Name: Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
Address: 3939 North Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176, USA, 3939 North Mannheim Road, Illinois, IL 60176, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £66 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

This is a Preferred Partner property. It is committed to providing guests with a positive experience thanks to its commendable service and good value. This property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this Programme. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available for no additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

3939 North Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176, USA –

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The staff were very helpful - whether it was day or night shift. The shuttle was great. I didn't have to look for it or wait for an hour like it happened in other hotels. The room was clean. The free coffee and tea 24 hours was handy. If you are super sensitive to noise, you might want to ask for a room not facing the main road.

West_coaster, Canada

I only stay one night but the accom. was good. However what impressed me was that I left my credit card in my room and this was handed into the front desk. Very honest. I will return

Jerry, United Kingdom

The staff service was perfect, the receptionists were very willing to help you with everything There was a nice lobby area for relaxing and enjoying your delivered dinner The very frequent airport shuttle was very convenient

Maria, United Kingdom

great price quality friendly staff free parking and a spacious room also the bed was great

Nono, Belgium

Perfectly working shuttle service. Gluten free options for breakfast and bread on request. Very nice staff.

Top_100_reviewer, Germany

Breakfast was very good and the staff very friendly. I really suggest this hotel

Manuela, Italy

Staff was nice, there were free baked cookies. Free breakfast was quite nice. Free coffee next to reception.

Thomas_delevacque, Canada

Shuttle service was very prompt. Nearby restaurants even offered a shuttle. Room was comfortable and quiet. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Robin, USA

Good sized and designed room with large, comfortable beds, work desk and entertainment. Breakfast offered good variety or hot and cold selections. Location is excellent; 10 minutes from airport.

Native, Hong Kong

The staff were excellent. Intuitive and helpful! Changed rooms, allowed for a late check out. Great service.

Bonita, South Africa

9.0

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Great check-in experience
Very comfy beds
Very comfy beds
Very comfy beds

What guests loved the most:
“The staff were very helpful - whether it was day or night shift. The shuttle was great. I didn't have to look for it or wait for an hour like it happened in other hotels. The room was clean. ”

West_coaster Canada
“I only stay one night but the accom. was good. However what impressed me was that I left my credit card in my room and this was handed into the front desk. Very honest. I will return”

Jerry United Kingdom
“The staff service was perfect, the receptionists were very willing to help you with everything There was a nice lobby area for relaxing and enjoying your delivered dinner The very frequent airport...”

Maria United Kingdom
“great price quality friendly staff free parking and a spacious room also the bed was great”

Nono Belgium
“Perfectly working shuttle service. Gluten free options for breakfast and bread on request. Very nice staff.”

Top_100_reviewer Germany
“Breakfast was very good and the staff very friendly. I really suggest this hotel”

Manuela Italy
“Staff was nice, there were free baked cookies. Free breakfast was quite nice. Free coffee next to reception.”

Thomas_delevacque Canada
“Shuttle service was very prompt. Nearby restaurants even offered a shuttle. Room was comfortable and quiet. Staff was friendly and accommodating.”

Robin USA
“Good sized and designed room with large, comfortable beds, work desk and entertainment. Breakfast offered good variety or hot and cold selections. Location is excellent; 10 minutes from airport.”

Native Hong Kong
“The staff were excellent. Intuitive and helpful! Changed rooms, allowed for a late check out. Great service.”

Bonita South Africa

Just 1 miles from O’Hare International Airport, this hotel offers free 24-hour airport shuttle services, complimentary daily breakfast and free WiFi.

Every room at Hampton Inn Chicago-O’Hare International Airport offers a 32-inch flat-screen HDTV with on-demand movies and a desk. Some rooms also offer a sofa, microwave and refrigerator.

Guests can enjoy a swim in the indoor pool and hot tub or work out at the on-site fitness centre. There is also a gift shop and meeting facilities available at the hotel. Free parking is offered to all guests.

Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Allstate Arena and Donald E. Stevenson Convention Center are all less than 5 miles from the hotel. The O’Hare Blue Line subway station is 3 miles away, offering easy access to downtown Chicago.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Schiller Park! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Schiller Park! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 Aug 2009.
Hotel Chain: Hampton by Hilton

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Airport shuttle (free)

Free parking

Free WiFi

Indoor pool

Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM machine on site.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings –

Closest landmarks

Fashion Outlets Chicago
2 miles
Rosemont Theatre
2.2 miles
MB Financial Park at Rosemont
2.2 miles
US Foods Headquarters
3.1 miles
Cernan Earth & Space Center
3.4 miles
Rivers Casino
3.5 miles
Allstate Arena
3.9 miles
Dominican University
4.6 miles
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
5.8 miles
Drury Lane Theater
7.1 miles

Restaurants and markets

Sorrento's Fresh Italian Cafe Restaurant
0.2 miles
Bella Sera Restaurant Restaurant
0.2 miles

Closest airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport
2.2 miles
Midway International Airport
13.4 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Staff was nice, there were free baked cookies. Free breakfast was quite nice. Free coffee next to reception. ”

Thomas_delevacque

Canada

8.7

“Convenient, clean, friendly staff ”

Dylan

United Kingdom

“The staff service was perfect, the receptionists were very willing to help you with everything There was a nice lobby area for relaxing and enjoying your deliv...”

Maria

United Kingdom

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House rules Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

12:00 - 12:30

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 4 years is charged USD 10 per night when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 16 years are charged USD 15 per night for extra beds.

All further older children or adults are charged USD 15 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note the whirlpool is currently closed.

The indoor pool is scheduled for closure on April 9 and will be closed through April 18th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The staff were very helpful - whether it was day or night shift. The shuttle was great. I didn't have to look for it or wait for an hour like it happened in other hotels. The room was clean. The free coffee and tea 24 hours was handy. If you are super sensitive to noise, you might want to ask for a room not facing the main road.”

West_coaster

“I only stay one night but the accom. was good. However what impressed me was that I left my credit card in my room and this was handed into the front desk. Very honest. I will return”

Jerry

“The staff service was perfect, the receptionists were very willing to help you with everything There was a nice lobby area for relaxing and enjoying your delivered dinner The very frequent airport shuttle was very convenient”

“Good sized and designed room with large, comfortable beds, work desk and entertainment. Breakfast offered good variety or hot and cold selections. Location is excellent; 10 minutes from airport.”

Native

Hong Kong

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Reviewed: 9 December 2018

Ayse
Turkey
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The carpets were not so new
The staff was so friendly and helpful

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 5 December 2018

West_coaster
Canada

1 helpful vote
8.8

“An excellent option for a quick stay by the airport.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
I wish the pool was open later than 10 PM.
The staff were very helpful - whether it was day or night shift. The shuttle was great. I didn't have to look for it or wait for an hour like it happened in other hotels. The room was clean. The free coffee and tea 24 hours was handy. If you are super sensitive to noise, you might want to ask for a room not facing the main road.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 29 November 2018

Jerry
United Kingdom
10

“Good”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I only stay one night but the accom. was good. However what impressed me was that I left my credit card in my room and this was handed into the front desk. Very honest. I will return

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 26 November 2018

Francisca
USA
8.3

“Good stay overall”
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room not so spacious
Check out time and staff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 25 November 2018

Michael
USA
9.6

“Perfect place for our stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was a bit stiff.
Room was clean, temp was easy to regulate . Staff was quite helpful with getting our boarding passes printed . Shuttle to airport was convenient.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 23 November 2018

Maria
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no fridge in the room There is no restaurant at the hotel - you need to order food for delivery
The staff service was perfect, the receptionists were very willing to help you with everything There was a nice lobby area for relaxing and enjoying your delivered dinner The very frequent airport shuttle was very convenient

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 23 November 2018

Anonymous
Australia

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Just the ticket for a one night airport stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing at all
Hotel was a classic airport hotel. and breakfast was better than one usually gets with good variety on offer including some fresh fruit which is always welcome. I didnt experience any issues with hotel shuttle mentioned by other reviewers but its probably good to know that their bus is not once the the larger ones. Nevertheless I found the signage on the side of the shuttle was fine for locating it. The shuttle service was prompt and efficient on both occasions. The hotel didnt serve an evening meal but pointed me in the direction of another place within a short and safe walk which was fine for the purpose. Another feature which was very useful was the ability to weigh ones luggage before getting to the airport. In the era of online checkin and higher costs for extra weight if not identified until the airport, this was very useful. It is not a feature I have necessarily found in other hotels so extra marks for this.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 22 November 2018

Sher
USA
9.6

“Overall it was a good stay.”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Price could have been a little cheaper.
Friendly Staff!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 21 November 2018

Anonymous
USA
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Noisy room facing the street.
Clean, comfortable with free drinks & food in morning. Good service to airport

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 18 November 2018

Aribel
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was awesome

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 16 November 2018

Michael
Philippines
6.3

“Satisfying”
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room is not cleaned
In the front desk they dont serve people equally cause like us and others are not given water on check in ..but when they see a white guy ....I dont have to decribe

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 4 November 2018

Tammy
USA
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom is a bit dated and needs an update but that is a minor issue. My only complaint and it is minor: there were no Chicago city maps available for guests.
Clean room and comfortable beds. Staff really friendly and helpful. Solid breakfast choices.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 31 October 2018

Marvin
USA
6.7

“Higher cost than what was quoted”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Study with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The total cost was higher than Booking.com quoted me

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 30 October 2018

Jacqueline
USA
10

“Great stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything!!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 29 October 2018

Nono
Belgium

2 helpful votes
10

“great quality for a great price”
- • Couple
- • King Study with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
more equipment in the gym
great price quality friendly staff free parking and a spacious room also the bed was great

Stayed in October 2018

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	Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
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	Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking 2 double beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room includes a private bathroom with a rainfall shower head and hairdryer. Room facilities: • Shower • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Flat-screen TV • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access/Non-Smoking 1 large double bed	Show prices
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	Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking 2 double beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room offers handicap-accessible amenities, including a raised toilet seat and visual alarm system. Room facilities: • Shower • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Flat-screen TV • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking 2 large double beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room includes a private bathroom with a rainfall shower head and hairdryer. Room facilities: • Shower • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable Channels • Flat-screen TV • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	King Room - Hearing Accessible 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
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