Best Western River North Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 8-minute walk to Michigan Avenue

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Rooftop terrace
Bar (on property)
Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Indoor pool
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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is NT$3,106
NT$3,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(96 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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
Private bathroom
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Willis Tower - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 5 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 18 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beatrix - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-San - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna - ‬3 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, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things 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 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 52 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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

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 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 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)

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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.

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

As of 2025/11/1, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River North Hotel on 2025/11/16 start from NT$3,106, 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 at Best Western River North Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 52 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 2 mi (3 km). Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 5-minute walk and Merchandise Mart Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western River North Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brooklynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, room was available before check in, perfect location for the money you pay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryosuke

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

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic, close to public transport and walkable to the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mom and i stayed for 3 nights, so so nice, pool and terrace are perfect relaxing options. workers are super friendly especially Wallis, he was so kind and very helpful and welcoming, he gave us advice and helped us if we needed it!! very nice restaurant too, yummy food and kind workers!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfy bed, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location. I like the quiet. I like the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, bar, and restaurant!! And 4 blocks from the ‘L’ train, with easy access to Wrigleyville!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

I did not like the mattress and box spring was on the floor did not have a base
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but a bit pricey once you add parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chung Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for short trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area Plenty of restaurants. Room was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The front desk staff are friendly and very helpful. The location of the hotel is walking distance to restaurants, the Big Bus and the Chicago River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely walkable, great location. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean but the bed wasn’t very comfortable to me, although my friend said her bed was. There’s no AC in the hallway or the elevator, which is very hot in July!! Also the elevator took forever!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanjiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good position,cheap price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Place was clean, couldn't ask for a better location, staff is great. We forgot an item and they were kind enough to ship it out to us. Couldn't ask for better service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is very conveniently located. But the noise of the air conditioning and outside (the road) are not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anastacia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did like that the hotel has pretty good room service and pretty good prices. The rooftop terrace has a pretty decent view. But the room was ugly. The bed was on the floor. The pool is dirty and old pretty much a rundown place in a really nice area
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Room
Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, all of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Eden

The halls smelled of urine. The hotel room had a strange smell and stained carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Birgit

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Airconditioning loud. Old room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

WILKENS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is clean and the people are wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025