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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Bar (on property)
Business centre
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Merchandise Mart
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(112 reviews)
  • 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)

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and two lamps.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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)

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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)

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(100 reviews)
  • 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)

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 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)

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

  • 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)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

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

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Best Western River North Hotel in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Michigan Avenue and Water Tower Place. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Millennium Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Willis Tower.

What's nearby

  • Merchandise Mart - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Water Tower Place - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 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
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-San - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western River North Hotel

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 150 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Pizzeria Ora, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Pizzeria Ora - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 52 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 films
  • 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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 52 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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Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1115 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lidice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

KwaMia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff. Good security.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daneasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes all
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kewana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Domonique

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jarrett

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamie

The room was small and smelled like old cigarettes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

joselyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always easy check-in here and never really any issues. Right next to a Mcdonald’s, Mag mile is only lik a 10-15min walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helmy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Alvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
At the time of my stay, the bathroom was not fully clean and also the room smelled as if they did not clean past sent out the room or like someone came from the pool and whacked the carpet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with family
Just confusing getting around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Akili

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, simple rooms but clean. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026