4/10 Fair
Oliver
Aug 1, 2025No internet, broken table, broken lights, dirty bathroom, dirty pillows, only one lock on door. Good ac and heating though
Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94
Hotel in Chicago
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Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Also, McCormick Place and Soldier Field are within a short drive.
3.2
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- 24/7 front desk
Main amenities (4)
- Daily housekeeping
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Vending machine
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Bathtub or shower
- Cable TV service
- Free self parking
- Free toiletries
Room options
Check availability for these dates
Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
- 14 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- 14 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
7621 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, 60619
What's nearby
- Third World Press - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- ETA Creative Arts Foundation - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Martin Luther King Drive - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Oak Woods Cemetery - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- University of Chicago - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 42 min drive
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 66 min drive
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 73 min drive
- Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 88 min drive
- Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 127 min drive
- Chicago 75th Street Station (Grand Crossing) - 13 min walk
- Chicago 79th Street Station (Chatham) - 15 min walk
- Chicago 83rd Street Station (Avalon Park) - 23 min walk
- 79th Station - 26 min walk
Restaurants
- Heat Bar And Grill - 11 min walk
- Billy's Gyros - 6 min walk
- Park Manor 75 - 9 min walk
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Uncle John's BBQ - 12 min walk
About this property
Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94
- Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Also, McCormick Place and Soldier Field are within a short drive.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 37 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is noon
- Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
- Pets allowed (2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
- 24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
- 32-inch Smart TV
- Cable TV channels
Home comfort
- Air conditioning
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Towels
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
- Deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
- Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
Pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Horseshoe Hammond Casino (12-min drive) and Bally's Casino Chicago (15-min drive) are both nearby.
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Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 Reviews
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3.0
Cleanliness
2.6
Amenities
4.0
Staff & service
3.0
Property conditions & facilities
2/10 Poor
Kylen
Nov 26, 2025I didn’t stay the establishment was boarded up
2/10 Poor
Toshimi
Sep 6, 2025I would feel safer sleeping on the street than this motel.
2/10 Poor
Carter
Nov 28, 2025They were closed when I got there.
2/10 Poor
Eulana
Aug 3, 2025Very bad location. reserved but no rooms available bc it’s
2/10 Poor
Jennifer
Sep 26, 2025My room was broken into it was loud by other guests and cop activity made the stay horrible
4/10 Fair
Janice
Aug 8, 2025Felt loud outside, late It wad
2/10 Poor
Keith
Oct 24, 2025Didn't have a room held, even though I already paid for a reservation!
2/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Aug 15, 2025I don't recommend
2/10 Poor
Savanah
Aug 1, 2025i mean, i can’t really complain, i paid $40 and yk $40 is $40. but im still gonna complain.
2/10 Poor
Savon
Sep 12, 2025False advertisement: they are no longer associated with OYO so the use of the "Capital O" name is misleading.
Under new ownership of arabs and Africans and it looks like it. Holes in the walls from maintenece AND mice, no wifi, homeless folks sleeping in and around the place, maintenace leaves trash in the center of the parking lot for the hobos to rummage through.
6/10 Good
Haley
Sep 4, 2025If you are wanting a cheap motel for the night, this is it. Just keep in mind that it’s cheap for a reason. Upon arrival, we noticed a used needle/syringe on the ground. The sheets of the bed were stained so we had to ask for new ones. The shower leaked, there was no mini fridge/kitchenette, no lamps or additional lighting. Not a big deal for a one night stay but maybe for longer periods. The actual place was dirty beyond repair (the stairs, the railings, the storage rooms, the roof overhang). Overall, we had a good stay - but if you’re looking for comfort over price, this is not the place.
2/10 Poor
Devesh
Oct 23, 2025This was my worst hotel experience ever. I reached the property and they didn’t have any rooms even though I had a reservation. After getting on chat support with hotels.com for an hour with no good resolution as everything in Chicago was booked that night, suddenly the hotel gave me a “less than desirable” room which didn’t have light in it, had cockroaches roaming around, and was generally not fit to inhabit. However given the late hour I decided to just take it for one night. I feel that hotels.com should compensate me for the amount of the booking at least, through One Key cash for a future booking.
2/10 Poor
Jerry
Aug 24, 2025A resident drug dealer, there is a drug dealer assistant directly in front of the building directly where the property ends not even a half foot on sidewalk the addicts are making there purchases. Mobile traffic drive in park and proceed to the top floor last room east. Make there purchase while two or three obviously overnighters get lit and the assistant is re-up. You get 1 towel, no face rag, one small bar of soap. Mostly the dealers is calling the shot. He's selling dinner plates at $10.00. The hooker will stop you on the stairs to solicit... I literally fell down the steps with my food and some juices I had purchased at the gas station.
I would never never never never utilize this place as it last resort because of my bad experience at the motel 6 yet again for one nightmare to another
2/10 Poor
Megan
Oct 12, 20251. Upon check in we couldn’t have a room key because they “didn’t have one” so every time we needed in our room we had to ask to be let in and you could tell they were annoyed. We would have went somewhere else had we been given a refund.
2. They told us we needed to move our car because “homeless come in sometimes” so we were constantly checking to make sure no one was messing with our car.
3. The lock on our door was only secure from the outside and front desk key.
4. There was trash, rat/mouse poop and what we hoped was food and drink stains all over the room including the furniture.
5. The bed sheets were clean but the pillowcases were dirty and stained.
6. The Tv was nothing but staticky and there was no WiFi, the tv stand had a busted out cabinet.
7. The curtains were taped to the walls with medical tape to keep them closed.
8. There were holes in the walls everywhere some taped over with the same tape as the curtains.
9. The smoke alarm was missing and had incense sticks hanging out.
10. The bathroom door had a huge hole in it where the door handle should have been.
11. The sink and tub were nasty that we didn’t shower, and if we wanted to we had only one small bar soap that was covered in dirt and hair on the wrapper.
12. We had two hand towels and the no bath towels and the towel rack was broken and hanging off the wall.
13. The main light was just a dull light bulb that didn’t light up the room at all.
14. Only good thing was the A/C and heat worked.
2/10 Poor
Shizz
Jun 27, 2026Place was closed down and boarded up when we arrived
2/10 Poor
Adrian
Aug 28, 2025Deben quitar ese lugar de internet no es para hospedarse
2/10 Poor
Martin
Nov 6, 20252/10 Poor
Shane
Nov 3, 20252/10 Poor
Savon
Sep 28, 20258/10 Very good
Marvin
Sep 1, 202510/10 Exceptional
Marcus
Aug 31, 20252/10 Poor
Jose Gerardo
Aug 17, 202510/10 Exceptional
Deshawn
Aug 15, 20252/10 Poor
James
Aug 11, 2025
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