Star Way Inn

2505 Bernice Rd, Lansing, IL 60438, South Chicago Heights, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.4 / 5

Overview

Star Way Inn is a 2-star motel-style property in South Chicago Heights/Lansing, Illinois, located at 2505 Bernice Rd, Lansing, IL 60438. It has a public rating of 3.4/5 based on 206 reviews, positioning it as a budget-oriented option for short stays or work trips in the south Chicago area.

Rooms

Guest feedback commonly highlights clean rooms and a clean bed, along with generally fair water pressure and reliable hot water. Some reviews note the rooms could use upgrades, and at least one stay reported an odor issue on arrival that improved with ventilation. Amenities within rooms are not documented.

On-site services

Specific property amenities are not documented, but guests mention friendly, helpful service and a good value approach to pricing, including weekly rates for work stays. Coffee is mentioned as being available in the lobby (in-room coffee makers are not confirmed).

Location & nearby attractions

The inn sits within driving distance of several regional attractions, including Sand Ridge Nature Center (about 3.1 km away) and Wolf Lake (about 9.9 km away). For entertainment, nearby casinos include Wind Creek Chicago Southland (about 6.8 km), Horseshoe Hammond (about 13.5 km), Ameristar Casino East Chicago (about 13.0 km), and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (about 12.5 km). Outdoor and cultural options in the wider area include Big Marsh Park (about 12.0 km), Pullman National Historical Park (about 13.5 km), and Rainbow Beach (about 20.0 km).

Best for

This property is best suited to budget-minded travelers who prioritize price, a generally clean room, and friendly service over a modern, fully featured hotel experience. It can also fit work travelers who want longer stays, as reviews mention good-value weekly rates.

Travel tips

If you plan to visit nearby casinos or Pullman-area attractions, expect to drive—many points of interest are roughly 7–15 km away (and farther for Rainbow Beach). For nature walks and a closer outing, Sand Ridge Nature Center is one of the nearest attractions at about 3.1 km away. If in-room coffee is important to you, note that coffee is referenced in the lobby, while in-room coffee makers are not documented.

What guests say

Reviews most often emphasize value for money, including fair pricing and the availability of weekly rates for work stays. Cleanliness is a recurring positive theme, with guests frequently describing rooms and bedding as clean. Customer service is also noted positively, with staff described as friendly and helpful. On the downside, some guests mention that rooms feel dated and could use upgrades, and one review reported an odor issue on arrival that improved after airing out the room. Coffee is mentioned as being available in the lobby, with some guests wishing for in-room coffee service.

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