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

1. The Peninsula Chicago

Streeterville, 0.9 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Angela

₩948,365

₩1,127,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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.

2. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Michael

₩927,280

₩1,102,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

christina

₩346,436

₩411,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

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

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Otilia

₩678,755

₩806,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Zemene

₩363,343

₩431,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

Streeterville, 1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Catherine

₩898,470

₩1,068,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

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

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

Streeterville, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jessica

₩588,589

₩739,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

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

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

8. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 0.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Juana

₩299,751

₩398,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

9. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

ShaRona

₩327,143

₩431,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

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

10. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Steve

₩394,181

₩516,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a coffee machine, a TV, and a unique wall art piece.

11. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Kamal

₩381,718

₩493,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

12. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jennifer

₩315,884

₩415,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jarred

₩300,193

₩395,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a flat-screen TV displaying "LOEWS HOTELS".

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

14. Loews Chicago Hotel

Streeterville, 0.5 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Elisa

₩355,299

₩470,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

15. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Abey

₩479,989

₩570,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern living room with a yellow sectional sofa, a red armchair, a blue patterned rug, and a marble coffee table.

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

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

16. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 1.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Hannah

₩306,562

₩364,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

17. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 0.9 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Karla

₩384,580

₩457,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a view of the city, and a green accent wall.

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

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

18. The St. Regis Chicago

0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Xiomara

₩899,140

₩1,068,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A bar area with a polished marble floor, bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a decorative lamp.

19. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

1.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jolanta Ewa

₩769,129

₩914,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a chaise lounge, a round table, and a view of a building through a large window.

20. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Theatre District, 1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Shaneeka

₩450,492

₩578,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 4,772 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,016 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 627 reviews	View

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location."

Congress Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"The staff was great. However, the carpet smelled and hallways reeked of smoke. The elevator took forever to open and close."

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and I stayed here in August for the BTS concert. Everything was so clean and the staff were extremely friendly. I love that you could grab a refreshing glass of water or a cup of coffee and just walk right out the door. The location cannot be beat. We were able to walk absolutely everywhere. I’m so thankful that we chose this hotel to stay at. We will definitely be coming back."

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, convenient location, and nice staff!"

Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good stay."

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The staff was very helpful. The room was small but it was nice. It is busy in the city so noise can be an issue at night"

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was so nice and clean! Staff were very friendly, also was in a great location!"

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot!"

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Heald Square Monument's Statue of Liberty

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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

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Foundation Room Chicago

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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 983 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 983 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. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

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

8. Arlo Chicago

9. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

10. Hyatt Regency Chicago

11. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

12. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

14. Loews Chicago Hotel

15. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

16. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

17. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

18. The St. Regis Chicago

19. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

20. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

Kasa Magnificent Mile 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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