Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, a quick walk to Michigan Avenue
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Rooftop terrace
Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Reception
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

Map
125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • State Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

At Best Western River North Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Michigan Avenue and Water Tower Place. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Pizzeria Ora, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a 24-hour business centre. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel include Millennium Park and Willis Tower.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 19 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 2 min drive
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 2 min drive
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive

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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western River North Hotel

Hotel with a fitness centre, a quick walk to Michigan Avenue
Best Western River North Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western River North Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western River North Hotel offers 150 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

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

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 at the property

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western River North Hotel?

Yep, Best Western River North Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 49 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 26 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$157.28, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western River North Hotel?

The closest beach to Best Western River North Hotel is Oak Street Beach (1.5 km).

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a pool?

Best Western River North Hotel has an indoor pool.

What makes Best Western River North Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western River North Hotel.

Does Best Western River North Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western River North Hotel?

No, Best Western River North Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western River North Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western River North Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western River North Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1010 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Nice small hotel. Not much of a view but the room was clean and bed was okay. Nice looking pool but i didn't go swimming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Bad
It was good enough and I will stay here again. This was my fourth stay here and I was in the section of the building off to the side with the door in the parking area. The room wasn’t quite as nice as rooms I’ve had in the main section. It was clean and pretty spacious. But it was right on Ohio Street which was busy and noisy. The wifi was terrible. But the location is excellent and the bed was pretty comfortable. The bathroom was fine.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

Yves

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
DNC work trip.
Work trip for the DNC. May not be the fanciest hotel but in a great spot. Lots around to walk to, a Target right across the street, we were walking around late a couple of nights, felt safe. I wish I could remember the guy's name at the desk, southern accent, he was AWESOME. THAT'S the guy you want greeting you. Give him employee of the year. One little thing I really loved about this hotel is they have 3 elevators. You're never far from one no matter where your room is. The only downside and it's not the hotel's fault, the city noise is LOUD. Non stop sirens and loud cars. Sheesh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would come back for another stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamín Reyes

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money at all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024