Cindy Lyn Motel offers simple rooms with free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly stay near Chicago. Conveniently located on Route 66 with easy airport access.
Visitors appreciate the motel’s convenient location and friendly staff, though some note cleanliness and room condition inconsistencies. Ideal for those seeking affordable, no-frills lodging near Chicago with easy access to local attractions.
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Located on the historic Route 66 in Cicero, Illinois, Cindy Lyn Motel offers straightforward accommodations suited to budget-conscious travelers. Operating since 1960, the property provides simple rooms and suites, some equipped with whirlpool tubs, catering to guests who appreciate basic comfort over luxury. While the motel does not have a restaurant, pool, or fitness center, complimentary amenities include free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and air conditioning. It is also pet-friendly and accessible, making it a practical option for a variety of visitors.
The motel’s setting benefits those looking to explore Chicago without staying in the bustling downtown area. It is approximately eight miles from downtown Chicago and about a mile from the nearest Metra commuter train station, making it accessible for day trips to major landmarks such as The Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and Millennium Park. Accessibility to major airports is also reasonable, with Chicago Midway International Airport around 17 minutes away by car and Chicago O’Hare reachable within 35 minutes.
Guest reviews suggest a mixed but generally positive experience, highlighting the motel's quiet rooms and affordable rates. Some guests appreciated the welcoming and attentive staff as well as the location’s convenience, while others noted issues with cleanliness and dated décor. Rooms have cable TV and generous beds, but some feedback points to the presence of carpet and occasional odors, indicating that expectations should remain modest.
Cindy Lyn Motel suits visitors seeking an economical base for brief stays or those interested in the nostalgia of Route 66. It particularly appeals to travelers who prioritize location and value over extensive on-site facilities. The nearby presence of other budget accommodations and easy access to public transport widen options for longer excursions.
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We recommend no children to watch TV since there is no rated PG13 channel. Other channels for adult entertainment. We slept in rooms 39 & 41 and we liked that the rooms had no windows and you couldn't hear anything going on outside. We chose the place to stay by chance and that it is a part of the Route 66 highway system. Good price for the stay. 150 about for the two rooms, two queen beds, and a couch rollaway bed. The fold awaybed need to be changed was the downside. Interesting area of history.
Not like it use to be, but for the most part it's still pretty comfortable if you want to just go and chill or get you some time to do what you can't do at home or because you just don't want whats at home..... Every now and again anyway
I would like to take out the time to say this one I love the location two I was really going through it these past two days I got there it was a lady there that sounded just like my sister Someone I miss very much long story make it short she made me feel like home with her great energy the rooms are worth it thanks you guys for doing a amazing job every day
higher rating because for the price this was exactly worth it. pros: no bugs, good security (good for the few female entrepreneurs), clean shower, close to where we needed to be (douglass park). cons: carpet was disgusting, like wet and dirty. so maybe get a room without carpet! overall the room was just kind of smelly and musty. also there was a strip eyelash in the bed under the covers. but like for the price I can’t complain!!
I got the standard room it was very well organized and smelled amazing! The room layout was nice they offered matches also jusy in case tou forgot a lighter the only downside is the person who gave me my room was pretty rude and just threw my I.D at me when she finished with it and gave me $25. When i paid with $100 she never told me about the $5 deposit and that ill be getting them back other than that everything else was fine.
I love this place very clean great service caring customer service at the front desk them people put up with a lot of nasty customers and they do the best that they can I love this place.
This place is nice because it's tucked away from traffic noise. Tony at the front desk is an absolute sweetheart. She's been very welcoming & got me a room that was perfect to relax in & spend a night in. The rooms have cable TV and flat screens. The beds are huge and super comfortable. Rooms a very clean. There's coffee in the check in office, ice, an ATM machine & I love their bowl of lollipops Tina is one of the ladies that does the cleaning of the rooms & is super sweet as well. I needed some extra towels & she got them for me no problem. Definitely will be coming back to Cindy Lyn Motel!!!
You can get a Jacuzzi room or you can get the presidential suites what do you need a single room & order in food there's a gas station in the shopping mall center right up the street is real it is great for public transportatio(or) ( Uber or Lyft)
Open since 1960 on historic Route 66 in Cicero, this stalwart, roadside budget motel is a mile from the nearest Metra station and 8 miles to downtown Chicago.
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