Overview

Pros

Central location near the Magnificent Mile
Excellent river views from many rooms
Some rooms come with microwaves and mini-fridges
Quality on-site Italian restaurant
Fitness center access is free; equipment can also be delivered to guests' room
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Free business center

Cons

Some rooms are small
Daily fee for valet parking
No safe in some rooms

Bottom Line

The midrange, 243-room River Hotel shares a building (and small, stately lobby) with the members-only Club Quarters hotel. Rooms are on the small side, but they're clean and modern, and some come with kitchenettes. The hotel is, as you might have guessed, right on the Chicago River on the northern edge of the Loop; rates are among the most affordable you'll find in this tourist-centric location.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Business Center
Cable
Concierge
Cribs
Dry Cleaning
Fitness Center
Full Kitchen
Internet
Kids Allowed
Laundry
Meeting / Conference Rooms
Poolside Drink Service
Room Service
Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
Airport Transportation

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Full Review

Location

In the northern part of the Loop, across the river from the Magnificent Mile

The River Hotel is set in the northern part of The Loop, with an unbeatable location close to numerous dining and shopping options, and blocks from the Theater District. Most of the tourist attractions, like the Millennium Park and the world-class Art Institute of Chicago, are within easy walking distance. For longer distances, five subway lines and the Metra run within five blocks of the hotel.- 2-minute walk to the Magnificent Mile

4-minute walk to the Theater District
10-minute walk to the Millennium Park
12-minute walk to the City Hall
12-minute walk to the Art Institute of Chicago
15-minute walk to the Symphony Center
17-minute walk to the John Hancock Observatory
14-minute subway ride to the Old Town
15-minute subway ride to the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)
25-minute subway ride or 14-minute drive to the Wrigley Field
11-minute drive or 30-minute subway ride to the Museum of Science and Industry
20-minute drive to Midway International Airport
35-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport

Rooms

Modern rooms are nothing special, but they're fine for the price.

Some rooms are on the small side, but they're perfectly comfortable, with attractive wood accents, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and cool see-through desks. Some come with kitchenettes. Rooms start at 210 square feet. Upgrading to the Superior Room gets you 300 square feet and a kitchenette (complete with microwave, mini-fridge, and wet bar)- Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

iPod dock
Gray, slightly shiny bedspreads don't look particularly high-end
Fitness equipment can be delivered to rooms for free

Features

An eco-friendly hotel with free Internet access and a small 24-hour fitness center

Energy-saving programs and electrical appliances
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Free bottled water stations on every floor
Small, windowless 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
Workout equipment can be delivered to rooms free of charge
Free use of the two-computer business center
Electronic check-in
24-hour concierge
Three meeting rooms
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All-Inclusive / Food

A popular Italian restaurant

Bella Bacino’s is a popular Italian restaurant serving deep-dish pizzas, pastas, salads and wines.
24-hour room service from local restaurants

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Room Types

One Room Suite w/ Kitchenette
Single/Small Double Room
Standard Room
Superior Room
Two Room Suite w/ Kitchenette

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