The Best Hotels Closest to Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A modern dining area with round tables, comfortable chairs, and a dessert display.

A swimming pool with a ceiling of lights, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, three armchairs arranged around a central coffee table, and a decorative hanging plant.

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Michael

₩859,219

₩1,021,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent Tiffany & Co. store on the ground level.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a grand staircase, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bartender.

A modern indoor pool area with large windows, potted palm plants, and lounge chairs.

2. The Peninsula Chicago

Streeterville, 0.9 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Angela

₩859,219

₩1,021,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A pool area with a view of a cityscape, a lounge with wicker furniture, and a person relaxing in the pool.

A modern hotel room with large windows, white furniture, and a view of tall buildings.

A modern hotel room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a city view.

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jorge

₩692,348

₩823,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel lobby with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and large windows offering city views.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A high-rise building with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

4. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Claudia

₩302,445

₩359,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with a unique design.

A couple dining at a table with a city view, surrounded by chairs and a variety of dishes.

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Donna

₩211,686

₩290,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern building with a colorful facade and a red circular seating area.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, colorful chairs, and hanging plants.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a contemporary light fixture, and a clean, minimalist design.

6. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

lakadria

₩232,492

₩276,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a river.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a fireplace, and a large window with a city view.

A modern room with a view of a river and high-rise buildings.

A nighttime cityscape with a prominent building featuring a large dome and multiple windows.

7. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Brian

₩345,035

₩450,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A corridor with ornate black metal railings and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, a TV, and a cabinet.

A bed with a pillow featuring a pineapple design and the text "Sleep with me." A window reveals a cityscape at night.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the street through a window.

8. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Nathan

₩212,798

₩293,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged in a corridor, large windows, and hanging lamps.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, overlooking a marina with boats and a Ferris wheel.

A rooftop pool area with city views, two lounge chairs, and a small table with a vase.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent "STREGIS" sign, large glass windows, and a well-lit facade.

9. The St. Regis Chicago

0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Princess

₩880,734

₩1,047,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

A bartender preparing a cocktail with various ingredients and bottles of liquor on the bar counter.

10. Viceroy Chicago

1.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Cristian

₩431,972

₩559,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a plush teal sofa, a round coffee table, and a large chandelier.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with a wavy pattern.

A grand staircase with a geometric patterned floor, marble walls, and a chandelier.

A modern lobby with a bar area, plush seating, and a chandelier.

11. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Theatre District, 1.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Anthony

₩490,968

₩583,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and a view of the city at night.

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a cityscape view.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and metal stools, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a street.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a view of the cityscape.

12. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 0.8 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Julia

₩219,960

₩261,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

A high-rise hotel room with large windows offering a city view, round tables set for dining, and elegant decor with flowers and candles.

A breakfast table with croissants, a bowl of berries, a glass of orange juice, and a smoothie, set against a cityscape view through a window.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and wall-mounted lighting.

13. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

ShaRona

₩278,990

₩375,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel with a modern glass facade, signage for SpringHill Suites, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small side table.

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Claudia

₩254,329

₩302,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

Two people at a table with a tiered dessert display and glasses of champagne.

A modern high-rise building with a curved glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A person in a white robe sitting by a window with a view of modern high-rise buildings.

15. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

1.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Anton

₩356,060

₩464,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent corner entrance.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

A couple sitting at a table with a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres, in a room with a view of lights outside.

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a view of the cityscape.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Josephine L

₩274,950

₩326,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a planter with greenery, and a large brick structure in the background.

A spacious outdoor dining area with large windows overlooking the sea, featuring multiple tables and stools.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a tripod, and a sofa.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a river and illuminated buildings.

17. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Streeterville, 1.8 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Ashraf

₩251,236

₩346,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A black luxury car parked in front of a hotel entrance with a glass canopy decorated with festive ornaments.

A couple dining on a balcony with a cityscape view.

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, a reception area with a sign for Waldorf Astoria Chicago, and a seating area with two people.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a booth.

18. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

1.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jolanta Ewa

₩871,845

₩1,036,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A person sitting by a window with a view of a cityscape, including a tall tower.

A modern bar area with a central bar and multiple stools, surrounded by a high ceiling with a decorative light fixture.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, a lifeguard chair, and a potted plant.

A couple walking through a spacious lobby with marble flooring, large white floral arrangements, and a modern staircase in the background.

19. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Streeterville, 1.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Teresa

₩866,093

₩1,029,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a parking lot and greenery.

A modern balcony with a city view, a cushioned chair, a small table, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a large window, a white sofa, a grey sofa, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

20. ENVITAE Hotel 4 Bedroom Luxury Apartments

Near North Side, 3.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Karthik

₩296,632

₩635,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,997 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 620 reviews	View
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago	9.4 Exceptional 5,183 reviews	View

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel ! Was in the midst of everything and the staff was extremely helpful and even upgraded our room! Would definitely book again"

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Excellent staff, clean room."

Congress Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean with a view of the park and lake. Staff was helpful with questions on transportation. Hotel near many restaurants and places to visit."

Hyatt Regency Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"This was my first visit with Hyatt and the stay was wonderful. Facility was clean, staff were accommodating and friendly. Customer service was 10/10. Breakfast was ok, a little pricey but ok for the most part. I cant wait to return ."

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel good location"

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing"

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great staff and breakfast service. Staff were accommodating of my Service Dog. Can't recommend this hotel enough! It is in a perfect part of downtown with lots of transit access. We will be back for future Chicago visits!"

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"Very"

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Backporch Stage at House of Blues Chicago

After visiting Backporch Stage at House of Blues Chicago, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chicago Riverwalk?

Chicago Riverwalk is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 987 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Chicago Riverwalk?

Adjacent to Chicago Riverwalk, River Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices close by include Congress Plaza Hotel and Hyatt Regency Chicago.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Chicago Riverwalk?

Expedia has 987 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Chicago Riverwalk.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chicago Riverwalk, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Chicago Riverwalk.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Chicago Riverwalk?

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What can I see and do near Chicago Riverwalk?

You'll want to browse the collections at Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Fine Arts Building. While you're exploring, swing by Michigan Avenue Bridge, Wrigley Building, and Tribune Tower to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Chicago Theatre, House of Blues Chicago, and James M. Nederlander Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Chicago Riverwalk?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Chicago Riverwalk is a breeze. You can take advantage of metro transit at State Station, Clark-Lake Station, and Lake Station. If you want to see more of the area, jump aboard a train from Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, or Chicago Union Station.

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Our top choices for Chicago Riverwalk hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. The Peninsula Chicago

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

4. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

6. citizenM Chicago Downtown

7. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

8. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

9. The St. Regis Chicago

10. Viceroy Chicago

11. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

12. Moxy Chicago Downtown

13. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

15. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

17. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

18. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

19. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

20. ENVITAE Hotel 4 Bedroom Luxury Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hyatt Regency Chicago

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Other attractions near Chicago Riverwalk

Marina City

Heald Square Monument's Statue of Liberty

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Carbide and Carbon Building

Backporch Stage at House of Blues Chicago

London Guarantee Building

Foundation Room Chicago

Museum of Broadcast Communications

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