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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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Modern high-rise hotel near the Magnificent Mile with a 27th-floor rooftop bar.

Streeterville·$$$
150 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
HotelUpscaleRooftopMixed CrowdTourists
Website(312) 363-3480

About Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago boasts modern architecture and upscale amenities. The hotel features 390 rooms equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, and mini-fridges. Guests can enjoy a daily American-style breakfast buffet, a 24-hour gym, and The Rooftop Bar on the 27th floor, offering panoramic city views. Its central location provides easy access to the Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan, and the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.

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