Howard Johnson Downtown, Chicago, Downtown

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Howard Johnson Downtown	Average Price: $121 Check Rates

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720 North La Salle Drive

Chicago, 60610 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 16 of 49
Average review rating: 3.15

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (5) , Expedia (36) , MyTravelGuide (162) , Travelocity (9) , TripAdvisor (114) , YahooTravel (17)

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Appears in 46 comments.

90% wrote positive comments about downtown

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1. We walked all over downtown Chicago from here - from the Magnificent Mile to Navy Pier, plus it's only 1 block to a 7-11 and several bars.

"Excellent for the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

2. I had wanted a downtown, not terribly expensive, 'decent', place to stay near the wonderful mass transit system in Chicago.

"Never again THIS Howard Johnson " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2011 Vote

3. Within walking distance to many places downtown.

"Great location & price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/30/2011 Vote

4. I was a little hesitant after reading some negative reviews, but if you manage your expectations you will be happy you stayed at the downtown HoJo.

"Great budget option in downtown Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/24/2011 Vote

5. The location is convenient to much of downtown Chicago IF you don't mind walking.

"Very acceptable and a great bargain. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/5/2011 Vote

6. The only recommendation is the proximity to the downtown/Magnificent Mile and subways and the ability to park your car for free.

"Terrible smell of smoke and centipedes crawling over ceiling! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2010 Vote

7. If you want a decent room, friendly staff, in a place that's close to everything downtown you really can't go wrong.

"Great value, location, WIFI. I would go back " Read full review on YahooTravel 12/9/2009 Vote

8. The location, affordable (for downtown Chicago) price, and friendly front desk clerk were the best aspects of this place.

"Adequate- better than it looks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2009 Vote

9. This is a good place for those who want to spend a fun weekend in downtown Chicago without spending too much.

"Adequate- better than it looks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2009 Vote

10. The price was very good for a motel in downtown Chicago.

"Good price for downtown motel, clean but needs to be remodelled " Read full review on Expedia 8/12/2009 Vote