Howard Johnson Downtown, Chicago, Walk

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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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1. The location is perfect - we were within walking distance to everything we wanted to see downtown.

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

2. It is also a short walk to the Magnificent Mile where there is heaps of shopping and the Marilyn Monroe statue.

"Good location and value for money. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/25/2011 Vote

3. Within walking distance to many places downtown.

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

4. The location is within walking distance to most, if not all, of the places that we like to frequent.

"Decent property with FREE parking!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/20/2011 Vote

5. The neighborhood is safe and within walking distance of many attractions.

"An honest review " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/27/2011 Vote

6. Besides being close to public transportation and plenty of cabs, the motel is a short walk to the Magnificent Mile area and lots of touristy restaurants like Fogo de Chao, Ed Debeviks, Rainforest Cafe and the (formerly called?) rock 'n' roll McDonald's.

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

7. For the value no one in their right mind should or could complain about staying at this hotel, it has free wifi and parking, within walking distance to plenty of tourist sights, excellent dining and the magnificent mile.

"Basic, within walking distance to everything " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/12/2011 Vote

8. We wanted to stay at an affordable hotel that was close enough to get around but didn't care if we were a short walk from the magnificent mile or the subway.

"Nothing fancy, good rates, good location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/12/2010 Vote

9. The local underground rail system was within walking distance of the hotel.

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

10. Location is good, expect to walk a lot.

"Perfect for sleep and shower " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/20/2009 Vote