Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown-River North

Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown-River North Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown-River North, you immediately get that “this is exactly where I want to be” feeling. I mean, you’re literally steps away from the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago River — honestly, the location doesn’t get much better than this. The lobby has that clean, modern Marriott vibe without being stuffy, and the staff actually seems happy to see you (which, let’s be real, isn’t always a given in downtown hotels).

Location Magic

Here’s the thing about River North — it’s where Chicago really comes alive, and this hotel sits right in the sweet spot. You can walk to Navy Pier in about ten minutes, hit up the shops on Michigan Avenue without breaking a sweat, or grab dinner at one of the incredible restaurants that line the streets around here. What I love is that couples especially seem to get it — they’ve rated the location a solid 9.1, and I totally understand why. There’s something romantic about being able to stroll along the river at sunset, then duck into a cozy wine bar without needing an Uber.

The Room Experience

Now, this is where the hotel really surprised me. For a three-star property, the room quality punches way above its weight class. The beds — and I’m someone who’s pretty picky about sleep — are genuinely comfortable. Like, sink-in-and-actually-get-eight-hours comfortable. The rooms themselves are spacious enough that you’re not bumping into your suitcase every time you turn around, and the bathrooms are modern with decent water pressure (trust me, that matters after a long day of walking around the city).

Morning Fuel

The continental breakfast situation is actually pretty solid for what it is. You know what I appreciate? They don’t try to oversell it as some gourmet experience, but there’s enough variety to get you going — fresh fruit, decent coffee, and the usual suspects like bagels and cereal. It’s the kind of breakfast that lets you grab something quick and get out to explore, or sit for a bit if you’re planning your day. Plus, eating breakfast here instead of hunting down a café saves you both time and money in this part of town.

Why Guests Love It

What really sets this place apart is how it nails the fundamentals without any pretense. The location score of 9.3 speaks for itself — you’re genuinely in the heart of everything that makes Chicago special. The fact that they’ve earned recognition for their comfortable beds tells you they understand what travelers actually care about. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in the city, but it delivers exactly what you need: a clean, comfortable base in an unbeatable location. For the price point, especially considering you’re staying in one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods, it’s honestly hard to beat.

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Reviews of Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown-River North

• Myra from Trinidad and Tobago (9/10)

  The Customer Service was first class from the front desk, to cleaning staff & the breakfast staff.
  
  Located was absolutely PERFECT 👍.

• Vanessa from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Perfectly located for downtown Chicago and a great choice of lovely restaurants. Hotel had great facilities and spacious rooms. The breakfast staff, Fannie and Javier went out of their way every morning with their friendly greeting. They work so hard to give everybody a great experience.
  All the reception were always very friendly and helpful. Check was quick and easy and we were able to have our room even though we arrived early.

• Elda from United States (9/10)

  great location

• Murray from New Zealand (9/10)

  The room was spacious with great amenities.
  We felt comfortable and safe.
  The staff were very friendly and were willing to help.

• Ken from Canada (8/10)

  Very nice suite
  Conveniently located to attractions and great restaurants

• Marie from United States (8/10)

  The location is great because it is very close to everything. 5 minutes walking distance to the river. 10-15 minutes walking to the Millenium Park.

• Suad from United States (7/10)

  Location was good, walking distance to many restaurants and other attractions.

• Paulina from Chile (9/10)

  The location is great, the rooms are very comfortable and the staff is super nice and helpful.

• Marlon from Philippines (8/10)

  Breakfast was good. Staff were accomodating.

• Fabio from Italy (9/10)

  My family and I went to Chicago one week ago. The Hotel is very beautiful. The staff are really awesome and the room clean! The position is good because is near to everything: lake, shops, restaurants, fast food, etc… But the most beautiful experience was the breakfast, not only because food and beverage were various and taste, instead because there were two fantastic person (Javier and Fannie) that have the capacity of trasform the breakfast's room in one of the most comfortable ambient in the world. They are kindless, very funny, plenty of carefull! What else? Fannie and Javier are the best!

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