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Best Western River Cities

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Ohio River Valley

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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31 Russell Plaza Dr, Russell, KY, 41101
  • Place, Ashland Town Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Paramount Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, King's Daughters Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Russell

At Best Western River Cities you'll be steps from Ohio River Valley and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Fresenius Medical Care. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Russell hotel include Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital and Ohio River.

What's nearby

  • Ashland Town Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Paramount Arts Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Central Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • King's Daughters Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Ohio University Southern Campus - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Ashland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western River Cities

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Ohio River Valley
Best Western River Cities offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Best Western River Cities also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a corner/local shop. Self parking is free.

This Russell hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Best Western River Cities offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with king sofa beds and desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Russell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • King sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Cities
Best Western River Cities
Best Western River Cities Ashland
Best Western River Cities Hotel
Best Western River Cities Hotel Ashland
Best River Cities Russell
Best Western River Cities Hotel
Best Western River Cities Russell
Best Western River Cities Hotel Russell

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western River Cities?

Yep, Best Western River Cities has a free self car park.

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

As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River Cities on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$172.52, 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 Cities?

The closest beach to Best Western River Cities is Big Bend Swimming Beach (14.1 km).

Does Best Western River Cities have a pool?

Best Western River Cities has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from May to September.

Does Best Western River Cities serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western River Cities?

No, Best Western River Cities does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western River Cities?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western River Cities?

No, only service animals are allowed.