Jonas Standee Best Western,
originally uploaded by Best Western River North Hotel Chicago.

This summer Best Western is sponsoring the hit TV series JONAS on Disney Channel. Best Western Rewards members who have two qualifing stays from June 21-August 16 can receive a free night voucher plus a JONAS cinch pack.

Tell us why you like the JONAS TV series and you could win an almost life-size  JONAS “standee” like the one pictured here. One blog entry will be chosen at random (one each month, June, July and August) to win!

Our favorite part of the JONAS TV series is that they are including Frankie…the Bonus Jonas!

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.

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

The average housekeeper at our hotel makes over 2,000 beds a year. With all that practice it no wonder the neatly made beds always look crisp. Did you every wonder how they achieve that look? The trick is in the “hospital corners” as they are called. In this video, Gladys our Assistant Housekeeping Manager demonstrates how to make a professional bed.

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.”

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.

Millennium Park is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. The park is open daily from 6am-11pm. Admission is always free. The Welcome Center has information about the park, including maps and program schedules. The Welcome Center is located at 201 E Randolph St.  A variety of free Summer Activites has been planned.