New Budget Motel

8903 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, South Chicago, United States

Guest rating: 2.5 / 5

Overview

New Budget Motel is a low-cost lodging option in South Chicago at 8903 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620. The property’s star class is not documented, and it holds a public rating of 2.5/5 based on 137 reviews. Amenities are not documented in the available listing information.

Location & nearby attractions

The motel sits on the South Side, with access to major Chicago museums and downtown sights primarily by car or transit. Nearby points of interest include the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center (about 8.1 km) and the Frederick C. Robie House (about 8.5 km). Farther north are central attractions such as the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (about 9.3 km), the Field Museum (about 15.5 km), Shedd Aquarium (about 15.7 km), Adler Planetarium (about 15.7 km), Willis Tower/Skydeck Chicago (about 16.5 km), and Millennium Park/Cloud Gate (about 17.1 km).

Guest feedback snapshot

Recent guest comments emphasize concerns about cleanliness and room condition, including reports of pests and musty or dirty environments. Service experiences are also mentioned negatively in excerpts. A smaller operational issue noted is low shower water pressure.

Best for

This motel is best suited to travelers prioritizing a budget stop on the South Side and who plan to spend most of their time off-site. It may appeal to visitors who want a lower-cost base within driving distance of major Chicago attractions like the Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, and Millennium Park, and who have flexible expectations given the 2.5/5 public rating and review themes.

Travel tips

Plan on using a car or public transit for sightseeing, as many headline attractions (Millennium Park/Cloud Gate, the Art Institute, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium) are roughly 15–17 km away. If visiting Hyde Park-area sites like the Museum of Science and Industry or the Robie House, they are notably closer than downtown landmarks. Based on guest feedback, consider inspecting the room promptly at check-in and raising any issues early, especially around cleanliness and shower water pressure.

What guests say

Across the available review excerpts, the most consistent theme is dissatisfaction with cleanliness and overall room condition, including mentions of pests and dirty or musty environments. Guests also describe poor customer service in their experiences. A specific facility issue noted is low water pressure in the shower. No recurring positives are clearly supported by the provided excerpts.

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