"My hotel room smelled like smoke, and the hallways were quite dirty; there were beer bottles and glasses outside my room when I checked in, and they were still there when I checked out.2017-11-21"
"Good experience. The hotel room was clean, but the AC fan was loud. I told the front desk clerk, but it wasn't fixed. I asked for another room, but was told no other rooms were available. I barely slept for 2 nights.2016-10-06"
"Good experience, especially the quiet of the hotel. No TV guide in the room. I recommend staying here.2022-03-06"
"This hotel was overpriced and in need of renovation. I couldn't control the room temperature, and it was very uncomfortable. Don't recommend.2015-09-29"
"I had a wonderful stay. The hotel was conveniently located, and the room was clean. The employees were extremely friendly and always willing to assist guests. Great experience.2018-09-18"
"The hotel was OK, but not great. The parking app took many tries, which was aggravating.2022-07-24"
"About 18 miles from downtown Chicago. Nice amenities without the traffic and high prices of downtown and airport hotels. There were lots of restaurants with outdoor seating in the area. My room on the 12th floor had a nice view of the Chicago skyline, though the sound of the El was somewhat annoying until I got used to it. I ate dinner at the on-site restaurant, which was quite good.2018-07-30"
"A comfortable hotel with pleasant personnel.2017-11-30"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Northern University
8 floors, 114 studio to 2-bedroom suites
No swimming pool
24-hour exercise room
Lounge
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $29 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds, 2 pets per room - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Aug 2016 < Less
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 4 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 4 nights. - Aug 2022 < Less
"My hotel room was too hot, and there was no fan. The heater was so loud at night that I couldn't sleep. Find another place to stay.2019-03-31"
"An older hotel, but it was comfortable and charming even though it didn't have fancy amenities. The room was on the small side, but it was fine for sleeping and the bed was comfortable. The window AC worked well but was quite loud. The front desk clerk was professional, friendly, and accommodating. Fantastic complimentary breakfast. Parking was limited; I parked at a lot several blocks away and walked.2018-08-21"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
17 miles from downtown Chicago
3 floors, 140 studio suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Apr 2019 < Less
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful.2018-10-02"
"The hotel was well-maintained and had many extras that made the stay wonderfully comfortable. The employees were courteous and competent. I liked the evening burgers, wine, and cheese. Great pool and nice exercise room. We were happy.2016-11-23"
"Clean room. Even the sofa bed was comfortable. The front desk clerks were courteous and helpful. Wonderful complimentary hot breakfast. The attendants were nice and kept the tables clean. This hotel was all we needed and more. Highly recommend.2015-04-07"
Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Outback Steakhouse
Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $17 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds, 2 pets per room - $50 per stay fee up to 3 nights - maximum $100 per stay pet fee. - Nov 2021 < Less
"The bedsheets and towels were dirty. Find another motel.2023-04-30"
"This is a budget motel. Not at all fancy, but it was adequate. Located on a busy street. The room was clean, though the beds weren't great. The bathroom door handle was falling off. Breakfast was pretty nice and included hot selections, but the sausage wasn't ready until 20 minutes after opening one morning. The staff seemed pleasant enough. Bring your ear plugs if you're bothered by road noise at night.2017-10-03"
"The motel was quiet and easy to access. The front desk clerk was efficient. No problems, and I was able to have my dog in the room.2015-08-01"
"Our hotel stay was absolutely awful, starting with the rude check-in clerk who couldn't care less about guests. Our room was dirty, with beer cans and towels all over. We returned to the front desk and were given another room, but the heater and phone didn't work. We returned to the desk yet again, and the clerk acted like we were an inconvenience. She gave us a room right by the elevator. All the hotel clerks acted like they hated their jobs, though the bartenders at Bar Louie were exceptional and sweet. Despite this, find another place to stay.2021-02-26"
"The hotel was clean and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Close to high-end restaurants. I highly recommend staying here.2023-03-12"
"Superb location and reasonable rates. Our room was clean, and the hotel clerk let us check in 2 hours early. The staff was friendly, and we were happy with the service. Close to fine dining. I recommend staying here.2023-02-24"
"The hotel was nice, and the employees were welcoming. I'd stay here again.2021-05-30"
"The hotel was clean and welcoming. The 9th floor room was quiet. Good drinks and good food. This is the best place to stay.2023-01-16"
"Everything was great, from the room to the service. Parking at the hotel cost $18 per night.2021-05-25"
"I stayed at this hotel at a difficult time, and all the employees were so helpful and accommodating. They assisted with cab and shuttle arrangements. Nice place to stay.2021-05-10"
"Great rates, and located within walking distance of attractions and stores. We liked the unique decor and design. Our favorite was the elevator. The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful.2022-04-17"
"Convenient to Wrigley Field. We arrived earlier than expected, and the hotel clerk accommodated us so we could check in early. She also let me know about validating my parking. The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable.2021-07-12"
"The room was small, but it was clean and adequate. No fridge. The hotel staff was friendly.2021-07-03"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
