We wanted a clean and comfortable hotel with a kitchenette for a business/pleasure trip. That is what we got. The location does not lend itself to pleasure excursions but was central to our business needs and that is what we booked. We would book it again under the same circumstance.

I stayed at ESA Elmhurst while visiting my daughter at school. No frills here, but updated, clean, great service, fabulous value. I booked through the ESA home page and got a kitchenette w/ 2 doubles for $59.

Plumbing fixtures and refrigerator were older but new floors in bathroom, carpeting, furniture, draperies. All was clean and pleasant. Had to pay extra $4.99 for internet service, but at the rate I got, I didn't really care. Room was spacious and comfortable.

TV is smaller model. Location is amongst some newer, well maintained storage facilities, which makes it nice and quiet. Front desk staff was very helpful and went out of their way to make sure I had everything I need. I stayed here alone to scout for a place for the whole family to stay for graduation. I think I found it.

This is a great value if you're just looking for a place to stay while visiting or shopping, and the kitchenette is a nice plus. As said in other reviews, a little bit of a hike downtown for shopping, but the parking is free.

Hotwire for $39 a night.

The usual ESA product. Clean and quiet.

A little remote if you are wanting to spend a lot of time downtown. About an hour by car and then train, or CTA.

But on this trip, I was visitng suburban friends that live southwest, west, and far northwest of the city. For this, the place being right next to 290, was great.

I would not stay here if I had to Metra to the city each day.

I don't know what others are saying, but I really liked it! Like many of them, I too booked it through Hotwire and got an excellent rate (around $40). Initially, I too was a bit hesitant after reading some of the other reviews, but upon my first entrance, all of my fears were dispelled. The room was very large (if not the largest I had ever seen, even for an extended stay hotel). The kitchen was nice and tidy, with everything in order, from pots and pans to silverware to standard kitchen appliances. Everything worked too, which was good. The bathroom was also very clean. The bed was comfortable. I guess the only thing that was not so great was the fact that the hotel was located right next to a busy highway and you could hear cars speeding by all through the night. However, since I was dead tired when I arrived, I fell asleep right after, so it didn't really other me. (It did, however, bother my friends in the other room, who tended to be light sleepers.) Overall, though, I didn't have any real complaints. Perhaps the only gripe I had was the fact that I didn't get a chance to fully utilize all the amenities because I got there really late and had to leave really early the next morning! So next time, I'll have to stay longer!