Name: Chicago Avenue Inn
Address: 3305 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, Chicago, Illinois, US
Price range: US$101–US$632 per night
Rating: 7.4

What guests think

Chicago Avenue Inn offers simple, clean, shared guesthouse accommodations with a hostel-like setup, drawing praise for tidy interiors and value, while repeated critiques cite unclear shared-space expectations, small rooms, and inconsistent access or check-in.

Many guests caution that the surrounding neighborhood feels unsafe, especially at night, despite an easy bus stop connection. Rooms are often compact with bunk beds and limited ventilation or temperature control, plus occasional noise and maintenance issues, though some find them comfortable after recent remodeling. The kitchen and common areas are appreciated, and street parking is typical, but there is no off-street lot. Expect a budget, shared stay with clear trade-offs between value, comfort, and neighborhood.

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Facilities

Shared kitchen and common areas are useful and generally well kept. Street parking is available (no off-street lot), and a few guests noted a sticky front gate or mechanical noise from basement utilities.

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Richard

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First the good part. It's very clean inside and newly remodeled. They come every day and clean up. There is a grocery store nearby and restaurants nearby. The buses are nearby. The bad part is the neighborhood. When I pulled up there was a person yelling at himself pulling his clothes off. Another person around the corner taking their clothes off. People all night screechy their tires and celebrating on the corner. While I was waiting to get into the building and I had my bike by me somebody rode up by my bike and I put it inside the gate and they said I kill people, punk ass beotch. Lots of actions! And for all the remodeling they did inside they didn't do anything to the backyard. It would be nice to put a fence up and be able to sit back there and smoke and not have to smoke on the front porch and have people accost you. They can make a nice little getaway back in the backyard but they have not done anything. And nobody takes care of the lot next door. That's where all the actions going on.

10

Jeremy

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good parking, clean, affordable

8

Sebastian

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was actually nice. Beds were comfortable. Key was initially difficult to find but we found it eventually. Convenient bus line into downtown right outside. Area is okay. Definitely dont stay out too late at night. There was street parking in front of the property.

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Jacob

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are like closets. The area is in a bad area. No off street parking. The beds were falling apart, no air conditioning, and only one very dirty fan for any relief. Overall avoid at all costs.

10

Laurel

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

plenty of street parking

10

bonnie

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really surprised at how beautiful brand new and clean the place was. Gorgeous shared area very large. Felt very safe with using a code to get in the building and in the room. Kitchen was huge with everything I need. Really affordable and you are staying in an authentic neighbourhood.

10

Crystal

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean, organized and plenty of space. Enjoyed my quietness and enjoyed the kitchen area.

6

Fletcher

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is well maintained, clean and easy access.

8

Saniah

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked how nice and clean the property was but the gate often got stuck and took me a little time to wiggle it open. Other than that my stay was pleasant.

6

Valentin

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The transportation network is fine, with a public bus stop right in front of the hotel. However, the rooms on the basement floor are very poor. They are cold and damp. One of the rooms (No. 5) does not comply with living standards; it is just a small technical room converted into a living space. A pipeline runs across the room, emitting a strong odor of domestic gas, which is harmful to health. Additionally, there is continuous noise from the laundromats and boilers situated on the same floor.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe clean, well-kept interiors, sometimes with daily tidying, but others report issues such as ants, dirty or overused shared bathrooms, and worn fixtures like uneven floors or a failing shower.

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Jeffery

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was kept clean on the inside with the exception of the tub side rug. The rug needed to be replaced with a clean one at least every other day since it was a shared bathroom rental space. The management did not make any effort to keep the front of the building cleaned. The same trash that was out side on the sidewalk and grass when we arrived was still there 5 days later when we left.

8

Erik

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very good for the price but floors were dirty

10

Olivia

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and nice place! Staff was also very nice and answered my questions when needed! Would definitely stay here again!

4

Crystal

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is not an Inn, it’s an apartment. There is no guest services, room was clean, bathroom was shared and nasty. People staying here do not keep the place locked so anyone off the street can come in. People were up yelling and screaming at all hours of the night, never staying here again.

10

Charchit

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a amazing stay in this property. The rooms were clean. There is a bus station right infront of the property so its quite easy to travel anywhere from there. Overall I'd highly recommend it.

6

Eugene

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Booking from out of state, I was unaware of how bad a neighborhood this rental was in. My Uber drivers were all concerned for my well-being, being here alone. Even in the middle of the day, I was propositioned multiple times by drug dealers and prostitutes. The booking said I would get my check-in details days in advance. I had to spend my entire drive in trying to get a hold of someone, because those details were never sent. There is no virtual check-in on arrival. You just use your door code to go in. The basement floor is cheep LVP on top of an incredibly unlevel floor, flexing and buckling any time you walk through. and the shower stall was gross, and falling apart. Lesson learned. I'll be choosing other locations when I come to town again.

10

Crystal

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean, organized and plenty of space. Enjoyed my quietness and enjoyed the kitchen area.

10

Subhadip

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great two-night stay at this property in Chicago. The bus stop right in front made it easy to get to Navy Pier, and the location was very accessible. Communication with the property management was smooth, and they were responsive to any inquiries. The place was clean, quiet, and just right for my stay.

10

Gaia

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean.

4

Quinn

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I found ants all over my room and bathroom. And the WiFi posted in my room didn’t correctly match any of the networks and the password was not correct so I couldn’t take an important virtual meeting I had during my stay. Overall I would not stay here again and for the price I would have been better off staying elsewhere.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally small—often with bunk beds—with limited airflow or heat/AC control, some uncomfortable mattresses, and occasional noise (e.g., basement laundry/boiler); a few guests noted remodeled, comfortable spaces. Wi-Fi reliability was inconsistent for at least one stay.

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Padmore

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a reservation for three people and they gave me a tiny room with two bunk beds plus I was not aware we were going to share the space with other guests. This place is very terrible, don't waste your money here.

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Aaron

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small, comfortable room. Nothing special, but nothing negative to say about it either. Customer service is excellent.

10

Rachel

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very easy to get in and the interior was clean and beautiful. However, I had trouble sleeping in my bed (very little to no airflow in the bedroom) and would suggest bringing a bedside fan if you stay here in the summer. Otherwise our stay turned out great!

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Jacob

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are like closets. The area is in a bad area. No off street parking. The beds were falling apart, no air conditioning, and only one very dirty fan for any relief. Overall avoid at all costs.

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Crystal

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is not an Inn, it’s an apartment. There is no guest services, room was clean, bathroom was shared and nasty. People staying here do not keep the place locked so anyone off the street can come in. People were up yelling and screaming at all hours of the night, never staying here again.

4

Matthew

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No shampoo or soap in shower. The room was very warm.

2

Adam

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This listing is a *hostel*. That should be clearly listed in the description, was not even mentioned. The “classic triple room” showed pictures of a larger space with multiple rooms, when in reality the space was one tiny closet with a single bunk bed. Very expensive for a hostel. Had to find a completely different hotel and the property manager refused to issue even a partial refund. Expedia customer service was absolutely useless. Thanks for nothing.

4

Carlos

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The facility was clean and all. However, the bed mattress was extremely uncomfortable. You can feel the springs underneath. Thus, the owners can invest in a decent thicker mattress.

4

Quinn

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I found ants all over my room and bathroom. And the WiFi posted in my room didn’t correctly match any of the networks and the password was not correct so I couldn’t take an important virtual meeting I had during my stay. Overall I would not stay here again and for the price I would have been better off staying elsewhere.

6

Valentin

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The transportation network is fine, with a public bus stop right in front of the hotel. However, the rooms on the basement floor are very poor. They are cold and damp. One of the rooms (No. 5) does not comply with living standards; it is just a small technical room converted into a living space. A pipeline runs across the room, emitting a strong odor of domestic gas, which is harmful to health. Additionally, there is continuous noise from the laundromats and boilers situated on the same floor.

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Service

Feedback on service is inconsistent: some guests praise friendly, attentive hosts and quick responses, while others report confusing or missing check-in details, difficult pre-arrival forms, access code problems, wrong addresses, and rigid refund or eviction decisions.

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Merida

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had issues with my code from the start with check in and I was even locked out of my room. Thankfully the other people staying helped me reach out to the Inn to fix this issue. Also I did not feel safe in the area as a man approached me the first night I arrived.

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Otis

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed before and I am a local guide on Google Maps, the collection of pictures I’ve posted have over 4 million views. I like to highlight businesses that are great especially small businesses. In this case i was so impressed that I went to review them on google maps and they weren’t listed. I added them by their name and some time later I was notified that they had received 500,000 views. This stay went well. I was not pleased the way the gaining access went. Two numbers were texting me and calling all at once it made it stressful

8

Aaron

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small, comfortable room. Nothing special, but nothing negative to say about it either. Customer service is excellent.

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Daniel

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Using Expedia, I signed up for five nights at this hotel. The immediate reply was one night for the fourth night. I know that this place to stay never gives refunds, but I gave it a try. I did explain that I had found four other nights to stay. I also explained that I was totally aware that your statement says you never give refunds but because I thought the one out of four day reservation was your mistake and you might possibly give me a refund for that one day. Quite a few times I got a phone call from a number I was unaware of and that number never left a message. I’m not into SPAM. I came back from Chicago yesterday, July 23. I did answer that number. The woman was concerned that “we” hadn’t heard from me. She had no idea that I wouldn’t show up. I repeated to her what I’ve just written above and all she could say repeatedly was “we” never received the message that I wasn’t coming. My response was, “why do you care that despite not knowing if I slept in that room you’re getting my money and that room stayed untouched, as clean as before, so no problem to you. Continue trying to have a suitable and recommended place to stay. Cheers!

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Jeffrey

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very close to BoA 13.1 mile race in Garfield Park. The access to get in was horrendous. I filled out all the pre-check-in information so entry would be smooth and simple. It turned out to be a nightmare. The form just kept asking for more and more things that could not just be answered. This was totally unaaceptible. It should be possible to save the progress while determing how to get the next ridiculous item being demanded. All while standing outside in a very unsafe looking area. No request was made for this information prior to me departing for my trip. As it should not have been since everything had already been submitted.

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Eugene

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Booking from out of state, I was unaware of how bad a neighborhood this rental was in. My Uber drivers were all concerned for my well-being, being here alone. Even in the middle of the day, I was propositioned multiple times by drug dealers and prostitutes. The booking said I would get my check-in details days in advance. I had to spend my entire drive in trying to get a hold of someone, because those details were never sent. There is no virtual check-in on arrival. You just use your door code to go in. The basement floor is cheep LVP on top of an incredibly unlevel floor, flexing and buckling any time you walk through. and the shower stall was gross, and falling apart. Lesson learned. I'll be choosing other locations when I come to town again.

10

Emmanuelle

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The person managing is real attentive and on point..i like that and make you feel secure..

10

Subhadip

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great two-night stay at this property in Chicago. The bus stop right in front made it easy to get to Navy Pier, and the location was very accessible. Communication with the property management was smooth, and they were responsive to any inquiries. The place was clean, quiet, and just right for my stay.

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Tiffany

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was beautiful and the property managers where amazing!

10

Brandon

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great. Hosts were great. Service was great.

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Location

Transit is convenient with a bus stop outside and access to downtown, but many guests felt the neighborhood was unsafe, especially at night, citing harassment and visible drug use; street parking is typically available.

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Seth

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In the ghetto. Would not bring personal vehicle to the area.

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Sebastian

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was actually nice. Beds were comfortable. Key was initially difficult to find but we found it eventually. Convenient bus line into downtown right outside. Area is okay. Definitely dont stay out too late at night. There was street parking in front of the property.

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Delayne Linnette

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The apartment is beautiful, clean, cozy, easy to access. However, the area where it is located does not feel safe since when we arrived at night there were many homeless people hanging around the place, considering that we have to leave the vehicle outside, they come over to see if they can open the vehicles parked there.

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Jacob

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are like closets. The area is in a bad area. No off street parking. The beds were falling apart, no air conditioning, and only one very dirty fan for any relief. Overall avoid at all costs.

10

Charchit

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a amazing stay in this property. The rooms were clean. There is a bus station right infront of the property so its quite easy to travel anywhere from there. Overall I'd highly recommend it.

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Laurel

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

plenty of street parking

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Eugene

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Booking from out of state, I was unaware of how bad a neighborhood this rental was in. My Uber drivers were all concerned for my well-being, being here alone. Even in the middle of the day, I was propositioned multiple times by drug dealers and prostitutes. The booking said I would get my check-in details days in advance. I had to spend my entire drive in trying to get a hold of someone, because those details were never sent. There is no virtual check-in on arrival. You just use your door code to go in. The basement floor is cheep LVP on top of an incredibly unlevel floor, flexing and buckling any time you walk through. and the shower stall was gross, and falling apart. Lesson learned. I'll be choosing other locations when I come to town again.

10

Subhadip

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great two-night stay at this property in Chicago. The bus stop right in front made it easy to get to Navy Pier, and the location was very accessible. Communication with the property management was smooth, and they were responsive to any inquiries. The place was clean, quiet, and just right for my stay.

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Will

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall enjoyed my stay at the Chicago Avenue Inn. Property was clean, had no issues with the shared spaces. Access to bus stop right outside the front door but it’s not the greatest part of town so be aware of that at night.

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Murat

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Neighbourhood isn't safe at all. Cleanliness and service overall is pretty good. But you pretty much can't use public transport because of the neighbourhood. Especially at nights.

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Chicago Avenue Inn

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