Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North Hotel is conveniently located between Michigan Avenue shopping and the Loop business district. The hotel is a few blocks north of the Chicago River, making it convenient to the Loop. Shaw's Crab House and Star of Siam are good nearby dining options, and it's a short walk to the House of Blues restaurant and bar. This downtown-area hotel is located behind Nordstrom, 2 blocks from the Magnificent Mile and a half-mile from Lake Michigan.