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Riu Plaza Chicago

150 East Ontario Street
Rated 9.1 in 1871 reviews

Riu Plaza Chicago is a modern hotel located in the heart of Chicago, providing guests with convenient access to the city's renowned attractions, dining, and shopping experiences. The hotel is strategically situated within walking distance from landmarks such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and the Chicago Riverwalk, making it an ideal base for exploring the vibrant city.

The design of Riu Plaza Chicago reflects a contemporary style, featuring sleek lines and elegant decor that cater to both leisure and business travelers. Upon entering the hotel, guests are greeted by a spacious lobby with stylish furnishings and a warm ambiance, setting the tone for the remainder of their stay. The hotel offers a range of well-appointed rooms and suites, each equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and comfortable bedding to ensure a restful night's sleep.

Dining options at Riu Plaza Chicago include an on-site restaurant that serves a diverse selection of cuisine, catering to different tastes and preferences. The hotel also boasts a café and bar where guests can unwind and enjoy a range of beverages and light bites after a day of exploration or meetings.

For those traveling on business, Riu Plaza Chicago provides a selection of meeting and event spaces equipped with the latest technology to ensure successful gatherings. Additional amenities include a fitness center allowing guests to maintain their wellness routine during their stay.

With its prime location, contemporary design, and extensive amenities, Riu Plaza Chicago offers an excellent option for both tourists and business travelers seeking comfort and convenience in the city of Chicago.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Chicago and near Riu Plaza Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Art museum and school in Chicago, United States
1.4km / 0.89mi
Begin Route 66
Begin Route 66
Former U.S. Numbered Highway in the United States
1.6km / 0.96mi
Grant Park
Grant Park
Urban park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
1km / 0.63mi
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Public park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
1km / 0.64mi
Charnley-Pesky House Museum
Charnley-Pesky House Museum
Historic house in Illinois, United States
1.6km / 0.99mi
Loop Synagogue
Loop Synagogue
Synagogue in the Chicago, United States
1.5km / 0.91mi
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Large park along the lakefront of Chicago, Illinois' North Side
0.7km / 0.42mi
Chicago Theatre
Chicago Theatre
Theater and former movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States
0.9km / 0.57mi
Site of Fort Dearborn
Site of Fort Dearborn
United States fort
0.6km / 0.36mi
Money Museum
Money Museum
Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago, United States
1.9km / 1.2mi
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Chicago Library and museum
1.4km / 0.9mi
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Art museum in Chicago, Illinois, USA
410m / 450yd
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum
0.6km / 0.39mi
Holy Name Cathedral
Holy Name Cathedral
Catholic cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, United States
400m / 440yd
Heald Square Monument
Heald Square Monument
Sculpture by Lorado Taft
0.8km / 0.47mi
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Statue
1.8km / 1.1mi
Miro's Chicago
Miro's Chicago
Sculpture by Joan Miró
1.3km / 0.8mi
Chicago Picasso
Chicago Picasso
Sculpture by Pablo Picasso
1.2km / 0.76mi
Allow Me
Sculpture series by John Seward Johnson II
0.7km / 0.4mi
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
Public art sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, United States
1.2km / 0.74mi
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Fountain in Chicago, Illinois
2km / 1.2mi
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
Park in Chicago
1.1km / 0.66mi
Washington Square
Washington Square
Historic district in Chicago
0.8km / 0.49mi
Old Colony Building
Old Colony Building
Office building in Chicago
1.9km / 1.2mi
Chicago Water Tower
Chicago Water Tower
Water tower
400m / 440yd
Constellation
Constellation
Sculpture by Santiago Calatrava in Chicago, Illinois, U.S
1.5km / 0.94mi
Monument With Standing Beast
Sculpture by Jean Dubuffet
1.2km / 0.72mi
Calder's Flamingo
Calder's Flamingo
Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, by Alexander Calder
1.7km / 1.1mi
Loyola University Museum of Art
Loyola University Museum of Art
Art museum in Chicago, Illinois
440m / 480yd
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Bridge in Chicago, Illinois
0.6km / 0.35mi
Large Interior Form
Sculpture series by Henry Moore
1.4km / 0.9mi
Magdalene
Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2km / 1.2mi
Jack Brickhouse
Jack Brickhouse
Bust in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
410m / 450yd
Cubi VII
Sculpture by David Smith
1.5km / 0.9mi
Flying Dragon
Sculpture by Alexander Calder
1.5km / 0.92mi
Sir Georg Solti Bust
Sir Georg Solti Bust
Sculpture by Elisabeth Frink
1.7km / 1.1mi
Equestrian Indians (The Bowman)
Equestrian Indians (The Bowman)
Set of two equestrian statues in Chicago, United States
2km / 1.2mi
Site of the Sauganash Hotel/Wigwam
Site of the Sauganash Hotel/Wigwam
Convention center in Chicago (demolished)
1.4km / 0.88mi
International Museum of Surgical Science
International Museum of Surgical Science
Medical museum in Chicago, Illinois
1.9km / 1.2mi
Seward Park
Seward Park
Park in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
1.5km / 0.93mi
Former Medinah Temple
Former Medinah Temple
Building in Chicago, Illinois
280m / 310yd
Ransom R. Cable House
Ransom R. Cable House
Building in Chicago
280m / 310yd
Nickerson House
Nickerson House
Chicago, Illinois landmark and home to the Driehaus Museum
250m / 270yd
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Church building in Chicago, United States of America
0.6km / 0.37mi
Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite
Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite
National Historic Landmark in Chicago
460m / 0.29mi

What to do in Chicago and near Riu Plaza Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Art museum and school in Chicago, United States
1.4km / 0.89mi
Begin Route 66
Begin Route 66
Former U.S. Numbered Highway in the United States
1.6km / 0.96mi
Grant Park
Grant Park
Urban park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
1km / 0.63mi
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Public park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
1km / 0.64mi
Charnley-Pesky House Museum
Charnley-Pesky House Museum
Historic house in Illinois, United States
1.6km / 0.99mi
Loop Synagogue
Loop Synagogue
Synagogue in the Chicago, United States
1.5km / 0.91mi
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Large park along the lakefront of Chicago, Illinois' North Side
0.7km / 0.42mi
Chicago Theatre
Chicago Theatre
Theater and former movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States
0.9km / 0.57mi
Site of Fort Dearborn
Site of Fort Dearborn
United States fort
0.6km / 0.36mi
Money Museum
Money Museum
Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago, United States
1.9km / 1.2mi
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Chicago Library and museum
1.4km / 0.9mi
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Art museum in Chicago, Illinois, USA
410m / 450yd
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum
0.6km / 0.39mi
Holy Name Cathedral
Holy Name Cathedral
Catholic cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, United States
400m / 440yd
Heald Square Monument
Heald Square Monument
Sculpture by Lorado Taft
0.8km / 0.47mi
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Abraham Lincoln: The Head of State
Statue
1.8km / 1.1mi
Miro's Chicago
Miro's Chicago
Sculpture by Joan Miró
1.3km / 0.8mi
Chicago Picasso
Chicago Picasso
Sculpture by Pablo Picasso
1.2km / 0.76mi
Allow Me
Sculpture series by John Seward Johnson II
0.7km / 0.4mi
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
Public art sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, United States
1.2km / 0.74mi
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Fountain in Chicago, Illinois
2km / 1.2mi
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
Park in Chicago
1.1km / 0.66mi
Washington Square
Washington Square
Historic district in Chicago
0.8km / 0.49mi
Old Colony Building
Old Colony Building
Office building in Chicago
1.9km / 1.2mi
Chicago Water Tower
Chicago Water Tower
Water tower
400m / 440yd
Constellation
Constellation
Sculpture by Santiago Calatrava in Chicago, Illinois, U.S
1.5km / 0.94mi
Monument With Standing Beast
Sculpture by Jean Dubuffet
1.2km / 0.72mi
Calder's Flamingo
Calder's Flamingo
Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, by Alexander Calder
1.7km / 1.1mi
Loyola University Museum of Art
Loyola University Museum of Art
Art museum in Chicago, Illinois
440m / 480yd
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Bridge in Chicago, Illinois
0.6km / 0.35mi

About Chicago

Chicago offers a variety of experiences that cater to different interests. One of the must-visit attractions is the Art Institute of Chicago, which houses an extensive collection of artworks, including famous pieces by artists like Grant Wood and Georges Seurat. For those who appreciate architecture, a Chicago River architectural tour provides insight into the city’s rich architectural history, showcasing buildings designed by renowned architects.

The Millennium Park is another noteworthy destination, featuring the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, commonly known as "The Bean." This park often hosts free concerts and events, making it a vibrant cultural hub. Nearby, the Chicago Cultural Center is worth exploring for its stunning interiors and art exhibitions.

For a taste of local culture, a visit to one of Chicago's many neighborhoods, such as Wicker Park or Pilsen, can provide a glimpse into the city's diverse communities. Each neighborhood has its unique character, with an array of shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

If you are interested in history, the Field Museum offers extensive exhibits on natural history, including Sue, the famous T. rex skeleton. The Shedd Aquarium, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is another educational experience with a wide variety of aquatic life.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Lincoln Park provides green spaces, walking paths, and a zoo, all within the city limits. Additionally, the waterfront along Lake Michigan offers opportunities for walking, biking, and enjoying the scenic views.

Culinary experiences in Chicago are also noteworthy, particularly for those looking to try the city’s famous deep-dish pizza or Chicago-style hot dogs. The local food scene boasts a range of options, from fine dining to casual eateries.

Finally, catching a performance at one of Chicago's many theaters, such as the Goodman Theatre or the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, can provide an enriching cultural experience. Whether you're interested in art, history, architecture, or food, Chicago has something to offer for everyone.




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