Key Motel

11910 S Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803, South Chicago, United States

Guest rating: 3.2 / 5

Overview

Key Motel is a budget-oriented motel in the South Chicago area, located in Alsip at 11910 S Cicero Ave, IL 60803. Its public rating is 3.2/5 based on 76 reviews, positioning it as a straightforward, no-frills option rather than a full-service hotel. Official details on star class and amenities are not provided in the available listing data.

Rooms

Guest feedback points to compact, simple rooms and a price-conscious stay. Reviews suggest some travelers choose it primarily for basic in-room downtime—having a place to eat, rest, or use a laptop—rather than for extensive on-site features. Specific in-room equipment (such as microwaves, fridges, or desk setups) is not documented.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The motel sits on S Cicero Ave in Alsip, providing road access toward South Side Chicago and nearby suburbs. Cultural and park destinations in and around Hyde Park and the South Side are within roughly 11–20 km, including Pullman National Historical Park and its Visitor Center (~11.1 km), the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (~18.2 km), and Jackson Park (~17.6 km). Other nearby points of interest include the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center (~17.0 km), Frederick C. Robie House (~17.4 km), and Brookfield Zoo (~19.3 km).

Best for

This property is best suited to travelers prioritizing a low-cost, simple overnight stay in the Alsip/South Chicago area, especially those who mainly need a basic room for rest and light personal tasks (such as working on a laptop). It can also fit visitors planning day trips to South Side and Hyde Park attractions (e.g., Pullman National Historical Park, museums, and Jackson Park) who don’t require documented on-site amenities.

Travel tips

Plan to use a car or rideshare: Key Motel is on S Cicero Ave in Alsip, and many major attractions listed (Hyde Park museums/parks, Brookfield Zoo, Pullman sites) are about 11–20 km away. If your itinerary includes multiple Hyde Park institutions (Museum of Science and Industry, Robie House, Smart Museum, Jackson Park), grouping them into the same day can reduce back-and-forth travel time. Because amenities are not documented, consider confirming any must-have items directly with the property before arrival.

What guests say

Reviews commonly frame Key Motel as a budget-priced option, with guests highlighting affordability as a main draw. Room size is mentioned as small, suggesting a compact, no-frills setup. Some travelers describe choosing it for simple needs like having a place to eat and use a laptop rather than for on-site features. There are also indications that interactions with the owner/management are part of the guest experience, though details vary and the overall rating remains moderate at 3.2/5 from 76 reviews.

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