River North
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- Perched along the Chicago River with truly impressive skyline views
- Connects to the famous Merchandise Mart
- One of the few hotels in this neighborhood with a large indoor pool
- All guests receive free in-room Wi-Fi
"Excellent city-scape views" -- AAA.com
Rooms & Rates
Overview
Perched 15 stories atop the Chicago Sun-Times building and next door to the Merchandise Mart, the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza is located in the bustling River North neighborhood but retains a sense of calm due to its upper-floor location. Thanks to its location overlooking the Chicago River, the hotel's main draw has to be the truly excellent views of the Chicago skyline.
Even the base-level Premium rooms are spacious and feature updated furnishings, panoramic photos of the city, 49-inch flat-panel TVs, Bath and Body Works toiletries and in-room coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and if you can upgrade to a Skyline View room, do it. Despite opening onto a 10-story atrium, rooms are mostly immune to street noise since they're so far above ground.
Most guests make time for a drink and the corner views at the 15th-floor Cityscape Bar, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows just off the lobby. Head to the on-site restaurant (breakfast or dinner only), Merchants Cafe, for elevated American comfort cuisine for any meal of the day. There's also a large indoor pool -- fairly rare in this part of the city -- along with a dry sauna and a good-sized fitness center. Also, parking is quite reasonably priced compared to other downtown hotels at $39 per night.
Visitors find themselves within walking distance of the Loop, as well as the famed Magnificent Mile, chock-full of chic shops and restaurants, while the surrounding River North neighborhood is home to trendy restaurants, art galleries and buzzing nightlife. You're also close to the city's ever-growing Restaurant Row along west Randolph Avenue, featuring multiple restaurants from celebrity chefs like Stephanie Izard and Rick Bayless.
No need to weather the elements; guests can access the CTA Brown Line train station from the hotel through Merchandise Mart. Attractions like Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Lincoln Park Zoo are a quick cab or train ride away, making this hotel a wonderful home base for exploring the whole city.
From the press:
- “Stylish [with] incredible city views from the upper floors that the hotel occupies" -- Oyster.com
- "An urban sanctuary...a pleasant surprise" -- Gayot.com
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Enjoyed This
(31 Member Ratings)
(31 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Nice and clean rooms.
Other Comments
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the duration of our stay. Location cannot be beat and the rooms were neat and clean. Highly recommended!
Amy
18. Dec 2017
Madison\, WI, USA
Enjoyed Most
the service
Jesse
08. May 2017
Ooltewah, TN, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location
Ashley
27. Mar 2017
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Enjoyed Most
The view!
Other Comments
Nice location. The River Walk is close by and there are great restaurants within waling distance.
Gary
27. Mar 2017
Palatine, IL, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location
Timothy
11. Apr 2017
Wilmette, IL, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location, price, room comfort.
Other Comments
Shower had poor pressure and tub drain was broken.
Jolene
21. Mar 2017
Bettendorf, IA, USA
Enjoyed Most
The view! Get the skyline river view! It's worth the few extra dollars!
Susan
28. Feb 2017
Mishawaka, IN, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location. Pool. Customer service.
Jean
06. Mar 2017
Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Enjoyed Most
Excellent view location and staff
Other Comments
Was disappointed that we did not get the king size bed that was requested and stated in the deal
Diane
28. Feb 2017
Madison, WI, USA
Enjoyed Most
Most enjoyable was the bed and the pillows...I don't even want to get out of bed..lol.
Other Comments
Only one sugestion...when I did my reservation on my phone It didn't ask for ages and after I paid, shows that I was charged 20 dlls for an extra person. It was actually my son and he us only 8 years old and on the bottom of the page it shows 12 years or under are able to stay for free but it is a pain to get that reimbursement back to my credit card.
Try to ask for the ages of people booking to prevent this issues.
Jesús
07. Mar 2017
Holland, MI, USA
