River Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--IL/Chicago/River_Hotel.h314001/
Hotel Overview
Very nice, affordable downtown hotel
I decided to stay here after my plane was long delayed in Chicago. Because of the weather there...
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JPA01
- Apr 19, 2013
Great Deal
Great location. Room is small but very well and cleverly laid out, so that even with a big bed and...
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DougNYC
- Feb 28, 2013
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.
Highlights
- LEED-registered hotel with green design and practices
- Kitchenettes available, plus free chilled, purified bottled water
- Delivery from select neighborhood restaurants
- Bella Bacino's Italian Bistro & Pizzeria
- Free high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
Rooms
Well-kept, comfortable rooms at the River Hotel offer the no-frills traveler twin, full, premium queen and king beds, plus work station. Some rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, and corporate apartments are available for professionals seeking accommodations for longer than a month.
Features
Not every professional has an expense account and travel-related costs can really add up -- lodging, food and transport to name a few. For the conservative business traveler, the River Hotel offers a great value with special perks like free wireless Internet access and complimentary chilled, purified bottled water. The River Hotel has a convenient location in Chicago, steps from the Magnificent Mile, Tribune Tower, Millennium Park and the Loop for business travelers.
Other features include a 24-hour concierge, and fitness room. Bella Bacinos, a casual Italian-American trattoria, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valet and self-parking are available for a fee.
Transportation
- O’Hare International Airport (15.6 mi/25.2 km)
- Chicago Midway Airport (9.5 mi/15.3 km)
- Blue Line (Clark/Lake) (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
- Orange Line (State/Lake) (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
- McCormick Place Convention Center (2.5 mi/4.1 km)
Attractions
- Tribune Tower (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
- Wrigley Building (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
- Millennium Park (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
- The Magnificent Mile (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
- The Loop (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
- Board of Trade (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange (0.8 mi/1.2 km)
Business
- Three meeting rooms
- 24-hour concierge
- Same-day dry cleaning and laundry service
- Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
River Hotel Rooms
- Single/Small Double
- Non-smoking smaller room with 1 queen bed- desk- free WiFi- bottled water- coffee and
- Standard Room
- Non-smoking room with 1 queen bed- work area- free WiFi- bottled water- coffee and tea.
- Superior Room With Kitchenette
- Non-smoking spacious room with 1 queen bed- free WiFi and bottled water
- One Room Suite With Kitchenette
- Non-smoking large room-queen bed- sofa bed- free WiFi- bottled water
- Two Bedroom Suite with Kitchenet
- Non-smoking room with 2 sleeping areas, queen bed, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette and free WiFi.
Amenities
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Executive level
- 24 hour security
- FEMA approved
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Family plan
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Maid service
- Guest laundromat
- Express checkout
- Concierge desk
- Security
- Wake-up service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Audio visual equipment
- Conference suite
- Parking
- Parking
- Indoor parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Room
- Satellite TV
- Radio
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Desk with lamp
- Hairdryer in room
- Microwave
- Electronic door locks
- Dining guide
- Sprinklers in rooms
Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- O Hare International Airport, (ORD), 25.00, MI, E; Chicago Midway Airport, (MDW), 20.00, MI, E;
- Area description
- City Center
Nearby points of interest
- Wrigley Building: 0.1 mi
- Harold Washington College: 0.2 mi
- Marina City: 0.2 mi
- Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.2 mi
- Tribune Tower: 0.2 mi
- Chicago Theater: 0.2 mi
- Prudential Plaza: 0.2 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 0.3 mi
- Oriental Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Chicago Cultural Center: 0.3 mi
- Goodman Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Marshall Fields: 0.3 mi
- Harris Theater: 0.3 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.4 mi
- Shubert Theatre: 0.4 mi
- Wrigley Building: 0.1 mi
- Harold Washington College: 0.2 mi
- Marina City: 0.2 mi
- Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.2 mi
- Tribune Tower: 0.2 mi
- Chicago Theater: 0.2 mi
- Prudential Plaza: 0.2 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 0.3 mi
- Oriental Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Chicago Cultural Center: 0.3 mi
- Goodman Theatre: 0.3 mi
- Marshall Fields: 0.3 mi
- Harris Theater: 0.3 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.4 mi
- Shubert Theatre: 0.4 mi
- Cloud Gate: 0.4 mi
- Pritzker Pavilion: 0.4 mi
- State Street: 0.4 mi
- City Hall: 0.4 mi
- Terra Museum of American Art: 0.4 mi
- Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.5 mi
- Crown Fountain: 0.5 mi
- Merchandise Mart: 0.5 mi
- Bank of America Theatre: 0.5 mi
- Holy Name Cathedral: 0.6 mi
- Art Institute of Chicago: 0.6 mi
- Symphony Center: 0.6 mi
- Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.6 mi
- Seneca Park: 0.7 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.7 mi
- Yacht Club: 0.7 mi
- Opera House: 0.7 mi
- Lake Shore Park: 0.7 mi
- Lake Point Tower: 0.7 mi
- Drury Lane Theatre: 0.7 mi
- John Hancock Center: 0.8 mi
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 0.8 mi
- Chicago Board of Trade: 0.8 mi
- Water Tower: 0.8 mi
- Harold Washington Library: 0.8 mi
- Washington Square Park: 0.8 mi
- Auditorium Building: 0.8 mi
- Carson Pirie Scott: 0.9 mi
- Sears Tower: 0.9 mi
- Children Museum: 0.9 mi
Dining
- Bacinos Restaurant
- Bacinos offering American Italian food in a relaxed split-level restaurant. Serving breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
- Multi-Menu Delivery
- Multi-Menu delivery to Club Quarters guests and menus are available in the guest rooms.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 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 (318)
Ratings and reviews for River Hotel
- All travelers (318) 3.9 / 5
- Business (66) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (112) 3.9 / 5
- Families (54) 4 / 5
- Friends (47) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (32) 4.2 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
River
The staff was so helpful and courteous. No frills, but everything I needed. Loved the "Living Room" , free internet, and free filtered water bottles for guests.
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
jimmie j
Good Location
The location is very good. The staff excellent. Room clean, modern, comfortable, tho somewhat small, that is common in the hotels in this area. I would stay here again and have used them in the past.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Portillo's for quick good Chicago style casual food.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
no security
n/a
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
n/a
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Maria
Nice hotel in a convenient location;
Nice hotel in a convenient location; both the magnificent mile & loop are easily accessible.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
patriot1970
Unbeatable location for the price
Hotel was a GEM! Had the Jr. Suite which was ample room. Location was AWESOME, water taxi and tour bus pick up and drop off locations were just right accross the street. Very short walk to Millennium and Grant Parks. Short walk to shopping on State street and accross the river from the Magnificent Mile shopping. A little further to Navy Pier, but walkable. Never needed a taxi. Staff was very helpful and available 24 hours a day.
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
Anonymous
River Hotel Chicago
We've stayed at the Club Quarters a few times and love it! It's a great location, only blocks from the El and Michigan avenue. Additional, the hotel is clean, stylish and next to some of Chicago's best pizza, Bella Bacino's.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
This hotel is only steps from the Magnificent Mile - Chicago's premium shopping district.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
WoodWorks
Great Experience
Hotel Employee's were both friendly and attentive. The over-all experience was very good and I plan to stay there in the future. VERY affordable with a clean and centralized location
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
Anonymous
FANTASTIC LOCATION FOR AN AWESOME PRICE!
This was a fantastic place to stay for 3 ladies from a small farming community who were not familiar with the area. The staff was wonderful, immediate check-in and check out, clean room, huge bath area, comfortable sleeping arrangements. The location couldn't have been better - just down one block from Michigan Avenue. Bella Bacino's has a terrific menu and moderate prices. Delicious food. The stay was a true experience and we will definitely return to this hotel and will be highly recommended to friends and family to travel to the area.
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
Anonymous
Great location at a terrific price
The River Hotel is also a Guest Quarters, so if you know that brand you'll be familiar with the setup. I stayed four nights, starting on a Sunday night. The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was perfect, if small, for a single traveler who doesn't need a lot. It was very clean. As to size, it was narrow, with only about 18 inches on each side of a double bed between the bed and the wall. Room came with a medium sized flat panel TV on a swivel, table, chair, in-room coffee-maker which I didn't use, and a bathroom with a full-sized shower stall, no tub. The room also came with free wifi (no hardwire connection) and other amenities could be had (a closet in the hall had items for guests like extra pillows, irons, etc). I found the location of the hotel to be one of it's best features. I was close to a different hotel where there was a conference I attended for two days and then also very close to many downtown Chicago office buildings where I had business meetings on the other two days. On the last day I also visited Millenium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, which were about a 10-12 minute walk.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Going out the door, just around the corner on the right, is the Corner Bakery. Great place to get breakfast (eat-in or take-out). I had the oatmeal twice and eggs a third time. All were good.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very convenient and functional
Great restaurant, trendy functional rooms, friendly helpful staff, convenient location
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5