3.5 Star Hotel
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

About
Located just 3 blocks away from shopping and dining spots on the Magnificent Mile, this boutique hotel offers modern accommodations in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Free WiFi is available. Every room at Aloft Chicago City Center includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator and coffee machine. Free bottled water is also provided. The Chicago City Center Aloft has a lounge with a pool table. There is a modern fitness center and business center located on-site. Free dog beds are available at this pet friendly hotel. Beatrix, the on-site neighborhood restaurant, serves unique uniquely inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. River North Bar is located within the restaurant and offers hand-crafted cocktails, along with a carefully selected wine and beer list. Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the Art Institute are all 1 mile from the hotel. O'Hare International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
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Very Good
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ALOFT, Guest room, 2 Queen, City view
313 sqft • 2 Queen
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Accessible King
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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North - All Inclusive Reviews Rating
Very Good
Review summary
The hotel is praised for its clean, well-maintained rooms featuring comfortable beds, ample natural light, and a cozy design ideal for a pleasant stay. Guests appreciate the excellent location, which offers easy access to numerous restaurants and downtown attractions, making it suitable for both business and leisure travelers. Friendly and professional staff, along with good facilities, contribute positively, although some note thin walls and an overpriced restaurant as minor drawbacks.
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Michael
•Posted on: 11-5-2025
Great location, good sized rooms and good staff!
It can be loud in the rooms but ear plugs are available.
Jenohn
•Posted on: 9-8-2025
Hotel was very clean and was in a Great location to restaurants
Juan
•Posted on: 9-3-2025
Room: Excellent, Location: Terrific, Bed: Quite comfortable
Poor TV options
Hildegard
•Posted on: 5-11-2025
Great room size, nice bathroom, comfortable beds. Great restaurant attached and valet parking. Easy, convenient and nice
Heidi
•Posted on: 1-3-2025
We loved it! Super clean, friendly staff, housekeeping was super on it everyday. Location was good, lovely restaurants around and nice and safe. Boutique style, modern but brilliantly quiet we didn’t hear any neighbours except in the hallway.
Small thing but if you sell wine you need wine glasses in the room not just cheapie plastic cups!! The T is a bit of a walk but it’s a nice neighbourhood to walk, we’d absolutely stay again for the value for money :)
Mahesh
•Posted on: 1-2-2025
Location is great! You’re close to everything. And being close to all the great thin gas downtown means enduring loud noises, even if you stay on the top most floor.
The water pressure in the show was BAD. And the water pressure in the wash sink was worse. It really put a dampener on our experience of freshening up for the day or winding down for the evening. Walls of the rooms are very thin and you can easily hear your neighbors (and vice versa).
Sascha
•Posted on: 11-26-2024
The location is ideal. Overall, there’s not much to complain about. The room was in a good condition, and the staff, both in the hotel and the restaurant, were very friendly and attentive.
There are a few minor issues. The mattress was too soft, possibly due to age, which made it feel like a hammock. The carpet in the room tends to trap dirt, giving it a "well-worn" appearance. The desk and the bedside table were covered in dust and stains left by previous occupants. While the bathroom design is visually appealing, it lacks functionality—there's no place to hang wet towels. It seems the focus was on aesthetics rather than practicality. Overall, these aren’t deal-breakers, but the hotel has much more potential.
Denise
•Posted on: 11-19-2024
The location was great.
Cleanliness was not so good, loud lobby.
Jarrel
•Posted on: 10-19-2024
Great location and rooms
There a bit of a privacy issue due to the wide gap between the room doors and floor.
Colin
•Posted on: 9-15-2024
Great location and price. Food in restaurant excellent, and staff very friendly.Room size and amenities are excellent as well.
No complaints .. maybe be nice if bar was open later for a drink after returning.
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After 03:00 PM
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Before 12:00 PM
Pets:
Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North
515 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
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