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River Hotel Review
Great Hotel in the heart of downtown and close to everything. Hotel is very clean and the staff is...
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KFW Buffalo
- May 14, 2012
beautiful
Fantastic location. The riverwalk is just across the street. I priced this place out with many...
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Essiey
- May 11, 2012
Perfect location at the top of the Magnificent mile
As locations go, this Wacker Drive hotel couldn't do better, occupying prime riverfront space in the historical Mather Tower off the Magnificent Mile. The landmark River Hotel has kept up with the times, especially when it comes to environmental impact. Its LEED-registered building and Green Power Partner utilizes low-flow showerheads and participates in recycling programs. For what it may lack in luxury and size, the hotel scores on points like casual ambiance, simplicity and value.
River Hotel Rooms
- SINGLE/SMALL DOUBLE ROOM
- One double bed with luxury bedding and linens. Contemporary wood furnishings. Desk and ergonomic chair. Flat panel LCD TV's. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Two phones; speakerphones and cordless. Coffee/tea maker. Walk-in shower. Maximum Occupancy:2
- STANDARD - ROOM
- One queen bed or two twin beds with luxury bedding and linens. Contemporary wood furnishings. Desk and ergonomic chair. Flat panel LCD Television. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Lounge chair. Two phones; speakerphone and cordless. Coffee/tea maker. Walk-in shower.
- SUPERIOR
- One queen bed and sofabed with luxury bedding and linens. Contemporary wood furnishings. Desk with ergonomic chair. Flat panel LCD television. Multi-line speakerphone (cordless) with voice mail. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Kitchenette with compact refrigerator and microwave. Adjustable showerheads and makeup/shaving mirror.
- ONE ROOM SUITE WITH KITCHENETTE
- One queen bed and one sofa bed with luxury bedding and linens. Contemporary wood furnishings. Desk with ergonomic chair. Flat panel LCD television. Multi-line speakerphone (cordless) with voice mail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with On Demand movies. Kitchenette with compact refrigerator and microwave. Adjustable showerheads and makeup/shaving mirror.
- Two Room Suite
- For the ultimate in thoughtful design, our deluxe two room suite is our most spacious room type and provides a queen sized bed in each bedroom, two bathrooms, and a kitchenette
Hotel Map
- Area served
- The River Hotel is located at 75A E. Wacker Drive, off Michigan Avenue. The hotel overlooks the famous Chicago River, Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building, just one block south of the Magnificent Mile.
- Nearby airports
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD) - 16.8 miles Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11.75 miles
- Area description
- The River Hotel is located in the center of downtown Chicago, overlooking the famous Chicago River, Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building. Just one block north is the Magnificent Mile, famous for shopping. The hotel is also a short walk to Chicago's Theater District, the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and Marina City.
Amenities
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Three state of the art meeting rooms offering flexible space for up to 120 attendees. Full catering services, unlimited complimentary internet access and audio visual services available.
Dining
- Bella Bacino's
- A casual Italian American trattoria serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
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 (257)
Ratings and reviews for River Hotel
- All travelers (257) 4 / 5
- Business (44) 4 / 5
- Couples (89) 3.9 / 5
- Families (45) 4 / 5
- Friends (44) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (29) 4.2 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4.2
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KFW Buffalo
River Hotel Review
Great Hotel in the heart of downtown and close to everything. Hotel is very clean and the staff is very friendly. Very good atmosphere for business
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Essiey
beautiful
Fantastic location. The riverwalk is just across the street. I priced this place out with many others. River Hotel includes many things in their base price (like internet) that other places charge extra for. Staff was pleasant, but not rah-rah, which I appreciate. Orb!tz mislabled the room types on their website. I needed 2 beds and paid for the room labeled standard- queen. It should read, standard OR queen and I had to pay $20 extra for every night to get what I needed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
really924
Weekend in chicago
Was satisfied with my stay and I liked the window view I had.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Matt from Madison
Great value & location
Good quality hotel with superior location. Staff were friendly and at the desk. Only 3/5 since I didn't run into any other staff during my trip. Room was clean & ammenities were nice. Would recommend as a good value for the location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Rick Bayless has a few places nearby - the food was fantastic! Well worth the experience to go.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
crrohlf
Great hotel. Great location.
We stayed here over the St. Patty's Day weekend. We had a great room overlooking the Chicago River. The hotel is located near top tourist destinations, great restaurants, and lots of shops. Rooms are cozy, but the customer service was excellent. I would gladly stay at this hotel again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gmoney1966
River North...
Was just what I needed!! Free internet was a plus!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Plenty of restaurants, and clubs downtown.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Linny Jean
Business
This was perfect for a short business trip. Great location and I received a room upgrade, which made the experience very comfortable. I would recommend the junior suite for two people. The staff was excellent and very helpful. The location was perfect, close to shopping and museums
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Park goers
Weekend in Chiago
location was great. Several amenities were lacking or not present.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Circle
Quiet, clean, and tidy room on the 23rd floor
This hotel offers what one can hope for: Quick and nice room service, helpful staff at the reception, great restaurant for dinner and breakfast on the ground floor, free wi-fi, free computers with internet access, and free printer. All of that in downtown 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
SLiCE13.1
Parking cost a plus, "gym" a minus.
Warning-- gym is a couple treadmills and some weights in a tiny room in the basement. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was nice to have filtered water available. Parking was a great deal-- $24/night in a garage one block away. Awesome view from the room, and the location was ideal.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
ROOF on theWit is just around the corner-- friendly staff, amazing views, nice atmosphere (more conducive to meeting other singes than Trump's Rebar or Sable) and good drinks. If you're a beer drinker, BEST selection at a dive called "Local Option" in Lincoln Park. Monk's Pub has an awesome draught selection as well and is within walking distance- Wells and Lake.
