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GATEWAY INN

2.0 star property
Hotel in Oak Lawn with free parking

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GATEWAY INN provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4657 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453

What's nearby

  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Childrens Museum of Oak Lawn - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chicago Ridge Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • SeatGeek Stadium - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • University of Chicago - 20 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • 95th Street - Longwood Station - 7 min drive
  • Oak Lawn Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bud's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬12 min walk

About this property

GATEWAY INN

Property highlights
GATEWAY INN provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at GATEWAY INN feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

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 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 3 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 19 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

GATEWAY INN Hotel
GATEWAY INN Oak Lawn
GATEWAY INN Hotel Oak Lawn

Frequently asked questions

Is GATEWAY INN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GATEWAY INN ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at GATEWAY INN ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GATEWAY INN located?

Situated in Oak Lawn, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center and Childrens Museum of Oak Lawn. Chicago Ridge Shopping Mall is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Oak Lawn Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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GATEWAY INN Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 140 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location near where I had to be. Lots of dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to sray
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

grandparent visit

Older, nice little inn. friendly, helpful staff. perfect location for what i was doing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Okyeremah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was very cordial and professional. Beds were very firm and hard on the back, but was still able to sleep. Light fixtures in the bathroom were loose so the lights went off and on periodically. Good water pressure. This is on the South Side of Chicago, so be wary of your surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On a very busy street. Traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patience

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled mildewy and musty. How water was non existent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wife and I only stayed 1 night before a flight and it all went great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property does not look well on the outside. The stairs are in need of repair. However, the room is great. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Free parking, Safe, Quiet (never heard a neighbor). Bed was comfortable but very squeaky. Staff in the morning saw me come in to return my key and they seemed to hide from me. She'd peak at me then leave again. This might have been before receptionist started (it was 6:45 am) but whoever the worker was could have said good morning or instructed me where to leave my key. I did not see the 'drop box' until after.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Inexpensive alternative to nearby upscale hotel. Friendly staff--Wake up call followed up by a knock on my door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room late at night after my flight was cancelled and I was leaving early the next morning on a flight out of a different airport. I really just wanted to get three hours or so of decent sleep on a real bed versus a chair at the airport, and I don't think I got any sleep at all. There were all kinds of noises and sounds that kept me from drifting off plus an ambulance that rolled through right as I was turning out the lights. Waste of money and time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Amenities
The room smelled so strongly of fragrance, we had to air it out and locate the source which was the air conditioner filter and clean that. Have to wonder what they are covering up. Bedding also had too much fragrance. Even though we reserved the room for 3 adults and confirmed on check in that we had 3 adults, we only got towels for 2 people both days. No extra toilet paper in the room and no tissues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked like dungeon. Room was dirty, dark, and falling apart. Safety issues with the electrical sockets coming out of the wall. Socket by tv overloaded and power strip just “ hanging “ down the wall. The bathtub was slick and presented a safety falling hazard. I’m only glad that I was busy all day and only had to sleep there. Not worth the price I paid for it. Will not come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Burton D

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m not sure why there’s a lot of good reviews here, maybe we just got a bad room. I wasn’t expecting much from a cheap one star hotel but we were sickened as soon as we entered our room. Very tacky craftsmanship of the room, the WiFi didn’t work, the toilet rocked about an inch, space heater and walls looked like they’ve been textured and painted 100 times, there was no smoke detector, the bed was paper thin, no second security lock on the door so anyone with a key could walk in on you at any time. Our bath towels were about the size of hand towels. I really appreciated the man working the counter, he was very polite and helpful and did refund us for the rest of our trip. We only stayed one night of our 4 day stay. I would definitely look elsewhere but try at your own risk.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good, except I had to park far away, someone took my parking spot, other than that and no breakfast available. But that was my fault for waiting till 10am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When it said breakfast should be Continental. They offered coffee and pancakes. You make the pancakes yourself. It's ideal for a place to sleep. First time I've ever paid for my room bewchecking ielving.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect location for many of our plans. The owner/staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and nicely decorated - quaint. I liked the added touch of the lights on around the property. Very much enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Amenities
Everything you need, for a reasonable rate in a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here for Lollapalooza and honestly if you’re on a tight budget and won’t be inside the motel 24/7 just needing a place to rest/bathe then I’ll say this motel is just what you need! I like how transportation was really close to the orange line and there were some stores that open 24/7 like Walgreens. They gave me new towels and face towels every day which I appreciate! My only suggestion/con is that they should do some major renovation as it was really worn down from the walls and floor inside!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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