Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Chicago in Chicago

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Front of property
Front of property
Reception
Free toiletries, towels
Bed sheets

Reviews

3.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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7621 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, 60619
  • Place, University of Chicago
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, McCormick Place
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Greater Grand Crossing stay.Your stay at this Greater Grand Crossing hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Chicago and Jackson Park. University of Chicago Medicine and Robie House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Jackson Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Chicago Medicine - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Chicago - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • McCormick Place - 11 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • 79th Station - 2 min drive
  • Chicago 75th Street Station (Grand Crossing) - 13 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marlons Chicken And Fish - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪President's Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sharks Fish and Chicken - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lil's Something Cool - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lee's Unleaded Blue Lounge - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94

Hotel near University of Chicago in Chicago
Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chicago hotel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 Reviews

Reviews

3.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 22 reviews

3.2/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

3.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jimy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eulana

Very bad location. reserved but no rooms available bc it’s
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brayden

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Savanah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i mean, i can’t really complain, i paid $40 and yk $40 is $40. but im still gonna complain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Oliver

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No internet, broken table, broken lights, dirty bathroom, dirty pillows, only one lock on door. Good ac and heating though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025