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.

All of us here at Best Western River North are grateful when all of our hard work is recognized. Just last week on February 12, 2009 we had our annual inspection from AAA. Our evaluator was David Anderson and here is what he said about Best Western River North:

“Impeacably clean and well maintained hotel. Spacious rooms with high quality bedding, comfortable seating and good overall illumination. We are glad to continue your listing. Thank You.”

Also, National Geographic spotlights Best West River North in their Places of a Lifetime series. They recommend Chicago as a must see destination and the selected Best Western River North as one of the Best Hotels in Chicago.

We are also happy to announce that the Travel Channel has selected us as a choice for best moderate hotel in Chicago. You can click here for their information on Chicago Hotels.”

One of the goals of the River North Hotel is to provide our guests with a uniquely Chicago experience. Our lobby coffee service has been updated. Our new complimentary coffee was created by our friends at the Bridgeport Coffee Company in the historic Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. The locally roasted beans are not only organic but they are also Fair Trade Certified. Just one way we are trying to make a difference in your hotel stay, and the world.

2008 Toys for Tots Campaign,
originally uploaded by Best Western River North Hotel Chicago.

Thanks to the generousity of many River North Hotel guest and staff members, many kids will be having a happy holiday season. Best Western River North was able to donate a full box of new toys.

Best Western River North started the 2008 Holiday Season with a roar. The roar of an engine that is. In this years 2008 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade, almost 1 million spectators viewed Best Western’s #99 NASCAR street car and our 10 foot Best Western helium balloon as Mickey Mouse lit up the famed Michigan Avenue. The parade was prodcast live on ABC7, and then syndicated to 44% of the nation. Other parade sponsors included, Walt Disney World, Harris Bank, American Girl Store and more!

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originally uploaded by Best Western River North Hotel Chicago.

We had a rockin’ time at Radio Disney’s Camp Rock Premier Part on June 20 at Brookfield Zoo. Hundreds of people waited in line to see the Disney Original Movie, Camp Rock, on the big screen at Brookfield Zoo. Best Western River North Hotel was also there to greet them.

This summer you can earn a $50 Camp Rock collectable Best Western Travel Card by staying at Best Western Hotels throughout the summer. Visit www.bestwestern.com for more details.

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Granite Updates,
originally uploaded by Best Western River North Hotel Chicago.

In a continual effort to update our product and services, we are currently in the process of installing new granite vanity tops in all of our guest rooms. We hope you visit soon and see our great new look.

[Chicago IL, January 2008] - Best Western River North in Chicago has again received the Best Western Director’s Award for outstanding quality standards. The Director’s Award recognizes Best Western International hotels scoring in the top 20 percent of all 2,400 North American properties in cleanliness and maintenance. Hotels must also meet Best Western’s requirements for design and high customer service scores to qualify for the distinction.

“The Director’s Award is an important symbol of success, ” says Heidi Bitar, General Manager of River North Hotel. “This award confirms the Best Western River North’s commitment to providing quality accomodations for our guests. Our housekeeping and maintenance departments have worked hard to achieve this level of excellence.”

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