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    The best way to cool off this summer is by joining us poolside in our rooftop pool and sun deck!  After you dive into downtown Chicago, come make a splash with us!  We’ve got lots of great things going on.       Now through Labor Day, guests can enjoy their pizza poolside!  Our on-site restaurant, [...]

About 741 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

The sun is shinning brightly on the Bean.  The snow on the Magnificent Mile has been replaced by brightly colored tulips.  Downtown Chicago offers many different ways to get outside and soak up some great summer weather; and Best Western Plus River North hotel is right in the heart of all the action!You’ve waited all year for [...]

About 769 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Put away your hat and mittens because summer is just around the corner! With miles of beaches and beatiful green spaces like Millenium Park stretching along the lakefront, there is no better time to get outside and enjoy Chicago!Get ready for summer in Chicago with this handy listing of festivals via Chicago Tribune. For more [...]

About 776 days ago by rivernorth   1

If you’ve stayed at our hotel recently you may have seen our Open Bookshelf in the lobby.  It’s our version of ‘Take a book, Leave a book’.  But did you know that those books are supplied to us by our neighbors and local non-profit, Open Books?To support their literacy programs, Open Books collects used books [...]

About 783 days ago by rivernorth   2

Baseball season in Chicago…ahhhh.  Chicago may have two teams, but if you ask me, there’s only one ballpark!  Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in the majors and besides being home to the Chicago Cubs, it has also played host to the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks and hosted 5 World Series games (but [...]

About 791 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

  This year Best Western is marking a major milestone by celebrating it’s 65th Birthday! Since 1946 Best Western has been here, there and almost everywhere. And for the past 25 years, Best Western Plus River North has been welcoming visitors to downtown Chicago! So how do you celebrate such momentous occassions? With the Ultimate [...]

About 803 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Did you know that our indoor pool holds over 40,000 gallons of water?  Now you do!  Did you also know that April 6th marks Best Western River North Hotel’s 25th Birthday?  To help celebrate this momentous occasion, we’ve compiled a list of 25 facts you might not have known about Best Western River North Hotel.  [...]

About 811 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

You’ve made it to the hotel and now it’s time to relax.  You can sink into bed, order room service and watch another movie.  Or you can relieve your travel stresses by rejuvenating your body and mind with some hotel room yoga!  Darin Zeer, America’s relaxation expert, has put together more than 50 tips and [...]

About 818 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh Wow!  This month I took a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo, located in the heart of downtown Chicago.  This urban oasis is a world of wildlife set amongst the shadows of skyscrapers.  Open 365 days a year, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the country’s last remaining FREE zoos!  Boasting [...]

About 826 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Traveling is no easy task.The planning, the packing, the long lines at the airport and the endless traffic can leave anyone feeling a little weary.By the time you finally make it to your destination, you deserve an upgrade!And we want to help make that happen.From time to time we put together some special offers that [...]

About 835 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments