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River Hotel

75 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
River Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 40 reviews from 2 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
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from $104
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Recommended
Based on 40 reviews
from 2 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "will stay there again." source Orbitz

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "We went down to the front desk to make sure that our room was cleaned and made up." source Travelocity

    "Our first room smelled like dog urine, and the floor was not clean at all." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "The accommodations were very nice, service was fine, location couldn't be much better for the price." source Orbitz

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Located close to great shopping and easy access to the el." source Orbitz

More information on River Hotel

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. The River Hotel features free high-speed Internet access, 24-hour concierge, a comfortable lounge with complimentary computers and printer, a fitness room and the popular Bella Bacino's, a casual Italian American trattoria famous for its pizza. Guestrooms include custom designed furnishings and luxury bedding, flat panel LCD TVs and the latest design in work stations with ergonomic chairs and task lighting. Corporate Apartments are available for extended stays.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

214

Total Floors:

8 floors.

Rooms:

214

Directions

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.

Area

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.

Dining

Bella Bacino'sA casual Italian American trattoria serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week.

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