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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Bar (on property)
Business centre
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

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125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(111 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(100 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 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

  • Merchandise Mart - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Water Tower Place - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 17 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Electric Shuffle Chicago - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western River North Hotel

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. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at 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
  • 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. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 films
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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)

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 a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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 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 fire extinguisher, 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

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • 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 52 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

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

As of 20 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on 27 Apr 2026 start from AU$173, 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?

Yep, Best Western River North Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach.

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a pool?

Best Western River North Hotel has an indoor pool. The pool is open 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

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 7:00 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. 482 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1102 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Luis

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It's not clean, it's very noisy, and the windows don't block out the noise from outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. Didnt really enjoy the pool as many children were there unsupervised. Room service was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable bed and quiet! Also super convenient location. Staff was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dashay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this hotel great location price is good too! Staff very nice , but $100 each day for deposit is kinda crazy… besides that good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bronzell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good space
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Janae

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely disappointing stay, very confusing big building feels sort of sketchy, loud teenagers partying and dancing in the hallway right in front of my room, 4th floor reeked of marijuana so I asked to be moved just to get moved and my heat didn’t work def not worh almost $200 Expedia reviews made it seem way better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a clean, comfortable place to stay while here for work, and the location was great! Close to fantastic restaurants, downtown & everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawnee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes staff was excellent, room was great and comfortable,clean, nicely But there was an old blood stain on the comforter. What made it an excellent stay was the timely food order from Ora pizza clean fresh smell nicely folded towels. Jordan was very understanding of my concern when checking out. I will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarrion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was good and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan T

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seongmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing much for breakfast, but otherwise very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

antionette

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was fine i wouldn’t come back to stay here the place smells like marijuana although this is a smoke free area and guests were also noisy all nights and even arguing which disrupted my stay staff were nice !! 💜
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not eat breakfast here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025