Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago Matteson, an IHG Hotel
950 Lake Superior Dr, Matteson, IL 60443, South Chicago Heights, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago Matteson is a 3-star IHG hotel at 950 Lake Superior Dr in Matteson (South Chicago Heights area). It holds a public rating of 3.6/5 based on 98 reviews, with feedback spanning very positive service experiences as well as some notable stay issues reported by guests.
Rooms & Comfort
Guest feedback commonly points to clean rooms, comfortable beds, and strong hot showers. Some stays have been impacted by noise when rooms face the highway, including late-night truck noise that affected sleep.
Breakfast & Morning Experience
Reviews frequently mention breakfast positively, including a “full English” style offering, and note the availability of a pleasant spot to sit with coffee in the morning. Specific on-site dining beyond breakfast is not documented.
Amenities & Recreation
Amenities are not formally documented for this listing. Multiple guest reports warn that the pool has been out of service (including claims it was not operating as of Dec. 2025), so travelers who need a pool should confirm current status directly with the hotel before booking.
Location & Nearby Things To Do
The hotel is positioned for easy access to local entertainment and outdoor attractions in the south suburbs. Nearby points of interest include Odyssey Fun World (about 5.4 km), Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve (about 6.4 km), the 1950s Park Forest House Museum (about 6.2 km), Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (about 7.1 km), and Tinley Park White Water Canyon Water Park (about 10.1 km). Other options within a longer drive include Wind Creek Chicago Southland (about 11.3 km), Slick City Action Park (about 15.0 km), and Lake Katherine Nature Center (about 19.6 km).
Best for
This hotel is best for travelers who prioritize a simple, familiar Holiday Inn Express-style stay with breakfast and generally positive feedback on room cleanliness and comfort. It can also suit guests exploring south-suburban attractions like Odyssey Fun World, Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve, and nearby museums and parks within roughly 5–10 km. If a quiet room or an on-site pool is essential to your trip, confirm details with the property in advance given guest reports about highway noise and pool availability.
Travel tips
If you’re a light sleeper, request a room away from the highway side to reduce the risk of overnight traffic noise mentioned in reviews. Travelers planning outings can cluster stops that are close together, such as Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve, the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, and Park Forest Historical Society (all roughly around 6 km away). If you chose this property specifically for a pool, verify current operating status before arrival due to repeated guest warnings about the pool being out of service.
What guests say
Guests often highlight clean rooms, comfortable beds, and hot showers, along with friendly staff and positive interactions with management. Breakfast and the morning coffee experience are recurring positives. Reported drawbacks include significant highway-facing room noise that disrupted sleep for at least one guest, and a concerning late-night door knock/call incident during a business stay (with staff described as apologetic and professional afterward). Another repeated concern is pool availability, with guest reports stating the pool was not working and that this was a major source of dissatisfaction.
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