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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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
(95 reviews)
  • 300 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)
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(97 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 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)
  • 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)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.5 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-San - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna - ‬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. 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 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. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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.
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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)

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

  • 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

How close is Best Western River North Hotel to the airport?

Best Western River North Hotel is 13.1 mi (34-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from $101.15, 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.

Does Best Western River North Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western River North Hotel.

How close is Best Western River North Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 2 mi (9-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western River North Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Best Western River North Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western River North Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western River North Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western River North Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 52 per day.

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a pool?

Best Western River North Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western River North Hotel to downtown Chicago?

Best Western River North Hotel is 1 mi away from Chicago.

Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Celina

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

8/10 Good

Carolyn E.

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. The only disappointment was not having a microwave or refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zobeida

Traveled with group
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

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cornesha

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel seemed to be older and outdated. The elevators were very confusing and the hallways and rooms had a very stuffy smell. The beds also weren’t comfortable at all. Absolutely wouldn’t book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Semir

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t waste your time or money, elevators are very small no A/C, hallways are smelly and dark beds are ok for one night but no more than that, a/c in the room is very loud and you have to request housekeeping or you won’t have made beds and clean towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

2/10 Terrible

brandon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is horrible don’t go dirty sheets and craziness across the street at McDonald’s
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Birgit

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Airconditioning loud. Old room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is always good . We stay there a lot. The bldg itself is outdated and could use a little updating but the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane, Holland

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I live to leave reviews, especially good reviews but this time I have to share my experience. We booked this room based off the photos that were posted. When we got to our room the mattress and box spring was on the floor, sheets were dirty and hallways smelled like straight urine. Craig and Jesse were very dismissive and lied and said all rooms were not equipped with bed frames but several customers showed their rooms had bed frames. I was very disappointed in this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Chermayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Latonia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had my children with me and my daughters comforter had a blood stain that obviously was washed but didn’t come out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
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

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It was Ok but not what expected.

The staff was very friendly. Everything was clean. The hotel needs some love and repairs. The furniture was to large for the room. We were in a room right beside the ice, pop and snack machines. It was very loud. The room was right above the parking garage so that was loud as well. There was no view except for the garage and the other side of the building. The curtains would not close all the way so the light was coming through. The toilet did not want to flush very well. The staff was very friendly. The view from the pool deck was very nice. It does close at 10 pm so we just barely made it but glad we did. I thought it was a bit pricey for what it offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025