Cindy Lyn Motel
5029 West Ogden Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, South Chicago, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
Cindy Lyn Motel is a 2-star budget motel that has operated since 1960 along historic Route 66 in Cicero, Illinois, on the western edge of the Chicago metro area. It carries the classic roadside motor-lodge character of its era, with a straightforward, no-frills approach to lodging for travelers passing through or visiting the city on a budget. With 458 reviews and a 3.6 rating, it's a long-running local fixture rather than a newly built property.
Rooms & Suites
Standard rooms are simple and cozy, each equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, and a private bathroom. Suites step things up with in-room hot tubs, and select suites add extras like a fireplace or a separate sitting area. Guests have noted that room condition can vary, with some units recently remodeled and others showing more wear, so it's worth requesting an updated room at check-in.
Dining & On-Site Services
There is no full-service restaurant on site, but a lobby vending machine stocked with pizza and frozen foods offers a convenient option for quick, late-night, or budget-conscious bites.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The motel sits about a mile from the nearest Metra station and roughly 8 miles from downtown Chicago, making it a feasible (if car- or transit-dependent) base for exploring the city. Frank Lloyd Wright's Home & Studio (about 7.1km) and Brookfield Zoo (about 7.2km) are the closest notable attractions, while Chicago's major downtown draws -- Willis Tower/Skydeck, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium -- are clustered roughly 10-12km away, and Navy Pier and Lincoln Park Zoo are a bit further at around 13km.
Best for
This motel suits budget-conscious road-trippers and Route 66 enthusiasts drawn to its historic roadside setting, as well as travelers who mainly need an affordable overnight base near a Metra station for day trips into downtown Chicago. It's less suited to guests seeking upscale amenities or a polished, uniformly renovated product, given the mix of updated and worn rooms reported by guests.
Travel tips
Since downtown Chicago is about 8 miles away and the nearest Metra station is roughly a mile from the motel, plan on driving or using the train/transit connection rather than walking to major attractions. If you want a recently remodeled room rather than an older, more worn one, it's worth asking specifically at booking or check-in. Keep in mind there's no on-site restaurant, so factor in nearby dining options or rely on the lobby vending machine for a quick bite.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed but recurring themes emerge across the 458 reviews. Many praise the service and note that standard rooms can be clean, well-organized, and pleasant-smelling. On the other hand, a number of guests describe the property as rundown, citing worn carpets and dated conditions in some rooms, while pointing out that other guests received recently remodeled rooms in better shape. Value is also questioned by some, who felt pricing was high relative to the condition of their particular room, though comfortable beds were noted as a bright spot even in less updated units.
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