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Classic Room
20 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Superior Room, Kitchenette
26 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds
36 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Standard Room
23 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
36 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette
36 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Suite, Kitchenette (One Room)
36 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
23 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room, River View
26 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)
23 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel, walk to Michigan Avenue

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at River Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Chicago Riverwalk. This upscale hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Millennium Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Art Institute of Chicago.

Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 121
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check-in
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Distance from property (ft) 2625
  • Distance from property (km) 0.8
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

River Hotel offers 121 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • iPod docking station
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Where to Eat

River Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

One child stays free

Pets allowed (no fees)

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per night (2625 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel River
  • River Hotel
  • River Hotel Chicago
  • River Chicago
  • River Hotel Hotel
  • River Hotel Chicago
  • River Hotel Hotel Chicago

We should mention

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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