Honeymoon stays at Hotel 505 River North: what to know
Hotel 505 River North (505 N. State Street) is a centrally located River North hotel with 261 rooms, an on-site restaurant called CBR, a heated 17th-floor indoor pool with a rooftop sun deck, and event space useful for small wedding stays or honeymoon add-ons. For honeymooners: consider booking a Spa Suite if you want an in-room jetted soaking tub; expect standard check-in at 4:00 PM and a 21+ primary check-in age requirement.
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Location and neighborhood — walkable River North
The hotel sits at 505 N. State Street in Chicago’s River North / Near North Side neighborhood, within easy walking distance of the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago Riverwalk.
Nearby points of interest a short walk away include Michigan Avenue, Bally’s Casino Chicago, House of Blues, galleries in the River North gallery district, and Marina City’s distinctive towers.
- Magnificent Mile / Michigan Avenue: roughly a 3–5 minute walk
- Chicago Riverwalk: roughly a 5–7 minute walk
- House of Blues and The Escape Game: within a few blocks
| Nearby spot | Typical walk time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile) | 3–5 minutes |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 5–7 minutes |
| Navy Pier | About 28–38 minutes on foot (or short taxi/CTA trip) |
Rooms and Suites — what to pick for a honeymoon
The hotel’s standard room types listed are Deluxe Room (available with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) and Deluxe Room, City View (1 King Bed). The property also lists a range of individually decorated guestrooms and separate Spa Suites (Junior Spa Suites, One-Bedroom Spa Suites, Luxury Spa Suites) that include jetted soaking tubs for in-room relaxation.
For honeymoon privacy and a hotel-based spa feel, Spa Suites with jetted 'Fuji' soaking tubs are the obvious choice; the Deluxe Room, City View gives a larger windowed city aspect if you prefer skyline views.
- Deluxe Room — 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
- Deluxe Room, City View — 1 King Bed (city-facing)
- Spa Suites (bookable types include Junior, One-Bedroom, Luxury) — include jetted soaking tubs
| Room option | Why honeymooners might choose it |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room, City View | City-facing window and King bed — good for skyline views |
| Deluxe Room | Standard layout with King or two Queen beds — flexible for couples |
| Spa Suites | In-room jetted soaking tubs for private spa-style time |
Wellness, pool and rooftop — hotel facilities
The hotel has a heated indoor pool and fitness center on the 17th floor; the pool is open year-round and is paired with a rooftop sun deck for outdoor time when weather allows.
The fitness center is open 24 hours and includes cardio equipment and Peloton bikes. Pool capacity is limited for safety and guest comfort according to the property information.
- Heated 17th-floor indoor pool (year-round)
- Rooftop Sun Deck adjacent to the pool area (seasonal access)
- 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes
| Facility | Where it’s located |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool | 17th floor |
| Fitness center | 17th floor |
| Rooftop sun deck | Adjunct to 17th-floor pool area (seasonal access) |
Dining and drinks — CBR at Hotel 505 River North
CBR is the hotel’s on-site American brasserie and cocktail bar serving breakfast through dinner, brunch on weekends, and a weekday happy hour. Reservations are recommended for dining.
Menus emphasize modern American/brasserie-style dishes, with a craft cocktail program, spirit-free options and curated whiskeys noted on restaurant listings.
- Breakfast (Mon–Fri): 7:00–11:00 a.m.
- Lunch (Mon–Fri): 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Dinner (selected evenings): 4:00–10:00 p.m. (check current days open)
- Happy Hour: Tue–Fri, 4:00–6:00 p.m.; Brunch services on weekends
| Meal | Typical hours (check with restaurant for current schedule) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (weekdays) | 7:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Lunch (weekdays) | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
| Happy Hour / Dinner | Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00–6:00 p.m.; Dinner 4:00–10:00 p.m. on select nights |
Practicalities, fees and hotel policies
Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM; the front desk is open 24 hours and can assist with early check-in or late check-out requests subject to availability and potential fees.
A nightly destination/resort fee is charged and covers items such as Wi‑Fi, fitness center access including Peloton bikes, seasonal bike use, pool use, coffee/tea, bottled water, and a credit toward the on-site restaurant; third‑party listings report the fee at roughly $30–$32 per night.
- Minimum primary check-in age: 21 (photo ID and credit card required at check-in)
- Housekeeping provided on request rather than automatically each day
- Valet parking available on-site (third-party listings show about $80/night); offsite parking options exist nearby
- No hotel-operated airport shuttle
| Policy / Fee | Notes |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 (valid photo ID and credit card required) |
| Destination/resort fee | Includes Wi‑Fi, fitness access, seasonal bike use, pool access and other items; reported around $30–$32/night |
| Parking | On-site valet (third-party listings ~ $80/night); off-site lots nearby (~ $65/night listed by some sites) |
Pets, families and accessibility
Hotel 505 River North welcomes families and children of all ages; children can stay using existing bedding and rollaway beds and cribs are not available. The property lists a wheelchair-accessible pool, accessible public areas, and accessible rooms.
The hotel is dog-friendly: up to two dogs per room are permitted (each up to 50 lbs) for a pet fee. Service animals are exempt from fees according to standard practice on booking sites.
- Children of all ages welcome; children can stay free using existing bedding
- Pet policy: up to two dogs per room, up to 50 lbs each; pet fees reported as $75 up to 7 nights, $150 for 8+ nights (per dog) on property listings
- Accessible features include front entrance ramp, accessible registration desk and restaurant, and accessible pool
| Guest type | Key note |
|---|---|
| Families | Children welcome; no rollaway beds or cribs available |
| Pets | Dogs allowed (max two, up to 50 lbs each) with fee |
| Accessibility | Accessible rooms and public areas; wheelchair-accessible pool |
Weddings, events and honeymoon add-ons
Hotel 505 River North has more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space across ten rooms, including a ballroom and banquet hall appropriate for small-to-medium receptions and wedding events.
Event services can be coordinated with the hotel and CBR (on-site restaurant) can provide catering options; both event space and catering availability are best confirmed directly with the hotel event team to get capacities and menu options for your dates.
- Total meeting/event space reported at ~8,000–8,150 sq. ft. across 10 rooms
- Ballroom and banquet facilities available — contact hotel for specific capacities and booking options
- On-site restaurant CBR can support event dining and beverage service
| Service | What to confirm with the hotel |
|---|---|
| Event space booking | Room capacities, setup options, rental fees |
| Catering | Menu options, dietary needs, timing |
| Room blocks for guests | Availability and any group rates |
