Near Michigan Avenue, Best Western River North Hotel offers a warm welcome with a rooftop terrace and on-site restaurant. Unwind with a workout at the gym or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. With perks like an electric car charging station and 24-hour business center, you'll feel right at home.
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
Millennium Station - 18 min walk
Chicago Union Station - 26 min walk
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 28 min walk
Grand Station (Red Line) - 5 min walk
Merchandise Mart Station - 7 min walk
Chicago Station (Brown Line) - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Portillo's - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Beatrix - 3 min walk
Yours Truly - 2 min walk
Fadó Irish Pub - 2 min walk
About this property
Best Western River North Hotel
Best Western River North Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of State Street. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Pizzeria Ora, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall value. Public transportation is just a short walk: Grand Station (Red Line) is 5 minutes and Merchandise Mart Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
150 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 52 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Streaming services
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free local calls
Desk chair
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Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Pizzeria Ora - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 50 per person
Parking
Self parking costs USD 52 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western River North Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Best Western River North Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western River North Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 52 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western River North Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Western River North Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (6-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western River North Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western River North Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Pizzeria Ora.
What's the area around Best Western River North Hotel like?
Best Western River North Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Grand Station (Red Line) and 8 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Best Western River North Hotel Reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
My sons birthday
The Hotels location was perfect, also my son and we feel very safe, front desk services professional and friendly; for sure we will choose this hotel again. Thank you.
JOSE
JOSE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
Located close to many destination places
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 9, 2025
Great area to stay, super friendly staff
Kim Allen
Kim Allen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Excellent service, very clean, everything is a good place close to attractions to visit, restaurants, everything is good.
isaias
isaias, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
It was great experience there.
Manoj
Manoj, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2025
Nice place
marilandy
marilandy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
Perfect area Plenty of restaurants. Room was nice
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2025
Decent place for short trip
Chung Chi
Chung Chi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
It is always good . We stay there a lot. The bldg itself is outdated and could use a little updating but the location is amazing.
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3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Very clean and friendly staff
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Great room and service
Jimmy
Jimmy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
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.
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
The staff are very nice and professional
Jaime
Jaime, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Very convenient and had a lot of things in walking distance.
Kendra
Kendra, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2025
I enjoyed my stay at River North. The room was clean and the staff was professional and very knowledgeable.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Customer service was excellent, Wallace is awesome! So friendly and helpful. We will stay here again!
Ozzie
Ozzie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
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
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Enjoyed my stay. Room was nice. Centered around everything.
Stacy
Stacy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
I love this hotel
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2025
Good stay
Cornelius
Cornelius, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2025
Nice location!
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2025
for the budget conscious it's fine.
This is a nice if somewhat outmoded hotel. The elevators are tiny, slow and cramped. One of them that you need to get to the rooftop fitness center didn't work, which meant you needed to climb seven floors to get to the pool.
At $50 per night parking is a bit dear.
The pizzeria in the hotel is only okay. I doubt a true Chicagoan would say it's good deep dish. The shrimp fettucine was good.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
The hotel is very conveniently located. But the noise of the air conditioning and outside (the road) are not good.
Keiko
Keiko, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2025
Everything was good,no problems.
There was no refrigerator.