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River Hotel

Rated 8.4 in 4938 reviews. 112 rooms.

★★★★

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Our historic hotel boasts a fantastic Chicago Riverfront location, just one block south of The Magnificent Mile. The building, formerly known as Mather Tower, was briefly the tallest building in Chicago and is currently the most slender high-rise in the city. Our hotel was designated a Chicago Historic Landmark in 2001 and received a National Preservation Honor Award in 2006.

Ideally located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, this 4-star boutique hotel features modern guestrooms with free WiFi. The Art Institute of Chicago is 10 minutes' walk away.

The River Hotel’s rooms feature custom designed furnishings with a work desk, iPod docking station, premium bedding and a wall-mounted flat-screen HDTV. Select rooms offer a seating area or a kitchenette.

Hotel River features 24-hour concierge services and 3 state-of-the-art meeting rooms for business needs. A well-equipped gym is on site for added convenience. Guests can also order a yoga kit send directly to their room. Room service is available.

The Magnificent Mile is 2 blocks from this Chicago River Hotel and Millennium Park is a 10 minutes' walk away. Soldier Field and Shedd Aquarium are less than a 10 minutes' drive away.

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near River Hotel

  1. Chicago Riverwalk

    Urban Kayaks are open for the season! Located at 270 E. Riverwalk South. Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (312) 965-0035 http://urbankayaks.com/

    143 m from hotel
    Chicago River

  2. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

    I am a total hot chocolate snob, and I can tell you that the salted caramel hot chocolate is stunningly wonderful.

    199 m from hotel
    400 N Michigan Ave

  3. Apple Michigan Avenue

    The most beautiful Apple Store ever deserves a beautiful spot to relax. Grab your AirPods and your favorite Apple Music playlist, and enjoy this classic Chicago view.

    229 m from hotel
    401 N Michigan Ave

  4. The Chicago Theatre

    In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) and his girlfriend Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) show up for a ballet performance in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre.

    271 m from hotel
    175 N State St

  5. Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

    Do NOT sit in the front of the boat. The guide talks after you pass the building. If you figure that out then all the seats are taken upstairs. VERY disappointing. They should not put chairs there.

    281 m from hotel
    112 E Wacker Dr

  6. Shaw's Crab House

    Lobster rolls are a must!

    292 m from hotel
    21 E Hubbard St

  7. House of Blues

    Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls.

    301 m from hotel
    329 N Dearborn St

  8. Intelligentsia Coffee

    Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now!

    351 m from hotel
    53 E Randolph St

  9. Chicago Cultural Center

    Completed in 1897 it was dedicated as the city's original Chicago Public Library. This monument was inspired by the neo-classical style of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.

    454 m from hotel
    78 E Washington St

  10. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    The crab cakes might as well be your sins because they are to die for.

    466 m from hotel
    60 E Grand Ave

  11. Millennium Park

    This 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers.

    0.6 km from hotel
    201 E Randolph St

  12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

    Check out the free Monday evening shows.

    0.6 km from hotel
    Millennium Park