Best Western River North Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Hotel with indoor pool, near Michigan Avenue

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Best Western River North Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. 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 centre and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall value. Public transportation is only a short walk: Grand Station (Red Line) is 4 minutes and Merchandise Mart Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Indoor swimming pools
The current price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(123 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(111 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, desk, chair, and a bed.

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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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

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About the area

Map
125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654

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

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 39 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 50 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 17 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 20 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 27 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk
  • Merchandise Mart Station - 6 min walk
  • Clark-Lake Station - 9 min walk

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

  • Best Western River North Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. 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 centre and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall value. Public transportation is only a short walk: Grand Station (Red Line) is 4 minutes and Merchandise Mart Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (USD 52 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

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

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Streaming services
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • 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. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 50 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2026 to November 30 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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).

Also known as

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Best Western Chicago
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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. The swimming pool will be unavailable from November 1 2026 to November 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

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 spaces may be limited.

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 on-site 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 such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western River North Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Pizzeria Ora.

What's the area around Best Western River North Hotel like?

Best Western River North Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Grand Station (Red Line) and 8 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

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7.8

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7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

This location was very convenient. Many locations were in walking distance. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. The pool was closed for renovations when I visited, but I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit Chicago.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value, great location. We loved the pool and had it to ourselves. Every staff member was friendly from the pool guy to front desk. Wallace in particular was very helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room & hotel area. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Would highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

The rooms were comfortable and clean but this hotel offers a basic level of amenity. It is nevertheless very conveniently located to explore the city and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff, convient Bar/Restaurant connected to the building.
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6/10 Good

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Wallace at front desk is awesome. Very friendly and helpful
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8/10 Very good

Wallace, the concierge was very friendly and helpful. He called a cab for us when the app wasn't cooperating and we needed help. The rooftop viewing area is beautiful as is the view from the pool. The restaurant staff was friendly and helpful and drinks and dessert were yummy! My only complaint about the hotel is that the hallways and our room smelled musky, we had to go by air freshener to help manage the smell.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good facilities and very good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel overall. Staff was very friendly. Hotel is perfectly placed around everything you need or want to see. Great for family weekend
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and good location
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10/10 Exceptional

We got in very early on our check in day and Jordan gave us a room right away and didn’t charge us extra. Every employee we encountered was very friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was good and pool area was nice. The rooms comfortable and clean and the hotel is in a great location. We come to Chicago often and this is a first for this location but it will be our go to from now on.
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10/10 Exceptional

Kind staff, simple rooms but clean. Will stay again.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean staff was outstanding
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10/10 Exceptional

yes Breakfast was great . Bar Good
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall experience was good. Everyone there was polite. Would go stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was good and the staff was great
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6/10 Good

Their bathroom is clean and the terrace is nice. But the rooms are quite old. The lobby, the room and aisles smells a little off.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooftop deck and pool were closed, but the gym (small as it was) was open. The gym was ok. Nice set of weights, a few treadmills and an elliptical. One exercise bike. But the property was nice, less expensive than most other hotels in the area, but still near everything. The staff were really wonderful. The front desk guy got me a fridge after the first night and also gave me a later checkout. Nice lounge area and attached restaurant. Room was very nice. Clean, good view, quiet. You do have to go outside to get the elevators to the rooms, but that’s ok. It’s only for a few seconds and it’s in a covered area. Overall, a great stay. I would recommend to anyone who wants to be near the action but still save a little money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, comfortable bed and quiet! Also super convenient location. Staff was so friendly and helpful
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8/10 Very good

Clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff. Good security.