Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn
8.8 (1301 reviews)
66 East Wacker Place , Chicago , us

Paid
Children 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:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Food quality issues
Parking costs
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Overall cleanliness was appreciated, but there were concerns about some maintenance issues.
Service
9.35
Staff were described as friendly and welcoming, especially the evening crew.
Location
9.39
Consistently praised for its excellent location near the Riverwalk and easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, but some maintenance could be improved.
Amenities
8.37
Amenities were satisfactory; however, issues like limited ice machine access were noted.
Value for Money
8.83
Generally seen as good value, though parking costs were a concern for some.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Food quality at breakfast was critiqued, with long waits and inconsistent service.
Overall Experience
8.85
Guests enjoyed their stays overall despite some minor setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:01

Property Description

Central Location in Downtown Chicago's North Loop Business District

Located just 4 blocks from the famous Magnificent Mile, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk offers a prime location for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Business travelers will appreciate the proximity to the North Loop business district, while leisure guests can explore nearby attractions like Millennium Park and Navy Pier.

Modern Amenities for Comfort and Convenience

Each room at the hotel is equipped with a 40-inch HDTV, premium cable channels, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. Guests can stay productive with a work desk and ergonomic chair, and enjoy free WiFi access throughout the property. The 24-hour fitness center and on-site dining options provide added convenience.

Business-Friendly Services and Facilities

With a 24-hour business center, meeting boardroom, and room service, Hilton Garden Inn caters to the needs of business travelers. Whether hosting meetings or staying connected with work, guests can rely on the hotel's business amenities for a seamless stay.

Book your stay at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience in the heart of Chicago.

Important information:

Please note you must be 21 years of age or older to check-in at the hotel.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1301 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Phyllis couple us
2
Breakfast and bar sub standard
Pros:

Poor, cheap. Paid for breakfast and waffle was charged $14. This not the quality of 20!years of using Hiltons all over the world.

Cons:

Look at your breakfast menu a sin 1 piece of toast and 1 bacon. I paid for breakfast as an addition to my 2 night stay. Not complimentary as stayed on coupon.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Fares solo_traveller jo
9
Cons:

One of the receptionist is tough and aggressive

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
D
Dieter solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children sa
8
Nice city hotel
Pros:

Nice city hotel in the downtime of Chicago, close to all sightseeing points, Big Bus stop and cruise boat station.
We were warmly welcomed by the receptionists and checked in early - that was a lovely experience!
The room is small but has all amenities and facilities to have a rest after the city walk or a busy day.

Cons:

Cleaning could be improved as we noted a lot of dust on the floor around the bed.
We didnt like the breakfast - not really good and there are much better options outside the hotel.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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FATMAN solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Good Staff/ Nice Room/ Nice river view

Cons:

Nothing in particular….some suggeestions: 1) better signage on LL to direct you to Fitness Ctr; 2) room refrigerators that ACTUALLY keep thinks cold,not cool;3) Hair dryers that were not made in 1990’s

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Jill couple us
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller us
1
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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anoudelman Family
2
Dirty rooms
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel for two nights this week. While the location is great, the cleanliness and customer service were extremely disappointing.

We discovered what appeared to be blood stains on the linens and bedding in our room. We also found crumbs and debris on the floor, which suggested the room had not been properly cleaned before our arrival. We only noticed the stains the following morning because they were at the foot of the bed and in the area where pillows are normally placed, making them difficult to see when we first entered the room.

When we reported the issue, it took two requests before the stained bedding was actually changed. The first time, the stains were left on the bed despite our concern.

What was most disappointing was the lack of accountability afterward. Instead of receiving an apology or any effort to address the sanitation concern, we were met with accusations that we caused the stains. Laura at the front desk was unprofessional and raised her voice at me, and Richard, the manager who said he would call back, never followed up.

A possible blood stain on hotel bedding is a serious cleanliness issue. Unfortunately, the poor response and lack of customer care made this experience even worse.

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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MichaelaO127 Couples Boulder, Colorado
8
Great location
Pros:

The location is perfect. The room wasn’t noisy except the air conditioning. Small but ok bathroom with good shower and comfortable bed. Check in and check out was fast and easy. We would come back since the price was appropriate.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Savanna couple us
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Isabelle solo_traveller fr
7
Good overall
Pros:

Ideally situated in the city centre but really expensive I think

Cons:

The staff at the reception was quick and efficient but not friendly
Also the air conditioning in the room was super noisy and impossible to turn off

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Voyager20410647222 Family San Antonio, Texas
10
Very good accommodations, excellent downtown Chicago location
Pros:

A pleasant room stay at a hotel in an awesome location on Wacker Drive, if you're interested in easily checking out highlights of downtown Chicago. Front desk staff were friendly, room accommodations were fine (A/C, turning the room, etc.). I'd be glad to return.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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stacymid76 Family Portland, Oregon
2
Not accommodating to special needs
Pros:

We booked this hotel 3-4 months and spoke to a national representative to make accommodations for a handicapped room that joins with another room to accommodate my 90 year old mother-in-law. When we arrived, the front desk person they don’t guarantee either specifications, . This should be against ADA laws. If this was the case, the hotel should have these things noted should be in the national database. This is absolutely unacceptable. If you have special jeeds do not book hete, .

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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Antonio Jose family_with_children br
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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RAHUL solo_traveller in
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Horacio Jose couple ar
8
Pros:

muy buena ubicacion . limpieza de la habitacion . y muy buena atencion en el desayuno sobre todo del sr gustavo

Cons:

tendria que ser mas variada las opciones del menu del desayuno

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Munkhdelger Lkhagvasuren solo_traveller mn
10
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Elevators were fast.

Cons:

,lousy view of a building under renovation. Breakfast wasn’t very good.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Yixuan couple us
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Ty family_with_children us
9
Perfect. Beautiful city, beautiful weather and nice hotel!
Pros:

Perfect location, wonderful facilities. On the expensive side for us, but probably could have waited for a lower rate by booking closer to the date. Overall, the hotel is a great location for doing anything in downtown Chicago and we'd definitely would stay there again.

Cons:

Rooms were pricey, and I saw that rates had come down if I had waited longer, but we needed to ensure we had rooms for a special event in Chicago, and rates were competitive with other hotels at the time we booked.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee