Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western River North Hotel

Hotel with a fitness centre, a quick walk to Michigan Avenue
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Best Western River North Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a computer and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • 8 minutes by foot from Michigan Avenue and a 1-minute drive from Water Tower Place
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Pizzeria Ora – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 52 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

  • Indoor pool
  • 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

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 at the property

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 52 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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).

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Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1003 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

6/10 Okay

Maulik

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was good !! I don't like gym hours
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Min

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Martim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The floors had soft spots and squeeked. Also they did not comd and clean or bring us any towels or toiletries. The maids dis not sprak English
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were not told about $100 worth of hidden deposits and parking. Parking was dangerous. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Your staff is on point!
Staff was great. Held our luggage after we checked out so we could enjoy our day before leaving. Helped us hail down a taxi during rush hour. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nayeli

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby

Travelled with group
Not a nice hotel
Photos look nicer than the actual hotel and room you r going to get.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keisha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

I had no internet, and there was no running water on Saturday morning. I think i am entitled to some amount of refund!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Noel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Looks a little shady
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Camila

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
great location and space. the garage situation is very confusing though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service, the view, location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rigoberto

Business traveller
They had construction going on under my room without giving me a heads up. I didn’t get any sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, MIAMI

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

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gerson, Cicero

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The entrance to the elevator goes to the rooms is not secure and almost anyone can get in, also the hall between the rooms is narrow My favorite amenity was the indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I feel like it was over priced, very clean room but horrible parking garage and lot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Older hotel with a lot to f tiny elevators. The room was tiny but clean for an older hotel. It did smell like musty a bit and an odor lime urine. #1 drawback was the surprise parking fee of over $50 a night. Ridiculous amount when you are already overpaying for a older cheap chain of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024