cheap hotels in Melrose Park, IL

1. The Flats at Loyola Station (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Across the street from and affiliated with Loyola University, this modern, student-run guesthouse is 3 blocks from Lake Michigan and a 2-minute walk from an El train stop.The 1- and 2-bedroom apartments have gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, plus living rooms with pull-out sofas, in-unit washer/dryers, flat-screen TVs, surround-sound systems and oak floors. Some units also have outdoor terraces. WiFi is free.There’s free covered parking and a grocery store is a 4-minute walk away.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • 13 min drive to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
  • 1 min walk to nearest transit

Feedback From Real Customers

NR Hurt

Pretty gross Our room wasn’t cleaned before we checked in and the voicemail to contact the staff was full By the time we could get ahold of them, we had already assumed the staff’s tip to buy cleaning supplies and cleaned the room ourselves

Writing this review because management doesn’t seem interested in replying to the email I sent so I am happy to let others know they should not stay here

Charlotte Caddel

We had a couple issues (A/C not working, middle of mattress collapsed) but they were fixed fast by the staff (we would have been moved into another room if there was one available, apparently, which is nice) Overall, besides that, the stay was great Really nice apartment with two beds and a fold out couch, two bathrooms, and a washer and dryer

Nearby is Loyola of course, but also places to eat (Five Guys, etc) and a CVS for shopping Plus, it’s right next to the train (subway) station Great stay, all in all

Jennifer Price

We were impressed by the cleanliness of the rooms, and the professionalism of the staff The “rooms” are more like apartments; complete with a full kitchen, sofa bed, and bedroom There are even balconies for sitting outside in warm weather! The location is convenient to the Red line “L” station, restaurants, and of course, the Loyola campus

The Flats at Loyola Station will be our first choice when visiting the city

2. Wingate by Wyndham Arlington Heights (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This relaxed roadside hotel just off I-90 is 6.1 miles from Arlington Park and 8.8 miles from O’Hare International Airport.The unassuming rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and desks with ergonomic chairs, plus minifridges and microwaves. Suites add separate living areas. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.Free amenities include hot breakfast, parking and an airport shuttle. There’s also a fitness room, a business center and meeting space.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the unassuming rooms and the beds
  • 3 min drive to the Ned Brown Forest Preserve
  • 16 min drive to Chicago O’Hare
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests praised the fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Candi Williams

This is one of the worst hotel experiences that I have ever had The staff was pretty friendly upon check-in, but it went downhill from there We needed a place to sleep for my son’s wedding

Nothing extravagant because we were so busy Every time we returned to our room it smelled like smoke, very distinct smell that resembled drug use The response from the front desk was, “That’s weird” On the second night, our car was broken into Nothing was stolen, but that was the final straw We decided not to stay the last night of our reservation Since we prepaid, they refused to refund the final night’s stay I would not recommend at all There are much better places to stay that are very helpful, friendly, and sympathetic

Priyal Mangla

10/10 *claps*The lady at the front desk, provided the best customer serviceWe were a family of 4, and we reached the hotel well before the checkin timings as out flight landed at 7The lady guided us to lodge the luggage and wait for sometime

And to our surprise, as soon as the room was ready, she checked us in! We also received a room upgradeThis woman was an angel in disguise I can’t recall her name, but I remember she wore specs had black hair and was youngTheir breakfast menu included everything essential Omelettes, waffles, and breads were super good and deliciousThe place is at a very optimum location- bus service is nearby There is a supermarket and Dunkin at walking distance too

3. Best Western O’Hare North/Elk Grove Hotel (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set 7 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, this informal airport hotel is 4 miles from LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, an indoor theme park.Straightforward rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as and tea and coffeemakers. All offer beds that have pillow-top mattresses.Hot breakfast and an airport shuttle are complimentary. An exercise room, a business center and a coin-operated laundry are all open 24 hours.

Things You Need to Know

  • The rooms have refrigerators
  • 5 min drive to the Ned Brown Forest Preserve
  • Some guests complained about the air conditioning
  • 17 min drive to Chicago O’Hare
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Jay Schmidt

We were flying out of O’Hare, so we picked this hotel because they offered sleep and park ($10) a day parking The hotel was good the staff was friendly & helpful The only problem we had was that the first shuttle that left for O’Hare was 7:00am problem if you had a 7:30 flight like we did

The staff was helpful in setting up for taxi service, but the taxi Co could not fill the order for a 4:30am pick up we started getting texts at 3:45am to this affect, I don’t blame the staff they have no control over this I will admit I did not check what time the shuttles started for the airport my fault The last time we did this the hotel we stayed at it ran a shuttle 24 hrs to the airport Had to drive not a big deal 10 min to lot G at the airport I gave 3 stars because of the shuttle service

Angela Carter

CAR WAS VIOLATED!!! Parked 2/11 and returned Sunday 2/20 Started the car and it sounded like a Harley motorcycle!! Engine light also on — able to drive 17 mph and to the closest dealership Found out the catalytic converter was STOLEN! I parked in front of the hotel and under a light

Hotel not stepping up, state’s signed a waiver so not responsible But in order to stay and park you had to sign! Room clean, bed comfy Bathroom not so nice, nice to see but toilet and shower needs work

Nia Pu’e

The driver Ed for the shuttle was so professional, extremely welcoming, and kept us laughing It was just all smiles the whole ride! Not just that, I also noticed him taking care of the shuttle bus Cleaning it on his spare time

All around great employee you guys have there Will definitely stay again at this hotel when I’m back in Illinois

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgeview Chicago (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Adjacent to SeatGeek Stadium, this informal hotel is 6 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport and 7 miles from Brookfield Zoo.Straightforward rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers, as well as free Wi-Fi. Suites add sofabeds, microwaves and wet bars.Breakfast and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include an indoor pool and a gym.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms, which have TVs
  • The rooms have microwaves and refrigerators
  • 16 min drive to the Brookfield Zoo
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • The fitness center has free weights and elliptical machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Tanya Buck

The hotel was nice, clean and has a well lit parking area As a female traveling alone, that is very important There were restaurants nearby that were open late

The staff were friendly and I love the digital check in and out The bed was comfortable The room was really nice and modernized If I had to pick one “bad” thing, this location does not give out free water to Hilton Honors members like several of the other Hampton hotels But overall, a very nice stay Would recommend and I plan to come back

S R

Accept for few miniature things, we had an amazing stay The majority of staff was so welcoming, paying attention to our needs

our room was in excellent condition Breakfast was absolutely amazing and showed they really cared Hotel was in great condition overall and it was quite place and secluded for a perfect privacy They did not have a jacuzzi in the pool area which was a bummer but we still really enjoyed it

Kalla Mahar

I’m really not sure how to rate this hotel The room was very small and the beds were not easily accessible to the top bunk The TV was hard to see bc of the bed poles

The one night worker, Joe was not very helpful at first, but got better, I guess Sherry however, was AMAZING There were ants all over our room when we got back Saturday afternoon They had no spray When we used a wash cloth to try to wipe up the ants the wash cloth was filthy dirty like it hadn’t been mopped before we were there We had no garbage bags in the garbages Finally after telling them the ants were in the beds and one bit my mom Sherry went and bought ant spray and found an out of order room for us to use for the night It was even smaller than the other one And obviously didn’t have everything since it was out of order, but I’m thankful she tried She took off half of each nights stay for the issues we experienced The pool is an bad accident waiting to happen The water doesn’t drain around the pool and there are puddles Kids were falling and getting hurt I reported it and they said they knew that it drains slowly and they have someone that will be working on it or is working on it The food was okay, but things were not refilled for the morning I was there right when it opened and I had to ask for them to refill the sugars For a Hilton I expected better

5. Comfort Suites Lombard – Addison (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set off I-355, this modern all-suite hotel is 2 miles from the Safari Land indoor amusement center and 6 miles from the championship golf course at Medinah Country Club.Suites with classic decor come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and pull-out sofas, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites add whirlpool tubs.Hot breakfast, coffee, and parking are complimentary. There’s also an indoor pool and an exercise room, as well as a business center and a gift shop.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the large rooms and the beds
  • 7 min drive to Safari Land
  • Guests mentioned hot tubs 29 times
  • Guests liked the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Deval Dragon

This Comfort Suites is run down but they are doing their best There is no breakfast to speak but the staff is friendly During the week it is a nice quite place but on the weekends this hotel is hopping

Loud parties, cigarette and marijuana smoke and lots of people running around If you want to relive your college days I highly recommend booking a weekend stay here

Hannah Jones

NOT for groups!!!We were promised a meeting space with our group, and this was a deciding factor in choosing the hotel However, upon arrival we were told that the new owners do not rent out the room or that it would be $300 (which is a drastic overprice, the room was not good quality other than having tables and chairs) The only bright spot was the evening employee who listened to us and helped us work out something for our group of students

I would NOT recommend this hotel for groups, especially if you are looking to have space to be together The new management is horrible, and clearly they don’t value groups We were also scolded for a noise complaint that was not even our students I would never come back

6. Clarion Inn Elmhurst – Oakbrook (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This laid-back hotel is 13 miles from O’Hare International Airport, 19 miles from downtown Chicago and 25 miles from baseball games at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.The low-key rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add microwaves and minifridges. Suites have separate living areas, sofabeds and/or kitchenettes.Parking is included. Amenities consist of a casual bistro/cafe, plus an indoor heated pool and an exercise room. Meeting space is available. Breakfast is available, and pets are welcome, both for a surcharge.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 11 min drive to Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
  • Guests praised the friendly service, which has a concierge
  • Some guests complained about the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 17 times
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Cathy Medina

Clean, comfortable room I got upgraded to a king suite Nice staff

Ideal location for me Just three things I was not happy about-Channel up/down on the TV remote didn’t work Had to manually put in channels Hard to do when you don’t know the channel numbers-Phone in room didn’t work-I was told pool was heated It was not

Cat 3

Pros: Comfortable beds, quiet, the pool is huge Showers had good water pressure The front desk guy that I saw the most was super nice and helpful

Cons: Things that were listed on the website were either unavailable or not true (no free breakfast, the pool is NOT heated, the restaurant is not open) If you have a lot of luggage and need to haul it in with a cart the entrance from the side parking lot isn’t accessible (there’s a step to get in the door) and the back parking lot is gravelI think a lot of the cons wouldn’t have stung so much if the price per night hadn’t been so high I kind of ate the cost because I thought I was paying for the amenties, but to get there and have to go to WalMart to get microwave breakfasts and dinners suckedI would only stay here again if the rooms were 100 or less a night, or if they got the breakfast/restaurant situation straightened out

Richard Willer

AWFUL place to stay including management I took pictures of my room that I will be posting on other social mediaThe room was not cleaned

An opened beer was in the fridge, safety bobby pin on the floor, tape literally holding some of the wall together, and the mirror when steamed stated ‘TRUMP 2021!’ I talked to the supervisor when he came in at 4pm only to say they will just take 20% off and can’t find any product to remove the sign on the mirror! Room preparation is a simple task Hotels accept damage deposits, so most issues should be an easy fix, just buy a new mirror or washing product then! Seems very lazy on staff

7. Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set off I-290, this laid-back motel is 3 miles from Olympic Park, 4 miles from LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago and 9 miles from Arlington Park horse-racing track.Straightforward rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. Kids aged 17 and under stay with an adult family member for no extra charge.Morning coffee is complimentary, and there’s a meeting room. Parking is available and pets are welcome.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 6 min drive to the Ned Brown Forest Preserve
  • Guests praised the friendly, professional service
  • Guests mentioned “wallpapers” 12 times
  • Some guests complained about the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Theodora Tsatsos

This place is run very very well My first encounter was with Debra, who was extremely polite and very helpful Then when I checked in, she bent over backwards to accommodate us in every way

She’s been consistently pleasant, and goes the extra mile Everyone has been great Darryl always checks up on us, as does Marco, and Keith is a fantastic general managerThis stay has been a very pleasant surprise because of the very efficient way that it’s runRecommend

Elizabeth Beyer

The price is affordable for short and long term stays The staff there are very friendly and super helpful Monica is one of the best staff at the hotel

She’s made me and my husband feel more than welcome and comfortable during our 3 week stay The housekeeping doesn’t always keep up with exchanging towels, supplying toilet paper and giving fresh bed sheets but every time Monica was on shift she always checked and made sure that everything was satisfactory and our needs and wants were met Thank you for the wonderful stay

Kathy Bellas

I Also am wondering why this Hotel isn’t rated higher I have been to many, many Motel6 and this is the best one I ran across by far I really think they are rated too low

Karla works at the front deskShe is very polite &patientAlways Greets u with a smile and never has a attitude problem with the guestWorks very good under pressureKeep up the good work!!

8. Quality Inn Schaumburg – Chicago (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Just off Interstate 290, this straightforward hotel is 3.2 miles from the Schaumburg Convention Center and 14.4 miles from O’Hare International Airport.All rooms have en suite bathrooms, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers.A free hot breakfast buffet is provided. There’s an indoor pool and whirlpool, an exercise room and free parking for trucks, buses and RVs.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • Walking distance to Legoland Discovery Center Chicago and the Ned Brown Forest Preserve
  • Guests praised the clean rooms but some thought they were small
  • Guests praised the friendly service, which has a concierge
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • Guests praised the nightlife
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Matthew Black

Fairly nice hotel My wife is a housekeeper, so it was definitely “DIRTY” according to her, but when hotel staff are only given 15 minutes to flip a room, what can you expect Sheets were clean

down to the mattress pad (yes, she checked)There were a LOT of kids at the hotel the weekend we stayed so the pool was overflowing It was quiet at night thoughBreakfast is hot as others have said and plenty to choose from, but the floors are in need of a sweep as others have saidOur floors had been replaced with laminate, so less concern of bugsFor $100 on a Saturday night on St Patrick’s Day WeekendI suppose it was pretty good

Barb Price

Fantastic service, excellent rate A bed so comfortable I don’t want to get out of it Absolutely spotless room

So glad to find this place after dealing with another Choice Hotel that I would NOT recommend–the Comfort Inn on Barrington at Hoffman EstatesEdit: Just had their wonderful breakfast that is included in room rate Waffle station, cold cereal, scrambled eggs, link sausage, fruit, toast, coffee, juice, and more–all done rightAnd the bathtub is fantastic for soaking They have a pool and hot tub here, but I won’t have time to try those

Michelle Howe

Avoid at all costs Yes, it’s in a convenient location, but it is dirty I’m also sensitive to humidity, and it was VERY humid in the lobby and the room

We ran the air for three hours and the room was still too warm The maintenance guy was less than helpful We ended up spending just $25 more per night to stay at a much nicer place 10 minutes away

9. Urban Holiday Lofts Chicago Hostel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This hip hostel in Wicker Park is a 5-minute walk to an El train station offering public transport access to the attractions of Grant Park and 1.1 miles from Humboldt Park.The simple, loft-style rooms are either private or shared (the latter are gender specific, with free storage lockers) and come with shared or en suite bathrooms. All feature free WiFi, exposed brick walls and edgy artwork by local artists.Freebies include continental breakfast, parking (off-site) and luggage stories. Other amenities consist of 24-hour security, a pool table, arcade games, a communal kitchen, a lounge and laundry facilities.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • 14 min drive to the Lincoln Park Zoo
  • 6 min walk to nearest transit
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests mentioned “cereal” 13 times
  • Guests mentioned “bagels” 13 times
  • Guests liked the nightlife
  • Guests liked the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Paul Novak

I stayed here twice in the last 2 weeks, and had a great experience both times I stayed in a shared room I highly recommend this beautiful spot if you like saving money while still getting a great place to sleep

All the people I met were really cool, respectful, and kept their areas nice Do remember to bring a lock if you’d like to secure your belongings All of the employees I met were great, and the rules were clear and logical for a hostel Best price in Chicago for what you are getting, by far

Srujana Kuna

The rooms were clean and spacious We appreciated the closet in the room that allowed us to put luggage out the way The kitchen and common area were clean and easy to use

The staff (front desk and cleaners) was very accommodating and very helpfulThe bath tubs had leftover water in a depression towards the front It was not great but not gross There was a line for the bathrooms around 8-10am so have to plan around that

Alison Zimmer

The location is great Check-in and out was simple and staff were friendly The room was basic, but clean and well-equipped

Sometimes you had to wait for the bathroom, particularly in the mornings when people would line up for showersOur room was right next to the lobby and you could hear all conversations – including some at 1am and 6am It wasn’t super rowdy but I wish the quiet hours were better enforced/the front desk asked people to move to their rooms or outside

10. Ambiance (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

2955 Mannheim Rd, Franklin Park, IL 60131(773) 463-8543

Things You Need to Know

  • 15 min drive to the Ned Brown Forest Preserve
  • 13 min drive to Chicago O’Hare
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests mentioned “romance” 24 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Staci Blair

Joe and Liz was very friendly and helpful to all of my needs The housekeeper I didn’t get her name but she had the room looking brand new I checked high and low and the room was cleaned and smelled fresh

I never been to this location and was surprised that I ever booked here before Next morning booked for my birthday with a bigger room I am excited already Five star service from the Franklin Park staff

Jennifer Schmuhl

The room my husband & had chosen was HYPNOTIC The staff was great & the room spotless & there’s also a little store in the front where you can buy different fun items if you wanted Loved it we ended up staying overnight, I’m so glad we did because theres so much to do

Will have to go again & pick a different room * It’s great this place is 10 minutes from our home & didn’t even know 😁 *

Alex Alex

Nice location You do have to be a member, which takes 4 hours to get approved during working hours or 48 hours otherwise I think membership was $30 for the whole year

After you get approved, you get to choose the options for the room (champagne etc)This location is motel style with the parking in the middle The office is right at the entry and they have all types of stuff available for purchase, like water, soda, candy, chocolate strawberries, bubble baths, lotions, flowers They only car info they need is the make, model and color, license plates are not required We were staying in the Prism room and it was very neat There were rose petals on the bed and the floor They also had 3 playing dice complementary as part lf the assembly The jacuzzi and shower are combined but the toilet is separated There were more then enough towels and also bath robes which were available for purchase too The color changing lights above the bed are super fun to discover The only downside is the TV is not smart so you won’t be able to connect to Netflix or any provider to watch a movie if you choose so Overall a great experience

11. Regal Inn O’Hare Airport Franklin Park (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set along Highway 48, this unpretentious motor inn is 5 miles from both O’Hare International Airport and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.The unfussy rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and microwaves. Some also have tea and coffeemakers.Parking is complimentary, as are hot drinks in the lobby. There’s also a restaurant and a coin-operated laundry.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • 16 min drive to the Graue Mill
  • 15 min drive to Chicago O’Hare
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned microwaves 22 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Latrina Murdock

I really liked the room environment quiet and peaceful with clean sheets but old towels were in the closet place just laying dirty Also, while completing my assignment for school Staff member cut the WI-FI off while submitting my work could not believe it Thanks for having good Professor at my University I did not get 10 % deduction for failing to submit my work on time

Hristo Yankov

I am not picky and usually very easy to please, all I need is clean sheets and a quiet night I wouldn’t even complain about the whiff of marijuana I caught around the premisesBut when the neighbors next door wake me and my entire family up at 2am, (including 14yo daughter), by banging (on) the bed against the wall, this is where I draw the line for acceptable accomodations

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