When we went to this hotel we first had a room and it smelt like smoke. but downstairs there is a no smoking sign so I'm confused about that and we had to change rooms because of it. when i tried to call the front desk it would not work and the phones would not work in general. the previous room we had before we changed it there was a hole in the bed sheet. please improve your hotel this was a bad experience, wash the bedding and clean the rooms it smells really bad and looks very dirty. in the bathroom my dad sneezed four times in a row because of how dusty and dirty the rooms was. We booked two rooms and both of the rooms had the same problems. i am very disappointed in this hotel and i expected better. read more

The hotel is nice but the house keeping is horrible. I been here for a week no one has came to do anything to the room I have been cleaning it and they came today and they said my one year old was destroying the room. Mind you there was 3 shoes on the floor. I'm going to post pictures of the room how we have it. She said my daughter is destroying her hotel room and is pissing everywhere. My daughter wears pull ups and is always changed never in a full pull up. I do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Such friendly service. Very grateful the man at the front let us check in early to leave my large bag so I can spend my short time with my navy graduate. read more

Blood on the bed and walls. Piss on the walls overall this place was disgusting. Even after I got home and showered I felt so nasty.

**UPDATE** A few moments after I had written the first review my fiancé, who was talking to the front desk as I was writing that one had informed me that we had been moved to different 'more clean' room. Upon opening the door we noticed the floor was wood and the bathroom had small tiles, the bath tub was much more clean as well. Heater worked so much better too !! All in all I suppose this place earned that one star lol, they just need to get their shit together read more

We were running on fumes and I needed a break from driving so we looked up a place to stay on our trip to Wisconsin. The Red Carpet Inn came up and had a decent price with a coupon. We pulled up and they are under renovation so it was a little messy, excusable. The attendant responded quickly upon our arrival and I showed him the coupon we had. He said he only had 1 room left and it was a double bed no smoking (perfect) and the coupon wasn't valid for this date. However the price he gave me was only a $1.50 more than the coupon rate so a deal. Also we had our dog along and they were pet friendly and had a $10 pet fee per night. (not like the pet friendly that charge you $50 fee clean fee and then a per night fee, costs more for the pet than the people, that's not pet friendly). I think for the hotel that was a reasonable fee. The Red Carpet Inn is a bit dated and very used. I think they Red Carpet Inns buys up older hotels and renovates them. You have to understand they see a lot of visitors due to the US Naval graduations. Book early as if you can; they fill up quick. We didn't have a problem this time thank our heavenly stars, cause I was tired. Although it isn't the fancy place and has seen some where and tear; I've stayed in worst, much worse for more. They also are located next to Flanagan's Pub and Grill and it's a local place for the sailors and visitors to have some libation and food. Again, nothing fancy but good. My biggest complaint was in the morning when I was sleeping in the manager was going door to door knocking and asking if anyone needs anything. Intentions were good but I wanted to sleep. So I dozed off again and about 45 minutes later he came past again asking if anyone needs anything. I guess it was time to stay up this time. And off we were. No coffee maker, no continental breakfast, did have a pool I'd stay there again if I had to. read more

OMG..WOW This place is joke.. very dirty... If they would take time to clean and fix it up... It could be nice place.. With the loft I'm sure more people would come . Two houses keepers that are 60... read more

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Its a decent place to stay if you have no other option but it does has its flaws and it has a unknown questionable smell ......

This place has the very basic necessities. Cable, tv, shower, free parking, and free wi-fi. And they have food in the lobby during breakfast time. But you get what you pay for and the beds are sub-par, stained carpet, stained towels. Fortunately for me, I'm not here to sight see or anything. Im just here to get some sleep just so I can do my normal work during the day. So I'm not really here to complain. I would come back just so I can save a few bucks. But I caution you, if you want something better, then this place may not be suitable for you. read more

Pros: close to naval camp so it's very convenient Cons: Basically everything else. Beds were lumpy, pillows were super flat, some of the blankets had cigarette burns in them even though it's a non smoking room. The water coming from the shower was like mist. The toilet bowl was only screwed in with 1 bolt. The bathroom lighting worked, then didn't work, then worked..etc. The cigarette trash thing was located right outside our room and ended up smoking up our whole room because someone didn't put out their butts, we eventually had to go out and pour water into the canister to stop the smoke from seeping into our room. read more

We were in Chicago for my brother's Navy graduation. I didn't book a hotel right away; therefore, some of hotels were booked. Red Carpet Inn was the other option to close proximity to the Naval Base. I booked the room and read the reviews after. I was already going to really low expectations. I was surprised it wasn't bad. I mean you get what you pay for. It's not the best hotel I've been to, but it was comfortable. The rates were reasonable and it was super close to the base, which was a plus the morning of the graduation. The guys at the front were friendly. We only had breakfast the morning of the graduation. We were running a little late so I just grabbed some muffins and headed out. The rest of the days we didn't wake up early; so I can't comment on the breakfast. read more

WORST HOTEL EVER..! Drove from MN and had made reservations, got there about 5 or 6am, checked in early so we could get some sleep before going for my sisters navy graduation. The hotel made us pay an EXTRA night because we can in "early" I don't understand why they would charge us an extra night but should of just charged us or early check-in. Front desk people were unknowledgeable about the room fees and such. Worker was on personal phone talking to a "manager" because supervisor was on vacation. Was not able to talk to a manager because NO ONE was on site. read more

I wish I could leave zero stars. This place should be condemned. The owner is on site, watching but does not care about complaints, he sits around drinking coffee with friends. His general statement to each one of my complaints was "This is not a five start resort". The only employee was in the morning and she was polite. The two "housekeepers" are the owners geriatric parents who barely speak English. There's black mold, cockroaches, dirty bed linens and lack of general cleanliness. Be very aware of this place. The website is misleading and has false advertising. My room looked NOTHING like the one pictured. read more

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I would never recommend this hotel to anyone unless they don't mind sleeping in a room that smelled of urine, sleeping on blood-stained bed sheets and yellow-stained pillow sheets Check-in time is at 3PM, but we couldn't check-in till 5:30 because the rooms were not cleaned yet. Ended up checking out the moment I found the unexpected disgusting surprises. Demanded a refund in which management didn't even hesitate to give. read more

Red Carpet Inn - There was a blood stain on the bed sheet, hair and yellow stained pillow sheets. They don't change/clean their sheets. - Hotels Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

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Up all night with noises and a fly in the room. Gross bathroom. Pictures very misleading

It pains me to give it any star at all. This place is dirty, unsafe and thoroughly terrible. Take heed from all these 1 star reviews as they are ALL TRUE. We booked 2 rooms with 2 beds and when we arrived we only were offered 1 bed rooms. We did book through Travelocity so I can't confirm who's fault it was. When we went into the room we found the room had flies, the walls and bathroom were filthy. The rooms were lacking basic amenities that were listed on the website, like coffee in the room. Our door was also lacking a security chain. There was a huge dumpster in the front of the building, which made the room terribly aromatic. The walls are very thin, you can hear everything and everyone coming through, which was all hours of the night. Take note that there are train tracks about 10 feet from the hotel so bring something for you ears. Those tracks are busy during the middle of the night. By the morning, we definitely did not want to keep staying there. Front desk staff was very unaccommodating. We called travelocity to cancel, and the hotel would only let us cancel by paying an additional night's fee for each room. DO NOT STAY HERE! read more

The rooms we stayed in were huge (the high ceilings helped make them feel spacious), the beds clean and large, and we had a fridge, too. The rates weren't bad per night, and a continental breakfast (of doughnuts and bagels) was included. The front desk staff were helpful and not rude at all. Last but not least, there's a McDonald's within walking (!) distance. I know, because I walked the distance... read more

Place was HORRIBLE!!!!! Went for my nephew Navy graduation and seen cockroaches all over. Called down stairs and they came in to spray. They sprayed one of the wall sockets and it began to smoke. They had to turn the breaker off. Upon check out, I complained and they stated " we are not a 5 star hotel. Next time stay at one". WOW!!!!!!! Here is a picture. read more

Red Carpet Inn - Bad place. This is just one pic. Cockroaches every where - Hotels Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

This motel is priced right and very conveniently located near the Naval RTC facility at Great Lakes as well as shopping malls and Walmart! The staff with Yesenia running the front office and Roman the new owner do an exceptionally great job at making an enjoyable visit! They are pet friendly and provide a free shuttle to the Naval Graduation ceremony add the free wi-fi and you have a winning Team! read more

Stayed there while attending RTC graduation. The sheets in one of the bed had blood stains, the toilet had issues filling up, one of the ladies at the front desk constantly had an issue with me asking for more towels and the fridge wasn't working either. When maintenance finally arrived, he unfortunately could not understand what I was saying so he kept snaking the toilet instead of fixing the ballcock valve assembly and I could not get the front desk to understand how to fix the problem either. These were just some of the bigger issues, there were a lot of minor issues that we just dealt with. Next time travelocity tries to send me here it will be a Hard Pass. Thank you, Next read more

Not good at all!!! I know you get what you pay for but...... bugs, black mold, broken items, stained towels and bedding!!!! The room was supposed to be a nonsmoking room but reeked of smoke! Do not book at this hotel! If I could give 0 stars I would, they do not even deserve 1 star!!!! read more

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The Red Carpet Inn is a bit dated and very used. You have to understand they see a lot of visitors due to the US Naval graduations. Book as early as possible; they fill up quick. We never seem to have a problem. We've stayed there for two graduations. Got the loft room both times. Works with Booking.com or a simple phone call. It'll keep the rain off your head. read more

This motel offers a pool and continental breakfast, which it did not have. When asked about it, and I did ask for some reimbursement due to the fact that I have had to go get us breakfast, they refused, saying it was the app that advertised fault for not updating. Other residents staying or living there were downright rude, playing cards and yelling right outside our room til 1 am. Drug dealers making deals, people taking up all the parking in front of our room by parking large vehicles crooked. Don't recommend this place at all! STAY ELSEWHERE! read more

Cockroaches!!!!!!!! Mold behind toilet, hair in tub, cigarette burns on blankets, stained sheets. This place needs to be shut down!!!! Came here for my sisters boot camp graduation and this place is just unhealthy. Nasty!!! Gross!! Do not stay here! I guess I got what I paid for. read more

BAD BAD SERVICE. I give 1-negative star. No star should be given. I didn't even stay here. I tried to cancel my reservation but was given a hard time. Extremely hard time.I also tried to call and speak with their Manager but was avoiding to speak with me about the issue. Do not stay here if you're iffy or wna take the risk. Once you lock in the payment with them and you decide cancel, expect to not get your money back. Just expect it. I lost $200.00 but that's all this hotel will be getting from me and a bad review. read more

VERY CLEAN,excellent customerservice, The Man who cked me in went out of his way to give me directions,very friendly. Thanks! The price was great for all you get.Fridge in room,breakfast, Pool and spa were great. Can't say enough about the cleanliness of the room. Very spacious to,lov the vault ceilings. Next time I visit Chicago will definately stay here. And would recommend to all I know who is headed north. read more

Staff was very rude! They told us they were booked however I went online and booked a room but was told my reservation didn't go through but it did. The keys are iffy, they work when they want to. There's people constantly running outside the room and talking loudly at all hours of the night. I was told I would get charged extra if the sheets were dirty lol so does that mean I get a refund for the sheets already being dirty? Unfortunately NOT! The room wasn't clean, the sheets were dirty and the a/c leaked all over the room. Maintenance beats the door down in the morning and if you don't answer they just invite themselves in knowing you're in there sleeping obviously (and no they didn't provide us with a "Do Not Disturb" tag for the door. They have one for the other room we booked however they acted blind to that. Horrible service, bad attitudes and the rooms smelled stale (I had a smoking/non smoking and both reeked) I had to buy candles and bring my own wallflowers to mask the smell. read more

One of my friends was in Chicago for a month. She got a great monthly rate at this place. Her rates included a daily continental breakfast and access to their pool and fitness room. The rooms were well-kept and pretty spacious. A great option for people who are planning extended stays in Chicago and need affordable housing. read more

Haven't been here since 2002, but it was cheap and the room was nice for my family while they were attending my Boot Camp graduation. Pretty convienent to Great Lakes. read more

Place was disgusting I highly advise you to not come. Dried piss on the floor by the toilet, as soon as you walk in your hit with a stench that you can't get used to. Pathetic thank god hotels.com allowed me to get a refund! Pitch a tent or sleep in your car, don't come here! read more

Red Carpet Inn - Just get rid of this! It didn't even work with the tv so what's the point?! - Hotels Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

This hotel looks like a scene from 48 hours. Their service is awful. We stayed to see my nephew graduate but there are plenty of better places near by. If you can avoid this place do so. read more

This place is horrible I DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone staying here.. We stayed here for my brothers Navy Graduation and we regretted it. This place place is dirty and unsafe. The tiles were broken in the bathroom and I almost fell a couple times. The bathtub was plugged up so when showering the water was passed my ankles. Also, there was a big fight and cops were called. Yelling screaming very scary! read more

Disgusting ! I found a bed bug on the pillow at check in and roaches in the bathroom. I would rather sleep in the car.

Don't stay here.. hands down , the nastiest hotel I have ever stayed in. I slept sitting up with my shoes on. disgusting. omg

First of all!!! DISGUSTING is all I can say. They shouldn't recommend this place for families going to see their loved ones at the Navy bootcamp graduation! 1 star because I had to put something but it doesn't even deserve that. Out 1st room, was filthy sticky floors and a dark ring around the tub and bloody stained sheets and the toilet didnt flush. We had the room changed to a "clean room" but apparently their standards are low because it wasnt. We got a room with a broken fridge that was growing mold and it smelled like they just sprayed febreeze to mask the smell. 2nd to last night a fight broke out with 5 girls beating on 1 girl then another group joined in. Very scary and appauling. DO NOT STAY HERE, DIRTY, GROSS, DISGUSTING AND SCARY read more

If i can give this motel no stars i willlll.. came into my room n the bed had things on it like someone was here ..so they didnt change the bed sheets! They probably have bedbugs. Came in from n.y have on where to go.. i have to suklck it up.. im ith my 3year old.. dont bother read more

Stayed here for Navy Graduation, toilet was broken on first day. Complained to front desk, he said someone would be there to fix it, never showed. Manager never came in and bugs in the bathe tub. We were very disappointed. This place should not be advertised on the pamphlet not until it upgrades. read more

Stayed here for three nights while attending my friend's Navy bootcamp graduation. they provide free shuttle to the base on graduation morning. The rooms were very clean and the service was great. The front desk staff were very helpful and treated us like family. It is my understanding this hotel is under new management and I know they are working hard on improvements. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. read more

This hotel is absolutely disgusting. The first night my son was bit by a bedbug so I called the office and all they did was "upgrade my room" to a room with cockroaches which my son is extremely allergic to. I had my 5month old and 5year old with me.my five year old is the one who was bit and the one allergic to cockroaches . when I checked out after they "upgraded me"and I found the roach I took the roach in to the office and all they did was say sorry and we will refund you for the days you are no longer staying here. I was suppose to stay 4 nights and only stayed 2. I feel like I should've been refunded for my entire stay due to my son being bit about 16 times by one bed bug and then being "upgraded" to a cockroach room. If you are going to the navy bootcamp graduation I would do whatever it takes to stay at a nice hotel in that area. Not to mention both nights I stayed there I couldn't sleep due to people standing outside of my door until 2 o'clock in the morning partying or dealing drugs or whatever they were doing . this is a terrible hotel and very dirty. Also navy recruits aren't even aloud on the property so keep that in mind while booking a hotel as well. read more

Smelly, so called non-smoker room. So bad my son couldn't go in the room. Old milk shake left on table in the room. Indifferent staff did nothing to help. None of the ice makers worked. I asked for room deodorizer but the guy at the desk said the manager kept in in the basement and he wasn't there. Ambiance of a truck stop in Mexico. DON'T STAY THERE! read more