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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to Michigan Avenue

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Rooftop terrace
Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Room options

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(86 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Located in Downtown Chicago within a short walk of Michigan Avenue, Best Western River North Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Water Tower Place. This 150-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Willis Tower - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 5 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 18 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. 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
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western River North Hotel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to Michigan Avenue
Guests staying at Best Western River North Hotel enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. Self parking is offered for USD 52 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out.
50-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 52 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • 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

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 52 per day (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Best Western River North Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Chicago within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue, State Street, and Merchandise Mart. You'll also find Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park less than a mile away.

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

As of Jul 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on Jul 7, 2025 start from $130.91, excluding 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 parking available on site at Best Western River North Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 52 per day with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited per unit, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Best Western River North Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Best Western River North Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western River North Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Best Western River North Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western River North Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Best Western River North Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Pizzeria Ora.

Does Best Western River North Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Best Western River North Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Best Western River North Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Best Western River North Hotel?

The closest major airport to Best Western River North Hotel is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 13.1 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 17.7 mi away (35-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Western River North Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western River North Hotel.

Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located close to many destination places
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool was down due to kids putting Easter eggs and breaking it, but it was not updated on the website, which kids look forward too. The terrace you couldn’t get too because of the pool closure. The best part was the restaurant and the staff in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was a little mad because the swimming pool wasn’t not open, and that was why I went there for my children’s to swimI’m
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ardith

Average
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

dara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shimeka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Guest relations had awesome customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
On time and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

justin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sedrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maryangel

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

Comfortable

Everything okay, everything so clean and confortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Yeung

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelius

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shimeka

Solo traveler
The front desk when checking in has very good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shantel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan, Muskegon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tarina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was the worst ever
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sedrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly , professional front desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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