Red Roof Inn Chicago - Joliet

Good price, Good stay

I lived in this hotel for 6 months in 2014. I decided to stop over on my cross-continental stay because of its convenience and quality of service. The hotel is located in a kind of cul-de-sac a hundred yards from the I-80, just west of the bridge and behind a Bob Evans. I used to eat breakfast there on weekends. This Red Roof Inn caters to businesses, partiers, and people who come for conventions in the local area. Red Roof always has a separate section for businessmen so the partiers don't keep them up. The rooms smell of cleaning solution because they see a lot of use. They are well-maintained though. The bed was new and nice and firm. The AC was loud but steady so you don't notice it. The TV was good: channels are limited but they did have HBO. The furnishings are sparse but the adequate for a single person or a couple. Don't bring a mountain of luggage in. The security is excellent. You could read a newspaper with the parking lot lots. As I recall, the Joliet police have regular patrols in the lot. The front desk allows the clerk to see who's entering and block them. I never had any problem with my car or room when I stayed for 6 months in 2014 or recently. This hotel is well run. The staff are polite and kind.

Red Roof Inns sometimes but not very often offer a coin laundry. The Red Roof Inn in Downers Grove, another good stay, though run down, offered a coin laundry.