What's it like in River West?

Travellers to Chicago's River West neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Milwaukee Avenue and Chicago Center for the Performing Arts as part of your River West travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in River West?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodation options in River West to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Chicago area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in River West, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in River West.

What are the top things to see and do in River West?

Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago Center for the Performing Arts and Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art are just a few attractions to check out in River West. While you're out sightseeing in Chicago, make sure that you visit other sights such as Navy Pier or Soldier Field.

How can I get around River West and the greater Chicago area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Chicago Station (Blue Line) is the closest metro station.

Top 10 River West Hotels of 2026

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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."

1. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

1.5 km from River West

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and umbrellas, overlooking a river with a bridge and high-rise buildings in the background.

2. Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

River North, 1.2 km from River West

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A building with a stone facade and large glass windows.

3. Ohio House Motel

River North, 1.4 km from River West

Crystal

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with a counter, menu boards, and a unique seating arrangement with numbered stools.

4. The Chicago Hotel Collection River North

Near North Side, 1.2 km from River West

Noreen

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Streeterville, 2.4 km from River West

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

6. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 1.4 km from River West

Justin

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

The Claridge House building with a sign, American and another flag, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

7. Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Gold Coast, 2 km from River West

Mark

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A woman descending a set of outdoor stairs in an urban area with tall buildings in the background.

8. voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG

River North, 1.2 km from River West

Arianna

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central coffee table, sofas, and a large mirror.

9. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Gold Coast, 2.2 km from River West

Michael T.

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings in the background.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area

1.3 km from River West

Brock

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, tables, and a fire feature.

11. Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market

1.4 km from River West

Joel

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a green vine-covered ceiling.

12. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

River North, 1.6 km from River West

Terri

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy room with a sofa, a dining table, and a window with a view of buildings.

13. LIVN - West Loop Chicago

2 km from River West

chidubem

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a red sofa, a small table, and a view of city buildings through large windows.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

River North, 1.7 km from River West

Cindy

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A historic building with a prominent casino sign, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.

15. Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

River North, 1.5 km from River West

Shyreen

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A marble-floored lobby with double doors and elevators, each marked with a 'CQ' sign.

16. River Hotel

The Loop, 2.1 km from River West

steve

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows. Tables are set with blue napkins and pink glassware.

17. The Hoxton, Chicago

1 km from River West

Jordan

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden benches, and tables, surrounded by large windows and string lights.

18. The Emily Hotel

0.8 km from River West

Aissa

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern rooftop lounge with white seating, a glass ceiling, and city views.

19. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

River North, 1.5 km from River West

Carol

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, checkered ottomans, and a coffee table. There are black chairs, a blue sofa, and a TV on a stand.

20. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Streeterville, 2.4 km from River West

Carmina

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Where to stay in River West

Find the best River West areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

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A busy urban street at dusk with tall buildings, a historic tower, and pedestrians.

Magnificent Mile

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

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A river with yellow boats, a bridge, and tall buildings.

The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

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A city street with a train passing overhead, cars, pedestrians, and a red brick building.

River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

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A river with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.

Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Top River West Hotel Reviews

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Elevator situation is not the best but it was a good stay for Lollapalooza"

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

8/10 Good

"Hotel located in a great area that you can walk to many places or access public transportation easily. For an older building, it is well kept and clean and friendly staff. Only thing is the room was a bit basic with no refrigerator & microwave but those are accessible on the 12th floor."

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

8/10 Good

"The location and room itself worked well for us after a wedding on the Southside and using a Spot Hero parking place. The breakfast was very good, made fresh with good options but the tables needed to be bused and wiped down. The lobby needed tending to as well"

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Our top choices for River West hotels

1. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

2. Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG

3. Ohio House Motel

4. The Chicago Hotel Collection River North

5. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

6. Moxy Chicago Downtown

7. Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG

9. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area

11. Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market

12. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

13. LIVN - West Loop Chicago

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

15. Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

16. River Hotel

17. The Hoxton, Chicago

18. The Emily Hotel

19. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

20. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Where to stay in River West

Downtown Chicago

Magnificent Mile

The Loop

River North

Lincoln Park

Top River West Hotel Reviews

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

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