Best Western on the River

401 North 3rd Street, Hannibal, MO 63401 US near Exit 157 on I-72 (~0.8mi)
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2.5 Star Property Near Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center
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4.0/5

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  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free self-serve breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026
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Verified Reviews of Best Western on the River

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Best “Old School” hotel ever"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Love the spacious pool AND hot tub! And outside pool. Beds are very comfortable and clean. Hotel is very clean. Including bathrooms, floors and carpet. You get so much for the price!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 02 to Fri Apr 03 2026 at a $123.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 07-Apr-2026:
Thank you. We try hard to give our guests the best experience and we are thrilled to know that you had a wonderful stay. We hope to see you again the next time you are in the area. Enjoy the rest of 2026
"The Best"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Wendy is the best.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jan 15 to Sun Jan 18 2026 at a $127.66 average nightly rate.
"Best Western"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We have stayed here several times. You can walk pretty much every where from this location. Room clean friendly staff slept good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 07 to Thu Jan 08 2026 at a $111.99 average nightly rate.
"Comfortable and convenient"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I look forward to coming back again.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
13-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 10 to Sun Dec 14 2025 at a $114.49 average nightly rate.
"Great"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
26-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 24 to Fri Sep 26 2025 at a $130.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 03-Oct-2025:
Thank you! We try our best to give our guests a great stay. We hope to have you as a guest again the next time you are in our area. Just give us a call.
"Good"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We enjoyed our stay. Nice weekend.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 29 to Sun Aug 31 2025 at a $264.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 03-Oct-2025:
Thank you. We hope to have you as our guest again the next time you are in our neighborhood. Enjoy the rest of 2025! Stay healthy and safe
"Clean"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean room, our person at the desk was excellent friendly and accommodating.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 28 to Fri Aug 29 2025 at a $196.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 01-Sep-2025:
Thank you! We hope to have you as our guest again. We have big changes to the rooms this fall! We are very excited to offer our guests a new look at our hotel!
"Staff was very friendly, great granddaughter loved the pool."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
10 Star
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 12 to Wed Aug 13 2025 at a $161.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 26-Aug-2025:
Thank you
"Nice hotel near many shops, restaurants and activities."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
This is an older hotel but well maintained. Clean rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Our grandkids enjoyed the pool. We enjoyed having breakfast available there.Withing walking distance of many shops, restaurants and activities.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 27 to Sat Jun 28 2025 at a $166.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 26-Aug-2025:
Thank you
"Excellent Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Tops in service, food, assistance and attitude. Gave me great assistance on a reservation issue. Grace at the desk was super.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 16 to Sun May 18 2025 at a $132.29 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 24-May-2025:
Thank you!
"Great"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 14 to Fri May 16 2025 at a $142.99 average nightly rate.
"My Review"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I have stayed at this hotel several times. It is close to downtown and the river,the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. The pool and hot tub are clean and great for relaxing. Rooms could be updated but they are clean and comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 03 to Fri Apr 04 2025 at a $133.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 11-Apr-2025:
Thank you! We are so happy you had yet another great stay with us. Our staff will always treat you with kindness. Until we see you again, enjoy the rest of 2025, stay healthy and safe.
"Friendly staff and adequate breakfast."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Friendly staff and adequate breakfast.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 10 to Tue Mar 11 2025 at a $106.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 11-Apr-2025:
Thank you.
"Awesome!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was clean. Tony at the front desk was AWESOME! Other employees need to learn from him! We will return some time!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 07 to Sun Mar 09 2025 at a $132.29 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Best Western On The River in Hannibal, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River and Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Big River Train Town.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Best Western On The River. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 109 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Big River Train Town - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Planters Barn Theater - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mississippi River - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Bluff City Theater - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Molly Brown Museum and Home - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Rockcliffe Mansion - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Riverview Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Dempsey Dog Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Sodalis Nature Preserve - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Lovers Leap - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Sawyer's Creek Fun Park - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Indian Mounds Park - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western On The River is Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field) - 44.5 km / 27.6 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Free self-serve breakfast
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Free breakfast
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 109
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

St Louis, Mo is 100 miles away from the Best Western Hotel. Quincy, Il is 20 miles away and Hannibal has a private airport which is 5 miles away.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Our breakfast is free.We have a buffet style breakfast from 6:30 am to 9:30 am.We typically serve the following: biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon or sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, packaged fruit, packaged pastries, oatmeal, fresh yogurt with toppings,and we have gluten free items as well.

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

We have free parking for our guests, in the lots next to the building. We ask that each room to park only 1 vehicle in the lot, and any additional will need to be parked on the street.We do have bus/coach parking at our annex building next door.

Internet / WiFI

All of our rooms and lobby areas have free internet access. We have 2 areas for wired internet as well. Our business center is located in the lobby as well.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 13 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Prior to the stay, remove non-essential items from guest rooms, such as flowers, notepad,pens, hotel services advertisements, coffee table books, menus, or other items typicallydisplayed in the room.• Remove guest room decorative throw pillows and bed scarfs, and do not put items backinto service until the local health department has issued guidance on the topic.• If housekeeping services are requested during the stay over:o Insist guests leave the room during any stay over service so as to limit contact withemployees and honor social distancing recommendations.o Wear disposable gloves and protective masks. Discard disposable gloves after eachroom cleaning. Gloves should be dedicated for cleaning and disinfecting surfacesand should not be used for other purposes. Clean hands (e.g., use hand sanitizer orwash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds) immediately after glovesare removed.o Open windows and doors and turn on air movers.o Cleaning and disinfecting done routinely

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.

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