Property
The Best Western River North is a full-service hotel in downtown Chicago. The property is centrally located, close to many family friendly sites, attractions and restaurants, and even offers that incredible, mythical city amenity: free parking.

Location
This hotel is very close to many of Chicago’s hot spots including Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile and Sears Tower. But you can’t beat the location for family friendly dining. The Rainforest Cafe, the Hard Rock and Ed Debevic’s are all within a block or two. And if your kid has a french fry fetish like mine? A very modern McDonald’s is right across the street.

Sleeps
The rooms are HUGE. And that’s even when you aren’t talking about a downtown hotel. A single room can easily fit a family of four. But definitely talk to reservations to get the right room for your specific needs.

Highlights
Location, location, location! This hotel is ideally situated to enjoy downtown Chicago’s best. And if you are traveling to the city by car, the free parking is something you’ll appreciate. Day rates in most city garages could easily add up and overtake your hotel costs. But the real highlight for my kid was the indoor swimming pool. It was the perfect place for him to get out those last bits of energy at the end of the day.

Good to know
Because of the hotel’s downtown location, it can get a little loud at night. Of course, since you are traveling with kids whose personal volumes may go as high as 11, this may be something you appreciate.

Contact
http://www.rivernorthhotel.com/

February 1st, 2009 | by Kayt Sukel