Don't ever stay here.....rooms and hall smell like urine, blood stain on carpet the size of a softball. Wouldn't dare take off your shoes much less sleep in the bed. Got the heck outta there when a prostitute came to the door.

First trip to USA, not really sure what to expect - but pleasantly surprised.The motel was only 1.5 * but all we wanted was somewhere clean and comfortable to sleep, as we would be out most of the day. The room was huge, pretty basic but comfortable. It had 2 big double beds, with cable TV, and bathroom with shower/tub. This hotel offered complimentary breakfast, which consisted of tea/coffee, pastries or donuts - plus there was a small work-out area. There were no eating places on-site, but if you were willing to walk down the road a little eating was no problem. The motel was approx 15 miles from Downtown Chicago, and they offered complimentary shuttle bus to O'Hare Airport - where you could catch a train downtown. If I was going to Chicago again I'd definitely stay more central, but this hotel suited our requirements perfectly, nothing spectular - but clean, tidy, and friendly staff.

OMG, I wish I could give this place less than one dot! When we arrived the entry was blocked by some unsavory-looking characters. When we got inside, the place was packed for a girl's 15-year party. The loud music continued from the ballroom until 1:30 am...somehow they managed to punctuate the beat of the music with a car horn. Then at 5 am someone managed to set off the sprinkler system in their room....water flooded the hallway, the fire alarm rang, and the fire department came! So much for sleep. The underground parking is great if you happen to be the Addams Family, but is heinous for anyone else. Tearing the place down would improve both the hotel and the neiborhood!

Missed my connecting flight back to Tokyo. Asked the O'hare info desk to find me a nearby affordable place until the flight next day. I paid around $46 for that night. Jeff (the van driver) picked me up from the airport. I checked in with no problem and went to my "humble" but clean room. Everything was better than I expected although Jeff introduced himself and asked for a tip every time I saw him, I didn't dare not sparing the small cash...I have stayed in hotels in US $200-300/night yet not getting what I expected. These were what I cared for at that moment and was given: comfortable bed for one-night and shower, free transportation to airport and also commuter station, wireless internet access and a simple good breakfast.

However, I agree the area is a little scary and the staff could be more polite. I can assure you get what you pay for, at least here.