Chicago: Howard Johnson Inn (1 Star Motel)

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Address: 720 n la salle dr , Chicago 60610, United states
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Lonely Planet review

  • Karla Zimmerman
  • Lonely Planet author
Cheap and utilitarian are the buzzwords at the HoJo. A classic American motel horseshoed around a parking lot, it provides a retro, pared-down lodging experience.

Remember the old family vacation in the minivan you took as a kid? You likely stayed someplace just like the HoJo, which an early-1970s time machine seems to have dragged into the present-day Near North neighborhood. The location works well, with plenty of restaurants and bars perked up in the vicinity and the Magnificent Mile a 10- to 15-minute walk east. The free parking gratifies, saving 20.00 to 40.00 per day, which is what most hotels in town charge. The small rooms contain cable TV, a coffee maker, and, errr, not much else. The furniture is a few years past due for a renovation and there's no in-room internet (there is free wi-fi in the lobby). If you want a cheap place to rest your head at night, fine; those hoping for something more should look elsewhere.

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Check-in / Check-out Earliest check-in: 3:00 PM
Latest check-out time: 12:00 PM