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Reviews of River Hotel 4 stars

75A East Wacker Drive, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

#68 of 182 hotels in Chicago

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3327 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely go back. Nothing much to complain about. Great hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One Room Suite with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The room we had was a little dated and was at the back of the hotel. Housekeeping ( clean towels, cleaning etc.) was by request.

    The room was a great size, but not much of a view. The location of the hotel was perfect, very handy for everything. It was an older hotel 1920’s which meant it had character. The staff were great, very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Cleanliness could be improved.

    Location is awesome!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Taxi stands is not properly serviced

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice days in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a room for three persons with kitchenatte. I think it was a little small for all of us, and the crockery was not that complete. There weren’t cups for example.

    The service was excellent. The whole staff was super friendly, especially Pedro. In the second floor there ir a coffee machine for take away, available 24h, and fresh water at every floor. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Best hotel with unbelievable location.
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, cleanliness, facilities. Comfortable beds. Very helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Great position for this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For more than 260 euro per night, I expect a minimum service room. This hotel has no service room. Anyway, changing towel service is included by specific request, for free.

    Central position

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location - but you pay for it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fairly noisy - although could have just been the neighbours in the neighbouring room slamming doors all night. Noisy air-con, but it worked. Awful view from the room.

    Amazing location right next to the riverwalk and a few minutes to the magnificent mile and everything in the Loop / parks / lakeside etc. Premium cost due to brilliant location. Staff very welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kind of old ..

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    It was in a great place and staff were really polite and happy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are very small. It is in an old building. There are only two elevators.

    I loved the location. Very close to a lot of restaurants and the river.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would like more selection in the vending machines.

    Location was excellent. Quick check in. Loved the self service drinking water. Nice cosmetics. Fast WiFi. Very helpful when my flight was cancelled. Ronnie is super!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Good enough for location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old Outdated furniture. Felt like a lodge furniture rather than hotle furniture.

    Reception desk Pedro (I hope I got the name correctly) is amazing. Most of them are very much enthusiastic, helpful and lovely. Perfect location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Unbeatable location and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Busy weekend

    Best location. Appreciate Pedro at front desk for being super helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location, courteous staff, good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building and room felt a little old. Paint was peeling in some places, scratches on the desk or tables, etc. The rooms were narrow and a little awkward to maneuver around in.

    The location is great right on the Riverwalk and so close to both the Millenium Park and Chicago Cultural Center. The staff were helpful and generous. I appreciated the yoga mat and resistance band in the room, hot showers, nespresso machine, and comfy bed. AC worked well!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in a great hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was nice and cozy and enough for 1 person with a comfy bed and a great shower pressure

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and history of the building

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Fairy standard room but a great location and good value for money in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was certainly on the small size, but given the price and location not so surprising.

    Room was clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for our needs. Staff were friendly when we needed them and stored our bags for a few hours after check out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The view from the room was a brick wall... literally the side on another building. Terrible. That was quite disappointing.

    Great location. Easy to walk to other venues. Acceptable price. Check in and check out was quick, easy and user-friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Great sleep and location was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room service does not come to your room.

    The view and location where amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 2 elevator is not enough. The room type are big differences in same price.

    Very nice location, we would access any place. Everything is near by hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    A Good Place to Stay in Chicago
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had requested a quiet room away from the elevators, but my room was just steps away from the elevator bank, so there was noise late at night from loud people. Also, rooms facing the river (such as the one I had been assigned) also face a very busy street with lots of noisy traffic (including, one morning, a caravan of dozens of motorcycles) that echoes off the buildings. The large building across the river also detracts from the view considerably.

    The location (close to the Blue Line from the airport) and friendly staff (who had great restaurant recommendations) were very good. The second-floor lounge with coffee and lots of comfortable seating was a great bonus, as were the refillable water bottles available on the floors. The building itself is a Chicago architectural landmark, and has some lovely features, inside and out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location, view and value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow elevator, strange shower (maybe Ada related) and no soap dish.

    Wonderful staff, prompt (express housekeeping) service.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good location, it the heart of the city, self registration

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Great old building with river views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    River view rooms have a great view and it is close to what we wanted to see

    Stayed in April 2024

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