Best Western River North Hotel

125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654 US near Exit 51a on I-94 (~0.8mi)
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2.5 Star Property Near Michigan Avenue
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03/03/2026 - 03/04/2026
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Our Hotel Planner Expert Reviews of Best Western River North Hotel

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"Great Location at a Great Price!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The Best Western is located downtown in the heart of the River North neighborhood, within walking distance to the hottest restaurants, bars and nightlife that Chicago offers! I noticed right away that all of their rooms smell extremely fresh as soon as you walk in the room and all of the furniture and carpeting is modern and updated. They have a nice, clean indoor pool, a fitness center and a rooftop sundeck that is perfect for relaxing in the summer! They include complimentary wifi. They also have an Restaurant and Lounge! The sales manager Veronica Casales is very professional, friendly and accommodating! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone!
Candice C from US flag
10-Jan-2019 Verified Review

Verified Reviews of Best Western River North Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Parking lot attendant was a 10."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Parking lot attendant was great.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 12 to Sun Apr 13 2025 at a $219.99 average nightly rate.
"Awful mattress loud people."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The mattress was awful for 250 and only 8 hours. The people upstairs were trying to come through the ceiling and the pot coming from the next room. Pretty awful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
07-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 04 to Sat Apr 05 2025 at a $189.99 average nightly rate.
"Enjoyable"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Comfortable and friendly staff. Room was nice.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 18 to Sun Jan 19 2025 at a $84.15 average nightly rate.
"Good Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Pretty good hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 23 to Sun Nov 24 2024 at a $319.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

State Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Merchandise Mart - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bally's Casino Chicago - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
House of Blues Chicago - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Michigan Avenue - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Marina City - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
333 West Wacker Drive - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Cadillac Palace Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Chicago City Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Michigan Avenue Bridge - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Goodman Theater - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Daley Plaza - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chicago Riverwalk - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chicago Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 28.2 km / 17.5 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 40.6 km / 25.2 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western River North Hotel is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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.

Green Sustainability

Linen reuse program

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 89
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Total number of rooms - 150
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Beach nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Express check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities

Airport & Shuttle Information

Midway and O'Hare Airports are the major airports near.

Local Shuttle Info: Catch the train direct from the airport for a fee of $5.00. Walk a block to the hotel. Uber Rates approximately $25 for Midway Airport $25.00 and O'Hare Airport $40.00 one way.

Breakfast Information

Hotel does not provide a complimentary breakfast. Hot cooked to order breakfast with many options available in the hotel restaurant. Typical cost around $7.00 per person. Group rates available with breakfast included.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

No pets allowed

Parking Info

Standard car parking onsite for $49 per day, per car. One car per guest room allowed. No bus parking.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access throughout the hotel.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Based upon guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the We Care Clean program addresses everything from guest room and common area cleanliness, to streamlined processes that minimize contact between guests and associates while maintaining the customer service you expect from a Best Western-branded hotel.When you next stay with us, there will be some changes you can clearly see, such as the installation of social distancing floor decals; while others, you can rest assured are taking place behind the scenes, such as the enforcement of heightened and comprehensive cleanliness standards. The We Care Clean program addresses five key areas in our hotels:Front Desk and Lobby, Guestrooms, Food and Beverage, Public Amenities and Hotel Staff.

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Essential workers only - NO

About Best Western Hotels

  • 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
  • Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
  • 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality and Projections at Best Western River North Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Best Western River North Hotel

The chart above shows fluctuations of prices for both group/meeting quotes and the best individual traveler prices our system could find at the time the group bid was entered. The most competitive group or meeting displayed is 31.5% in the month of July 2026 and the highest average individual rate is $385 in the month of June 2026. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western River North Hotel in a month when rates are lower.