Name: Econo Lodge Willowbrook
Address: 820 West 79th Street, Willowbrook, Illinois, United States of America, Willowbrook, Illinois, US
Price range: $64–$102 per night
Rating: 7.18

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Econo Lodge Willowbrook draws mixed feedback: several guests found remodeled rooms clean and beds acceptable for the low price, while many others reported serious cleanliness issues, dated spaces, and maintenance problems with heating, air conditioning, locks, TVs.

Service is inconsistent, with reports of confusing check-in, key and room assignment errors, overcharges or deposit delays, but also mentions of friendly or helpful staff. The location is generally convenient with nearby dining and shops, though a few guests felt uneasy about the surroundings at times. Facilities are basic; parking was described as free and convenient, a closed pool was reported, and renovations are ongoing. Expect a budget stay with variable quality.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; parking was described as free and convenient, a closed pool was reported, and renovations are ongoing.

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10

Shakos

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Under modification. No Breakfast or Ciffee!

10

Fernando

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like but rhe only thing i would like to suggest is the parking lot its kind of confusing for the first time when you arrive there

10

Marisol

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its been remodeling and looks very good, just the bathroom it's too small,

10

Jason S

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Outdoor access only but very clean and kind staff

10

Michelle

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smoking room 🚬

6

Peter

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was ok but heat doesn't work right but outside o liha hallways or poorch very nasty chewing gums n trash all over surroundings

8

Kim

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking in to the main lobby was a bit scary- just run down and there was a security window before the main door to the lobby. Lobby was worn down and shabby. There were hotel rooms that opened to the outdoors which I don’t like, but there was also an enclosed hallway with rooms which is where our room was. Our hotel room had been remodeled and it was very clean. The bathroom was a bit outdated. The hotel only provided a small bottle of shampoo and no conditioner. There was plenty of soap. No coffee maker but they offered free coffee in the lobby. The parking was fabulous and free. I don’t think I would stay here again just because of the run down vibe, but the hotel was very inexpensive for Chicago area.

2

Jesica

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I was honestly disappointed with this establishment. Pool was closed room was dirty. No refrigerator or coffee machine. No one picked up the phone as I was booking to confirm the pool was opened. I booked for the pool. My kids and myself were extremely disappointed.

6

LaTisha

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’m going to assume the front desk clerk was still in training when I was checking in because he was having difficulty at the desk. I believe they are in the middle of remodeling because a lot of the rooms were unavailable. When he finally found a room for me it was terrible. Dusty, old furniture, old paint, very dated, only one working lamp and no tv, yes there was no tv in the room! I finally had to ask for the manager and she was able to find a more decent room. The second room was updated and renovated however the tv still didn’t work. I was too tired to go back to the front desk and I’m pretty sure the last room was the best they could do. I entertained myself with movies on my laptop.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews cite poor cleanliness, including dirty linens and bathrooms, stains, smoke odors, and pests (roaches, ants, bedbugs). A minority mentioned very clean, remodeled rooms.

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10

Ike

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean

8

Venice

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean

4

Maholy

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom floor was dirty and full of hair. I had to ask to be moved to another room.

2

Hayden

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very dirty

2

Aryan

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty

2

Denzel

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is nothing like what’s posted. Hotels.com should have those photos taken down. It is the most nastiest and uncleanly place I’ve seen. It had stuff running down the walls. Insects. Nasty bathroom. It reeks of cigarettes. Disgusting!!! Don’t fall for it or the price

10

Christopher

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and presentable.

2

Felitha

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was nasty! The room overall was filthy. The sheets were dirty and upon inspection I found blood on the sheets and dried blood and bedbugs on the mattress.

2

Josiah

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room felt nasty and unclean

2

Sherry

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside to get into the room was dirty and littered with empty beer bottles,caps, and plastic silverware. The room was disgusting the tub was black inside the bed comforter was green with a huge stain right in the middle of it the pillows were stained and yellow. I walked out we didn't stay to gross

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Rooms

Rooms are dated, with recurring heating/AC problems, door lock issues, and TV troubles; there was also a complaint about very slow Wi‑Fi and occasional noise from other guests. Some renovated rooms were better, and beds were sometimes comfortable.

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6

Trinidy

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was way too hot in the room. Even with the air on high. Lost TV signal for the rest of the night as well. There was something that was stuck on one of the blankets. Not sure what it was.

4

David M.

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room felt like a super cheap motel, the whole property seeemed forgotten about.

6

Samir

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Carpet wasn’t as cleaned as I’m accustomed. Burn whole in the middle of the floor. Internet was worse than dial up. Staff was very friendly Other than carpet and internet i liked the room.

6

Jim

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Mattress are TERRABLE and a/c heat works like crap

6

Tashai J.

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property. My only issue was the air conditioner was extremely noisey and the light sensor for the bathroom was outside the bathroom, so you had to time ⏲️ your use to prevent being suck in the dark. Otherwise, the room was okay and the property was well kept.

2

Lindsey

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was bad! Rooms were very outdated & not clean, haur dryer caught on fire because it was so old. Overall bad experience for the orice. Rooms are tiny as well . You can go to a motel 6 or somewhere for the same price & get better.

2

Yasmin Alejandra

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There was no heat in the room. They said it was going to be fixed but it wasnt. Spend the 3 nights without any heat. Unfortunately I dont recommend staying there.

4

Jocelyn

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The deadbolt lock doesnt work. And i was asked why i kept coming back if i was giving them bad reviews., i was told not to come back by the same person that gave me a room that was already occupied. They are not the only place around. Theyve lost one customer.

6

LaTisha

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’m going to assume the front desk clerk was still in training when I was checking in because he was having difficulty at the desk. I believe they are in the middle of remodeling because a lot of the rooms were unavailable. When he finally found a room for me it was terrible. Dusty, old furniture, old paint, very dated, only one working lamp and no tv, yes there was no tv in the room! I finally had to ask for the manager and she was able to find a more decent room. The second room was updated and renovated however the tv still didn’t work. I was too tired to go back to the front desk and I’m pretty sure the last room was the best they could do. I entertained myself with movies on my laptop.

4

Nelson

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Doors wouldn't close properly

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: check-in confusion, wrong or occupied rooms, overcharges and deposit delays, and unhelpful attitudes were reported, alongside mentions of friendly, helpful staff.

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2

Ron

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I recently stayed at this property, and unfortunately, it did not live up to the pictures. The room was dated, the bed was uncomfortably hard (I had to request extra sheets), and there weren’t enough towels. There also appeared to be roaches, which was quite concerning. To make matters worse, the fire alarm kept going off during the night, and the staff couldn’t identify the cause, leading to a sleepless night. Additionally, be aware that there is a $100 accidental charge. On a positive note, the property is located in a nice area. I don’t recommend!!!!!!!

4

Jocelyn

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was given a key that doesnt work, had to come back at the fronk desk. The 2nd key worked but the room i was given was occupied. Had to go back again to the front desk. Finally, the 3rd trip worked. It was terrible!

2

MARK

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't stay there and you better not charge me. The lady tried to get me to sign a blank contract where none of the amounts were filled in. And then she said, if I didn't sign it, I would have to go.So I left. She's nasty. I think it's because of that cast system. They have in India. Where If you're not like them, you're a dog.

4

Barry

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing I don't like is not getting my deposit back in a timely fashion. Three days and still haven't received the deposit. May not go back.

6

James

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

On day one of my two-day stay, I asked the cleaning lady NOT to enter my room until after I check out "tomorrow". (They offered no method of indicating "Do Not Disturb"). The next morning, two hours before checkout time, she entered my room while I was getting dressed. How frustrating! Why couldn't she wait? Also, I was overcharged from the TOTAL hotels.com told me I would pay. Otherwise, decent stay.

4

Jocelyn

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was given a room that the key doesnt work. Went back to the front desk, adjusted my key, but the room is accupied. Went back to the front desk, i was given a wrong room. It should have been 139 instead of 135. And one of the pillow case has stains, it wasnt replaced.

2

Jeff

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely terrible customer service. The door to my room didn’t close all the way. The room next to mine was a working girl who had her clients in and out all night. After my stay they lied and told Hotels.com that I never checked in or paid for my stay.

2

John

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Did not honor price quoted on Hotel.com. Older a bit rundown. Probably wouldn’t stay again.

2

Sanjuana

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The guy at front desk (young guy) gave away our room because we didn’t show up earlier. The 6 days stayed was paid already. We told him we could show up anytime since my room was paid off since April. He never apologized or anything. Never again stayed with them. Sine this was our second year staying there, we told him that we will never come back. It seems like he didn’t care.

2

Elena

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worst service possible!

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Location

Convenient area near shopping and dining, with Target noted nearby. A few guests felt unsafe due to activity on the grounds or police presence.

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10

Andrea

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Good location, decent price, friendly staff, good dining options. I would recommend. My experience was good.

10

Alfredo

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice area. Hotel was very clean and comfortable. Various dining options in the area.

2

Tiffany

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel grounds was very dirty. And when I pulled up the cops came rushing in looking for someone. I didn’t feel safe. The room was very outdated and the walls were dirty.

6

Casey

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Some of the people that were living there were not the most pleasant of people and Saturday day night was very loud so we ended up checking out early although the stay was nice no one bothered us I got my deposit back it was just some of the people at the hotel were loud and on drugs the only complaint about the room is the bed looked kinda gross and the door lock was not screwed in all the way. But they allowed my service animal as well so all in all I give it a 3 stars and I would stay here again it was cheap and it was nice & in a good area just some things weren’t up to standards

6

Robert

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleases to eat

10

Linda

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was clean, private, quiet. The cleaning staff and hotel staff very nice! I just wish there were mattress protectors on the mattresses and pillows. I liked that Target was near there for convenient shopping.

8

Kim

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking in to the main lobby was a bit scary- just run down and there was a security window before the main door to the lobby. Lobby was worn down and shabby. There were hotel rooms that opened to the outdoors which I don’t like, but there was also an enclosed hallway with rooms which is where our room was. Our hotel room had been remodeled and it was very clean. The bathroom was a bit outdated. The hotel only provided a small bottle of shampoo and no conditioner. There was plenty of soap. No coffee maker but they offered free coffee in the lobby. The parking was fabulous and free. I don’t think I would stay here again just because of the run down vibe, but the hotel was very inexpensive for Chicago area.

10

Venus

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I Always Stay Here When I’m Working In Town. Very Quiet & Conveniently Located .

4

Erick

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good

4

David

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled bad and was dirty . Felt unsafe

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Dining

On-site options are limited: reports of no breakfast or coffee during modifications and no in-room coffee makers, with lobby coffee sometimes available. Not enough consistent detail about food quality.

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10

Shakos

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Under modification. No Breakfast or Ciffee!

8

Kim

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking in to the main lobby was a bit scary- just run down and there was a security window before the main door to the lobby. Lobby was worn down and shabby. There were hotel rooms that opened to the outdoors which I don’t like, but there was also an enclosed hallway with rooms which is where our room was. Our hotel room had been remodeled and it was very clean. The bathroom was a bit outdated. The hotel only provided a small bottle of shampoo and no conditioner. There was plenty of soap. No coffee maker but they offered free coffee in the lobby. The parking was fabulous and free. I don’t think I would stay here again just because of the run down vibe, but the hotel was very inexpensive for Chicago area.

2

Jesica

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I was honestly disappointed with this establishment. Pool was closed room was dirty. No refrigerator or coffee machine. No one picked up the phone as I was booking to confirm the pool was opened. I booked for the pool. My kids and myself were extremely disappointed.

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Month	Average price
January	$56
February	$53
March	$58
April	$60
May	$63
June	$78
July	$76
August	$82
September	$72
October	$72
November	$63
December	$60

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $67	17 $67	18 $102	19 $102
20 $66	21 $66	22 $66	23 $67	24 $67	25 $85	26 $85
27 $66	28 $65	29 $67	30 $67

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $67	2 $83	3 $85
4 $67	5 $66	6 $64	7 $64	8 $64	9 $82	10 $82
11 $64	12 $64	13 $64	14 $64	15 $64	16 $82	17 $82
18 $64	19 $64	20 $64	21 $64	22 $64	23 $82	24 $82
25 $64	26 $64	27 $64	28 $64	29 $64	30 $82	31 $82

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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