Best Western Plus River North Hotel

Best Western Plus River North Hotel at 165 E Ontario Street is a budget-friendly option in the River North area of Chicago, Illinois, a short walk east of Michigan Avenue and close to Streeterville. Its location puts the Magnificent Mile's shops, Navy Pier and Oak Street Beach within walking range, and the Grand and Chicago Red Line stops are a few blocks away. The hotel is known for offering an indoor pool, which is uncommon among lower-priced downtown properties, along with a fitness center and a business center. Rooms are offered as Standard Queen, Standard King and Double Queen layouts and are straightforward and practical, with wifi included. Parking is available at a fee, and breakfast is typically offered as part of the Best Western brand's standard service. Nightly rates of about $99 to $229 make the hotel one of the cheaper central options, though prices rise during conventions and summer weekends. The hotel suits families, groups and visitors who prioritize price and location over extensive on-site dining or spa facilities, with restaurants and bars available in the surrounding blocks. River North's gallery district and the Chicago River are nearby, and Millennium Park is reachable by a longer walk or a short ride. Guests should expect a simpler experience than at the neighbouring full-service towers, with limited public space, and families often choose it for the pool, which is a welcome break after days of sightseeing in the city. From O'Hare, the Blue Line to Clark/Lake and the Red Line to Grand reaches the area in roughly 50 minutes, and a taxi takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Nearby attractions include the John Hancock Center's observation deck, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier and the shops of Michigan Avenue. The hotel's pool is useful for families after days of sightseeing, and the surrounding blocks include coffee shops, pizzerias and grocery stores.