River Hotel Chicago
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River Hotel Review
If you are in love with sports, River Hotel Chicago has a great location as it is set within 10 minutes' drive of the multi - purpose Credit Union 1 Arena; also the - art Shedd Indoor Aquarium is about a 25-minute stroll away. Just a pleasant stroll away from Chicago Cultural Center, this 4-star hotel with 121 rooms features a snack and drink vending machine, and a lift.
You can also enjoy a complimentary drink in the lounge bar. Guests can dine at the restaurant The Purple Pig located just 550 metres away.
Located in Chicago Loop with eclectic eateries, shops, theaters and parks, the River Chicago is just 1.3 km from Millennium Public Park. Cultural sights in the area include The Art Institute of Chicago, which is an 18-minute walk away.
The American football stadium "Soldier Field" is set around a 10-minute ride from the property.
The rooms come with tea and coffee making equipment, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. They have modern decor with custom-made furniture. The private bathrooms include a shower, and comforts such as a hairdryer.
The 41-story River Hotel is 100 metres from Wacker & Columbus bus stop and just a walk down to State/Lake underground station.
The River will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a gym facility available on site. Finally, this property houses meeting rooms and a business centre featuring a xerox and a desk.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Boutique hotel with unbelievable views of the lake.
- Ideal central location a 4-6 minute walking distance from London Guarantee Building.
- Surrounded by a park and a lake.
- Brand-new rooms with great decor and good-sized bathrooms.
- Light Italian menu in the good restaurant.
- Has a superb coffee bar with soft beverages.
- Excellent service and convenient facilities.
- Excellent prices for the area.
- A few rooms might have a little hard beds.
- Wi-Fi was very poor for such a hotel.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- room service
- facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- laundry
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Grocery shopping service
Relax
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Navy Pier 1.57 km (5151 ft)
- The Rookery Building 1.44 km (4724 ft)
- Skydeck Chicago 1.32 km (4331 ft)
- Cloud Gate 910 m (2986 ft)
- Grant Park 1.37 km (4495 ft)
- Willis Tower 1.32 km (4331 ft)
- Shedd Aquarium 2.43 km (1.51 mi.)
- Chicago Cultural Center 590 m (1936 ft)
- The Field Museum 2.48 km (1.54 mi.)
- Wrigley Building 440 m (1444 ft)