J R Plaza Hotel2
3001 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, Chicago Lawn, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.2 / 5
Overview
J R Plaza Hotel2 is a 2-star hotel in the Chicago Lawn area of Chicago, with a public rating of 3.2/5 based on 150 reviews. It’s positioned as a budget-oriented option for travelers who want a simple base rather than a full-service, amenity-heavy stay.
Location
The hotel is located at 3001 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, placing it within reach of both neighborhood attractions and downtown sights. Garfield Park Conservatory is nearby (about 1.7 km away), while major central Chicago landmarks such as Willis Tower/Skydeck (about 5.4 km) and Millennium Park/Cloud Gate (about 6.5 km) are a longer trip from the property.
Nearby attractions
From this address, guests can plan visits to well-known museums and waterfront attractions including the Art Institute of Chicago (about 6.5 km), the Field Museum (about 7.1 km), and Shedd Aquarium (about 7.3 km). Other notable spots within a city outing distance include Navy Pier (about 8.1 km), Adler Planetarium (about 7.9 km), Lincoln Park Zoo (about 7.5 km), the Chicago Riverwalk (about 6.6 km), and the Chicago Theatre (about 6.2 km).
Amenities
On-site amenities are not documented for this property in the available listing data. Travelers who require specific features (for example, parking, breakfast, or in-room appliances) may want to confirm details directly with the hotel before arrival.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to value-focused travelers who prioritize having a basic place to sleep and plan to spend most of their time out exploring Chicago. It can also work for guests who want to be relatively close to Garfield Park Conservatory (about 1.7 km away) while still being within reach of major downtown attractions by a longer ride.
Travel tips
Plan extra transit time for the biggest tourist landmarks: Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, and the Art Institute are roughly 6.5 km from the hotel, while Navy Pier is about 8.1 km away. If you’re visiting Willis Tower or Skydeck Chicago (both listed at about 5.4 km), it may be one of the quicker major-sight trips compared with the lakefront museums. Weekend rates have been noted by guests as higher than expected, so compare weekday vs. weekend pricing when scheduling your stay.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights strong bed comfort as a notable positive. At the same time, reviews include a serious cleanliness/pest concern, with at least one guest reporting bed bugs. Pricing also comes up, with some guests feeling weekend rates are higher than expected. Overall sentiment appears mixed, aligning with the property’s modest 3.2/5 public rating from 150 reviews.
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