Howard Johnson Downtown, Chicago, Rock

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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. Easy to get to City Tour Bus and it is a short walk to the McD rock and Roll Diner and a decent steak house.

"Price and location right for a two night stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/22/2011 Vote

2. 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

3. Only a few blocks from Mag Mile, 1 block from Ed Debevic's, 2 from Hard rock Cafe, it was perfect for me and my 3 teens.

"Huge Improvement! Recently Renovated! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/12/2010 Vote

4. Portillo's, Art Institute, Shedd, museums, rock n Roll McDonalds, etc.

"LOVE the location, but... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/15/2009 Vote

5. The beds were ROCKS-NO KIDDING.

"NEVER STAY HERE! " Read full review on YahooTravel 10/16/2008 Vote

6. It was right next to Hard rock, Ed Debevics, a liquor store, McDonald's, and Walgreens, so anything you need is available.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 5/7/2008 Vote

7. But it is in a great part of town - near a subway stop and (if you`re into that sort of thing) all the touristy stuff (Ed Debevic`s, Hard rock Cafe, Pizzeria Due, etc.

"Kinda shabby - but close to everything " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/22/2007 Vote

8. Near Hard rock Cafe, Ed DeBevics, great restaurants, CTA transportation, parking.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 8/20/2007 Vote

9. It was easlily within walking distance to Hard rock Cafe, House of Blues, Coyote Ugly, rock Bottom Brewery and many local restaurants.

"Clean safe room for good price, nice convenient area " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2007 Vote

10. restaurant, Rainforest Cafe,Hard rock Cafe.

"Decent economy motel " Read full review on Expedia 7/26/2006 Vote