Hotel Overview
Good location, good room
nothing I didn't need with everything I did. Definitely not a luxury hotel, but I had everything I...
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- Feb 20, 2012
Friendly staff, awesome location, affordable
Three friends of mine and I were meeting up in Chicago to celebrate New Years. We chose this hotel...
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Tali23
- Jan 11, 2012
Urban sophistication in River North
Guests at Courtyard by Marriot in Chicago's River North enjoy an ideal location a few blocks from the Magnificent Mile. Walk to Macy's, Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co. and other well-known stores, or taxi to Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Grant Park. The hotel's appeal exceeds shopping and sightseeing, however. Guests need not stray far for some of the best bars and restaurants in Chicago. The Marriott name promises contemporary rooms, business and fitness centers and daily necessities: coffee at Starbucks and lunch at State Street Bread Company.
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Magnificent Mile
- Nearby airports
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport, (ORD), 16.00, MI, NW; Chicago Midway International Airport, (MDW), 9.00, MI, SW;
- Area description
- City Center, Location Type: City
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Accessible facilities
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Barber Shop
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Beach
- Business center
- Car Rental Desk
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Coffee Shop
- Connecting Rooms
- Cribs Available
- Currency Exchange
- Drugstore
- Elevators
- Exercise Gym
- Express Checkout
- FAX
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Florist
- Free Newspaper
- Guest Laundromat
- Hairdryer in Room
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- In Room Movies
- Indoor Pool
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Laundry Service
- Laundry/Valet Services
- Maid Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Pool
- Radio
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Sauna
- Security
- Smoke-free policy
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- Temperature Control
- Tennis
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Valet Parking
- Vending Machines
- Wake-up Service
Dining
- State Street Bread Company
- Located off the lobby - enjoy a satisfying start to your day at this quick and casual restaurant
- River North Lounge
- Cocktails and light fare.
- Starbucks Coffee
- Located off the lobby - signature coffee drinks, teas, pastries and snacks
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 04:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (74)
Ratings and reviews for Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
- All travelers (74) 4 / 5
- Business (12) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (10) 3.6 / 5
- Families (29) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (18) 4.6 / 5
- Singles (4) 4.5 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.1
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Would recommend
Good location, good room
nothing I didn't need with everything I did. Definitely not a luxury hotel, but I had everything I wanted from a hotel. A little noisy at times, but nothing some earplugs couldn't fix.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Lou Malnati's Pizza!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tali23
Friendly staff, awesome location, affordable
Three friends of mine and I were meeting up in Chicago to celebrate New Years. We chose this hotel because the price was very affordable and the location seemed ideal. When we arrived our expectations were exceeded! We were immediately greeted by a very friendly concierge who got right to work on checking us in even though we arrived a few hours before check-in time. She was thorough, professional and very quick! We were given several maps and brochures that were very helpful in navigating our way around our first time in Chicago. The room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Plenty of clubs, bars, and restaurants nearby. We loved staying here!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Red Headed Piano Bar Our last night in the city was a Monday and there didn't seem to be much going on. We asked the front desk if they knew of anything. They suggested a couple places and even called up a local piano bar to see what they had going on. It sounded exactly like what we were looking for. They gave us directions and we were there in no time! Red Headed Piano bar has a small, friendly and fun atmosphere. From the entertainment to the bartender to the bouncer, everyone there made us feel welcome. We had a great time, would love to go back!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
attec9
great place
Second time at the hotel. Very nice place. Awesome location. Clean place. Nice pool
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Xmas weekend Fam
Nice but no breakfast!
Great location for Mag Mile & Chicago Theater. Don't book wtih free breakfast, not worth the wait! Check in staff friendly & welcoming. Comfortable rooms. Skip the dining - staff can't handle hotel crowds.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Keefer's - Fantastic food, great bar - worth the price!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sue M
Chcago Shopping Trip
Hotel was very close to Michigan Avenue, very nice, very very clean, and the staff very friendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
attec9
chicago trip
very good. has a nice pool. very clean and close to everything in chicago
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
attec9
party
has nice pool and hot tub. very friendly staff. Close to food and stores
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chela Bella
Great stay!
This was a great hotel. The room (standard double) was huge with comfy beds, a refrigerator, and a very comfortable chair/ottoman combo. The staff was great as well. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Waitstaff in the hotel restaraunt took a photo of our group and a security guard lent one of our group his personal phone charger for the evening - talk about going above and beyond expectations! I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Howl at the Moon is a dueling piano bar one block away from this hotel -- you can get tickets for free admission (before 10 pm) from local hotels, airports, and visitor centers.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mom with 3 kids
Great hotel, Misleading promotion
The hotel was great! Clean, comfortable. Staff very helpful and welcoming. My only gripe was the "Family Escape" promotion. Kids eat free with a paid adult. The kids menu was extremely limited and disappointing. Breakfast was better then lunch and dinner, but still diappointing. This promotion is why I choose this room over several others, I will be more cautious in the future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Short walk to shopping and several theaters.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Ann
Great Location, OK Stay
The location was great. We walked to restaurants and the bus stop. (We bought the 3-day bus pass.) Went to all of the museums and the Shedd. However, it really would have been nice for housekeeping to replace something as simple as the tea/coffee that was in the room. Once you used it, there was no replacement.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Time-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
Buy a bus pass. We hit 5 Chicago attractions by purchasing a City Pass, and took the bus there and back to all of them. Bus routes were very easy to navigate.
