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Activities

Lobby live music, pool table, rooftop garden and 24/7 business center.

City Beats, Local Adventures

Step into a River North stay built for easy Chicago exploring, 24/7 workouts, social downtime and skyline-side discoveries. Start on property with complimentary fitness, billiards, live music, kids’ games, Wi‑Fi-powered planning and relaxed rooftop-garden moments, then head out to the Chicago Riverwalk, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, museums, lakefront sights, ballparks and classic Midwest day trips.

At the hotel

Included with your stay

Included with your stay — complimentary amenities and services:

Hotel fitness center with treadmills, bikes and free weights at Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthIncluded

Re:charge Cardio

Reserve time in the complimentary 24/7 Re:charge Gym and keep your routine moving on Life Fitness cardio equipment before or after exploring River North.

Well-equipped fitness center with treadmills, weights and mirrored wall at Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthIncluded

Free-Weight Training

Build a strength session in the Re:charge Gym with free weights and Life Fitness weight-training equipment available to hotel guests.

Guests playing pool in a bright game area at Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthIncluded

Lobby Billiards

Play a round of pool in the lobby social area, where guests can use the billiards table free of charge.

Experiences

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Available for an additional fee — services and conveniences:

Yoga Mat Stretching — Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

Yoga Mat Stretching

Use the gym’s yoga mats for a simple stretch, mobility flow or cooldown between meetings, museum visits and Chicago nights out.

Live Music Listening — Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

Live Music Listening

Catch live music in the hotel’s social lobby setting, a built-in way to add a local-sounding soundtrack to your evening without leaving the property.

Children’s Game Time — Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

Children’s Game Time

Keep younger travelers entertained with the children’s games available at the hotel, a handy option for family downtime between city outings.

Rooftop Garden Relaxing — Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

Rooftop Garden Relaxing

Take a quiet pause in the hotel’s rooftop garden, ideal for a casual reset after shopping, sightseeing or a busy workday.

Business Center Printing — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Business Center Printing

Use the 24/7 lobby business center’s computer stations, internet access and printer for boarding passes, tickets, itineraries or meeting materials.

Wi‑Fi Trip Planning — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Wi‑Fi Trip Planning

Map your day, book tickets and coordinate plans using the free Wi‑Fi available to all hotel guests.

Magnificent Mile Shopping — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Magnificent Mile Shopping

Browse flagship stores and boutiques along Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, located within about a 10-minute walk of the hotel.

Chicago Riverwalk Strolling — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Chicago Riverwalk Strolling

Walk the scenic Chicago Riverwalk, a riverside promenade with boat traffic and cafés about an 8-minute walk from the hotel.

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

Ride the lakefront Ferris wheel at Navy Pier and take in skyline views from one of Chicago’s best-known visitor destinations.

Art Institute Touring — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Art Institute Touring

Explore galleries at the world-renowned Art Institute of Chicago, about 1.2 miles or 1.9 km from the hotel.

Skydeck Ledge Standing — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Skydeck Ledge Standing

Step onto the glass-floor ledge at Skydeck Chicago in Willis Tower, about a 20-minute walk from the hotel.

360 Chicago Viewing — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

360 Chicago Viewing

See the city from 360 Chicago in the John Hancock building, an observation deck a few blocks away at about 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Chicago Theatre Show — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Chicago Theatre Show

Catch a concert or performance beneath the historic Chicago Theatre marquee, about a 9-minute walk from the hotel.

Shedd Aquarium Exploring — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Shedd Aquarium Exploring

Discover marine life displays at Shedd Aquarium on the lakefront, about 2.4 miles or 3.9 km from the hotel.

Field Museum Dinosaurs — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Field Museum Dinosaurs

Tour the Field Museum’s famous fossil exhibits and dinosaur halls, roughly 3.7 miles or 5.9 km from the hotel.

Wrigley Field Baseball — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Wrigley Field Baseball

Watch a Cubs game at historic Wrigley Field, roughly 7 km from the hotel and reachable via nearby CTA transit.

Soldier Field Touring — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Soldier Field Touring

Visit the lakefront NFL stadium and tour site at Soldier Field, located about 3.0 miles or 4.8 km from the hotel.

Merchandise Mart Browsing — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Merchandise Mart Browsing

Browse showrooms and design-focused shopping at the historic Merchandise Mart, about 0.4 miles or 0.7 km from the hotel.

House Of Blues Concert — Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

House Of Blues Concert

Enjoy a live performance at House of Blues Chicago, located about 0.3 miles or 0.5 km from the hotel.

Indiana Dunes Hiking — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Indiana Dunes Hiking

Make a day trip to Indiana Dunes National Park for swimmable beaches and dune trails, reachable by South Shore Line train from Millennium Station in about 70–90 minutes.

Milwaukee Lakefront Trip — Aloft Chicago Downtown River NorthAdditional fee

Milwaukee Lakefront Trip

Take a day trip to Milwaukee for Lake Michigan scenery, beer culture and the art museum, reachable by Amtrak Hiawatha train in about 1 hour 29 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

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What on-site activities and entertainment does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North offer guests?

Aloft Chicago Downtown River North gives guests a 24/7 Re:charge Gym with free weights, yoga mats, and Life Fitness cardio equipment, a lobby social lounge with a pool table and live music, and a rooftop garden for relaxing between outings. The hotel also provides a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms for guests mixing work with play.

Is Aloft Chicago Downtown River North a family-friendly hotel for activities?

Yes, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is marketed as a family-friendly hotel, offering children's games and a kid-friendly 'Camp Aloft' bed-in-a-bag package for families booking deluxe two-queen rooms, making it a welcoming home base for exploring Chicago together.

Can guests bring pets along to enjoy activities at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Absolutely. Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is a pet-friendly hotel through its 'Arf' program, welcoming dogs up to 40 lbs free of charge with pet beds, water bowls, and treats provided, so four-legged guests can join the fun before heading out to explore River North together.

Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North have a fitness center for staying active during a stay?

Yes, the hotel's Re:charge Gym is open 24/7 and complimentary for guests, featuring free weights, yoga mats, and Life Fitness cardio and weight-training equipment, with reservations used for cardio machines so travelers can keep up a workout routine between sightseeing stops.

What nearby Chicago attractions can guests reach on foot from Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Staying at Aloft Chicago Downtown River North puts guests close to top River North activities, including shopping the Magnificent Mile (about a 10-minute walk), strolling the Chicago Riverwalk (about 8 minutes), and catching a show at Chicago Theatre (about 9 minutes), plus the Merchandise Mart showrooms just 0.4 miles away.

Are there iconic Chicago landmarks within easy reach of Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Yes, guests of Aloft Chicago Downtown River North can walk to Millennium Park to photograph Cloud Gate (about 2 km), take in views from 360 Chicago's observation deck (around 0.9 miles), or head up to the Skydeck at Willis Tower (roughly a 20-minute walk) for sweeping skyline panoramas.

What lakefront and outdoor activities are near Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

From Aloft Chicago Downtown River North, travelers can enjoy North Avenue Beach, a free Lake Michigan beach with lifeguard-supervised swimming roughly 1.5-2 miles away, or venture toward Navy Pier's Ferris wheel and lakefront attractions, about a 25-minute walk from the hotel.

Can guests explore museums and cultural sites from Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

Yes, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North is well positioned for museum-hopping, with the Art Institute of Chicago about 1.2 miles away, the Field Museum's dinosaur halls roughly 3.7 miles away, and the Shedd Aquarium around 2.4 miles from the hotel.

Does Aloft Chicago Downtown River North provide ways to explore the city by bike?

Guests looking to pedal around River North and the Riverwalk can take advantage of bicycle rentals available nearby the hotel, offering an easy way to reach the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and the Chicago lakefront on two wheels.

What longer day-trip adventures can guests plan from Aloft Chicago Downtown River North?

For guests wanting to venture beyond downtown, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North serves as a convenient base for day trips to Indiana Dunes National Park via the South Shore Line train, a Milwaukee lakefront excursion by car or Amtrak Hiawatha, or Starved Rock State Park's canyon trails, roughly 1.5 hours southwest.

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