Affordable Chicago

As food and gas prices continue to rise, the squeeze is really being put on family budgets. We at Best Western River North recognize this, and would like to offer some suggestions on how to enjoy a Chicago getaway without breaking your budget. We have highlighted several dining, shopping, and entertainment options that will allow you to truely experiece Chicago, and feel good about having money left over when you get home.

Wed, 23 Jun 2010

Tour Chicago

See Chicago by Bike Looking for a new way to see Chicago? Check out this article in the Chicago Tribune listing the Top Ten Tours of the city. Our personal favorite is the Chicago Chocolate Tour. Feeling guilty after all that chocolate? Try a bike tour of Barack Obama’s old neighborhood or learn about the real life stories of Chicago’s ganster past on the Untouchables Tour. Explore a part of Chicago you’ve never seen before!
Click here to read the full article and then let us know your favorite way to see Chicago.

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Tue, 15 Jun 2010

“Walk Around Sue” walks on over to Best Western River North

This past friday, our hotel was thrilled to check in one of our newest guests, “Walk Around Sue”. This 6 foot tall and 13 foot long animatronic dinosaur came over to us, courtesy of the Field Museum in celebration of Sue the T-Rex’s 10th anniversary. If you missed her at our hotel, you can still head over to the Field Museum and challenge RoboSue to a staring contest or check out the 3-D film that tells the story of how Sue was found. And don’t forget, discounted tickets for the Field Museum can be purchased directly at our hotel.

Even Walk Around Sue enjoys our Free Parking

Even Walk Around Sue enjoys our Free Parking

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Mon, 15 Feb 2010

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As part of our Social Consciousness Program, our employees drop off old newspapers to our community neighbor The Anti-Cruelty Society. Anti-Cruelty reuses these newspapers in both the cat and dog adoption rooms.

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Thu, 4 Feb 2010

Free February

February is full of FREE Offerings in Chicago!
From Ice Skating to Museums, see what Chicago is offering Free this February:
- Ice Skating Lessons in Millennium Park. Saturdays and Sundays
until Feb. 28 8-10am.
- Late Night Ice Dance Parties in Millennium Park. Fridays and
Saturdays 7-11pm.
- Dance Lessons in Millennium Park. Saturdays and Sundays until
Feb. 28 1-PM and 5-6 PM
Visit www.explorechicago.org for more details on these free events.

Museum FREE Days:
Here is just a taste of when you can visit our world-class museums for free:

- Planetarium - Feb. 8-12, 16 & 23
- Art Institute - Every Thursday in Feb. 5-PM
- Shedd Aquarium - Feb. 8, 9, 15-19, 22 & 25
Click here for a complete list of museum free days.

FREE at Best Western River North:
- Guest Parking (a $40 daily value)
- Wireless Internet
- Local Calls
- Winter rates start as low as $79 (subject to availability)

Where’s Wallace?
If you have visited Best Western River North, chances are you have met Wallace. He greets guests in our lobby, offers luggage assistance, and can direct you to Chicago’s most exciting attractions and restaurants. Now Wallace will be giving you tips monthly on attractions and restaurants near River North Hotel that he has visited. Check back Feb. 17 and see the first edition of “Where’s Wallace”.

Check out “Where’s Wallace” on our hotel blog: blog.rivernorthhotel.com,
Facebook: facebook.com/chicagobestwestern and
Twitter: twitter.com/bestwestern

About Wallace:
Wallace is a native of the great city of Chicago and has a 6 year old son. He started working at Best Western River North in 2002.
Wallace says the best part of his job is meeting our guests and helping them enjoy their time in Chicago.

 

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Mon, 6 Apr 2009

Free- Chicago Blues Festival

The Chicago Blues Festival kicks off June 12 through June 14 in Grant Park. Each day of the FREE fest tells a different story about life, loss, independence and freedom and this year we will celebrate the life and work of Robert Nighthawk on the centennial of his birth. Daily Festival hours are from 11am to 9:30pm.

On June 12th, there will be a special 70th Birthday Party for Eddie C. Campbell! He is considered one of the most distinctive, original bluesman ever and is one of the last of the originators of the West Side sound of Chicago blues still performing. The celebration begins at 8:20pm, Friday on the Petrillo stage in Grant Park.

Saturday and Sunday belong to the women of blues! Bettye LaVette performs at 8:20pm, Saturday at the Petrillo stage. LaVette is one of the greatest soul singers in American music history and possesses an incredibly expressive voice that exudes a formidable level of strength and intensity as well as vulnerability. Closing out Sunday night (8:20pm on Petrillo) is Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings. Jones is considered a legend for making new music sound “old School.” And The Dap Kings, sometimes a back-up band to Amy Winehouse, have been sampled by everyone from Kanye West to Jurassic 5, together Sharon and The Dap Kings promise to funkify the Blues Festival.

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Thu, 26 Mar 2009

April 18, 2009 Celebration of Pirates

What better way to celebrate the Real Pirates exhibit at the Field Museum than a Pirate and Pizza Party! Guests of the hotel are invited to attend the poolside celebration on April 18, 2009 from 4pm-6pm.

Complimentary pizza will be served and young pirates can enjoy the family friendly pirate themed actvites and games.

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Thu, 26 Mar 2009

Pirate Photo Contest

In honor of the Real Pirates exhibit at the Field Museum, we would like to see your Real Pirates!

Now through May 31, 2009 e-mail us a photo of your favorite person or pet dressed like a pirate and you will be entered into our random drawing. One Grand Prize winner will receive a complimentary two night stay at Best Western River North Hotel and four tickets to the Real Pirates exhibit at the Field Museum.

E-mail your entries to: contest@rivernorthhotel.com

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Wed, 25 Mar 2009

Best of the Midwest 2009

Best Western River North featured in Best of the Midwest Magazine

Best Western River North featured in Best of the Midwest Magazine

We are pleased to announce that Best Western River North Hotel has been featured in the new edition of Midwest Living Magazine’s Best of The Midwest annual edition.

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Wed, 14 May 2008

Affordable Dining Chicago Style

 If there are three foods that Chicago is famous for, they are pizza, hot dogs and Italian Beef. Talk about a “taste” of Chicago and yet still reasonably priced.

Al’s Italian Beef located two blocks from River North is Chicago’s #1 Italian Beef since 1938. A regular (6″) Italian Beef is only $3.59.  Visit www.AlsBeef.com.

At Portillo’s Hot Dogs a Chicago Style Dog starts at $2.45. Portillo’s is located just one block from River North Hotel.

A deep dish Chicago Style Pizza, while worth every penny, can sometimes become costly. We’ve found the perfect solution: At Pizzeria Ora,  located at 545 N LaSalle, you can get traditional deep dish pizza by the slice. The right amount of food at the right price! Visit www.pizzeriaora.com.

Start your day off right at the Ohio House diner. Just across the street from River North Hotel you can enjoy a breakfast of two eggs, two pancakes, two sausages and two bacon strips for only $4.55.

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Wed, 14 May 2008

Buckingham Fountain

 

  • One of Chicago’s most popular attractions.
  • The fountain, one of the largest in the world, is located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park. Weather permitting the fountain operates 8AM-11PM all summer long.
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