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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Michigan Avenue in Chicago

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Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Business center
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(105 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

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

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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)

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

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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)

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

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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)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(97 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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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)

  • 500 sq ft
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Merchandise Mart - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-San - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬2 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 self 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
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.

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 12.8 mi (39-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 Feb 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on Feb 24, 2026 start from $75.2, 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 1.1 mi (9-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 1.7 mi (11-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. 461 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1067 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was very courteous. The room was clean but the paint on the walls was very chipped. We were very disappointed that the pool eas closed. There was no notice the pool was closed if I had known I wouldn't have booked my stay here. One of the reasons i booked was because I was looking forward to using the pool. We asked for a discount and received nothing. We left didnt even stay the night. And still had to pay 50 dollars for parking on top of that for only a couple of hours. Not fair
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Gustavo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doneshia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
from thin walls to highly edited pictures online to the pool being out of service to the smell in our room to the AWFUL view of a wall outside, this place was not was i expected at all it's in a good part of town for nightlife and food but if you care about where you're going to lay your head pick a different place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The Pool was closed for three days while we were there. As we selected it because it said it had a pool, we were very disappointed. Thei is a nice place. There is no reason for them to advertise a pool, be paid for a pool, and then have no pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Belinda, Kensington

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Wasn’t the freshest property. Appeared used and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

The staff at check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

bargavi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager MrJordyn - His customer care is so soooo great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vernon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
room was dirty and people were very rude to me and my guest very very unsatisfied
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cowboy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean room! Nice pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so loud. You can hear the street and the walls are paper thin. I could hear someone’s alarm go off all morning. It is not accessible at all. Housekeeping shows up at 8 am. You can hear the person in the room next to you turn on their sink, flush their toilet, etc. mattress is so uncomfortable. Don’t waste ur money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salome

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025