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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, a quick walk to Michigan Avenue
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Indoor pool
Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Larger Room)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 5 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 18 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tao Chicago Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western River North Hotel

Hotel near Michigan Avenue
Located close to Water Tower Place and Millennium Park, Best Western River North Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a bar and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Pizzeria Ora, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • A lift, a vending machine and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 150 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as desk chairs and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 49 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pizzeria Ora

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 14 March to 26 March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 49 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Hotel River North
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River North Best Western
Best Western Chicago
Chicago Best Western
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Best River Hotel Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from March 14 until March 26.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western River North Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$145.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western River North Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western River North Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 49 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western River North Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western River North Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western River North Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place and Millennium Park. Willis Tower and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 2 mi (3 km). Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 5-minute walk and Merchandise Mart Station is 7 minutes.

Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Courtney

We had problems with our keys not working. But staff was friendly, rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Min

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Paying $50 to park I would expect a spot to be available at all times. And the tv remote didn’t work and we could get anyone at the front desk to answer the phone to help out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction right outside are windows all night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Navraj

Disliked: Staff & service
Poor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Staff & service
The pool was cool ! Top deck !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Haley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms needed a lot of updates or upgrades and basic upkeep, black smudges on walls and doors, odor in room, no pen and paper. Not a lot of vending or snack options. To jam packed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tramell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

diva

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mathew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
8am neumatic drill below made the room shaker complained no one seemed to care
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silviya

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The parking garage was nice and the attendant was very friendly (Walter?). Breakfast was good and just the right amount. Room was outdated - heater/ac did not work properly and there was no soap at the sink. Shower head only could get half water (from tub spout) and drained slowly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

nikhil

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC and fan were not working. Check in was at 3pm and we showed up at 5pm and the room was still being cleaned. Overall bad experience at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaTisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Liked the central location, but it would have been nice for them to be more upfront about the $50 parking fee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and a comfy 4 nights spent. The staff are wonderful and Jordan was especially helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was obviously dated, but the room was excellent! I was driving a large pickup truck and the front desk was very accommodating on allowing me to park in an adequate space. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best, most comfortable, cleanest, family style hotel I've ever been too! The staff was amazing! My most favorite stop in the hotel was their bar/restaurant! Food delicious, great price, ( better then anywhere else in Chicago) and the most observant, welcoming, family friendly bartender Walid!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TEOFILO RAFAEL GARCIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was there for the Marathon 2024 weekend and it was excellent check in, Jordan was friendly and diligent, the Marathon route runs right across the street, close to everything. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk gentleman and the gentleman that showed us where to park were both very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that No refrigerador
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024