River Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (9222 reviews)
75A East Wacker Drive , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Some rooms were reported not cleaned, affecting overall perception.
Service
9.05
The staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Excellent location with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.55
Rooms were observed to need updating, and some were small.
Amenities
8.05
Basic amenities available, but some guest requests were unmet.
Value for Money
8.55
Good value considering location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Breakfast offered good quality but limited in-house options.
Overall Experience
8.55
Generally positive experiences with minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 04:49

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel in Downtown Chicago

Modern Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and wall-mounted HDTV in our custom-furnished guestrooms. Some rooms even offer a kitchenette or a cozy seating area for your comfort.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Benefit from 24-hour concierge services, a well-equipped gym, and 3 state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Stay active with a yoga kit delivered to your room or indulge in room service.

Prime Location: Located along the Chicago River, minutes away from iconic attractions like the Art Institute, Magnificent Mile, and Millennium Park. Book your stay at River Hotel for a truly unforgettable Chicago experience.

Important information:

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 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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 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 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 53 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 9222 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Erica family_with_children gb
8
Fabulous location in historic building
Pros:

Prime location

Cons:

Self check-in
Head grease on headboards, who knows last time they’ve been cleaned in room 1113

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Willmer couple us
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ai shan solo_traveller tw
1
Pros:

Location is good.

Cons:

The facilities are outdated, and the elevator takes forever. It feels like something left over from World War II that has never been updated. Every time I got in, I was worried the cables might snap.

The towels had a strange smell, so I didn’t dare use them. To make matters worse, when I checked out, the hotel not only held my security deposit but also charged my credit card an additional amount. When I asked about it, they claimed I had taken their shampoo and body wash bottles.

That was absolutely disgusting. I would never use the hotel’s shared toiletries, let alone take them home. Who knows what kind of germs or diseases they could carry? I always bring my own toiletries when I travel. My own conditioner ran out during my stay, so I threw the empty bottle away in your trash bin, and I had already bought a new one. On the day I checked out, I even asked the female front desk employee to inspect my luggage, but she didn’t bother to do so. Her attitude was far from professional.

The air conditioning was unbearably cold—it felt like sleeping in a morgue. I asked for an extra blanket, but they didn’t have one. My reservation included breakfast, yet I still had to call the front desk just to get the breakfast voucher.

This is honestly one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. Aside from its convenient location, there is nothing worth recommending. I strongly suggest that others avoid this hotel.

I always treat hotel staff with courtesy and respect, but that doesn’t give anyone the right to take advantage of my politeness.

If you come from a country where people value kindness, courtesy, and basic respect, do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. This hotel seems better suited for people who consider this kind of rude and unprofessional treatment acceptable.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Manuel family_with_children ch
7
Gut bis sehr gut
Pros:

Super lage
Freundliches Personal

Cons:

Unbequemes bettsofa

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jesús family_with_children es
1
No se porque se me cobra de más
Pros:

Me han cobrado en la tarjeta 270, 70 en la tarjeta cuando debería ser 170

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Top Lage, Sauberkeit, nettes Personal.

Cons:

Sehr kleines Zimmer + Mini Fenster

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple nl
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jennifer Packard extended_group us
8
Historic Chicago River hotel with stunning views, clean rooms, friendly staff, & easy airport trains
Pros:

- Location on the Chicago River, great view of river from room
- Historic hotel, even pointed out and mentioned on the Architecture Boat tour
- Friendly staff
- Complimentary coffee bar and filtered water
- Clean, well-maintained room
- Easy walk to Clarke or Clarke-Lake station for ease of getting around the city and to/from airport

Cons:

- Small elevators, so they fill up quickly, and with only two elevators, it can be a slow process.
- No restaurant or bar, but many choices close by
- Outdoor wedding at Sonesta Hotel made for a noisy first night, but bed was comfortable and I was tired so went to sleep easier than I first thought I would

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Shmuel couple il
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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fernando extended_group es
6
Una cosa que mejorar
Pros:

No es la primera vez que nos quedamos. Está muy bien, es muy cómodo y está céntrico.

Cuentas con cafés gratuitos y máquinas de agua en todos los pisos.

Cons:

La nota es baja porque para subir a los pisos 2-10 solo funcionaba uno de los ascensores. Nos alojamos durante 4 días y los 4 días el otro ascensor estuvo averiado. Unos huéspedes nos dijeron que cuando ellos llegaron (2 días antes de nuestra llegaba) también estaba averiado. Con el número de habitaciones por piso y tantos pisos, subir o bajar en ascensor era una aventura.

Es un gran hotel, pero eso fue molesto (hacíamos más cola para ir a nuestra habitación que para entrar a la exposición de Pokemon del museo de historia natural).

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tad solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Thamy couple br
10
Estadia maravilhosa, hotel incrível.
Pros:

Tudo perfeito, ótimo atendimento, localização perfeito pra turismo.

Cons:

Tudo ótimo

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Attila extended_group hu
9
Jó szálláshely
Pros:

Központi elhelyezkedés, minden nagyon közel van, gyalog elérhető!

Cons:

Kevés lift volt, gyakori volt a hosszú várakozás!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ortiz Patiño solo_traveller mx
10
Buena opción si quieres estar super bien ubicado
Pros:

La ubicación super buena. Personal muy amable. Y el lugar en general muy bueno.

Cons:

Hay mucho ruido x las noches.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Jorge Bestel family_with_children ar
6
Pros:

ubicacion

Cons:

pedimos habitacion para 3 personas, la tercer cama era un silloncama, y no lo arman como cama en la noche, llegas y tenes que hacerte la cama.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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henebury couple ca
10
Short and sweet to finish our trip!
Pros:

Loved our view

Cons:

Everything was wonderful! Loved the free water!

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
very enjoyable
Pros:

location

Cons:

n/a

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kęstutis solo_traveller lt
10
Pros:

Unbeatable location, room facilities, laundry.

Cons:

The elevator journey sometimes was taking too long.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Julián couple co
9
Estupendo muy bien. Pensamos que la habitación sería más amplia.
Pros:

Ubicado

Cons:

Clóset pequeño no se puede guardar maletas.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Carolann couple us
10
Beautiful, central location great for a vacation with friends.
Pros:

Clean and beautiful building staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

I wish the coffee lounge area had snacks even if it was just a vending machine

2026-07-23 via Nuitee