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

I have stayed here 2 nights. If you look for an inexpensive place at a central location, then this is the place for you. The room is your standard motel room (I booked on their website & paid only 99$/night), if a bit outdated. Parking is free, and while I was there (Thursday & Friday nights) finding a free spot... more

This hotel did not feel safe to me and, as a female travelling alone, this was important. The rooms are accessed straight from the car park - which can be accessed by anyone (not just guests) from the street. I had requested a non-smoking room, but it smelt of smoke. When I reported this, they sent someone round with an... more

If you have read any of my reviews over the years you know I pull no punches. Upon arrival to this property if I would have immediately written a review it would be a lot different than the one I am writing. First of all, the hotel is old and certainly dated. It is not what any of us would... more

We're all looking for a great deal...and I was when I booked the HoJo's on LaSalle in Chicago. But I would have much rather paid $50 more a night and not stayed in this DUMP. The exterior looks like something from the early 1960...really run down. The person at the desk had bright red (we're talking stop sign red punker)... more

First time to Chicago as well as US. I went there for 7-night business. The hotel is decent, a bit old though. The bedroom is spacious with a big king size bed. The bathroom is pretty nice as well. They have a restaurant which opens in the morning up to maybe 6 PM. I tried once and it's quite good.... more

We stayed at the Howard Johnson on a recent busy weekend in Chicago, and loved that this was downtown and close to public transportation and good food, etc. The rates were a little high, but not too bad for summer in Chicago. It's great that there's parking available, and we were lucky enough to arrive at a time (around 1... more

I have stayed at this hotel now twice, and both times enjoyed the stay. The first time was in September 2005, I was in town for a wedding and spend 3 nights in de HoJo, after that I spend 3 nights in the Intercontinental, which I regret because the HoJo is much beter value for money. Last summer i stayed... more

I was in Chicago for the weekend, visiting some family and meeting friends for a few days. My hope was to find a decent hotel close to the downtown area I would be going to most and not be too expensive. Most hotels in the area were outragiously high (around $300 a night). I finally found the Howard Johnson, but... more