Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

Hotels
Aloft
8.8 (669 reviews)
515 North Clark Street , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor service
Awkward room setup
Noisy

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Multiple reviews mentioned clean rooms and well-kept facilities.
Service
8.35
Mixed reviews; some guests noted poor communication and service issues, impacting the rating.
Location
9.39
Numerous guests praised the central location and accessibility to attractions.
Room Quality
8.34
Positive sentiments about room quality but noted awkward designs in some instances.
Amenities
8.87
General satisfaction with basic amenities, although some specific details weren't mentioned.
Value for Money
8.83
Comments indicated a slight concern regarding pricing relative to offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Noted clean facilities and good offerings, though some guests did not utilize the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.85
General positivity in reviews, with a few negatives that slightly influenced the average.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:18

Property Description

Modern Accommodations in River North
Located just 3 blocks away from the Magnificent Mile, Aloft Chicago City Center offers contemporary rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary bottled water.

On-Site Amenities
Enjoy the hotel's lounge with a pool table, modern fitness center, and pet-friendly services including free dog beds.

Dining Experience
Indulge in uniquely inspired cuisine at Beatrix, the on-site restaurant, and savor hand-crafted cocktails at River North Bar.

Experience Chicago in style at Aloft Chicago City Center. Book your stay now to enjoy the vibrant River North neighborhood and top attractions just minutes away.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 58 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 669 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 8.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Cynthia couple us
9
Great week in Chicago; and would stay here again.
Pros:

Great location…comfortable…staff were very efficient and friendly.

Cons:

Little noisy at night; but wouldn’t keep me from staying there again.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Aymen couple us
1
Overpriced
Cons:

I gave a very low score due to hotel management making the decision to overbook the hotel and that lead to them not being able to honour my reservation, while the staff made some effort to compensate for that by offering points and housing me at a hotel next door, I still find it unacceptable that a hotel can chose not to honour such an expensive reservation.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Barry couple us
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Jochen solo_traveller de
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Santana extended_group do
10
Pros:

Todo bien

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Helena extended_group br
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Thaysa couple us
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Christine couple us
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Joyce B. solo_traveller us
4
Misery at Aloft by Marriott
Pros:

The decor was nice. The food at Beatrix was great, but the service was not good.

Cons:

The way my concerns were addressed. We were placed in a room where the air conditioning was difficult to regulate. (I arrived first because my daughter was coming from a different state).

I checked in and was asked if I wanted the room serviced daily or every other day. I opted for daily service to start. When I got to the room the temperature was set at 68, but the room was hot. I figured before calling the desk for help, I wanted to be sure there was an issue, so turned the temp down. After waiting 20 minutes there was no change so I called the desk. The desk person was concerned and stated he would send a technician up. 15 minutes after my call the room started to cool off. I called the desk back to tell them to cancel the tech. By the time my daughter arrived it was getting warm again. I called the desk and briefly described the air situation along with 2 additional concerns (The toilet tank did not fill properly, I didn't feel comfortable using the toilet and the shower door didn't close completely) my concern was the water would pool from leaking out of the cracked door while showering). I told the agent we were hungry and asked if the tech could work while we were out, the reply was yes. When we returned the room was cold. I turned down the temperature and all was well until the middle of the night and it got hot again.

We were miserable the rest of the night and decided to wait until morning to call. When we woke up the room was comfortable again so there was no need to call. We dressed went out and when we returned that evening the room was not serviced and it was hot again.

We called and placed the call on speaker, the concern was no longer present. (Instead of asking my daughter to hold on, he simply placed her on hold and someone else took over). The response had turned into annoyance, like we were complaining.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Chu solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Accessibility and the view

Cons:

No bathroom privacy the door, albeit functional for the space, did not keep out noise.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Gustafson solo_traveller us
10
Eat, sleep, repeat!!
Pros:

Location, friendly staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Chantel solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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stevenpS7280CP Family Islamorada, Florida Keys, Florida
2
Do not stay here unless you want noise and a dingy room
Pros:

What a terrible hotel. The noise from downtown and within the hotel is horrible. Their standard room is small and disgusting. It was impossible finding valet parking. We will NEVER stay here again. PS-The front desk guy quite rude and not helpful at all

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
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Alexis couple us
8
This hotel was Fun and cute,and I will definitely return to the city again but at a hotel that’s *actually* soundproof.
Pros:

I loved the location. Very close to anything you’d want to do, unless you’re going to Andersonville, but even then, only a 20 minute uber.

Cons:

The rooms are listed as “soundproof” and the are not. There’s a huge gap under the door that feels like a safety hazard. You could hear the neighbors pretty easily.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Jaleesa couple us
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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F solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Really helpful staff

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Destini couple us
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Jennings couple us
10
Good
Pros:

everything

Cons:

no dog area

2026-05-03 via Nuitee