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title: "River Hotel, Chicago (IL): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "River Hotel in Chicago (IL): rated 8.9 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★★ · Club Quarters
# River Hotel

Chicago, Chicago (IL), United States

8.9 ·  Excellent 300 reviews ·  #27 #27 of 330 in Chicago (IL) ·  8.3 Location score
## About River Hotel

River Hotel is a hotel in Chicago, Chicago (IL), United States. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 300 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 3.6 km from the centre of Chicago (IL). The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 214

- **Chain:** Club Quarters

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 36

75A East Wacker Drive [chicagoriverhotel.com](http://chicagoriverhotel.com/)

## How River Hotel scores

Better rated than 91% of hotels in Chicago (IL)

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Facilities **2.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **6.4**
-   Public transport **9.0**

Chicago (IL) average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ohio Street Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Orange Line Downtown Chicago</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">330 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">35 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Chicago (IL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum110 m
-   Heald Square Monument120 m
-   Chicago Chamber Orchestra120 m
-   Field Museum Dig Site130 m
-   Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design150 m
-   Spertus Museum240 m

## River Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at River Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Experience unparalleled comfort as groceries can be brought right to your room at River Hotel through their distinctive delivery assistance. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at River Hotel. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about River Hotel

### How do guests rate River Hotel?

River Hotel has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 300 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Chicago (IL).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at River Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does River Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at River Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is River Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is River Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does River Hotel have?

River Hotel has 214 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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