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At our downtown hotel in Chicago, we know that a key part of our guest’s experience is exploring the city and seeing the Amazing sights downtown. And what better way to capture your trip to Chicago than through a photo? A picture’s worth a thousand words but for our guests it could be worth a

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With the start of 2012, BEST WESTERN PLUS River North Hotel is unveiling new giveaways, contests, and drawings for You, our fans, to score big! (Not a Facebook Fan? Click Here to become one!) Here is what our fans can expect in 2012: 1.  FREE Suite Upgrade – Our Facebook Fans can access a coupon

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There’s Dancing. There’s Hilarity. There’s Embarrassment (though not on your end). And best of all, the director is…YOU! This month we announced Dance Fridays – our monthly feature of different departments in our downtown Chicago hotel dancing to various songs. But apart from the idea and some general parameters, our Facebook Fan’s get to be

About 17 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

We’ve had some memorable moments in the past year, from celebrity sightings to the great Blizzard of 2011 in Chicago. But only a few such instances inspired so much awe and were of such grand magnitude that they could make it on our list of the Top 11 Events of 2011 for BEST WESTERN PLUS

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Chicago takes its sports seriously, especially if it’s in the “B” trifecta – the Bulls, the Bears, the Blackhawks.  If you’re looking to catch a Chicago Bulls game (six-time NBA champions!), these tips will help you with some practical pointers. 1. WHICH WAY IS RIGHT? You can get to the stadium easily enough either by

About 38 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

Last week our staff took the day off.  Well…sort of.  Instead of business as usual, we headed over to Open Books, just blocks from our hotel in downtown Chicago.  We picked a day to volunteer with our nonprofit partner at one of their regular Creative Writing Workshops. On a Mission Open Books provides these workshops

About 52 days ago by rivernorth   2

Whether you marvel at the beauty of nature in winter, enjoy basking in the holiday spirit, or you simply whisk from store to store with bags full of goodies, there are plenty of ways to celebrate winter and the holidays in downtown Chicago! We’ve compiled some of the best and most spectacular here: 1. Skating

About 59 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

What’s The Deal? Imagine a night of wonderful food, conversation, cocktails and sophistication, and games and prizes. Now add to that a great nonprofit that’s benefiting from all the fun you’re having! That’s exactly what you’ll find at Revelry, Open Books’ largest annual fundraiser. Open Books, of course, is a nonprofit in our own neighborhood

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We’ve put together a straight-forward How To Pack Your Suitcase, as well as some useful travel info.  These tips are sure to save you time, money, and grief. PACKING 1. Know Your Weather. This may seem like a no-brainer, but you should pack for the specific forecast of your destination. In many places (especially Chicago),

About 101 days ago by rivernorth   No Comments

It’s no secret that we love hearing from our on-line fans. So to show our appreciation, each month, we’ll quietly announce a secret password exclusive only to our Facebook Fans and Blog readers. Then when you come to check in at the hotel, whisper the password to the front desk for a special surprise. This

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