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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Chicago's vibrant energy awaits just steps from this hotel where guests can unwind by the pool with their favorite coffee or tea.

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Located near Michigan Avenue, Best Western River North Hotel welcomes travelers with a rooftop terrace and on-site restaurant. Guests can work out at the gym or swim in the indoor pool. Amenities include an electric car charging station and a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ₩136,952
₩160,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

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
(107 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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) | 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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) | 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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) | 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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) | 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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) | 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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) | 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Best Western River North Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Michigan Avenue and Water Tower Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Merchandise Mart
    Merchandise Mart
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
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    8 min walk - 0.7 km
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    Chicago Riverwalk
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Water Tower Place
    Water Tower Place
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
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    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 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
Located close to Water Tower Place and Millennium Park, Best Western River North Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a bar, and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Pizzeria Ora, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 150 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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 30 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

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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 26 2026 to July 31 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Does Best Western River North Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–10:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from February 26 2026 to July 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

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

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on Mar 22, 2026 start from ₩136,952, 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.

Is Best Western River North Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western River North Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place, and Millennium Park. Willis Tower and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 1 mi (2 km). Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 4-minute walk and Merchandise Mart Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1075 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, simple rooms but clean. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronzell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good space
Stayed 1 night 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

david

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and everything is close
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lautaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place located beautifully & had everything one needs. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnee

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Essence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the desk was very helpful. Showed me and my husband how to get around downtown! Roos was clean. Will be booking here everytime we visit chicago. Great location as well. Close to magnificent mile !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was yummy and served quickly. Staff was courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

The hotel is not a bad option and in a great location. However, there was a problem with the HVAC system and the elevator and the hallways were very hot during our visit. Other than that, it's nice walking distance to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

zobeida

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

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The king sized bed was so comfortable! Staff was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable, and were very accommodating with my schedule and needs. The room was spacious and clean with a large amount of storage space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfy. The toilet area was a little castrophic. Our service dog was comfortable as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jobie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is a bit outdated but decent. The location is very good, easy access to many good areas around it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. Staff were great. Breakfast was OK but the location of the room above the parking garage was suboptimal and the noise at this location is next to unbearable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Staff were great. Room was fine, the in unit heater didn't work very well. Elevator smelled bad. You also have to walk through a parking garage after checking in to get to your room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in Chicago. Main point to make is how friendly all the staff were at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, cleanliness of room, restaurant and bar within, and staff was friendly. Would highly recommend this Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025