Best Western River North Hotel

2-star hotel Great 125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL, 60654
Best Western River North Hotel

About Best Western River North Hotel

Just 5 blocks away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment of the Magnificent Mile, this hotel is located in downtown Chicago and offers an indoor heated pool and a rooftop deck with views of the iconic city skyline. Hotel rooms offer a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels. A coffee maker is also provided. Guests can get a taste of the city at Pizzeria Ora Restaurant and Lounge, which offers authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and classic Italian fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In-room dining services are also available for guest convenience. A fitness center, business center and 24-hour front desk are all available on-site. Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are all 1.5 mi away from the hotel. Wrigley Field is 6 mi away. The hotel is a 35-minute drive away from O’Hare International Airport.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 3187 reviews

The hotel has a great location with easy access to restaurants, bars, and shopping. However, the rooms are outdated and could use some updates, and there are issues with noise and cleanliness. Some guests have also reported problems with parking and unhelpful staff.

What guests liked
  • Great location
  • Easy access to restaurants, bars, and shopping
What could be better
  • Outdated rooms
  • Noise and cleanliness issues
  • alen Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    CLEAN ROOM

  • Rachel Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    It was fine. Kind of older than the pictures and there’s a bit of a smell. The room was clean and the bed was great. Slightly disappointed because of the overall cost.

  • Yu-hsuan Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Maria Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very bad customer service, old “hotel “ not clean

  • Nancy Jun 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Shower made loud noise; people stomping above us; air conditioner very loud: elevator very small and musty smelling; for $400 a night I expected better.

  • Arlene Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    The location was ok No refrigerator or microwave To r shower head was too high and couldn’t just it

  • Patrick Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Being 6’4 your toilets need to be updated Might as well be sitting on the floor and playing 52 dollars a night for parking is absolutely ridiculous.

  • Drake Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

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

  • Gina Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Jovita Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    It was a good location with decent parking. It was old and small. The elevator was cramped. It was a weird layout and almost felt institutional.

  • Santa Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The hotel needs a major cosmetic update. While the staff was friendly and the actual room was clean. Rest of the common areas like pool was not finished with some wires hanging everywhere.

  • Jason Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Everything

  • Shannon Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    From the moment I walked in the door I felt so welcomed. Wallace greeted me and helped me with my luggage. I had had a long train ride and the staff was so nice and got me checked in straight away. Special shout out to Wallace who helped on a daily basis! It would have been nice to have a microwave and fridge in the room. Also, all of the other Best Westerns I have stayed at breakfast was included, so that would have been a bonus for sure.

  • Tracy Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    It was a little dated but clean enough, reasonable location walkable to the river walk and attractions - you get what you pay for and it was value for money - we were only there 1 night view

  • Jason Jun 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Very old properry

  • Williams Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    The staff was great. Wallace and the man that waited on us Saturday night in the restaurant portion of the hotel. Also, our air conditioner went out, but maintenance came and fixed the issue immediately. We didn't like how small the elevator was and no air ventilation in the hallways or elevator.

  • Soula Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    It is a good hotel with an excellent location, walking distance to the touristic sites.The pool is nice and the 24 hour tea and coffee availability is very convenient.

  • Cassandra Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Karlie Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Sierra May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Angel May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Amelia May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room

  • Jonathan May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Upon arrival went to check in and the clerk at the desk said I didn’t have a reservation. I showed him my itinerary and where it said I paid in full prepaid and he still said I had no reservation about 30 minutes into it. He finally finds my reservation books a room for 536. We go to look for room 536. There is no room 536 had to go back down after getting stuck in the elevator in the elevator door closing on the person with me and I told the front desk person there’s no room 536. He says oh did I write it down wrong then he continues to rebook a room to 517 we got stuck in elevator #2 , 3 different times in two days. And the elevator door would keep closing on you.

  • Andrew May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Boss Man at the front desk. Very nice! Elevator not working correctly

  • Andrew May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Boss Man at the front desk. Very nice! Elevator not working correctly

  • Marni May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Good central location, beds were comfortable. Nice rooftop and pool. Room was clean and housekeeping staff was helpful. Twenty minute walk to the blue line. Staff was hardly ever at the desk and not very helpful. Elevators are small and dirty they need to be updated. Very noisy area with homeless man bothering my family and I. Breakfast wasn't good at the restaurant downstairs. Refrigerator was not in room like promised.

  • X May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Marni May 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Staff was hardly ever at the desk and not very helpful. Elevators are small and dirty they need to be updated. Very noisy area with homeless man bothering my family and I. Breakfast wasn't good at the restaurant downstairs. Refrigerator was not in room like promised.

  • Alexander May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean

  • Kim May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The hallway smelled and was not the cleanest. Room kind of smelled as well. Had to go out to parking garage to get on the elevator to our floor. The elevator was the smallest elevator. Was tight with 4 people in it.

  • Deneka May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Ramunas May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Gilkey May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Joy May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This stay was for one night but honestly this stay definitely impressed me , very easy to get to from the train station, staff was very friendly and welcoming, our room very spacious and the entire place was very clean, I would definitely recommend here for your stay if needed.

  • Michele May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Libby May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great

  • Kelvin May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, nice bar and cheap stay. Everything in the downtown area is in walking distance

  • MATTHEW May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Location is excellent but be prepared for very busy street so a lot of noise. The building seems have been rehab. The rooms are nice spacious pretty clean the hallways aren’t they need to be updated. They have enough stuff to get drinks and coffee and everything for a small hotel kind of a man the coffee pot didn’t work in nice clean house. Very good front desk staff.

  • Jim Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The elevator, one of only two was inoperable for my entire stay. The fire stairs were poorly marked and cluttered. The cafe & bar staff were friendly, thoughtful & very professional.

  • I Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property provides easy access to the rooftop and pool areas, beside that lifeguard services are not available. Furthermore, self-parking is a viable alternative, and really good prices compare with other area.

  • Junette Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice location

  • Ariyana Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was great except parking

  • Christopher Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Fine stay for a nice price

  • MOHAMAD Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The experience was not very good; in the middle of the night, rain fell on the air conditioner, and the sound was extremely annoying—so much so that I was unable to sleep afterward.

  • Jason Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice people

  • Thomas Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    No breakfast

  • Teresa Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The rooms are clean. Staff was friendly. I would stay again due to the location and affordability.

  • Sarah Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Good facilities and very good location

  • Raven Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was clean and breakfast wasn't something we indulged in.

  • Lengkhor Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was nice. Just loud due to thin walls and it being downtown.

  • Robert Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    yes Breakfast was great . Bar Good

  • Jamadha Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Great location

  • kaitlyn Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room was okay, bed was extremely uncomfortable. Found some trash from previous people in our room. Also did not have a microwave like the listing stated

  • Alan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Tiffany Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room and good location

  • Craig Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was friendly. Perfect spot to lay your head and sleep. Don't expect a resort. Nicely located, cheaper parking, and a bed. If you're going to spend your days out and about all day it's nice. If you plan spend time in the room other than sleeping this is not the place. Hot coffee in the morning, free WiFi and beds.

  • Yazmin Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Fueron 4 noches y no tuvimos servicio de aseo en el cuarto, la alberca estaba fuera de servicio

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

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

  • mallory Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The pool was closed

  • Kimberly Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Pool wasn't working

  • Christoffer Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property and location was great. Noise from street terrible.

  • Latesha Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The third and fourth floor smells like urine and the front desk staff/manager claimed they were unaware. Beds had stains on the mattresses. Outdated furniture.

  • TYRONE Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff was amazing! The lower rating was for the property and quality

  • Joey Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

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

  • Kerriuna Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very Clean!!

  • Danijela Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    I felt so unsafe here there were multiple issues I would never recommend this hotel, especially for a solo girl travelling

  • Vo Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything is great except for a minor inconvenience where the AC in the room was not properly functioning, so it was somewhat hot in the middle of the night for my friend and I.

  • Cory Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Everything about the stay in the room was great. I couldn’t find the icemaker, but I also didn’t ask so that’s on me. I would stay again for sure.

  • Judy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean staff was outstanding

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We expected the pool to be open. I was told the pipe was broken. It was closed. I chose this hotel because of the pool and I need to need with my legs. Also, I was not offered the $10 breakfast which I have been offered before we had a difficulty with the heating unit, making all kinds of noise and we had to change a room the next night. Place was clean Steve helpful unusual events caused problems.

  • Isabel Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Staff was very friendly. But the rooms were nothing like the pictures and were quite dirty and smelly.

  • Jeff Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great for the price

  • Briana Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The hotel is very old and outdated and smelled like smoke and had drunk people in and out of the place. There was a couple arguing and getting very loud and was physically fighting in the hallway.

  • Juan Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The pool wasn’t working. Room smelled not cleaned.

  • estefani Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Amazing cleaning staff! My only issue was I called the front desk twice for towels and toilet paper. They never brought any up.

  • Cheryl Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was nice room itself was clean

  • Cindy Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Wasn’t too big bt was decent I liked it. Only has 4 floors.

  • Robert Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was spotless and the staff were incredible to me. I am handicap and they made every effort to help and make sure my stay was comfortable and I met all my needs.

  • Jalea Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay!

  • Robert Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The manager Jordan was amazing, friendly and welcoming. Always done his best to meet our needs

  • Lynn Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I was charged 570.00 as a non smoker. I am less than pleased and I never received a cleaning when asked. The place was run down and they scam people. Don’t stay there.

  • Briana Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    staff rude & they lied on me

  • Clifford Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and location.

  • Ruby Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room didn’t have a fridge or Microwave. Someone below us was playing loud music till 3am & we complained about it. Can hear everything with the thin walls. Would never come back.

  • David Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good

  • Lidice Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Todo muy bien

  • Colin Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location. Friendly staff. Good security.

  • Daneasha Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes all

  • Jamie Jan 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was small and smelled like old cigarettes.

  • joselyn Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always easy check-in here and never really any issues. Right next to a Mcdonald’s, Mag mile is only lik a 10-15min walk.

  • Alvin Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    At the time of my stay, the bathroom was not fully clean and also the room smelled as if they did not clean past sent out the room or like someone came from the pool and whacked the carpet

  • George Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Just confusing getting around

  • Lauren Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Kind staff, simple rooms but clean. Will stay again.

  • Kevin Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Jordan at the check in desk was Amazing!!! So friendly and great guest service!!!

  • Kevin Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Jordan at the front desk check in was amazing

  • Luis Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    It's not clean, it's very noisy, and the windows don't block out the noise from outside.

  • Leigh Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. Didnt really enjoy the pool as many children were there unsupervised. Room service was amazing.

  • Vanessa Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean rooms, comfortable bed and quiet! Also super convenient location. Staff was so friendly and helpful

  • Dashay Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Really enjoyed this hotel great location price is good too! Staff very nice , but $100 each day for deposit is kinda crazy… besides that good.

  • Patrick Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    room is good

  • Bronzell Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a good space

  • Janae Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Extremely disappointing stay, very confusing big building feels sort of sketchy, loud teenagers partying and dancing in the hallway right in front of my room, 4th floor reeked of marijuana so I asked to be moved just to get moved and my heat didn’t work def not worh almost $200 Expedia reviews made it seem way better.

  • Sharon Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Shawnee Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    What made it an excellent stay was the timely food order from Ora pizza clean fresh smell nicely folded towels. Jordan was very understanding of my concern when checking out. I will stay again

  • Amarrion Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was good and the staff was great

  • Yolanda Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great

  • Seongmin Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nothing much for breakfast, but otherwise very good

  • antionette Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Very good

  • Araceli Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    marijuana although this is a smoke free area and guests were also noisy all nights and even arguing which disrupted my stay staff were nice !! 💜

  • Tracey Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We did not eat breakfast here.

  • Patricia Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Jose Dec 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Smokers on a nonsmoking building, the smell of marijuana and cigarette was horrible

  • Chris Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Elevator 2 was out of service

  • Mariana Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean room, small beds.

  • Sam Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The hallway smelt like cigarette smoke, the breakfast was not available and when we got late checkout a employee banged on our door and told us”bro check out was at 11, you need to get out”

  • Elizabeth Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean,easy check-in.

  • Luis Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very comfortable and everything is close

  • Derek Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Staff were great. Room was fine, the in unit heater didn't work very well. Elevator smelled bad. You also have to walk through a parking garage after checking in to get to your room

  • Steven Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The hotel is not a bad option and in a great location. However, there was a problem with the HVAC system and the elevator and the hallways were very hot during our visit. Other than that, it's nice walking distance to the river.

  • Antonio Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved it will be back.

  • Adesynne Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    staff was rude. called room at 1 am saying we aren’t supposed to be staying there after we gave them id 3 times and they saw i was under 21. we woke up to the call we were sleeping.

  • Lexi Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The

  • Dalton Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I’ll never stay here again and there was no were to park

  • Essence Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The guy at the desk was very helpful. Showed me and my husband how to get around downtown! Roos was clean. Will be booking here everytime we visit chicago. Great location as well. Close to magnificent mile !

  • Teodora Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    room did not look as advertised on the pictures and the smell was unbearable. opened th door took one look and checked out and went to another hotel. do NOT book here.

  • Candice Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Good

  • Heidi Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Staff was very courteous. The room was clean but the paint on the walls was very chipped. We were very disappointed that the pool eas closed. There was no notice the pool was closed if I had known I wouldn't have booked my stay here. One of the reasons i booked was because I was looking forward to using the pool. We asked for a discount and received nothing. We left didnt even stay the night. And still had to pay 50 dollars for parking on top of that for only a couple of hours. Not fair

  • alexis Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    from thin walls to highly edited pictures online to the pool being out of service to the smell in our room to the AWFUL view of a wall outside, this place was not was i expected at all it's in a good part of town for nightlife and food but if you care about where you're going to lay your head pick a different place.

  • Terry Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Thei is a nice place. There is no reason for them to advertise a pool, be paid for a pool, and then have no pool.

  • Belinda Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Wasn’t the freshest property. Appeared used and run down.

  • Mike Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff at check in

  • bargavi Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Manager MrJordyn - His customer care is so soooo great.

  • david Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly

  • Vernon Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    room was dirty and people were very rude to me and my guest very very unsatisfied

  • Tasha Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice and clean room! Nice pool area.

  • Nora Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    This hotel is so loud. You can hear the street and the walls are paper thin. I could hear someone’s alarm go off all morning. It is not accessible at all. Housekeeping shows up at 8 am. You can hear the person in the room next to you turn on their sink, flush their toilet, etc. mattress is so uncomfortable. Don’t waste ur money

  • Veronica Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was very clean and comfy. The toilet area was a little castrophic. Our service dog was comfortable as well.

  • Ambroshia Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The location is great, close to everything. The hotel is very dated, only the reception area is updated. The remainder of the hotel is old, stinks, floors in the hallway creak, and the walls in the rooms are paper thin. We could hear the people above us walking hard for about two hours late at night each night, to the point that I couldn’t sleep. I turned on the air conditioner fan and brown noise trying to block out the noise so my daughter and I could sleep. It was horrible. The staff was very nice and the amenities like the indoor pool and rooftop were very nice.

  • Fernando Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Lautaro Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place located beautifully & had everything one needs. Definitely recommend

  • LEE Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    NO MINI FRIDGE IN ROOM, AND IF ITS RAINING BE CAREFUL WALKING BETWEEN THE BUILDINGS BECAUSE ITS SLIPPERY.

  • Santiago Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

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  • Bruce Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was very nice. Staff were great. Breakfast was OK but the location of the room above the parking garage was suboptimal and the noise at this location is next to unbearable.

  • ryosuke Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • justin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    close

  • Mari Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable, and were very accommodating with my schedule and needs. The room was spacious and clean with a large amount of storage space.

  • Cynthia Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was courteous.

  • Theresa Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I did not like the mattress and box spring was on the floor did not have a base

  • Benjamin Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Kind of dirty public areas. Room was clean.

  • Jorge Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Felt like the hotel version of “Los pollos hermanos”. Remarkable about its outdated look and tackiness. Hotel Personnel is super-nice though

  • Andrea Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean, friendly, close to everything!

  • Annette Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The reservation for the weekend of the Chicago Marathon should have been highlighted at time of reservation as access by car between 6 am and 4 pm on Oct 12 was not allowed. Wallace, the door man, was a positive acquaintance.

  • Sherry Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Disappointed that we had to pay for daily parking.☹️

  • Georgi Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean, room was available before check in, perfect location for the money you pay

  • Bart Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay

  • Peter Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was fine, and it was a good value my only suggestion that they improve the signage for where elevators are located on the floor. It wasn’t abundantly clear where to find the elevators, but I eventually figured out that if I walked towards the sign that says stairs, an elevator would be nearby.

  • Isabelle Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Definitely outdated in the rooms and our bed was sitting on the floor. Great location to walk or uber.

  • James Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Really should have more luxury for the price Room should have a refrigerator Bathroom toilet did not flush well at all - also outdated

  • Ann Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect for our weekend. Close to restaurants and shopping.

  • Tina Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The king sized bed was so comfortable! Staff was awesome!

  • Christina Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The only good thing was the shopping. Hotel was not worth the money. Halls smelled like a cannabis dispensary, toilet rarely flushed, food in the restaurant...well let's just say the salad was the best part. Excellent staff though.

  • Chad Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice

  • Mark Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Dora Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Our room was noisy. With the windows closed and the air conditioning running loudly, the noise of traffic and car horns vibrated in the room. I think we managed to sleep for two hours.

  • Janet Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location

  • Antyon Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I'll be back again in April for the birthday weekend for sure I enjoyed my stay the front desk people were like family literally #BearDown y'all and I'll see y'all soon 💪💪

  • JOSE Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Masaaki Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good location and many restaurants nearby. Not too quiet, hear street noise. It seems old, but the condition is very good. The bathroom is a little small, and no refrigerator in the room.

  • Austin Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful; will return in the future

  • Ivan Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good location.

  • Brooklynn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was a great stay

  • Tara Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was friendly

  • Elena Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking is super expensive

  • Allison Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    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!!

  • Brandy Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Had no service. Didn’t have extra towels, had to use the same towels. Trash was not taken out

  • Samuel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great value, especially over the holiday weekend. The exterior needs an upgrade, though, the rooms were clean and as advertised.

  • Jobie Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The hotel is a bit outdated but decent. The location is very good, easy access to many good areas around it.

  • Joseph Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was conveniently located.

  • Nina Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Craig thank you for making this stay enjoyable! We came down for a concert and he took care of us right away at check in and through our stay! We will be back for sure! :)

  • Cathy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Convenient and clean

  • Thomas Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Its a really nice place ,very pleased.

  • Jason Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Elevator was broke had to walk up five flights of stairs with all of our luggage when we got there and when we left. Also had to walk up and down every time we left and wanted to go somewhere. It was very inconvenient.

  • Lori Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The location is fantastic, close to public transport and walkable to the River.

  • Tj Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was horrible , elevator barely worked had to take stairs , staff was NOT friendly , room and hotel was dirty and old , tried to get up to roof top elevators were broken . Horrible horrible experience. Pictures were very deceiving

  • Peter Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    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.

  • Pavel Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean.

  • Sachin Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Elevator was a bit bad, everything else was good and just worked for me

  • Lesli Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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!

  • Marie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The terrace by the pool offered a beautiful view. The lobby where you check in was air conditioned and updated. Unfortunately, we weren’t in the lobby for our stay. The pictures the hotel provides were taken very strategically and misleading as a result. Our room was in a second building and we were directed to go back outside to enter that building through a different entrance; we found out later taking the elevator to 4th floor has bridge to that building. The building was run down and not air conditioned. As a result, the hallways and elevators were hot, humid, and very uncomfortable to walk through. The building itself was lacking routine maintenance which was reflected in chipped and peeling paint, with walls full of dings and scrapes. The hallways also smelled like urine, which also could be smelled in our individual room. The mattress needed replaced; it was a soft mattress on the platform which cause you to sink into it, providing no support. There was also no mini-fridge in the room so we were forced to waste our leftovers and had no place to keep drinks cold. The vending machine on our floor was out of service. The cup dispenser attached to the water dispenser in the “fitness room” was empty. I have to come to Chicago regularly for healthcare and will never choose this location again.

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    There was no refrigerator.

  • Lottie Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Upon entry into the elevator it was hot slow dirty and very small. The hallways had an awful smell. I asked n paid for a city view and I got a view of some dirty old buildings. The room itself was clean but needs updating,beds were comfortable but did not have a fridge or microwave. We had a girls night out with a 7 yr old granddaughter and she says if we had no other choice we would stay again. I think it’s over priced and u have to pay extra for parking with not enough parking spots. The best was the roof top deck with a nice view but it closed at 10.

  • Darby Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Upon arrival I was informed that our reservation was not in their system. I pulled it up on my account and then the hotel no longer had the rooms we requested available. We settled for two separate rooms. The rooms were also very outdated and the building was bordering on abandoned. The elevator barely worked. One of our rooms key readers battery died (?) so we were locked out. I had to go down to the lobby 3 times before someone actually came to fix it. The ac went out in one room on our last morning. Overall would rather go somewhere else next time. Wallace the kind man working was debatably the only redeeming quality of this place. He is a gem.

  • Mary Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Liked the pool and rooftop lounge. Could have been more helpful about helping us find transportation and bus routes.

  • Kim Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Great location

  • Alisa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like the location. I like the quiet. I like the hospitality.

  • Anastacia Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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

  • Clare Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good budget hotel

  • Lessly Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    You could walk all downtown 😍

  • Rebecca Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    All was good except for the extremely slow elevator that could use an update. Service and cleanliness were good. Bed was extremely comfortable.

  • Matthias Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The property needs some renovations

  • Brooklyn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff was friendly and helpful during check in, but there was only one working elevator that was old, not air conditioned and only fit 2-3 people. The hallways and stairwells were not air conditioned and had a very musty and damp smell. They were also not very clean. The room was average and clean for the most part but it was dated and old, there was paint chipping all around in the bathroom. They offered just coffee, no waters, it was an overall average to below average stay for the price.

  • Philip Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We had a great stay in Chicago. Main point to make is how friendly all the staff were at the hotel.

  • Armando Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Overall a great stay. Beds were very comfortable and enjoyable. The pool was large and led right out to the rooftop terrace.

  • BERNARD Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Lower level parking area had too low of a ceiling, very outdated rooms

  • Allie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Nice room but the hallway had a terrible smell

  • Chiane Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    No air conditioning in building. Slow service. Building seemed dirty

  • Eden Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The halls smelled of urine. The hotel room had a strange smell and stained carpet

  • Carolyn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff was very friendly and gave great suggestions for dinner options, shopping and transportation. The staff was very attentive to our needs and made sure the rooms were neat, clean and stocked.

  • Daniel Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient location. The only disappointment was not having a microwave or refrigerator in the room.

  • zobeida Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    nice hotel and nice staff and close to everything

  • Cornesha Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The hotel seemed to be older and outdated. The elevators were very confusing and the hallways and rooms had a very stuffy smell. The beds also weren’t comfortable at all. Absolutely wouldn’t book again.

  • May Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our room was comfortable and clean, but the best part was the restaurant next to the hotel! We ordered room service for breakfast, and it was super tasty. Great location overall.

  • Semir Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Don’t waste your time or money, elevators are very small no A/C, hallways are smelly and dark beds are ok for one night but no more than that, a/c in the room is very loud and you have to request housekeeping or you won’t have made beds and clean towels.

  • Christine Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    comfy bed, spacious room

  • brandon Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This place is horrible don’t go dirty sheets and craziness across the street at McDonald’s

  • Birgit Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Airconditioning loud. Old room.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • diane Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I enjoyed my stay. The staff very good especially front desk. The room was vice nice but small. i would go for one of their bigger rooms next week.

  • brittany Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I live to leave reviews, especially good reviews but this time I have to share my experience. We booked this room based off the photos that were posted. When we got to our room the mattress and box spring was on the floor, sheets were dirty and hallways smelled like straight urine. Craig and Jesse were very dismissive and lied and said all rooms were not equipped with bed frames but several customers showed their rooms had bed frames. I was very disappointed in this place.

  • MaryJane Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff is very helpful. Walking distance to sounds, sites and palate.Great place to visit.

  • James Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I had my children with me and my daughters comforter had a blood stain that obviously was washed but didn’t come out.

  • Anna Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Hotel was good, but pictures online make it look much better than reality.

  • Michelle Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The staff was very friendly. Everything was clean. The hotel needs some love and repairs. The furniture was to large for the room. We were in a room right beside the ice, pop and snack machines. It was very loud. The room was right above the parking garage so that was loud as well. There was no view except for the garage and the other side of the building. The curtains would not close all the way so the light was coming through. The toilet did not want to flush very well. The staff was very friendly. The view from the pool deck was very nice. It does close at 10 pm so we just barely made it but glad we did. I thought it was a bit pricey for what it offered.

  • Nousha Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great parking!

  • Delores Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Parking was very tight here. Cars were way too close to each other. Stalls need to be wider.

  • aaron Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was in a good spot in river north and was reasonable

  • RABIUL Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    No ventilation in the washroom. Elevator was dirty and parking was expensive

  • Ronald Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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

  • Chad Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Be prepared to add another $60 a night to the cost of your stay for parking. They have their own parking garage but DO NOT validate. The room we stayed in had cracked and peeling paint and the hallway it was down smelled like urine. Thankfully, we didn't spend much time at the hotel. But I have to give props for the rooftop terrace, it was nice and the view of the city was good. The location was good too... About 30 min walk to Millennium Park and Navy Pier.

  • William Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice people

  • Julio Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This property was non smoking and it smell horrible people don’t care and the AC unit is loud

  • Lori Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location but a bit pricey once you add parking.

  • Verified Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The hotel has no central air, leaving the hallways, elevators, and common areas uncomfortably hot. My room was average at best and, despite being advertised as including a refrigerator, had none. The front desk attendant was rude and dismissive, which only added to the frustration. Parking was a nightmare — half the lot was blocked off, the garage was so tight it was nearly impossible to navigate, and the only remaining spots were reserved for employees. It’s unacceptable that paying guests are left to scramble for parking with no clear solution provided. The only redeeming aspects were the pool and the upper deck view, but they weren’t enough to justify the high cost or make up for the poor experience. I would not stay here again or recommend it to others.

  • Alvin Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was great!

  • Joseph Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Out dated. Don’t clean rooms daily or swap out used towels. Found staff to be going through the motions. Funky smell

  • Verified Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Do NOT let the photos mislead you... This place is a dump, and you should avoid it. It reeked of smoke in the hallways, very little ventilation, and the rooms were dark and musty. I found a cheaper room at the Swissotel the same day and immediately checked out. I only took one photo and then left. Of course, they still charged me for one night, but there was no way I could stay there.

  • Adekunle Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I didn’t enjoy my stay at all. Building was being worked on so there was a lot of noises starting at 8am. The water pipe line had burst in the wall next to my room so they made a lot of noise fixing it as well. The bed literally was on the ground. Burning plastic smell in the hallways. My ac unit sounded like it was going to blow up. Very unsatisfied

  • Jamison Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    For my first time in chicago the place wasnt bad. Had some weird odors but overall decent 4/5

  • Richard Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Reasonably priced, cleanliness of room, restaurant and bar within, and staff was friendly. Would highly recommend this Hotel!

  • Jennifer Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It would be nice to offer breakfast like many other Best western properties do

  • Cindy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great room, bar, and restaurant!! And 4 blocks from the ‘L’ train, with easy access to Wrigleyville!!

  • Diane Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Manoj Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was great experience there.

  • Keiko Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel is very conveniently located. But the noise of the air conditioning and outside (the road) are not good.

  • Katelynn Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Overall the stay was fine but kinda frustrating at first. When we arrived, they were going under renovation so their workers were taking beds and side tables up the elevators, which there was only one elevator to get to everyone’s room and it was hot. The lack of amenities kinda was disappointing, no fridge or microwave which was noted when reserved and could be requested but not automatically in the rooms. Was not expecting only 1 elevator to get to our room and having to go back into the main entrance to get onto the skydeck to see the view was inconvenient and elevators stopping at every floor before coming down, we ended up having to climb the stairs if we wanted to go up or wait forever for the elevator. Although I wasn’t planning on staying a lot in the hotel room, there wasn’t a lot of channels to pick from so we only used the bed, shower and bathroom the whole stay. Overall, I would give this hotel 6 out of 10. The best part of the whole stay was the Skydeck

  • Ozzie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Customer service was excellent, Wallace is awesome! So friendly and helpful. We will stay here again!

  • Jennifer Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Located close to many destination places

  • NICOLE Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The whole bilding has an odor. You didnt smell it as much in the rooms but you could still smell it. All through the hallways was horrible. There was mold starting in the bathroom above the tub behind and uptop of the bathroom door and in the tile grout where you hang your towel. Beds and pillows was not comfortable.

  • Lisa Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    It was old and funky. The neighborhood had lots of sketchy night life and the security door to my tower didn’t lock well.

  • Thomas Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Okay

  • Raymond Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nothing much to say. Easy parking. Convenient.

  • Julie and Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    This is an older hotel but the price acknowledges that. It’s not upscale, but it’s nice and every staffer we came in contact with was friendly and courteous. Having a decent restaurant in house was really handy. Lots of places to eat all around but crowds/lines and lots of $$. We enjoyed the food right here then went on adventures!

Frequently asked questions about Best Western River North Hotel

Does Best Western River North Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Best Western River North Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Best Western River North Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Best Western River North Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Best Western River North Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Best Western River North Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Best Western River North Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Best Western River North Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Best Western River North Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Best Western River North Hotel is located at 125 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654 7168. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.3 mi
  • Mccormick Place 2.9 mi
  • Midway Airport 9.6 mi

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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