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Best Western River Cities

2.5 star property
Hotel in Russell with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Located near the airport, Best Western River Cities welcomes guests with a full breakfast and helpful dry cleaning services. The hotel offers WiFi in public areas, a gym for keeping up with fitness routines, and a meeting room for business needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 375
AED 425 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2026

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - king
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofa, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sitting Area, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sitting Area, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Larger Room, Sitting Area, Microwave and Refrigerator, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wifi, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
31 Russell Plaza Dr, Russell, KY, 41101

What's nearby

  • Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fresenius Medical Care - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ashland Town Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Paramount Arts Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • King's Daughters Hospital - 5 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Ashland Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western River Cities

Hotel near the airport
At Best Western River Cities, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a computer station
Room features
All 58 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • King sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Cities
Best Western River Cities
Best Western River Cities Ashland
Best Western River Cities Hotel
Best Western River Cities Hotel Ashland
Best River Cities Russell
Best Western River Cities Hotel
Best Western River Cities Russell
Best Western River Cities Hotel Russell

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western River Cities have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western River Cities?

As of 6 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western River Cities on 2 January 2026 start from $115.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western River Cities pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western River Cities?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western River Cities?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western River Cities located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ohio River Valley, Fresenius Medical Care, and Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital. Ohio River and Cinemark Ashland are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Best Western River Cities Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 426 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Scott helped us out as well as the lady that works overnights. The room was simple and clean. Breakfast was good for what it was. Stayed here last year and will stay next year for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well when we visit family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

garrett

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful and the price was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall had a great experience at the hotel. Would recommend coming here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and super clean ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Mattress is firm. Comfy pillows. Walkable food. Quiet and staff are super kind and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is good for a quick stay. Check-in was very easy and the lady at the front was extremely nice and hospitable. The only issue was the room smelled quite musty and the bathroom had dirty rags and floors. Pillows were quite lumpy and some of the sheets were dirty as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice room. The bathroom was huge, it was great. Staff was very courteous and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, great breakfast!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for lodging in the Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio Tri-State area. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, roomy and clean. Friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greay place to sleep

clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay. Great breakfast, comfortable beds, clean, awesome water pressure in shower, walking distance to several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for an overnight stay for an early appointment we had in the area. Room was comfortable, quiet, everything worked, and breakfast was nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Really great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Friendly staff and clean clean clean! Breakfast was a bonus. I took the general managers business card so I could give her 5 stars. Shelley Bays Burroughs gets a job well done managing this!! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly remodeled and clean, quality staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very nice. The breakfast buffet was real good. They offered several different items.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay. Lovely rooms. Tasty breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Carter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dust everywhere. Musty odors.
Dead bug
More Dust
Not my hair
Dusty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Very friendly staff. Breakfast was good. Room very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We had a great breakfast in the lobby. The only issue I had with the hotel was the price. I think it was a little too pricey for the area.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient. friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025