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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 3176 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location was good Very dated everywhere, felt a bit grubby, water was not hot in the shower after first person showered, didn't clean the room one day, an item went missing from the room.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Disappointing

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Bad

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Ok

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Loved

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    hallways, elevators were not clean

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The pool can be reached only from the main building and is not very big, but the adjacent terrace is definitely worth visiting, it's well kept and offers a very nice view of the surrounding area.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location was close to things I wanted to see. On the day I was leaving to go to Chicago I ended up finding out that my room was cancelled. This lead to over 30 minutes of having to call the hotel, calling booking's customer service, then calling the hotel again. I was first told that the card on file was not valid, but that wasn't true because I had already been charged for my room the night before. Then she told me it was because I was underage. I told her that's also not true because I'm 36. After that she just said I had to call booking to fix it, but that I better act quick because they were almost full. I couldn't believe that she would say something like that, especially when it wasn't my fault. I checked in & I spoke with Craig who was the one who canceled the reservation on accident because he spoke with someone with a similar name as me, but she had a "thick accent". Other than the slight racism in that statement, I feel like maybe he should have confirmed more of her booking information if he wasn't sure, because clearly he messed up and canceled my reservation instead. The room iteself was extremely plain and had absolutely bare minimum amenities. No fridge, no microwave, and not even a coffee pot. Technically they have free coffee in the lobby 24/7, however I would have to go down the hall, down the elevator, across the parking lot, then into the building just for a cup of coffee. As for no microwave, they very clearly want you to pay to eat at the restaurant attached to the hotel. I already think this hotel was extremely overpriced for what you get, and you don't even get a complimentary breakfast. The specific room we were in was right next to the ice machine, which we could easily hear when people would come to get ice at 1am. I was also notified about a week before my stay that they were currently undergoing reservations for their gym, pool, and rooftop bar.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    everything was good. I just wish the pool was open and small breakfast was provided. That no breakfast was provided Most hotel have it hence a competitive advantage, think about it not next year but next week.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean room though it shows a bit of age. Friendly staff.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I still haven’t got my security deposit back I still haven’t got my security deposit back

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location was ideal. Hotel was basic. Coffee was good. Staff friendly. No breakfast. Small bathroom.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Unfortunately the pool, rooftop lounge, and fitness center were all closed during our stay. We did get a notice prior but I wish they had notified us earlier since it was less than a month when they sent me a message

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very poor

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Proximity to everything Shower leaked

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Excellent location, near the restaurants and night activities. The Bigbus stop near the hotel to avoid long distance walking. The breakfast at the pizzeria Ora was delicious, faster and good prices. 100 % Recommended

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Love the pool and rooftop deck

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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