GATEWAY INN

2.0 star property
Hotel in Oak Lawn with free parking

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Exterior
Interior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

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4657 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
  • Place, Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Childrens Museum of Oak Lawn
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Oak Lawn

At GATEWAY INN you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center and Childrens Museum of Oak Lawn. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Oak Lawn hotel include McCormick Place and Soldier Field.

What's nearby

  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Childrens Museum of Oak Lawn - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • McCormick Place - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Soldier Field - 24 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 25 min drive - 27.8 km

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
  • ‪Uncle Bud's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GATEWAY INN

Hotel in Oak Lawn with free parking
GATEWAY INN offers its guests a vending machine and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Oak Lawn hotel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
GATEWAY INN offers 26 accommodations with air conditioning. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 3 per stay

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
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 19 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GATEWAY INN ?

GATEWAY INN offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at GATEWAY INN ?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GATEWAY INN on 29 Dec 2025 start from NZ$150.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at GATEWAY INN ?

Yep, GATEWAY INN has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to GATEWAY INN ?

The closest beach to GATEWAY INN is Rainbow Beach (16.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GATEWAY INN ?

No, GATEWAY INN does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GATEWAY INN ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at GATEWAY INN ?

No, pets are not allowed.

GATEWAY INN Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 148 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlowe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

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

Avoid at all costs if you're sensitive to stink

One of the worst nights I’ve ever spent in a motel. The rooms are dark and depressing and the stink is off the charts. On a scale of 1-10 I’d put it at a 10 for chemical odor. When I asked about this at the front desk they said all the rooms are the same and it’s due to chemical products used by the cleaning staff. Whatever they’re using has a particularly noxious odor that feels like it’s stabbing at your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. I woke up multiple times during the night just to open the front door and take some deep breaths of fresh air. It’s terrible in this day and age that hotel owners don’t realize how many people are chemically sensitive, may have breathing/respiratory issues, or just want to breathe fresh clean air instead of chemical stink. If you’re odor-sensitive in any way you’ll have a very rough time at this motel. I strongly advise finding another place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Annapolis

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

6/10 Okay

Marcella

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

10/10 Excellent

lidia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Okyeremah

Travelled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patience

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled mildewy and musty. How water was non existent
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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gael

Travelled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

Shameka

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Travelled with group
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

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

8/10 Good

Jenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice stay

The hotel was fine. The staff were extremely professional. (Even when they had to help us at midnight with a new key). My only issue with Gateway was the water pressure. Everything else was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Place got us through the night but we kinda wished we had slept elseware
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great Stay, Area and Cost

Was a great stay in a great area for great cost compared to everything around. everything was clean and roomy. had a great stay and staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025