Hometowne Studios By Red Roof Chicago - Waukegan, Waukegan
About the Hotel
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Waukegan, IL, is an extended stay hotel conveniently located near major highways, making it easy to access nearby Chicago. It features 121 spacious guestrooms designed for long-term stays, each equipped with essential home-like amenities. Guests benefit from a variety of conveniences, including complimentary wireless internet and free parking.
Location
The hotel is strategically located near US 41 and I-94, providing easy access to downtown Chicago, just an hour away. Nearby attractions include Rosalind Franklin University and various shopping options, including Walmart and Aldi. The Waukegan Metra train station, located 5 miles from the hotel, offers public transport to Chicago and surrounding areas.
Rooms
The hotel offers 121 guestrooms, all featuring kitchenettes equipped with full-sized refrigerators, microwaves, stovetops, and sinks. Each room is designed for comfort, featuring Serta beds and HD flat-screen TVs with cable access. Fresh linens and towels are provided, along with a dedicated dining area for guests to enjoy their meals.
Eat & Drink
While there is no on-site restaurant, the hotel provides a common area for coffee and tea. Guests can prepare their meals in their fully equipped kitchenettes. Additionally, several dining options, including fast-food franchises and local eateries, surround the hotel for convenience.
Leisure & Business
Guests have access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and a nearby fitness facility. HomeTowne Studios also provides laundry facilities and flexible housekeeping services, ensuring a comfortable extended stay. Business-friendly amenities include phones with free local calls.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Vending machines
Services
- Laundry
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel is conveniently located for commuting to the Naval Base, making it a breeze to get around. The rooms needed better cleaning and updates, had a weird smell, and showed signs of wear and tear. The service was overall helpful and friendly but lacked clarity on giving directions. The location was great for easy access to nearby facilities and activities. The dining experience required room changes and offered Korean food options.
Arriving at the hotel, I was thrilled to find a room stocked with coffee and equipped with a convenient coin laundry and vending machines. Unfortunately, the lack of heating on cold days left my daughter with freezing feet, making our stay uncomfortable. Additionally, the graffiti spray-painted on the walls was quite off-putting, making the overall room experience mixed.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the location was convenient for my daily commute to the Naval Base and made getting around easy, the room itself stunk like mildew, dampening the overall comfort. The friendly service, unexpected in a big city, helped create a welcoming atmosphere. However, the cleanliness seemed lacking in certain areas, affecting the overall impression of the stay.
My stay at the hotel was generally pleasant. The location was convenient for my needs, and the staff was friendly. However, the cleanliness of the rooms left much to be desired, and the noise disturbance late at night was disappointing.
The hotel is conveniently located near a Walmart and several restaurants, making it perfect for our needs. The room had a strange hum, which unfortunately gave me a headache, but it did have a useful kitchenette with all the necessary amenities. It was a bit inconvenient having to go inside the office for everything we needed.
I had a disappointing experience at this hotel. The room was not as nice as pictured, with unpleasant smells, unclean floors and countertops, dirty pillows, and a very loud vent noise in the bathroom. Unfortunately, there was no heat during two cold days, and the staff's response was unsatisfactory.