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Best Western River Cities

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
$116
$102 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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31 Russell Plaza Dr, Russell, KY, 41101
  • Place, Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fresenius Medical Care
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashland Town Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 250 sq ft
  • 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

  • 250 sq ft
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Russell

With a stay at Best Western River Cities in Russell, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Ohio River Valley and a 2-minute drive from Fresenius Medical Care. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ohio River and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ashland Town Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Paramount Arts Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • King's Daughters Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles

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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western River Cities

Hotel in Russell with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western River Cities offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with king sofa beds and desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Russell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Best Western River Cities. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

Best Western River Cities Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 427 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

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dreama, Winterville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Waited several minutes to check in. House keeping walked by and had to go in the back to get someone to check me in. Breakfast options were scarce. The waffle batter ran out, when I asked if they had more she was very rude and stated breakfast was over at 9:30, this was before 9:00. She said she would look and she never came back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Tommy

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

Greay place to sleep

clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joelle

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

Filthy hotel

Super dirty Staff seemed lazy Entire hotel was dirty and not clean at all. Baseboards in the room were falling off the walls. Mold on ceiling in bathroom. Hallways, elevator and common areas were not cleaned the entire 3 nights we were there. Gross
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Planning another visit soon!

Hotel was at capacity for the weekend but everything was perfect from check in to check out. We got to the property about 45 minutes before check in. Our room was not yet ready which was 100% expected. We made the comment that we were just there a little early to swim, they allowed us to swim why we waited for the room to be ready. Pool was perfect temperature and crystal clear, rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and even with the full house breakfast was smooth and well stocked. We are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CALVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and super clean ❤️
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

William

Traveled with family
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

Liz

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pertina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J A

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayne

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