Du Wayne Motel
27W641 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185, West Chicago, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.6 / 5
Overview
Du Wayne Motel is a low-rise, 2-star roadside motel in West Chicago, Illinois, on the edge of Timber Ridge Forest Preserve. It’s positioned for straightforward, car-based stays, about 7 miles from I-355.
Rooms
Rooms are described as casual and include free Wi-Fi, TVs, minifridges, and microwaves. Rollaway beds are available for added sleeping capacity.
On-site services
Complimentary parking is provided. The property also has an on-site restaurant and a coin-operated laundry.
Location & nearby attractions
The motel is about 4 miles from Cosley Zoo and roughly a mile from McCaslin Park (mini-golf and a fishing pond). Other nearby points of interest include Cantigny Park and the First Division Museum at Cantigny (around 6–6.3 km away), BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago (about 5.3 km), and The Morton Arboretum (about 12.8 km).
Best for
This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want simple, drive-up lodging with practical in-room basics like a microwave and minifridge, plus free Wi-Fi and free parking. It can also work for short stays where having a coin-operated laundry and an on-site restaurant is helpful.
Travel tips
This is a roadside property, so having a car will make it much easier to reach local attractions like Cosley Zoo, Cantigny Park, and The Morton Arboretum. If you plan to use I-355, note it’s about 7 miles away, so allow extra time for local-road driving. Consider bringing your own food or drinks to use with the in-room minifridge and microwave.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed, with some travelers noting quick service and areas that appeared clean. However, multiple reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, particularly in bathrooms and around fixtures like showers and refrigerators. Some guests also describe unpleasant odors, including in shower water, and report issues with bedding condition. Overall, cleanliness appears to be the most consistently mentioned issue in the excerpts.
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