Name: Best Western On the River
Address: 401 N 3rd St, Hannibal, Missouri, United States of America, Hannibal, Missouri, US
Price range: $99–$235 per night
Rating: 8.48

What guests think

Travellers at Best Western On the River consistently praise the walkable, downtown location and friendly staff, while noting the lobby-centered indoor pool and hot tub are popular but can create strong chlorine odors, humidity, and some noise.

Rooms are dated and vary: some are spacious with river views, others face the atrium with no exterior window, and several guests report damp air, occasional maintenance issues, and inconsistent Wi-Fi/TV. Cleanliness is often good, but recurring reports cite dusty fixtures, mold in bathrooms, and dirty windows. Breakfast feedback ranges from hot and plentiful to limited or cold, and parking can be tight during busy times. Expect a convenient stay near attractions with trade-offs in atmosphere and upkeep.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub are a big draw, but their lobby location leads to strong chlorine smells, humidity, and occasional noise. Parking can be tight; the outdoor pool is in a separate building and the small gym is limited.

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10

Rae Edward

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient and within easy walking distance of just about every attraction in Hannibal. - lots of restaurants to choose from. Easy parking. The hotel is rather unique in that the pool and hot tub is open and located adjacent to the lobby. Very convenient, but the chlorine odour can be strong at times.

4

Diane

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old & tired hotel. Pool chlorine smell throughout. Loud bathroom fan. No good food choices for breakfast.

6

Tamara

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While clean, the property did show its age. The unique feature was the swimming in the LOBBY. I asked the front desk clerk about it. Apparently it’s a hold over from when it was built in the early 1980’s. After that, laws were passed requiring the pools behind walls. As cool as it was to see a swimming pool in the lobby, it does affect your stay. The whole hotel smells like chlorine and is warm and humid. In your room, you can alter the temp, but you hear the echos from the people playing in the pool. They have strict pool hours to limit the noise, however. Overall, it was fine…clean, comfortable beds, etc. Breakfast was typical of this style of hotel. So you be the judge of that.

10

Glenda

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location, well kept facility, the only negative was a large pothole in the parking lot and inadequate parking.

8

Richard

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Indoor pool creates a lot of moisture that pervades the space and the rooms on first floor.

8

Vonn

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent, clean room. Parking inconvenient.

8

JULIE

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was odd that the outdoor pool was not at the main building, but it was very nice and kept well. Some staff are very strict in the quiet time rules, even the lounge area.

8

Clay

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub was not working properly

8

Lori

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was an issue a huge issue...

8

Kent

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The fitness center was poorly equipped and had no weights or bench

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the hotel and rooms as clean, with well-kept public areas. Recurring issues include dusty fixtures, mold in bathrooms, stained or dirty furnishings, and grimy exterior windows.

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4

William

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, friendly staff. Room hadnt been dusted in years. Toilet contained hairs, and shower had purple goo on floor.

4

Richard

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Swimming pool was in the center of the hotel and our room was moldy due to the high hot moisture rising from the pool. Beds were dirty, chairs had mold on them.

10

Theresa

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and well-maintained. Friendly staff.

6

Gayla

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

OK. Rooms surround indoor pool, so it may be loud. Friendly staff. Ceilings in our room were stained. Dead bug in light fixture over sink in bathroom.

10

Kamron

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great - room was clean - public areas very clean as well.

10

Stephanie

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great staff. Very clean.

10

Jacqueline

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room with friendly staff and a nice indoor pool.

8

stacey

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great! Pool and breakfast good. Room could’ve been cleaner. The tile portion of floor was filthy. Tub had mold. And I know they don’t wash the comforter and blanket each time but they were beyond gross. Otherwise enjoyed the place

8

Kris

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. We had an upper floor with view of the river. The only thing was the extremely dirty windows in our unit.

6

Amee

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nit very clean, and there was mold on the ceiling and walls. The room was in disrepair, and the chair was heavily stained.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and vary widely: some are spacious with river views, others face the atrium with no exterior window. Humidity and pool noise, occasional AC/maintenance problems, and inconsistent Wi-Fi/TV are noted; bed comfort varies.

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Donna

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was pleasant. Room was tidy. Our light in the bathroom was out and our toilet wasn’t bolted down but it all was perfectly fine. They really are trying to keep up with everything and we had a great night sleep

6

dede

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place has real potential, great location, and nice employees. But they need to have a serious talk with maintenance AND housecleaning. We arrived late, and realized the light switch at the door did not turn on a light, so we entered in the dark and found the one lamp/bulb out of 4 that worked; the switches on the lamp appeared to be beaten off, so I told the nice young lady working, because I didn't want to be accused of doing the damage. Told her we were fine with one light, because it was late and we were tired. I noticed it appeared that towel racks, lamp shades and a few other places were extremely dusty like they had not been touched in a long, long time. My husband wanted a shower, and realized the shower head didn't work and I planned to take one in the am, so that was another trip to the desk. She moved us to another room; most of the lights and the shower worked (we checked before unpacking this time); but the towel racks & lamp shades still excessively dusty and dirty. None of these are hard things to fix; hopefully they will take attention to these simple matters very quickly!!

8

Rebecca

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I went for the weekend. Check in was great. Fast. Room was clean. Beds a little uncomfortable but we made it. We were on the 3rd flood so when we walked out, we could see the river. Breakfast was good. Eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy along with cereal etc. they have an indoor pool. We didn’t use it but it was very busy with families. Will definitely stay here again.

6

Monica

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and breakfast was good. The staff were helpful. However, the room had no external windows and therefore very dark. The property has an indoor pool and the rooms open towards the pool. This makes the chlorine odor/fumes very strong inside the hotel room.

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theresa

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and walking distance to shops and the river. Our room was very hot and lowering thermostat didn't help. We had to adjust the fan and vent to get cooled down. The pool is in the center of the rooms and the odor of chlorine was strong and even penetrated our clothing.

8

Christy

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I appreciated the cleanliness and size of the room, the view of the river and the helpful staff. Breakfast was ok, i liked the biscuits and gravy. The sausage was too salty for me. The train whistle was a surprise. The curtains did not close sufficiently to keep out all the light. The TV channels/guide were confusing-a list of channels with their numbers would have been helpful. Thanks!

8

shirley

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk lady wonderful. Windows dirty which is frustrating when paying a premium for Mississippi River view. Rooms at back of hotel only look into the hotel. Could be disappointing for people who travel a long way to see the Mississippi and end up staring at a grey wall. Expedia should specify on site rooms that have no outside window

8

Greg

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They say on the river but it’s 2 blocks away. Our room did not have a window to the outside, some do, but we overlooked the lobby area. Breakfast was very limited.

8

Stephen

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is clean and seems well located if you are wanting to check out downtown Hannibal. Even though we had a first floor room next to the pool it was super quiet. Pool area looked nice but we didn’t use it. The hotel needs some updating though, feels like a hotel I would have stayed at on a road trip as a kid in the 1980’s. Rooms are smaller, parking tight, room kept losing TV and wifi signal. Almost $150/night seems rather high for this hotel.

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Brian

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed here a few times. It’s always been fine. But I don’t think I’ll ever stay again. The last few times, the internet has been incredibly bad. Makes it impossible to work, or stream anything.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with several staff recognized by name. Occasional complaints involve rude interactions, reservation or billing mix-ups, and key/check-in issues.

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Andrew J

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely the most appalling, belligerent and rude night clerk I’ve encountered anywhere in the world. My decade long run at this property just concluded. There are now great options in Hannibal. Take them.

10

Mark

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and courteous, the room was exceptional and the location made my vacation activities a convenient walking distance ( 2 to 3 blocks). My stay was thoroughly enjoyable and I recommend this hotel to anyone.

8

Breck

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Left a backpack in room and they sent to me after for a small fee right away

6

LORI

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a 5 star review ready for our stay until...on the 2nd day of our 3 day stay, our room card wouldn't let us into the building. We walked around to the front and I asked the lady working if our card had been deactivated? She raises her voice and says they do not deactivate cards. Well, ok...why is my card deactivated? She proceeds to blame it on the lady who checked us in and only said we were staying 2 nights instead of 3 or it could have been their new system. I wasn't looking for lip and excuses in a very loud voice. I was looking for an apology for the inconvenience of shutting our cards off early. I was very taken aback by this ladies tone with me. I didn't do anything wrong. You all did. Own it!!!

10

Nichole

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thank you for helping us!

10

Ken

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was taken ill while there and Mary and Grace at the desk could not have been more helpful in getting me linked up with medical care. Matt was wonderful as he took me to the pharmacy to pick up prescriptions. They were just wonderful.

10

Tara

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What can we say! We chose this hotel because of the review responses. The way they invite people not to return over miniscule inconveniences that lead to bad reviews made my day! Our experience was unique. Last minute weekend away and we met Tony! He was an absolute GEM!!!! He met us with hilarity and humor and let us check in a little early since we were exhausted from the drive. Our room wasn’t a river view, (which was not a big deal) actually made sleeping amazing. He gave us a map, gave us all the highlights as to live music for the evening and all the best restaurants. He helped us with tourist attractions of course. Especially since it was off season. We will be back! Mainly because of his charm, wit and above all kindness.

10

Richard

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Tony at the front desk was assume.

10

Tina

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent and friendly staff!! Good breakfast as well!

4

Carolyn

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Went to check in and was told that I had canceled the reservation, which I hadn’t. In fact I had already paid in advance. The desk clerk told me to get out of the line and contact Expedia. So I did. Expedia also showed that the reservation had not been canceled. The unhelpful man at the front desk told us we would have to repay so we did because we needed a place to stay. Still waiting for refund since we ended up having to pay twice for a room. And to top it off best western charged us more money for a downgrade since they were out of King rooms (which is what we had already paid for!) the whole experience was so frustrating and the man at the front desk couldn’t have been less helpful.

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Location

Central and walkable to Mark Twain sites, the riverfront, shops, and dining; some rooms have river views. A few guests report train or traffic noise.

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10

Susan

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near the river and Mark Twain destination

8

Raymond

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Did like the proximity to the river and downtown area. Did not like the traffic and train sounds.

10

Trudie

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly helpful staff. Conveniently located

8

Jim

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location if you're here for Mark Twain tourism. Many sites are walkable.

10

Christopher

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Very clean, comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Excellent free hot breakfast. Will stay here again for sure. Steps away from shops and site seeing, just perfect!

10

Gordon

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean rooms, nice people. It looked to me like the windows (exterior) hadn’t been cleaned in months, kinda distracting from to view of the river

10

Danny

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walking distance to Hannibal's historic destinations, and entertainment areas!

8

Marcus

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Location.

8

Robert Jr

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right across from Mississippi river and mark twains diner

8

Jon

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. It's just on the edge of downtown Hannibal and very close to Mark Twain Boyhoid Home and Museum.

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Dining

Breakfast is mixed: many enjoy the hot options, while others find items limited, understocked, or not hot enough; coffee quality varies.

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Karen

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old establishment, but here it is location-location-location! The breakfast is good!

10

Cynthia

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great property. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Wonderful breakfast!

10

Christopher

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Very clean, comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Excellent free hot breakfast. Will stay here again for sure. Steps away from shops and site seeing, just perfect!

10

Marcia

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall my stay was good!! The breakfast bar, while adequate, could have been hotter. The items on there that were supposed to be hot weren't.

6

Gregory

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was conveniently located and clean. The main issue we had was the breakfast. It was from 6:30-9:30. We arrived down there about 7:30. We found only a partial piece of sausage, no bread for toast, out of apple juice, the only fruit being 2 apples and some mixed fruit cups. The attendant came in once - stirred the gravy and added some sausage. Did not ever appear again. We’ve been to numerous hotels that provide breakfast and this was the weakest.

8

H K

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. The bathroom was fine. The shower head was somewhat rusty and didn't operate all that efficiently. Throw-away shampoo and soap is a bit out-of-date compared to other hotel chains. The room temperature was very good. The breakfast offering was not great. The coffee was in much need of improvement.

10

Joan

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. Good parking Nice beds and pillows Good pool and hot tub Good breakfast Nice location for dinner Mark Twain fun in walking distance Good stay all around 😊

6

Anna

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the front desk were amazing!! So friendly, helpful and overall awesome! The building is old, but they are trying to update. The breakfast needs to be revamped, it was awful! The pool was great and the room was clean, just old.

8

Harry

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The man at the desk when I checked was very nice & helpful with answers to my questions . The breakfast was ok , the food could be hotter & change the menu more than just sausage links or patties , or add waffles or something different .

8

Michael

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast that was included in the room rate was very good and included protein (eggs, sausage)

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Month	Average price
January	$120
February	$116
March	$109
April	$106
May	$126
June	$132
July	$131
August	$131
September	$114
October	$116
November	$105
December	$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $108	17 $107	18 $115	19 $143
20 $100	21 $117	22 $118	23 $108	24 $116	25 $124	26 $136
27 $120	28 $101	29 $99	30 $101

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $110	2 $138	3 $133
4 $111	5 $108	6 $118	7 $131	8 $118	9 $126	10 $117
11 $111	12 $118	13 $119	14 $134	15 $120	16 $152	17 $235
18 $124	19 $129	20 $131	21 $131	22 $131	23 $151	24 $124
25 $126	26 $128	27 $124	28 $126	29 $125	30 $128	31 $124

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (With Sofabed)

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