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Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Michigan Avenue in Chicago

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A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and tables, offering a city skyline view.
A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, a printer, and a lamp. There is an exit sign on the ceiling.
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Bar (on property)
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the city.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪6 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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(116 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)

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a striped carpet.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 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)

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)

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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(105 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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

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
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Larger Room)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

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

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

Room

  • Sleeps 1

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

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. Grant Park and Millennium Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Merchandise Mart - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grant 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
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-San - ‬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
  • 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 hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 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 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)
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 fire extinguisher, 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 Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $189, 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 1.7 mi (11-min drive) from Oak Street Beach and 1.1 mi (9-min drive) from Ohio 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. 521 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 1159 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Junette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine stay for a nice price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jalea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jamadha

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good facilities and very good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel overall. Staff was very friendly. Hotel is perfectly placed around everything you need or want to see. Great for family weekend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Separate commode and sink not good. Parking situation not good--poor access and signage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes Breakfast was great . Bar Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was good. Everyone there was polite. Would go stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice room itself was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a clean, comfortable place to stay while here for work, and the location was great! Close to fantastic restaurants, downtown & everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and breakfast wasn't something we indulged in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, however the building is pretty run down. The area where the pool is is in pretty bad shape. The rooms are clean. Staff was friendly. I would stay again due to the location and affordability.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lengkhor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Just loud due to thin walls and it being downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and location was great. Noise from street terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I Wayan Edi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property provides easy access to the rooftop and pool areas, beside that lifeguard services are not available. Furthermore, self-parking is a viable alternative, and really good prices compare with other area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025