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FOUND Hotel Chicago River North in the historic Olympia Building

FOUND Hotel Chicago

A stylish hotel-hostel hybrid with a lobby bar —
affordable, social, and right in River North.

Olympia Building1891Guelzow & Pekie 613 N. Wells Street, River North

FOUND Hotel Chicago River North. Olympia Building, 1891, Guelzow & Pekie, 613 N. Wells Street. Photo courtesy of FOUND Hotel Chicago River North.

The sociable lobby and lounge of FOUND Hotel River North
The sociable lobby and lounge of FOUND Hotel River North. Photo courtesy of FOUND Hotel Chicago River North.
A guest room at FOUND Hotel
A guest room at FOUND Hotel. Photo courtesy of FOUND Hotel Chicago River North.
The shared kitchen and co-working space
The shared kitchen and co-working space. Photo courtesy of FOUND Hotel Chicago River North.
The restored cast-iron facade of the Olympia Building
The restored cast-iron facade of the Olympia Building. Photo courtesy of FOUND Hotel Chicago River North.

Why this building matters

FOUND occupies the Olympia Building, a historic River North structure whose restored cast-iron facade pays homage to a 19th-century Chicago building tradition — the ornamental iron storefronts that once lined the city’s commercial streets. Reborn as an affordable, design-conscious hotel with private rooms and shared spaces, it keeps a characterful old building in active use rather than letting it fade.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • Real character at a low price: a restored cast-iron building with a stylish, communal lobby, lounge, and shared kitchen.
  • A central River North address among the galleries, restaurants, and nightlife, a short walk from the Magnificent Mile and the river.
  • Flexible room types — from private rooms to bunk-style options — that suit solo travelers and groups alike.

What to keep in mind

  • A budget social hotel — compact, minimal rooms
  • Lively area and shared spaces; not a quiet luxury stay

Best for Budget-minded, social, and younger travelers who want character and a central River North location without the downtown price tag.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: FOUND Hotel Chicago River North, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of FOUND Hotel Chicago River North, used with permission. Details may change over time.