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Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan

Zion - IL · United States

S Northpoint Blvd, 1177View location

5.2/10Review score991 Reviews
Cleanliness5.2/105.2
Service6.0/106.0
Comfort5.8/105.8
Condition5.0/105.0
Location7.6/107.6
Neighborhood6.6/106.6
Quality6.0/106.0
Value7.6/107.6
Amenities3.8/103.8
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About Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan

Our extended-stay hotel in Waukegan, Illinois, just outside Chicago, offers convenient access to various dining options, including MOD Pizza, McDonald's, and Wendy's. Nearby shopping includes Walmart, Aldi, and Save-A-Lot. We're also close to Six Flags Great America.

Each HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof room features a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator, free in-room Wi-Fi, an HD flat-screen TV with cable, and weekly housekeeping service. Although dishes are not provided, kitchen kits are available for purchase at the front desk. Enjoy flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rates.

All guest rooms are non-smoking.

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When you stay at HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Chicago - Waukegan in Waukegan, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Six Flags Great America. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Gurnee Mills and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bowlero Waukegan.

Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property does not provide dishware in the rooms. Cookware, dishware, and utensils are available for a surcharge or guests may bring their own. This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • This listed general deposit applies to weekly or monthly stays. Guests staying 1-6 nights are charged a deposit of USD 50 per night.
    • This property’s full housekeeping service is provided every 14 days. Partial service, consisting of bed sheets exchange and trash removal, is provided every 7 days. Additional housekeeping is available for the listed fee amount per requested service.
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • A late check-out fee will be charged
    • Housekeeping fee: USD 10 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

The Temporary by American Place 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Bowlero Waukegan 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
American Place Casino 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Asylum Skate Park 4.8 km / 3 mi
James Lovell Federal Health Care Center 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
The People's Choice Family Fun Center 7 km / 4.4 mi
Lake Michigan 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Six Flags Great America 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Launch Family Entertainment 9 km / 5.6 mi
Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Three Brothers Theatre 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Urban Edge Gallery 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Visual Arts Center 9.6 km / 6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 121
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Double rooms: 35
  • Suites
  • Connecting rooms
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Air conditioning in public areas
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  • Lift access
  • Restaurant
  • Deposit on arrivalExtra charge
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • STUDIO ONE BEDSTUDIO • ONE BED • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²STU.1B-1

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    Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan

    STUDIO ONE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.1B-1

    Room amenities

    • Wake-up service
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO TWO BEDSSTUDIO • TWO BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²STU.2B-1

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    Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan

    STUDIO TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.2B-1

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wake-up service

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size BedSTUDIO • Accessible-Queen Size Bed • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²STU.H6-QN

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    Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan

    STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.H6-QN

    Room amenities

    • Wake-up service
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGSTUDIO • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²STU.2Q-NM

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    Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan

    STUDIO TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.2Q-NM

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wake-up service

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan

5.2
Review score
991 Reviews
Cleanliness
5.2 /10
Service
6.0 /10
Comfort
5.8 /10
Condition
5.0 /10
Location
7.6 /10
Neighborhood
6.6 /10
Quality
6.0 /10
Value
7.6 /10
Amenities
3.8 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
02 Aug 2026
Alfonso
Diiiiiirty & old definitely not a hotel more of hostel
2/10
Poor
02 Aug 2026
Mario
I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL.
WE HAD RENTED A ROOM THE DAY OF THE TORNADO. WE GOT THERE WAS NO LIGHTS. WE ASKED FOR OUR MONEY BACK AND THEY REFUSE TO RETURN THE MONEY BACK. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE
2/10
Poor
01 Aug 2026
Katelyn
This is the worst place I have ever stayed in. It’s completely broken down, including the parking lot. The door to reception is locked after 7PM so you have to call a phone number to get someone if you need anything, and my room key had two different numbers on them which weren’t even indicative of the room I was in. The deposit a $100, which is more than twice as much for hotels like the Hilton! The room was not temperature-controlled and I could taste the smell of bleach and musty cigarettes after just a few minutes in the room. Do NOT stay here. It’s also not easy to get to!

Long story short, I left. I couldn’t even check out properly because the door to reception was locked so had to put my key in the crack of the door. Awful.
2/10
Poor
31 Jul 2026
Alisha
This is by far the worst hotel. I’m reporting them to the bbb. Make a long story short. I booked and prepaid for a room last min with this hotel because my other reservation for a different hotel was sold. I reserved and paid through Expedia. I called the hotel to find out if they had received my reservation and he said yes and I asked about the policy for late check ins, he stated they didn’t have one I said ok am I all set, he says yes. Then as we’re getting off the phone he says there is a $100 deposit. I said sir online it didn’t state that. He says well that’s the policy. I understand and said ok, but it didn’t say it online. I said alright well I don’t have the amount for the deposit, so can you just refund the amount I had paid online through Expedia? I’ll find somewhere else to go, he says no, and hangs up on me. So, I call back he don’t answer. I then call Expedia, I tell the representative the issue and what had just happened she then tells me she has to call the hotel and investigate what happened. I tell her I just want my money back. She calls him, placed me on hold. After like 5 mins she comes back on the line and says unfortunately I can’t get my money back, because they are going to charge me for one nights stay. I’m now furious cause it’s getting late and I’m tired I just drove over 7 hours to get there. Fast forward I arrive at the hotel the 1. ) thelandscaping has been tended to, trash on the ground, 2.)you have to get buzzed in the office 3.) the buildin
2/10
Poor
30 Jul 2026
Javien
Not clean and took half my deposit for no reason. Could tell me why they took it
2/10
Poor
27 Jul 2026
Shelby
I would not recommend staying at this property. The room looked nothing like the photos shown online. I was shown multiple rooms, and each one had serious cleanliness and maintenance issues. I observed dirty cooking areas, damaged walls, signs of water damage, insects, and a smoke detector that appeared damaged or not properly installed. I did not feel safe or comfortable staying there, so I decided to leave immediately. My experience with customer service was also very disappointing. When I requested a refund because I never stayed in the room, the situation was handled unprofessionally. I would encourage management to improve the cleanliness, maintenance, and customer service before renting these rooms to guests.
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2026
Mary
The room was very dirty - mildew in shower curtain, dirt on the floor, dirt in the bathtub and on the floor. The smell was the worst smell I have ever experienced in a hotel room. The bathroom sink was leaking, We had to leave the toilet lid off so we could adjust the insides every time we flushed so the toilet tank would fill up. We were leaving at 8:30 am in the morning to get where we were going that day. We decided to cancel our second night's stay because of the condition of the room and there was no way to do that. The office did not open until 11 am and no one answered the number on the window to call.
4/10
Poor
26 Jul 2026
Kelly
Arriving at the hotel, you have to call a phone number that is posted on the locked door to the office. The person buzzes you in, and then you check in. The hotel itself is located in the industrial park next to FedEx and Medline.
After we received our keys, we went to our rooms to settle in. The rooms have two double beds (mattress on a metal bed frame) table, refrigerator, stove and a sink. The bathroom had half a roll of toilet paper, sink, toilet and stand up shower. One of the queen beds was extremely wobbly, and upon inspection one of the legs was missing and screw and the other was falling out. We put the screw back and the bed was more stable.
The remote had no batteries and the telephone was for aesthetic appearances as it had no cord.
We asked for towels our first night of our stay (between two rooms we had two towels and two hand towels). We ended up using our beach towels. The front office had limited hours and we did ask for towels but they were never delivered.
The exterior needs a good power washing and pest control. So many spider webs and spiders. I never found an elevator - so 3 flights of stairs it was.
Their dumpster is so full, the raccoons were very happy.
The long term guests are likely what keep this venue going. Watch out for the legos, matchbox cars, and other small toys on the second floor by the stairs.
The boarded up window in a room on the first floor at the back of the hotel is intimidating.
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2026
LUCIANE
Dirty Rooms
Dirty linen,
Bugs in bathroom
Shower curtain moldy and nasty
Microwave dirty
Bathroom and floor dirty
No one on duty at the times they stated they would be available
No towels ,dirty towels and sheets
Dirty curtains
The place looks clean outside but very filthy inside.
2/10
Poor
25 Jul 2026
Michael
The room was not well up to water coming up through the floor. They exchange rooms gave us a different one smelt like smoke did not stay the whole time that we were gonna stay ended up going somewhere different and closer to our destination I would not recommend anybody staying at this facility
4/10
Poor
24 Jul 2026
Anne
Room was just a room to sleep, needs updating
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2026
Sofie
Discussing places and the sink in the bathroom was only being held on by the pipes themselves
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2026
Jeffry
No one to check you in after 7pm
Self
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2026
Christopher
When I first got there they told me they over booked. I waited in the waiting room while they tried to fix an AC unit in a unit that was not taken!
Very dirty inside and outside, half scared to take a shower.
Self
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2026
Melissa
This property is horrible. We were put in a room that had dead beetles all over the floor. Went to the front desk and he changed our room. Ok great until we had to use the bathroom. The flushed was rusted and broken off. When I brought this to the front desks attention he came and looked at it and wanted us to take the back of the toilet off and stick our hand in there and flush it manually. Sorry but after paying 130 for a room plus 100 deposit, I want to be able to flush the toilet normally. Dont think im being unreasonable. So then the owner says he will get a new piece and change it out. An hour and a half later he came back with 2 people, 1 of who was a friend of a guest at the hotel, to fix the toilet. The toilet was finally fixed around 1 am. We didnt even stay in the room, because we were just through and disgusted at that point. Not to mention the questionable people hanging around the property.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Lori
Property was Dirty, loud, and unkept. My wife did not feel safe staying at the property so she found a safer, cleaner option. Hotel.com needs to do a better job of vetting the properties they promote on their website. I have been using your site for years but I will use different sites in the future to book my travel arrangements.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Tania
The beds were clean and comfortable and that was only thing I liked about this place. The bathroom was gross and the tv reception is lost constantly and they have no cable so you will be bored with no tv. The only reason somebody should stay here is if you want to save by cooking your own food they do have a stove
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Kashawan
Not worth it at all
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Debra
Horrible
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Debra
Terrible horrible
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
terri
It was good clean rooms nice staff
4/10
Poor
03 Jul 2026
Amy
The room was nasty looking, but the sheets at least looked clean. The staff member was very nice and helpful.
2/10
Poor
03 Jul 2026
Dayanna
Nada
2/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
Kelcee
This place needs to be shut down. I had to clean my own room, there was no house keeping m, change of sheets, I had to take out my own trash and provide my own trash bags. For 17/20 of the days booked sm I had no working stove top. There was black mold on towels and walls. No working tv for the first 5 nights. The FBI had came to remove a guest that was staying here. I have witnessed drug dealing& prostitution on a daily basis. My ceiling is falling down drywall cracked and peeling from water damage. No laundry room the property is disguising. Tall grass, trash everywhere broken windows with cardboard.
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2026
Rachel
This place is a dumb! The picture advertised is NOT the same property. I checked out immediately and went to another hotel. The ceiling was cracked and peeling. Cigarettes burns in the chair and bed spread. Fridge was not cleaned. Holes in the curtains and walls
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2026
Luis
You room is dirty
Old Wiggle mattress
Losse W/C poor condition.
Don’t make wrong decision staying at this place.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
20 Jun 2026
Jenny
Please don’t go there..the room smell so bad,the room have stain in the wall..
Family
2/10
Poor
20 Jun 2026
Jason
La habitación estaba sucia, el piso.estaba sucio, los pies al caminar sin calsado se ensuciaron mucho se ponían negros del sucio del piso, el baño estaba muy sucio, y el aire acondicionado tuve que ponerlo en el mínimo para que enfríe, aquí no hay higiene no limpian solo cambias las sábanas y listo.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Rasheeta
I enjoyed my stay. The staff were very welcoming and helpful when assistance was needed! Thank You!
Self
2/10
Poor
08 Jun 2026
Verified traveler
Terrible
Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Jun 2026
Jennifer
They have roaches, the toilet was leaning one way. There were burn marks in the bed spread. They wouldnt refund all my money when we left after 2 hours. Don't stay there very bad.
2/10
Poor
07 Jun 2026
Jamille
I don’t recommend this. The bedsheets are not that clean u can see how the curtains was still dirty, the photos in website were DIFFERENT in person. I feel not safe also walking at night in the hallway. If you asked sonething liked towels they never give us those things. I DONT RECOMMEND.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Marcus
The location is in a cut where it's kind of secluded which is nice for peace and quiet and kind of being away from everything but very convenient to 41 where you can just jump on and off the highway. It does have a somewhat full size refrigerator, stove top and small sink. That is very convenient. However, the AC and heating units look ramshacked. The runes look like each one had a crime scene in it... We had a change from run room to another because the first one didn't have a mirror in it amongst other reasons, but the no mirror was a little creepy. Second room however was much better. It did have a mirror and everything worked even though the air conditioning unit screamed when you turned it on and utilized it. Not a horrible place to go but not the best. Definitely somewhere in the middle as long as you're not super picky.
2/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Susans
Es un hotel con la habitación sucia con olor a maríhuana las habitaciones , rente 3 noches y solo estuvimos una noche había ni señal en la tv .
Las toallas estaban sucias porlvosas.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Ms. D.
My room was the second floor, Corner room. Very accessible to and from my room. Friendly staff, and Hospitality. Great Parking, Easy Chrck in and Check out. Still waiting for my $50. Deposit. Room was not damaged or smoked in. Mainly sleeping. Will stay again for my large friend when they come to visit.
Self
2/10
Poor
17 May 2026
Ainsley
We got there and our key card didn’t work so we had to have a staff member open our room with a master key, when we got in the room there was hair in the “freshly cleaned” beds. The bathroom didn’t have a lock so the door would swing open which invaded privacy, the sink had old food in the drain from someone prior, there was a broken window from someone who was “drunk” people also LIVE HERE… there was cat trees outside of the “hotel rooms” people moving in the same day we were going to stay, railings were all broken and fell off when my bf went to grab it, when we got there they wanted a 100$ deposit which they didn’t tell us about for a fee if it wasn’t clean, and when I told the staff member he offered another room but I told him I wanted to go somewhere else bc it wasn’t what they were advertising and he said he didn’t care and I told him I still didn’t feel safe staying here bc when we first got there we saw a literal crack head ITCHING HER FACE screaming at the staff member about how her key card didn’t work for her to do her weekly laundry and he laughed in my face and said his home was safe, my home is safe and so is this place and then said he also didn’t care anymore bc he got to leave at 4pm and go home! Staffing there was horribly rude and are scamming people for money.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Henry
Needs Ironing board & iron in room otherwise doable....
2/10
Poor
08 May 2026
Esteban
Looks like haunted house
4/10
Poor
06 May 2026
Alyssa
staff was nice BUT the property is very much expected for the price o.o great for a quick hangout that’s it
2/10
Poor
06 May 2026
Faasao
Rooms were dirty. There was cat poop on the second floor stairs. The bathrooms were moldy and there was a dried up red stuff beading on the bathroom wall. The shower water was greyish when we initially turned on the shower and some black debris that fell out of the shower head. There was random screws and dirt above the standing fridge.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
26 Apr 2026
Jeanette
Filthy pig sty! Stay away! It’s disgusting. The outside has trash all over and there is broken wood and siding and a broken banister and windowsill and window frame. Broken and torn signs. A pile of trash by the office and on the other side of elevator is a pile of used building supplies with nails in them.

The vinyl siding is filthy and looks like oil is splashed on it. Sidewalks are stained and doors to rooms are dirty and scraped up.

Oh… the office had a rat trap in it right by the front door. They did not even try to hide it. The office as well as the room we looked at had a very strong smell of curry. And the room also had a smoke smell even though it was supposed to be non-smoking.

The floor did not look swept of mopped. The bathroom sink counter was broken and partially hanging and would have gotten caught on and torn any clothes you were wearing while standing at sink. Omg the bathroom walls looked like literal crap was wiped on them and then barely wiped off!!!

Around the wall of the light switch in bathroom looked like it was a miners hands barely washed and then he had been using that wall to dry his hands.

Dirty stain on bedspread that appeared to be blood and I was told it was glue. Glue? What!?!?! I didn’t look at sheets cuz I was scared to touch bedspread.

Only TWO cars in entire parking lot! I’m guessing they all left like I did!

Then! These guys had the nerve to charge me for three full nights through Expedia!! Omg!
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2026
Sopeun
The staff was awesome in accommodating our needs and answering any questions we have. As for the room we were staying in it’s clean, but there’s stain on the mattresses, sheets and blankets has a smell to it. The bathroom is clean but the toilet is sinking down on one side. The floor in the bathroom near the shower feels like it’s going to crumble down to the lower level of our room. Aside from these issues, everything else is alright.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
17 Apr 2026
Carmen
Do not recommend staying here. Black mold on the ceiling and bathroom, no vending machines, tv had no cable, terrible place and was definitely not worth wasting money at. It’s surrounded by warehouses and the highway.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Angelina
Nicest people, front desk was excellent!!it was a great stay!
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
16 Mar 2026
Maria
The bathroom / shower walls were dirty, the
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2026
Lindy
Everything was perfect
2/10
Poor
24 Feb 2026
Emory
No running water
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Feb 2026
Lorilee
Room is in need of repairs starting with tub/shower drain fixture not flushed to floor with raised ring abt 1.5 inch causing foot laceration, patched hole in wall NOT sanded down, brown ring stain around tub, or painted over. Staff was nowhere to be found to assist with room lockout. Frustrated with the stay!
2/10
Poor
08 Feb 2026
Emory
Amenities
Leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jan 2026
lynne
Room is very, very basic, small dining table, full size fridge, and micro wave, unstocked kitchen, no dishes or cookware. No paper products aside from toilet paper, and only a bar of soap in the bathroom. Double mattress as stated, on a raised metal frame. Limited office staff time. Difficult access from the south.
Self
2/10
Poor
18 Jan 2026
maribel
When i got there, i was toldni did not have reservation. I gave them a call ahead of time to inform them my flight was going to arrived at a later time. A was informed to call the number they have posted at their door, when we arrive, its shouldn't be an issue. But there was. Luckily the guy who attended us allowed us to stay inside the office until uber took us to our following destination.
problem. Thats di
2/10
Poor
10 Jan 2026
JESSICA
No hot water, dirty, office smelled like weed, room in bad shape and looks nothing like pictures. Nasty. Never again.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
21 Nov 2025
Jim
Cockroaches and other bugs in room. Attendant not on site. Office was locked up couldn’t drop off key card. Just left it by the window. OVERPRICED FOR WHAT WAS ADVERTISED.

NEVER GO HERE EVER AGAIN❗️
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
31 Oct 2025
Eliezer
It's good but the ilumination it need fit no ilumination on the step
2/10
Poor
17 Oct 2025
Marc
Dirty room bathroom mold broken Sheetrock paint peeling dirty sheets
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
16 Oct 2025
Omar
As a Whole half of property was remodeled. The 2 rooms we had were out of date switched rooms little better but seen roaches. So we left and went somewhere else
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
Sean
Its a nice area, buildings are nice, but i had to leave early cause of roaches. Yes it is a cheaper which I do not mind, but excessive roaches is something i cannot stay with, especially when they crawl on me when im sleeping.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
Kerry
I normally stay in very nice, resort style places, and i only booked this spot because of the short notice of the trip. I would never recommend, never return and hope i never have to ride past this place again.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Jose
No es lo que está en las fotos ,los counter cayéndose la cocina sucia ,la refrigeradora ,hasta se sentía con aceite,el baño sucio ,bueno eso allí no sirve ,por el precio no ,el señor que estaba allí también fue mentiroso me dijo antes de darme el cuarto que tenía que dar un depósito ,yo le dije que si me iba a cobrar lo del cuarto y me dijo que no sólo el depósito ,y cuando fui a ver a mi banco ya me lo había cobrado sin ni siquiera entrar a ver el cuarto y me dio repuestas invalidadas bueno todo malo
2/10
Poor
05 Sep 2025
Kevin
Room was extremely dirty, dusty, qas hard to grt staff to redo key. Rates are way too expensive and rooms look nothing like what's pictured online! Wouldn't recommend anyone to stay here.
2/10
Poor
28 Aug 2025
Skylar
i didn’t even stay here. the outside was nice but once you got inside, it smelt like mold, the blankets were dirty and stained, the bathroom looked like there was dried blood in the shower. they refused to give me a refund.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2025
Kaytlynn
It was a bit odd that the office was closed and you have to call to contact someone. Other than that it wasnt to bad. They're clearly remodeling and have a lot of furniture outside on the blacony and by the stairs. If that were cleaned up the room would have a 4 overall
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
15 Aug 2025
Astone
This place needs a lot of work or needs to shut down. Booked a room, didn’t even sleep there.
2/10
Poor
08 Aug 2025
Kenneth
There was no one at the front desk. The place looked abanded, I was not able to check in despite repeated calls to the number listed on front desk window I was not able to check in I did not stay at this location and I'm requesting a full refund AVOID AT ALL COSTS
2/10
Poor
06 Aug 2025
Armen
DIRTY DIRTY DIRTY
STAFF
2/10
Poor
05 Aug 2025
Kathleen
Looked like something from a third world country. There was furniture and mattresses leaning around exterior, no one in office. Took photos . Found another hotel.
2/10
Poor
29 Jul 2025
Alejandro
DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. It is absolutely disgusting and not health standard compliant. We not only had hairs everywhere, bugs and CIGARETTE WHOLES in the blankets and chairs, but also found MOLD, GRIME and RUST in the \"kitchen\", toilet and tables. We also met some of the worst staff ever, they are not present at the front desk at any time, and actively avoided us and lied to us AND the EXPEDIA TEAM on the phone to not confront us about the refund.
Please do not waste your time, money or health on this sorry excuse for a business, this type of incompetence is unreal.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Do NOT stay here. Its really skeezy.

The place was really run down & mattresses, old furniture etc in the hallways.
Peeling paint, cigarette burns on the table & utterly filthy.
Despite a non-smoking mandate, the room smelled of smoke masked with deoderizer.
If i hadnt absolutely had to stay both nights & the only other options either too far away or charging over $225/night I would have have walked away after first entering the room.
I walked from the shower to the bedside & during that 15 foot walk my feet picked up enough grunge from the floor that I was utterly disgusted.
The bathroom was gross, no toilet paper holder & half a roll of TP just plunked on the tank of the toilet.
No hot water in the \"kitchenette\"
No paper towels or napkins. Microwave had food stuck in it & the counter was greasy.
Self
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2025
Darryl

Worst booking ever!

Please be warn, do not do business with Hotels.com. they have on there website a hotel that was roach infested, and when i tried to get a refund of my 300.00 they offered me a 40.00 one cash key. Their customer service was a -0, no relief at all. Been a member for over 10 yrs. Now I'm dealing directly with hotels myself. If they can't vet there hotels on their sites then its just a money grab for them and hotel. Oh by the way that was also used as a homeless shelter. When you can't even speak to someone in your own country and they direct you to someone in Egypt, you know your getting the run around.
Business
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2025
Lizette
Property had mold. We also ask for housekeeping and they never came. Trash outside of the hotel. Staff was friendly and polite though
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2025
Trevon
Crack head city me my gf and her son was staying at the property black mold under sink in ever room we stepped in 4 unclean first room smell like 5 game worn nba socks charged me for the night even tho I stayed 22 minutes never again
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2025
Jesus
The images on the site were a little deceiving to the actual size of the rooms, the stove top at the location also functioned poorly as it would take upwards of an hour just to boil a pot of water.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2025
Ryan
Nastiest motel I have ever booked at. Rooms stink didn’t even stay and they are trying to charge me anyways
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2025
Tramon
Horrible never going back
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Rhonda
The room floors was dirty, toilet seat stained n looked awful just the room itself could have been better
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Jul 2025
Alma
It was super dirty
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
10 Jul 2025
Rodolfo
They have a lot of cockroaches in the room
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2025
Brian

Not a place to stay if checking in late

Had I known that this place isn't staffed 24/7 I wouldn't have booked a stay here. Reminds me alot of Motel 6 and is more like an apartment a very expensive apartment. Front desk is only staffed 11 AM to 7 PM. That is a major inconvenience for late night check ins. Calling a 224 number upon arrival and have to wait for God knows how long to check in. We attempted to check in early and waited for almost an hour to do so. It ruined my experience and ended up getting to Six Flags later after 2pm. The room smells of cigarette smoke too and needs some serious updating and painting. Will not be staying here again.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2025
Verified traveler
Hotel lobby manager never came to the hotel the day we tried to checkout. Property was dirty. Drug deals were going on allnightvlong in parking lot. We checked put after 1 night
2/10
Poor
29 Jun 2025
Freo
WORST HOTEL I HAVE STAYED. Mold and cockroaches
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Don

NOT A Traditional Hotel

To be clear, this is NOT a traditional hotel. It is an extended stay studio apartment style property. The front desk closes at 7:00 pm and is closed on Sunday. The manager was very nice and accommodating. This is a good place to sleep and take advantage of its proximity ti the Metra train station that gets yo cheaply into Chicago. Nothing is a safe walking distance from the place. Nearest restaurants and convenience stores are a mile away. Bed was comfortable. TV had about 30 standard cable and local channels. Nice fridge and microwave. There's a cooktop if you bring your own pots, pans, and utensils to use. So, NOT a traditional hotel, but a good place to rest after a day of sightseeing and enjoying Lake Michigan.
Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Jun 2025
Ricky
Roaches in my room
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2025
Lisa
Terrible… horrible check in terrible room filthy, bad bed, bad neighborhood… DO NOT STAY HERE
Business
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2025
Marliqua
Nothing
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2025
CHERYL
I cancelled the stay within the time frame and the manager said I need to pay roof inn over 100.00. If this is how you do business i will not use this site and report this matter to the better business. Also the mgr was ruder.
2/10
Poor
19 Jun 2025
Marrissa
The attendant was nice but, the rooms were nothing like the pictures. Room was dirty and very uncomfortable.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Jun 2025
Crystal
Whole place was a mess.. luckily I didn't stay for long. Was not worth what I paid. Was very disappointed.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2025
Yaroslav
Photos do not correspond to reality. Furniture in the room is not old. Photos are posted from another hotel
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2025
jazmon
Couldve been better
Thx
Partner
2/10
Poor
24 May 2025
Brianna
Horrible
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2025
Kevin
The male staff was excellent and professional.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
Thalia
Couldve been better
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Kevin
The male hotel staff was very professional and attentive to the nerds of the guests.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Kevin
The room was clean and spacious. The staff was professional.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Kevin
The hotel staff was very professional. They were attentive to my needs.
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
06 Apr 2025
Sarah
Worst place to stay!!! People spitting over the balcony and empty food containers left out for God only knows why! The room was completely filthy. The sheet for the bed wasn’t even put on properly! The microwave was encrusted in old food. Black mold everywhere. Dead cockroaches stuck to walls and ceilings. The floor hadn’t been cleaned ever. Furniture was damaged and dirty. Heater/AC unit didn’t work properly. Curtains dirty. The place had never been cleaned.
Do NOT stay here.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Apr 2025
Monique
The women you checked me in was very nice. The hotel is in very bad condition and the room could be cleaner and in better shape
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
caitlyn

Hotel stay

Enjoyed it ! was perfect for navy graduation only a few miles to base!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2025
Constance
My stay at HomeTowne Studio was horrible, nasty and just down right should be closed down for remodeling and cleaning services.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2025
David
Mold and rot because of a simple water leak that I did fix

Location & surroundings

Hometowne Studios Chicago - Waukegan
S Northpoint Blvd, 1177, Waukegan, United States

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