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Red Roof Inn

2.0 of 5
162 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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Red Roof Inn
Ranked #112 of 164 hotels in Chicago
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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Livonia, Michigan, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

I normally don't write reviews on hotels I stay at but an experience like this can't go unnoticed! This hotel is in a perfect location if you plan on see Chicago's beautiful industrial landscape, magnificent mile (right next door) and endless amounts of food and spirits. From the out side this hotel has a great classic look but the real... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review for others to read. I am glad our staff not only met your expectations, but exceeded them. We are all here to serve you and do everything in our power to ensure you have a pleasant stay with us. Our goal is to deliver five star service to every guest.... More

Lafayette, Indiana
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Red Roof Inn, downtown Chicago, and had a very nice experience. The location is excellent, and the price is reasonable, and we were most impressed with our desk clerk Kelly. She gave us lots of advice on restaurants, places to have a drink, etc. She was very friendly and unrushed taking the time to talk to... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Thank you very much for your review. I am pleased you had a nice stay. I will certainly share your comments with Kelly and the entire staff. We are all here to assist our guests in any way we can. Our goal is to deliver five star service to everyone who walks through our door. Our location is hard to... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I would like to say the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I bombarded them with question like 'where is good to eat' and where things were like enterprise cars etc and they went beyond their means to help with some things. I was quite disappointed with the room considering motel 6's are better and almost half the price. Our... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

I appreciate you taking your valuable time to write about your recent experience. Our staff is very knowledgeable about the downtown area and willing and able to make some great recommendations. We are here to serve you and all of our guests. I am very sorry you experienced some maintenance issues during your stay and will share your comments with... More

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19 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

I paid extra for a "view room" and I would have to advise others against it. The view is only if you stand in one particular part of the room and look out the window at a certain angle. Otherwise the view is of an especially unattractive roof beneath you. At first I thought that they had made a mistake... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

I appreciate you taking your valuable time to write a review. We certainly try to be as transparent as possible when we market our “view rooms” by stating they only have a partial view. The $5 extra charge is for a room on a higher floor with a partial view of Michigan Avenue and the city skyline. Since we are... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Stayed in March / April 2013. The bad experience began days before our stay. I called the Chicago location to ask about changing our arrival date and they told me that because I booked online, they couldn't change it and instructed me to do it online. The Red Roof website only lets you cancel reservations and I didn't want to... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

Thank you for your review. I sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced with your reservation and the hot water during your stay. I can certainly understand your dissatisfaction. Since you reserved your room using a special promotion where no cancelations or modifications could be made, neither our central reservation department, nor any employee here at the hotel could change... More

New York City, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

I was in Chicago on tour with my band and we all stayed at the Red Roof. The service was excellent, both Brenda and Vanessa at the front desk were very helpful and the location could not be better. It's perfect for sightseeing and walking around downtown Chicago, very close to the Jazz clubs and the Jazz Record Mart. The... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate hearing form our guests. At Red Roof Inn we strive to offer not only excellent service to our guests, but also a great value. I am glad your stay was such a pleasant one. The Red Roof Inn has one of the best locations in the city, within easy walking distance... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013 via mobile

My friends and i stayed there the weekend of april5-7 2013! My friend booked two hotel rooms with double beds through a travel agency website. Upon arrival we were told they only had 1room with 1bed and another room with double beds available for us. We spoke with manager and he was very nonchalant regarding being ripped off and not... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
April 17, 2013

I appreciate you taking your valuable time to write about your recent stay. I sincerely apologize your stay was not a positive experience. If there was a problem with your booking through the online travel agency you chose to reserve your rooms, it was our duty to assist you in resolving it. You are our guest and we are here... More

goble
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Found dead bugs in the corner, our top sheet had a white crusty stain on it, found hairs INBETWEEN the sheets. Dust was on everything, on the tv, on the bed, and dirt was on the floor. Towels had a brownish red stain. When i commented on it, i was told that room had just been cleaned! Ladies seemed uninterested... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
April 17, 2013

I humbly apologize your stay was so unpleasant. Your room was obviously not cleaned to our standards and I am deeply sorry. I can assure you we do enter our rooms every day and our guests can flush toilet paper in the toilets. I do not understand why any employee would tell you differently. I appreciate you bringing these issues... More

Dayton, Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Checked into the room on a Friday, there was mold on the bathroom wall covering a 2'x1' area, & the room smelled funny. Immediately went downstairs & asked for a different room. I was told there were another 101 guests still needing to check in & if one of them cancelled we could switch rooms. I was told it would... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
April 3, 2013

I am truly sorry we were unable to change rooms for you. We do not want any guest to be unhappy and do everything in our power to ensure our guests have a pleasant stay. Our guests’ safety has always been, and will remain, a top priority. I realize you were dissatisfied and I understand your frustration. Unfortunately, as I... More

Montreal, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

We stayed there for a week and not once did we get a full room cleaning. It seemed to get worse and worse until we ended up wit a pile of soap bars on a dirty sink, no fresh towels, and no toilet paper. Almost every day we had to go to the reception desk to get what hadn't been... More

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RRIChicago, General Manager at Red Roof Inn, responded to this review
April 3, 2013

Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important to me and I will share your comments with the entire staff. I am very sorry our housekeeping service was not up to our standards during you stay. It is our policy to clean every room each day and ensure they are stocked properly with towels and supplies. It is apparent... More

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What travelers say

  • Great location(12)
  • Magnificent mile(11)
  • Very small(7)
  • Navy pier(7)
  • Michigan avenue(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Just fine(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
  • Public transit(3)

Additional Information about Red Roof Inn

Address: 162 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago
Amenities:
Business Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #112 of 164 hotels in Chicago
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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