Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

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Aloft
8.8 (610 reviews)
515 North Clark Street , Chicago , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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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.

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 610 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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Terneice • couple • us
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • us
9
Besides that, we’d stay here again. The price made the stay even better
Pros:

The view was great. Room was clean and spacious

Cons:

There was no separation from the bathroom space to sleeping space so when I was in the bathroom at night, the lights would bother my wife and kid. That was really inconvenient. Also wish it had a better parking situation. My wife also informed me that I slept through a loud disturbance from the police next room over.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Gyubyung • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • couple • us
7
Overall, the stay was great.
Pros:

The location in the city was perfect. Bed was comfortable and the room overall was good.

Cons:

Perhaps the outside noise but it's expected since we are near downtown area

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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MEI • solo_traveller • jp
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ashly • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Collin • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Great stay with lots to do nearby, minimum travel in car walk friendly

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ravina • extended_group • us
5
Pros:

Great location, there are so many food options around and river walk was pretty close.

Cons:

They said they'll fullfill our request over email but on the day of the checkin they backed out. Rooms are compact and you can't really open curtains on the lower level room. (Just fyi if you care about such things)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Carletta • extended_group • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shameika • couple • us
10
My stay at Aloft was beautiful and relaxing. Everything I needed it to be
Pros:

I loved how clean it was. The natural mention of an ungraded room. It really set the tone to my night

Cons:

I wish the room I had had floor to ceiling windows to accommodate that view

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Room, Gym and general location. Close to Sunnyside ;)

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • ca
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Marquetta • couple • us
10
I visit again , very comfortable nice location
Pros:

The area

Cons:

Parking

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
2
I will never stay there again.
Pros:

Downtown

Cons:

Poor staff communication. I’m an elite member, room was not refreshed daily. Worst customer service ever.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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chrissy • couple • us
10
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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atti • couple • us
8
Pros:

Clean, great view, perfect location

Cons:

Nothing pertinent, but if I had to choose maybe the price point for the stay.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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lopez • family_with_children • us
10
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Miranda • couple • us
8
It was a really good experience and I would like to stay here again!
Pros:

Once we arrived at the property we were greeted and since it was my boyfriend’s birthday that we were celebrating they gave us some vouchers for the restaurant in the hotel. Once at the room it was clean and a nice view. The bed was comfortable for the most part. When it was time to check out it was a very fast and simple check out.

Cons:

The only complaint would be the bed was pretty creaky. Every time we would turn, get on or get off it would be really loud.

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Deion • couple • us
8
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee