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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

515 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
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About us

Located in the trendy River North neighborhood which is the perfect location for both business or leisure. In-room dining provided by local popular restaurant, Beatrix. In the epicenter of the restaurant and nightlife, our hotel is a stone's throw from major tourist attractions and offices in the Loop.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAloft Hotels
Built2013
Renovated-
Total meeting space3,681 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms272
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 10 - Nov 11
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Apr 09
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28Nov 12 - Dec 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,681 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,919 sq. ft.
Space (private)
3,653 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
1,363 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
River Room
1,919 sq. ft.
30 x 64 sq. ft.
9 ft.
200
63
170
200
120
46
River Room B
522 sq. ft.
29 x 18 sq. ft.
9 ft.
40
18
30
40
20
18
River Room A
638 sq. ft.
29 x 22 sq. ft.
9 ft.
45
21
40
45
32
20
River Room C
725 sq. ft.
29 x 25 sq. ft.
9 ft.
80
28
50
80
35
22
River Room AB
1,160 sq. ft.
29 x 40 sq. ft.
9 ft.
120
45
90
120
60
28
River Room BC
1,363 sq. ft.
29 x 47 sq. ft.
9 ft.
120
45
90
120
60
46
Dearborn Room
702 sq. ft.
26 x 27 sq. ft.
8 ft.
60
21
40
60
36
20
Tactic
392 sq. ft.
14 x 28 sq. ft.
9 ft.
10
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10
Clark Room
702 sq. ft.
26 x 27 sq. ft.
9 ft.
60
21
40
60
36
20

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
272
Single (1 bed)
187
Double (2 beds)
85
Tax rate
17.4%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 17.5 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $58.00/day )
Valet parking
( $69.00/day )

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Museum
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Cancellation Policy

48 Hours

Additional details

Pet friendly - free of charge!

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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Aloft Chicago Downtown River North's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Aloft Chicago Downtown River North and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Aloft Chicago Downtown River North's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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