Hotels near Christian Life Center- Hope Center, Cook County

The Holiday Inn Express at Crestwood provided my daughter and me a place to stay outside of Chicago. The rate was great and the staff at the desk/check-in were personable and very helpful. They accommodated a request to give a room key to my daughter who was arriving in the wee hours of the morning. When she arrived she was warmly welcomed and given the key without a hassle. The hotel itself is kind of dated and a little sad. For example, the bathroom door didn't shut; a lamp was without a lightbulb; and the towels were a bit on the skimpy side. But overall, it did the job and the people helped increase the overall rating of my stay.

We came to this hotel because of the proximity to Midway Airport. It is indeed very close, and regular shuttle buses will take you to and from Midway, where you can get a subway anywhere. It is in a hotel campus with 10 others. In the neighborhood in walking distance are several restaurants of many types. You can get a city bus to many shops, including a mall. Breakfast is limited, but always fresh, and had hot and cold options. Far better breakfast than most hotels I have been to lately. My only real issue is that the room was never cleaned in 3 days. We asked every day, no one came. I asked a housekeeper, who told me they are not allowed to go to rooms not on their list. People put garbage in the hall that was not picked up for two days. Alex at the front desk was helpful, and informative. The fitness room was clean and had machines I wanted to use.

Well, let's start when we first arrived. The door entrance and mat was clean! No trash or nasty doors and I loved that. Then we walked in and was greeted by the sweetest young lady named Sherry! I can tell you that along with the extremely clean facility all the way around, Sherry took the Cake!! She was so professional and she made our check-in, our stay and checkout amazingly smooth. I have been in Chicago many times, and paid high prices at other not so good hotels by this one was is the BEST!!! Thank You Sherry for making our stay an Amazing One! Our stay was a GREAT ONE!!!! Hampton Inn, Sherry is a Great Asset! Keep her Happy :)

My partner and I were visiting the Chicago area for the first time, and the Best Western Plus Chicagoland Countryside was reasonably priced and centrally located. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Every attraction we went to was about 20-30 minutes away. If you need a grocery or drug store, they are only about a five-minute drive. If you do want maid service, you will need to let the front desk know. By not staying in downtown Chicago, we saved money that could be spent elsewhere. If this is your first time in the Midwest, make sure to try Andy's Frozen Custard, which is just a stone's throw from the hotel.

We were in town for a family wedding The hotel staff was courteous and could not have been more accommodating The room was very comfortable and housekeeping was extremely attentive. We would make a daily walk to Cozy Corner restaurant for the ultimate in breakfast To the entire staff many thanks

The location is excellent . It is about a two minute walk from the north end of Michigan Avenue very close to the Hancock building/Water Tower. Staff were super friendly and helpful from the moment we came through the door. They assisted with parking as well as giving an extensive list of where to eat in the neighborhood. They also provided personal recommendations when we asked. Thanks Mark, Felicia and Alicia for your great service and charming personalities; you made the stay feel even more special. It is an older hotel that is not likely to appeal to those who want one with all the bells and whistles and an expansive fancy lobby associated with a modern, high-end hotel. Those aspects may be nice but they also come at a substantial price and do not guarantee great service. This hotel is an excellent value for the money. Our rooms were clean, spacious and the beds were comfortable. The views from the room were lovely so that was an extra bonus. There are refrigerators in the room and plug-in slots for electronic devices along the edge of the desk. Other reviewer‘s have not noticed these items and have complained that they did not exist. There was nothing that we needed that was not there. While we did not request any, I heard from another guest in the elevator that staff was very responsive on bringing them ice when they needed it. Hotel staff also take Covid safety seriously. This was a great stay in a beautiful city. I would not hesitate to return to the Whitehall.

The service was good. I had trouble at check in with the credit cards and the staff was helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The only problem was the phone was broken and wouldn't shut up...so I unplugged it and notified the front desk. Check out was simple also and the shuttle to and from the airport was useful. Pick up is at the Terminal 2 shuttle area and you take the team there. If you have a very early flight the shuttle might be an iffy choice. I also ate at the restaurant which was delicious and the service was good.

Best location if you need to return rental car before you fly. Just 3 minutes drive. The hotel facilities have been recently renovated and everything is spot-on! The room has absolutely everything you would ever need, good coffee, appliances, nice lightning, super clean bathroom. Reading chair and working desk. (The only problem is they don't offer water in the room). Nice swimming pool and gym. Downsides: They charge parking, and the check-in staff could be kinder. They interacted with me and other foreign guests in a rather bossy way.

In my last three stays in this hotel, I have seen nothing but unprofessionalism and even harassment. I have stayed in this hotel many, many times in the past. In recent years, this place has become like a truck-stop. Let me first give you a brief summary of the recent owner’s cost-cutting operations: The hotel provides a soap which is about an inch and so thin that with one hand-wash it disappears. Pretty insane. I had to walk to a Target to buy soap so I could properly clean myself as a human being. The so-called breakfast is a joke to say the least. Even coffee is nothing but brown water now. Even napkins have transformed. Restaurant/bar is also another disaster… Elevators were not working when I was there (for inspection) but there was not a single apology from the hotel. Upon return from Turkey the other night, I also found out that they there was no longer a shuttle pick up from Terminal 5. I had to take a taxi. I am a world traveler and I can list many other cost-cutting details here but let me come to my biggest issue: With my World of Hyatt membership status, I was given a 2:00 pm check-out on February 10. It was about 11:45 am. I was on the phone trying to arrange something urgent for the earthquake victims in Turkey. Someone started to pound on my door (I had “do not disturb” sign on), she was literally screaming! I opened the door… She was still screaming saying that I had to leave. I said to her in the middle of my phone meeting: “I am having an emergency call now and I have a 2:00 pm check-out. I also showed her my sign at the door. After that she left me alone… Before I left for my flight, I shared some of this experience with some workers in the hotel. They said: “She treats us worse. She is the owner…” I have decided not to stay in this place anymore as it has nothing to do with the Hyatt experience. I am also thinking about taking legal action against this property for violating my privacy. I have seen some hotels in China like this but never anywhere else. The name “Hyatt” should not be associated with this family-operated “hotel.”

The best thing is that it feels like a hotel, not old-fashioned, but more like an express hotel, very comfortable