We were very conflicted about staying in this hotel because due to the pictures on the site. It looked kinda dumpy but not too bad. Upon our arrival, we COULD NOT believe our eyes. IT WAS DISGUSTING! It was filthy, run down, unsafe looking, smelly and overall, well...disgusting! We got the key to "check out the room", sat down at... more

Ok. I had looked at all the reviews and was dubious. So, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. The bathroom was a bit dated, but it was VERY CLEAN. The beds were softer than I prefer, but it wasn't bad. I always travel with a clothespin, to keep the light out from the curtains, and I was... more

This was the noisiest, most chaotic place I've ever stayed and in which I sought a night's sleep. Upon arrival I could not compel the WIFI to work with my computer, only to be told by the desk that it had been "down" with little or no interest or regard for my plight (I was trying ot communicate with work).... more

My husband and our 2 children spent a night here last week so we could get an early start at the Shedd Aquarium the next day. Although the rooms (we were in B1) were very small, they were very well arranged. The rooms were very clean except if you move furniture (dropped an earring) and then you might see something... more

I stayed in this hotel the first week of Nov at a historic time for Chicago as a stranger in town I was suprised by the quality of the hotel, having read the reviews, I expected a drug dealer to be found dead in my bath tube, but no The staff were very friendly the room was clean and the... more

I booked 1 night before for under 90$ it was good for the price and location. It is a short bus ride down La Salle into the Loop. The area just next to the hotel isnt the best but I still felt safe. Staff was nice and held my bags while I was in the city. Little noisy in the... more

The Staff was very cordial, that is where it ended. I have never stayed in a hotel that was as ill kept, run down and generally worn out as this one. If we had found another room anywhere in downtown, we would have left. Unfortunately, the town was completely booked. My daughter and grandaughter were bitten by bugs as they... more

We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights. Despite the surly attitude at the check-in desk, things went fairly smoothly and we were given a room on the third floor. The elevator is scary and old (moves slowly and feels like it might plummet to the ground at any time) so we took the stairs after the first time. The... more

My wife and I met our friends Mike and Brenda in Chicago this past weekend. I have to say for all of us that this place was like hitting the lottery. All places we checked were really expensive and we were lucky enough to find the Howard Johnson at a very reasonable rate. Location, Location, Location! We stayed there two... more