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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Michigan Avenue in Chicago

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 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)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 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)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.With a stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Michigan Avenue and 2 miles (3 km) of Water Tower Place. Millennium Park and Willis Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Willis Tower - 2 min drive - 2.0 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 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
  • ‪Hard Rock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western River North Hotel

Hotel near Michigan Avenue in Chicago
Best Western River North Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. 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 center. 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 center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western River North Hotel offers 150 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 52 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15-50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 14 to March 26:
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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

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)
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t get my deposit back that’s the only thing wrong
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimel

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