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 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.

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Saramae

₩1,015,480

₩1,207,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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

₩1,022,295

₩1,215,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

christina

₩391,335

₩465,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 windows, white furniture, and a view of tall buildings.

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jorge

₩710,495

₩844,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Brian

₩369,389

₩439,168 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 woman sitting by a window with a city view, holding a cup and saucer.

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

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

Streeterville, 1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Catherine

₩913,932

₩1,086,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, wooden ceiling, and various bar equipment.

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

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

7. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Isayra

₩280,790

₩333,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

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

Streeterville, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Jessica

₩797,283

₩988,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

9. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 0.8 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Justin

₩313,504

₩372,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A bakery display with various baked goods and a coffee machine.

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

10. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Michelle

₩313,504

₩372,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

11. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 0.2 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Krystal

₩456,625

₩591,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

12. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 0.3 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Juana

₩341,324

₩448,611 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 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 couple dining at a table with a city view, surrounded by chairs and a variety of dishes.

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Mya

₩322,178

₩421,885 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 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.

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.

14. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

ShaRona

₩393,924

₩511,956 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 modern hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small side table.

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.

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 0.4 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Claudia

₩300,555

₩357,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

16. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, < 0.1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Sunny

₩420,297

₩540,243 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 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.

A modern lobby with geometric patterned flooring, glass tables with candles, and a visible bar area with shelves.

17. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

Streeterville, 0.7 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Abey

₩487,975

₩580,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A high-rise building with a clock tower, large windows, and a busy street with vehicles.

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.

18. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 0.9 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Karla

₩391,198

₩465,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A marble-floored hallway with a central archway, flanked by columns and modern lighting fixtures.

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

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.

19. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Theatre District, 1 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Shaneeka

₩406,192

₩526,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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

20. The St. Regis Chicago

0.6 km from Chicago Riverwalk

Xiomara

₩914,613

₩1,087,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 4,821 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,014 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 635 reviews	View

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location is great."

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. High ceilings made room feel spacious. Nice coffee amenities in lobby. Perfect location to the river walk."

citizenM Chicago Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very small room, but we made it work. Staff was friendly and everything was clean and well maintained."

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay here. The hotel location was perfect for what I wanted to do while visiting Chicago. Staff went above and beyond for anything I needed. Room was clean. My only negative if I had to be picky was the room being small but I wasn’t in there much so didn’t really bother me. Will absolutely stay there when I visit again!"

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, plenty of towels. It was quiet and good location."

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed at the Fairmont Chicago and it exceeded every expectation. The rooms are spacious and clean, the staff make us feel welcome, and the location puts you steps from Millennium Park and the lakefront. Five stars — we'll be back."

Congress Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was very nice . Aury and bright. Staff, especially the bell hop were friendly and helpful. Only drawback was the construction on the floor above us and the price of food at the resturant. But overall a good experience."

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, spacious and clean rooms, and accommodating staff. We would absolutely stay here again!"

THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

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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 Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile.

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. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

7. citizenM Chicago Downtown

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

9. Moxy Chicago Downtown

10. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

11. Hyatt Regency Chicago

12. Arlo Chicago

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

14. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

16. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

17. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

18. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

19. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

20. The St. Regis Chicago

Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Riverwalk

Top Chicago Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

citizenM Chicago Downtown

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Congress Plaza Hotel

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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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