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 (316)
Ratings and reviews for River Hotel
- All travelers (316) 3.9 / 5
- Business (66) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (110) 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
Hao Wu
comfortable
feel good & clean the staff are very nice~ It's very convenience to book a room on net the breakfast in hotel is deliceous
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
1st Time Visit to Chicago
Perfect Location, Beautiful View
The location of this hotel was within walking distance of everything a "tourist" would want to see -Great downtown vibe, the Chicago River steps away from the front door, and friendly staff. The only complaint would be the bed, which wasn't as comfortable as what one would expect, and there wasn't much shower pressure - but theses are minor things compared to the overall wonderful experience of a long weekend in the city. We would stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bobby one
Our Chicago Visit.
Perfect location. Museums, theatre, transportation, near to most city attractions. Room was very clean and confortable. Staff well informed, courteous, and there to help.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Jazz at Andy's, Blues at Shaws Oyster Bar.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
MilwaukeeAnimal
Great Service
Fantastic location. Park at the nearby lot was convienient. Bars close near the hotel at Midnite so plan accordingly. Room was very comfortable. Staff very helpful!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
the travel king
Comfort business stay
comfort business stay in Chicago. Great location near the mile
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Joshuaimg
Good location
very good location but a small room the bathroom is small
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Enjoy Life
Perfect!
This hotel is the perfect location!! It is right along the river. It is only two blocks away from the subway and the bus stop is just around the block. Everything is within walking distance from here. I have stayed in Chicago many times, but always closer to the airport. The River is my new choice every time I visit the "Windy City".
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
When in Chicago two must eats are...The Bongo Room and the Chicago Diner!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
JasonDeb
Awesome place
Absolute perfect location for shopping, site seeing and anything and everything you wanna do downtown!!!!! Room was rather hot had a/c on high entire time and room never really cooled down but that's only complaint!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Navy pier
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
coach mcd
not worth the cost
toilet would not flush, was fixed but not cleaned, shorted towel and washcloth, one coffee cup left on floor after room was cleaned,bathroom floor dirty
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
conlippert
Perfect Room in a perfect location
Business class with all you could ask for packed into one room. Pillows and comfy comforter were perfect and the sheets were soft. Staff is friendly and helpful. This is the second time I've stayed at the River Hotel and I'll be back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Public Transportation in Chicago is easy and fun.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
No Iron and AC sucked
Have you ever been to a hotel where you have to go in the hall and get an iron? Also the AC in the room was hot and the room was hot the whole time I was there. I called but they would not do anything to make it better.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business