River Hotel, Chicago - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

75A East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

The 4-star River Hotel, located in Chicago Loop featuring eclectic eateries, shops, theaters and parks, occupies the most slender high-rise building in the city - the former Mather Tower.

River View Accommodations

River Hotel's custom-designed rooms feature queen-size beds with Chicago River views, ergonomic workstations, and wall-mounted HDTVs. Each room includes a Keurig brewing system with complimentary coffee and tea, premium bedding, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Local Food Services

The property facilitates food delivery and pickup services through delivery.com, providing local dining options.

Business & Fitness Facilities

River Hotel offers private meeting rooms with flexible furniture configurations suitable for casual meetings to formal board sessions. A 24-hour fitness center provides cardio equipment and free weights.

Downtown Chicago Location

The hotel sits two minutes from Chicago Riverwalk's shops and restaurants. Key attractions within walking distance include The Chicago Theatre (0.2 miles), Wrigley Building (0.5 miles), and Cloud Gate (0.5 miles).

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Mobility Accessible Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Chicago 1.8 km

Airports

Midway International (MDW) 16.9 km

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 29.4 km

Train

Millennium Station400 m

Millenium Station500 m

Underground

State/Lake300 m

Lake400 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Spacious Comfort

“The room was impressively spacious, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, making our stay incredibly comfortable and convenient.” view full review

Refreshing Amenities

“The bathroom amenities, especially the shampoo and soap, were good with their amazing fragrances, adding a refreshing touch to my shower experience.” view full review

Perfect Refreshments

“The water stations on each floor were a fantastic feature, allowing me to easily refill my bottle throughout the day, promoting hydration effortlessly.” view full review

Cozy Hangout

“The coffee machine in the living room area was a great perk, making it easy to enjoy a warm cup and unwind in a cozy atmosphere.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating

Location

75A East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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75A East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

City landmarks

Park

Millennium Park

1.3 km

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

1.4 km

875 N Michigan Ave Within Chicago 360

360 Chicago Observation Deck

1.3 km

Harbour

Navy Pier

2.0 km

Art object

Cloud Gate

910 m

233 S. Wacker Drive Entrance on Jackson Blvd

Skydeck Chicago

1.7 km

233 S Wacker Dr

Willis Tower

1.7 km

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

2.4 km

Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

2.2 km

North Michigan Avenue

The Magnificent Mile

700 m

Museum

The Field Museum

2.5 km

209 S La Salle St

The Rookery Building

1.4 km

Park

Grant Park

770 m

Museum

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

1.3 km

Park

Maggie Daley Park

1.0 km

Museum

Chicago Children's Museum

1.9 km

100 E. Wacker Drive

Chicago Riverwalk

1.6 km

141 W Jackson Blvd La Salle Street

Chicago Board of Trade Building

1.1 km

376 N Michigan Ave

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

810 m

201 E Ontario St

Arts Club of Chicago

810 m

53 W Jackson Blvd

Monadnock Building

1.1 km

50 W Washington St Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center

Picasso Statue

740 m

407 S Dearborn St

Old Colony Building

1.3 km

439 N Wells St

Chicago-style pizza

1.1 km

Nearby

Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

370 m

Museum

Chicago Cultural Center

590 m

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

440 m

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

520 m

300 N State St

Marina City

480 m

Museum

American Writers Museum

240 m

Restaurants

Bridges Lobby Bar at LondonHouse Chicago

410 m

85 East Upper Wacker Drive Second Floor Lobby

Land & Lake Kitchen

30 m

81 E Wacker Dr

Ocean Prime

420 m

87 E Wacker Dr

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe

140 m

45 East Riverwalk South NorthEast corner of Wacker and Wabash

The Purple Pig

520 m

500 North Michigan Avenue

Hoyt's Tavern

200 m

71 E Wacker Dr

Emerald Loop

140 m

216 N Wabash Ave

The Bar

350 m

401 N Wabash Ave Trump International Hotel

Fisk & Co

140 m

225 N Wabash Ave

The Sky-Line Club

400 m

307 N Michigan Ave

Giordano's

580 m

130 E Randolph St Prudential Plaza

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.5

Location

10.0

Service

8.5

Dining

5.0

Charles

United States, September 2024

6.8/10

I had a comfortable stay at this hotel, with a good location right near the river and close to various attractions. The rooms were clean, though they had a bit of a stale cigarette smell, and the service was friendly, making me feel welcomed. However, the dining options were quite limited, and I found the room a little cramped for the price paid. Overall, it’s a decent choice if you’re looking for a convenient spot with friendly staff.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and spacious enough for my four-night stay, but they did have a stale cigarette smell; there was also a support beam in the middle of the room, which was a bit disruptive for the layout.

Service

8.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful, making my experience enjoyable, although I wish I had been informed earlier about the additional payment and deposit.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, right on the Chicago River and within walking distance to great sights, shops, and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was lacking, as the options were very limited, mainly just M&Ms or Granola bars.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered basic facilities, but not much beyond that; I didn't utilize any specific amenities.

David

United Kingdom, September 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is in a prime location right in downtown, making it convenient for exploring the city. The rooms were quite small and not ideal for two people, but the service was genuinely helpful and friendly. The dining options were limited due to renovations, but the free coffee and fresh fruit on the second floor were a nice touch. Overall, it’s a decent stay if you’re on a budget, but the cramped room size was a downside.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were quite small, suitable for one person, but not for two due to the lack of plug sockets and bedside tables.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant, always accommodating our needs.

Location

10.0

The hotel was perfect, right in the heart of downtown with easy access to transit and nearby attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited to just light snacks, which was disappointing because of the restaurant renovation.