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Best Western River Cities

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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
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-in Shower;Larger Room) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $118
$104 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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31 Russell Plaza Dr, Russell, KY, 41101
  • Place, Ashland Town Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Camden Park Amusement Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Marshall University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sitting Area, Microwave And Refrigerator, Walk In Shower

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Sitting Area, Microwave And Refrigerator, Walk In Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a nightstand with a phone.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Ashland Town Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Central Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Camden Park Amusement Park - 20 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Marshall University - 27 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Joan C Edwards Stadium - 28 min drive - 21.6 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western River Cities

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 254 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 470 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay we had
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was better than any place I've stayed
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff very courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Breakfast was great. Staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Attentive, kind staff and a clean room - what's not to love? Breakfast was great as well. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zanean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed here twice since the remodel. The staff is fantastic. The lady that assembles the breakfast buffet is very attentive (talks alot) but is very sweet. The housekeeping staff always made sure we had plenty of fresh white towels. The beds are very comfortable, and the new showers are great!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay. The staff was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was extremely nice, I called ahead of time to make sure I wasn’t checking in too late and they were courteous and I already knew I had found a good place to stay. The room had not a single fault to it, I travel to the area about once a month or so and know where I’ll be staying each time now.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

10/10 Excellent

MARY

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

10/10 Excellent

garrett

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was all great except the water pressure, .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

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