Riu Plaza Chicago
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Riu Plaza Chicago is worth booking for most visitors who want a central, highly rated four-star near Michigan Avenue without paying luxury rates. Drivers should budget for parking, which guests say carries high extra charges.
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This is our Best Value pick for Chicago, and it fits first-time visitors, couples and families who want to walk to the main sights. Guests like the location near Michigan Avenue and an abundant breakfast buffet. Family rooms, a gym and a terrace are listed.
Travellers arriving by car may want to look elsewhere or plan for parking fees, the main complaint in reviews. If you want a five-star experience, our Luxury pick scores a little higher, at well over double the price.
Location and getting around
The address is 150 East Ontario Street, in the Magnificent Mile area. The location score is 9.8 out of 10, and guests describe a central setting near Michigan Avenue, walkable to major attractions, restaurants and public transport.
Two Prudential Plaza is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. Millennium Park is about 1.2 km, around 15 minutes. Willis Tower is about 1.9 km, around 24 minutes, which is still a reasonable walk in good weather. These are straight-line estimates, so allow some extra time on real streets.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 8,463 reviews. In the provider sample it sat joint 4th of 20 eligible properties. With this many reviews, the score is about as reliable as hotel scores get.
Location and breakfast lead the praise. The buffet is described as abundant, with a wide variety of hot and cold options including fresh fruit, and gluten-free choices are listed. The main complaint is about extras: room rates feel reasonable to guests, but parking charges are high.
Price and how it compares with our other Chicago picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €216.64 per night. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Here Chicago's pricing is unusual. Our Budget pick, Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago, came in at €244.33 per night with a score of 8.2 and 4 stars, so on these reference dates it was actually more expensive than Riu Plaza. Our Luxury pick, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, was €553.66 per night with a score of 9.4 and 5 stars. On these numbers, Riu Plaza gave the best mix of score and price of the three. Prices shift between dates, so compare all three for your own stay. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 20 eligible hotels in Chicago. The Best Value slot balances guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest option. Riu Plaza Chicago pairs a 9.1 score from thousands of reviews with a near-perfect location score, which is a hard combination to beat.
Before you book
If you are driving, ask for the current parking charge before you book. Check whether breakfast is in your rate and what the cancellation terms are. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so read recent reviews if those matter to you. Compare prices with our Budget pick for your dates, since the order may change.
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Is Riu Plaza Chicago in a good location?
Yes. It has a location score of 9.8, and Millennium Park is about 15 minutes on foot. Guests say it is walkable to major attractions and public transport.
How much does Riu Plaza Chicago cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €216.64 per night. Check today's price for your own dates.
Is parking expensive at Riu Plaza Chicago?
Guests say parking carries high extra charges. The exact rate is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before arriving by car.
Is breakfast good?
Guests describe an abundant buffet with many hot and cold options and fresh fruit. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Can I walk to Willis Tower?
It is about 1.9 km, around 24 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Many visitors will find that walkable.