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Best Western River North Hotel

Best Western River North Hotel
Best Western River North Hotel – Chicago, IL
Best Western River North Hotel – Chicago, IL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Best Western River North Hotel

Just 5 blocks away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment of the Magnificent Mile, this hotel is located in downtown Chicago and offers an indoor heated pool and a rooftop deck with views of the iconic city skyline. Hotel rooms offer a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels. A coffee maker is also provided. Guests can get a taste of the city at Pizzeria Ora Restaurant and Lounge, which offers authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and classic Italian fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In-room dining services are also available for guest convenience. A fitness center, business center and 24-hour front desk are all available on-site. Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are all 1.5 mi away from the hotel. Wrigley Field is 6 mi away. The hotel is a 35-minute drive away from O’Hare International Airport.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 3154 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I had a very bad experience with this hotel. Outdated & looks a little dirty.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff were great. Hotel is just very old and noisy.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location The room smells really bad

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The rooms were comfortable and clean but this hotel offers a basic level of amenity. It is nevertheless very conveniently located to explore the city and the staff were very helpful and friendly.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff were very professional and helpful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    No mini frig which was inconvenient, room frequently smelled like smoke due to the people across the hall. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and quiet.hallways had a little of an off smell.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location was good to restaurants and conference center, coffee in lobby No microwave, no refrigerator, entrance steps to check in were not good for handicap person and super hard to get up, Clerk at check out was not pleasant, elevator was so hot, would not stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was wonderful. Great location. Food at bar inside was delicious. Pizza a must!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very nice stay, staff were nice. Will be back for sure

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location, room was clean and the staff were very helpful and kind. We got there too early for normal check-in but because they had too many bags and could not store ours, they let us into our room early so we could still go explore. Would stay again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean and quiet.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The manager at checkout was nice. Hotel was not ADA compliant. My travel companion fell in the lob dye to there being not ramp available for the steps and her scooter. The bathroom smelled of urine abs the window did not lock. There was a board used at the top of the window so that the window only opened so far. Worst hotel that I’ve ever stayed in.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wallace, the concierge was very friendly and helpful. He called a cab for us when the app wasn't cooperating and we needed help. The rooftop viewing area is beautiful as is the view from the pool. The restaurant staff was friendly and helpful and drinks and dessert were yummy! My only complaint about the hotel is that the hallways and our room smelled musky, we had to go by air freshener to help manage the smell.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff were friendly they come to fix AC but it still doesn’t work. House cleaning never cleaned our room, our body wash was empty we asked but never get refilled. Parking lot was great.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall our stay was very good, the only issues we had was that there was no clock in the room and the elevator going to the pool was not working properly.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Pros The hotel location is great. Everyone on staff was super nice and friendly. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. I really liked the tile in the bathroom. The shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap were low fragrance which was nice. There’s a juice bar open until 9am and coffee (decaf and regular) served all day as well as hot water for tea, and various creamers and sugars. The lemonade was fire! I didn’t get a chance to go but there’s an indoor pool and rooftop terrace. I will have to check it out next time. Less Than Ideals The room I stayed in could definitely use some retouches in terms of paint and caulking but it made no impact on my stay. The hotel and lobby are disconnected and there are stairs up to the front desk which made check-in and check-out slightly more involved. Not a major deal but something to note. The elevator is a bit cramped and very warm in August. I wish there was a mini fridge to store leftovers, but not a dealbreaker and it wasn’t an amenity listed on the website anyway. Overall, great hotel for the price. I really enjoyed my stay and how friendly the staff was.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    With that said, the security bar lock was loose and not secure. I also didnt like not having a new bottle of body wash that had dried soap at the tip of the pump. The room was clean but had a slight odor. Overall, my stay wasn't bad.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room. Supportive front desk staff. Wallace especially was very helpful.

Frequently asked questions about Best Western River North Hotel

Does Best Western River North Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Best Western River North Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Best Western River North Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Best Western River North Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Best Western River North Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Best Western River North Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Best Western River North Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Best Western River North Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Best Western River North Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Best Western River North Hotel is located at 125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654 7168. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Best Western River North Hotel
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.3 mi
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.4 mi
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 0.6 mi
  • Aon Center 0.7 mi
  • Haymarket affair 0.8 mi
  • Willis Tower 1.0 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 1.0 mi

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