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Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Chicago in Chicago

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Reception
Bed sheets
Front of property
Free toiletries, towels
Front of property

Reviews

3.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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7621 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL, 60619
  • Place, Martin Luther King Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Woods Cemetery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Greater Grand Crossing stay.Your stay at this Greater Grand Crossing hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Chicago and Midway Plaisance. Jackson Park and University of Chicago Medicine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Third World Press - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Martin Luther King Drive - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Auburn Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Oak Woods Cemetery - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Jackson Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • 79th Station - 2 min drive
  • Chicago 75th Street Station (Grand Crossing) - 13 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropic Island Jerk Chicken - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Heat Bar And Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Food Town - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Billy's Gyros - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harolds Chicken Shack - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94

Hotel near University of Chicago in Chicago
Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chicago hotel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 to the airport?

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 is 16 mi (42-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94.

How close is Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 to the beach?

This hotel is 11.6 mi (30-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 12.2 mi (29-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 offer free breakfast?

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Horseshoe Hammond Casino (12-min drive) and Bally's Casino Chicago (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 have a pool?

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 does not have a pool.

Does Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 to downtown Chicago?

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 is 8.5 mi away from Chicago.

Capital O Empire Motel Chicago I-94 Reviews

Reviews

3.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 26 reviews

3.0/10

Cleanliness

4.2/10

Staff & service

2.6/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't have a room held, even though I already paid for a reservation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my worst hotel experience ever. I reached the property and they didn’t have any rooms even though I had a reservation. After getting on chat support with hotels.com for an hour with no good resolution as everything in Chicago was booked that night, suddenly the hotel gave me a “less than desirable” room which didn’t have light in it, had cockroaches roaming around, and was generally not fit to inhabit. However given the late hour I decided to just take it for one night. I feel that hotels.com should compensate me for the amount of the booking at least, through One Key cash for a future booking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Upon check in we couldn’t have a room key because they “didn’t have one” so every time we needed in our room we had to ask to be let in and you could tell they were annoyed. We would have went somewhere else had we been given a refund. 2. They told us we needed to move our car because “homeless come in sometimes” so we were constantly checking to make sure no one was messing with our car. 3. The lock on our door was only secure from the outside and front desk key. 4. There was trash, rat/mouse poop and what we hoped was food and drink stains all over the room including the furniture. 5. The bed sheets were clean but the pillowcases were dirty and stained. 6. The Tv was nothing but staticky and there was no WiFi, the tv stand had a busted out cabinet. 7. The curtains were taped to the walls with medical tape to keep them closed. 8. There were holes in the walls everywhere some taped over with the same tape as the curtains. 9. The smoke alarm was missing and had incense sticks hanging out. 10. The bathroom door had a huge hole in it where the door handle should have been. 11. The sink and tub were nasty that we didn’t shower, and if we wanted to we had only one small bar soap that was covered in dirt and hair on the wrapper. 12. We had two hand towels and the no bath towels and the towel rack was broken and hanging off the wall. 13. The main light was just a dull light bulb that didn’t light up the room at all. 14. Only good thing was the A/C and heat worked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Savon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
My room was broken into it was loud by other guests and cop activity made the stay horrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Savon

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
False advertisement: they are no longer associated with OYO so the use of the "Capital O" name is misleading. Under new ownership of arabs and Africans and it looks like it. Holes in the walls from maintenece AND mice, no wifi, homeless folks sleeping in and around the place, maintenace leaves trash in the center of the parking lot for the hobos to rummage through.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Toshimi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would feel safer sleeping on the street than this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Haley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you are wanting a cheap motel for the night, this is it. Just keep in mind that it’s cheap for a reason. Upon arrival, we noticed a used needle/syringe on the ground. The sheets of the bed were stained so we had to ask for new ones. The shower leaked, there was no mini fridge/kitchenette, no lamps or additional lighting. Not a big deal for a one night stay but maybe for longer periods. The actual place was dirty beyond repair (the stairs, the railings, the storage rooms, the roof overhang). Overall, we had a good stay - but if you’re looking for comfort over price, this is not the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerry, Chicago

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A resident drug dealer, there is a drug dealer assistant directly in front of the building directly where the property ends not even a half foot on sidewalk the addicts are making there purchases. Mobile traffic drive in park and proceed to the top floor last room east. Make there purchase while two or three obviously overnighters get lit and the assistant is re-up. You get 1 towel, no face rag, one small bar of soap. Mostly the dealers is calling the shot. He's selling dinner plates at $10.00. The hooker will stop you on the stairs to solicit... I literally fell down the steps with my food and some juices I had purchased at the gas station. I would never never never never utilize this place as it last resort because of my bad experience at the motel 6 yet again for one nightmare to another
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don't recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deshawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt loud outside, late It wad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jimy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eulana

Very bad location. reserved but no rooms available bc it’s
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brayden

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Savanah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i mean, i can’t really complain, i paid $40 and yk $40 is $40. but im still gonna complain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Oliver

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No internet, broken table, broken lights, dirty bathroom, dirty pillows, only one lock on door. Good ac and heating though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deben quitar ese lugar de internet no es para hospedarse
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025