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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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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
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654

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 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. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
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, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 150 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and desks

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 7:00 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–10:00 PM.

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

As of Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on Aug 24, 2025 start from $126.65, 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 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 52 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?

Check-out 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.

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Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1029 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good budget hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zobeida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel and nice staff and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in Chicago. Main point to make is how friendly all the staff were at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. Beds were very comfortable and enjoyable. The pool was large and led right out to the rooftop terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location. I like the quiet. I like the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfy bed, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and gave great suggestions for dinner options, shopping and transportation. The staff was very attentive to our needs and made sure the rooms were neat, clean and stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable and clean, but the best part was the restaurant next to the hotel! We ordered room service for breakfast, and it was super tasty. Great location overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the pool and rooftop lounge. Could have been more helpful about helping us find transportation and bus routes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MaryJane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is very helpful. Walking distance to sounds, sites and palate.Great place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nousha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, cleanliness of room, restaurant and bar within, and staff was friendly. Would highly recommend this Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lessly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You could walk all downtown 😍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great experience there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, bar, and restaurant!! And 4 blocks from the ‘L’ train, with easy access to Wrigleyville!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good except for the extremely slow elevator that could use an update. Service and cleanliness were good. Bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but a bit pricey once you add parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The staff very good especially front desk. The room was vice nice but small. i would go for one of their bigger rooms next week.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great area to stay, super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good spot in river north and was reasonable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For us, everything was incredible. The bed was a lovely place to recover from a busy day. Only if you have sensitive ears, bring earplugs; it's a very busy area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good, but pictures online make it look much better than reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthias

Liked: Staff & service
The property needs some renovations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025