The Best Hotels Closest to Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago for 2026

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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.

1. The Peninsula Chicago

Streeterville, 0.9 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Melinda

₩862,388

₩1,025,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 spacious lobby with a modern sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large window offers a view of the cityscape.

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.

2. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Saramae

₩692,564

₩823,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

Cecille

₩611,963

₩727,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Kaitlyn

₩291,885

₩347,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A woman sitting by a window with a city view, holding a cup and saucer.

5. Park Hyatt Chicago

Streeterville, 1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Tom

₩712,863

₩847,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

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

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

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

Streeterville, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jessica

₩409,966

₩526,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Scott E

₩207,775

₩284,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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.

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

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Katarina

₩225,548

₩268,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern reception area with a wooden ceiling and a reception desk.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Sandy

₩232,181

₩276,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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 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.

10. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Robert

₩225,548

₩268,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

11. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

RaeQuan

₩221,836

₩303,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

12. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Ebony

₩224,221

₩309,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

13. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 0.8 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Justin

₩214,934

₩255,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A room with a diamond-patterned bookshelf filled with books, a wooden floor, and a lamp.

14. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 0.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Daniel

₩230,881

₩316,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A multi-level hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a seating area, and a dining space.

15. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Addison

₩336,995

₩447,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A person in a red blouse standing by a window with a view of a cityscape.

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

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

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

16. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

1.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Mariellen

₩396,698

₩511,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a prominent 'ABT' sign.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables set with candles, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel with a blue facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

17. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Stanford

₩371,490

₩441,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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 couple dining on a balcony with a cityscape view.

18. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

1.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Luis

₩699,197

₩831,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A group of people on a boat with a city skyline in the background.

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.

19. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Streeterville, 1.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Edda

₩689,910

₩820,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A bar area with a long counter, blue bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

James

₩281,934

₩374,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,055 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 659 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and nice. A little on the smaller side but I didnt need much for my work trip. Staff was super nice. Proximity was great. Would stay here again."

Swissotel - Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"This property is perfect. Truly a 5 star experience."

Congress Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our favorite downtown hotel!!"

citizenM Chicago Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I was a solo traveler and my first time staying in a CitizenM location and it was lovely. My room was clean and the view was amazing! Staff was very friendly and accommodating although I didn’t need them much! Would highly recommend staying here and I’ll definitely be back."

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"To quality service from every staff member. Great views. Upgrade to the gold rooms for a wonderful view and access to the lounge. Lounge breakfast and dinner and dessert is WORTH THE $."

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Marina City

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Heald Square Monument's Statue of Liberty

You can learn about the history of Chicago with a trip to Heald Square Monument's Statue of Liberty. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Carbide and Carbon Building

After visiting Carbide and Carbon Building, 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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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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London Guarantee Building

Find out about the history of Chicago when you take a trip to London Guarantee Building. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Foundation Room Chicago

Foundation Room Chicago is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Museum of Broadcast Communications

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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 956 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 Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile.

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

Expedia has 956 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 Peninsula Chicago

2. The Langham, Chicago

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

4. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

5. Park Hyatt Chicago

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

10. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

11. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

12. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

13. Moxy Chicago Downtown

14. Arlo Chicago

15. Hyatt Regency Chicago

16. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

17. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

18. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

19. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

20. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Swissotel - Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel

citizenM Chicago Downtown

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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