With its big city rhythm, Chicago can be intimidating for travelers from smaller towns. After all, Chicago is the third largest city in the country. At the Best Western River North, getting an authentic Chicago experience is easy. Located right off I94 in the River North neighborhood, the iconic boutique hotel exudes vintage charm and warm Midwest hospitality – with the city's best culture, food and music in our backyard. Get An Easy, Authentic Chicago Experience at the River North Hotel With its urban rhythm and big city energy, Chicago can be intimidating for travelers from smaller towns. After all, Chicago is the third largest city in US with one of the busiest airports in the country – O'Hare. But the coolest thing about Chicago is its unpretentious Midwest attitude, from its classic blues bars to its historic neighborhoods to its architectural beauty. Chicago also has the largest convention center in US, deep dish pizza, and Wrigley Field. Best Western River North makes getting an authentic Chicago experience easy and unintimidating. Our historic hotel is located right off I94 in the River North neighborhood of downtown, only 3 blocks from the train from O'Hare International Airport. Hungry for real Chicago eats? There's a pizzeria and Italian restaurant right off the lobby with hand-tossed pies and perfectly shaken Cosmos. For the best Chicago hot dogs and beef sandwiches, Portillo's is one block away. Walk to the Chicago River, the Magnificent Mile and free trolley to Navy Pier. The famous Hard Rock Café, marked by the giant guitar that lights up West Ontario, is right across the street. The hotel is only a few blocks from incredible restaurants, music venues, shopping, and the Double Deck Hop On/Hop Off tours. And the front desk staff is always ready with local tips and discount tickets to exciting attractions like the Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum. A perfect location and warm Midwest hospitality make you feel like you're staying with family: Chicago pizza restaurant right inside the hotel Onsite safe parking – you know where your car is and can easily access it any time Chicago hot dogs – Portillo's is one block away Walk to Michigan Ave. shopping – 5 blocks Hard Rock Café & Rainforest Café – directly across the street Double Deck Hop On/Hop Off tours - pick up across the street Free trolley to Navy Pier – pick up 3 blocks away Discount tickets to Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Museum of Science and Industry at the hotel front desk – skip the long lines and walk right in Train and buses to top Chicago attractions within 4 blocks Taxi and Uber at the front door Walk To Celebrity Chef Restaurants Takashi Yagihashi - Seen On: Top Chef Masters, Top Chef Duels, Iron Chef. Slurping Turtle – 116 W Hubbard (2.5 blocks) Rick Bayless - Seen On: Top Chef Masters, Mexico: One Plate at a Time series on PBS Frontera Grill – 445 N Clark (2.5 blocks) Topolobampo – 445 N Clark (2.5 blocks) XOCO – 449 N Clark (3 blocks) A River North Icon That Feels Like Home Housed in a renovated 1920's warehouse in Chicago's most vibrant neighborhood, the River North Hotel has welcomed guests from around the Midwest and the world for nearly 70 years. A real landmark of River North, the Chicago hotel is a mix of bold boutique style – with its signature black and white checkered décor - and relaxed, vintage charm. Connected to the neighborhood and its local spirit, the Best Western River North is a place where the exciting and the familiar meet.
