About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hairdryers, coffee machines, refrigerators, work desks, free toiletries, showers, TVs, electric kettles, and wardrobes. Additional amenities include bathrobes, baths, sofa beds, slippers, and sofas. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a fitness centre, bar, and free WiFi. The hotel offers a lift, 24-hour front desk, and family rooms. Prime Location: Located in Chicago city centre, the hotel is less than 1 km from Ohio Street Beach and a 5-minute walk to Water Tower Chicago. Nearby attractions include Shops at Northbridge (400 metres), 360 Chicago (7-minute walk), and Millennium Park (1.3 km). Guest Services: The property provides a buffet breakfast with gluten-free options. Additional services include a rooftop pool, ice-skating, kayaking, and canoeing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

RIU Plaza
Hotel chain/brand
RIU Plaza

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Gluten-free, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jefferson
Canada Canada
Our hotel stay at RIU Plaza Chicago was one of the best things that happened to my wife and I during 2025. Of course Chicago is a great city, and it was such a big pleasure to know it, however I can tell you for sure that staying at RIU was the...
Veronika
Ukraine Ukraine
Great location, what it felt like, as first-time visitor of Chicago, in a safe district with a large number of brand-name stores near, only few minutes walk to the train station. Friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities around the hotel. Very...
Jake
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic hotel in a great part of Chicago. Friendly staff. Feels upmarket but not intimidating
Miroslav
Croatia Croatia
I liked the location, the cleanliness of the hotel, and the polite staff.
Juliet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous hotel. Wonderful staff. The breakfast is as good everyone says! Comfortable beds. Room heating individual and responsive. Great location. Room cleaning top notch. Really recommend the Italian restaurant Nora close by.
Sophia
Singapore Singapore
Huge room, friendly staffs especially the one whom checked me in.
Sailash
Mauritius Mauritius
I will definitely recommend this hotel. We had an awesome time
Alexandra
New Zealand New Zealand
The room was comfy, great location, staff friendly buffet breakfast was great!
Joseph
Ireland Ireland
Breakfast was great. The Staff service wad great. Very pleasant stay. ++gym
Rong
China China
The location is extremely convenient, right on the Michigan Avenue. The staff are warmly and friendly. The breakfast is excellent and there are a wide variety of options to choose from. This is my second visit to Chicago. Every time, I stay here....

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Fabulous breakfast included with all options.
  • Menu style
    Buffet
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free
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House rules

Riu Plaza Chicago takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The facility fee includes:

* High-speed Wi-Fi access in rooms and common areas of the hotel for up to 2 devices per person (max. 10 devices per occupancy)

* Two bottles of water as a welcome drink

* Coffee in the room

* Free document printing in the Front desk

* 24-hour free gym access

* Luggage storage on arrival and/or departure until 9:00 p.m.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riu Plaza Chicago in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.