
Excellent/affordable stay in downtown Chicago that added to the city's charm.
Pros:

The room and bathroom are comfortable and modern. Breakfast was excellent with different options every day and plenty to eat and drink before heading out for the day. The elevator was quick, and out of the three days there we only had to wait more than 3 minutes once in mid morning when it seemed plenty of people were checking out which is understandable.

Cons:

Front desk staff wasn't friendly during check-in or check-out. They weren't rude, exactly, but the lack of greeting, minimal eye contact, and curt one-word responses were out of place with the way the cleaning staff and dining room staff seemed to go out of their way to be professional and friendly. It just seemed out of place with the rest of the experience for them to not take the time to look a visitor in the eye or even smile while doing something as simple as assigning a key and going over building rules.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Josh solo_traveller us
9
A great stay and I would visit again if in Chicago.
Pros:

The location was great. The breakfast was magnificent with a large choice of fresh and delicious options. The rooms were very clean and well maintained.

Cons:

My room wasn't ready on arrival, even though I checked in after the check-in time. The lady at the front desk was fairly quick to remedy it, but it did put me behind schedule for a meeting.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Bård couple no
10
Perfekt plassering, veldig bra frokost og en utmerket takterrasse
Pros:

Plassering
Standard
Mat
Treningsrom

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Ana family_with_children mx
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple us
10
Amazing, comfy, better than expected
Pros:

Everything! My family and I have been coming to Chicago for years and never landed on a hotel we loved or one that stayed around long enough. This is definitely our new hotel! This trip was just my husband and I but we will be bringing our kids next time and the free breakfast is a huge plus! It was delicious!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee