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

₩849,284

₩1,009,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A rooftop bar with seating and a view of the city skyline at night.

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

2. The Peninsula Chicago

Streeterville, 0.9 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Angela

₩863,094

₩1,026,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'TRUMP' sign, reflecting in the water, surrounded by other tall buildings.

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.

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jorge

₩699,106

₩831,166 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 interior with a spiral staircase, large windows, and a geometric patterned floor.

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

₩304,711

₩362,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa with cushions, a large window with a view of a cityscape and water.

A bar with a circular liquor display, seating with stools, and a city view through large windows.

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a river, and a boat.

5. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Abdulsamad

₩310,805

₩418,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, featuring a mix of modern and classic architecture, and several potted plants.

A modern urban street with high-rise buildings, including a prominent 'The Gwent' and 'Nordstrom' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a green sofa, two round tables, a city view, and a chandelier.

6. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Streeterville, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jennifer

₩523,380

₩663,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A person relaxing on a sofa with a laptop, a glass of red wine, and a small table with a vase of flowers and a telephone.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and a central chandelier. Tables are set with wine glasses and red cushions.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and four bar stools.

A room with a bed against a window overlooking a cityscape. There is a small table with a book, a vase with flowers, and a cup.

7. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Girivasan

₩297,924

₩354,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

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

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

lakadria

₩234,762

₩279,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A couple dining at a table with a view of a cityscape and a sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a TV, and a view of the city and ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. A large window offers a view of a cityscape and a tower.

A rooftop terrace with a dining table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape, including the Water Tower Place building.

9. Park Hyatt Chicago

Streeterville, 1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jennifer

₩780,513

₩927,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a seating area with bar stools, and a counter with a cash register.

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

10. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 0.8 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Julia

₩248,571

₩295,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A historic building with a classical facade, large windows, and a prominent dome.

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

A modern interior with seating areas, a bar, and large windows offering a city view.

11. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Luis

₩312,095

₩411,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel with a colorful awning and a glass facade.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated number '5' on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a minibar with coffee cups and a bottle, a safe, and a towel rack with a hanging bag.

12. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Michelle

₩234,762

₩279,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel lobby with a bar area, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and an ottoman. There are wooden columns and a chandelier.

A hotel lobby with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with a view of the cityscape.

A view through a circular window of a cityscape with modern buildings and a body of water in the distance.

13. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 0.9 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Renato

₩363,190

₩431,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A spacious lobby with a long bar area, red curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A modern room with a teal sofa, a Peloton exercise bike, and a city view through large windows.

A large, historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple floors and large windows.

A corridor with a checkered floor, rows of blue and white chairs, and string lights.

14. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 1.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Nichol

₩326,318

₩387,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern reception desk with a sleek design, large windows offering a view of the cityscape, and a contemporary ceiling with linear wood paneling.

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

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Claudia

₩256,234

₩304,635 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 hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a view of the cityscape.

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

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Josephine L

₩256,234

₩304,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A restaurant interior with brick walls, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern living room with a brick wall mural, a green sofa, leather chairs, and a wooden coffee table.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a bar counter, and three bar stools.

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a series of vertical lines.

17. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 0.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

SUZAN

₩270,252

₩364,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wall of bookshelves.

A modern indoor lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a glass ceiling, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a small table, a large window with curtains, and a decorative wall with hexagonal patterns.

18. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Theatre District, 1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Johnny

₩316,238

₩420,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

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

19. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Angel Limuel

₩302,428

₩403,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A multi-story building with a grid of windows, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

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

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

20. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Nathan

₩213,757

₩295,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,988 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 614 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Chicago	9.4 Exceptional 3,417 reviews	View

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel offers an amazing, perfect location, and historic hotel experience."

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"They were so accommodating. I thoroughly enjoyed the stay."

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10/10 Excellent

"clean and new"

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location near the CTA redline"

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Palmer house is a beautiful hotel that is located conveniently in downtown Chicago. It is in walking distance to many attractions. The inside of the hotel has old world charm. From the moment my family and I walked through the door, the staff was welcoming and extremely helpful. They kept my room pristine, got rides for me and made great reccomendations for eating. The next time I go to Chicago, I will stay there again."

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

10/10 Excellent

"😁"

Pendry Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"A"

Arlo Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Another great stay at the Chicago Arlo."

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

8/10 Good

"隔音效果差"

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Find out about the history of Chicago when you spend time at Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Carbide and Carbon Building

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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 985 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 985 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. Hyatt Regency Chicago

6. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

7. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

9. Park Hyatt Chicago

10. Moxy Chicago Downtown

11. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

12. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

13. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

14. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

17. Arlo Chicago

18. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

19. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

20. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

River Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Pendry Chicago

Arlo Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

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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