The Executive Plaza Hotel

I stayed in this hotel for around a week a couple of months back when I was working in the region. My initial impression of the place was definitely correct. I usually go for cheaper hotels when I travel as I get paid the same and can pocket the extra. In hind-​sight, I probably should have paid a bit more and found a better place.
Upon initially checking in, I was greeted by a really cute front desk clerk (bonus!). I got my key and proceeded to my room which was down two really long/​dark hallways. Between the hallways and what I found in my room, I was kind of under the impression that this was where Soviet Russia went to die.
The combination of slow/​no wireless internet, no cell service (Verizon), and an old projection TV was enough for me to decide that I wouldn’t be spending much time in the room other than to sleep (really lumpy bed btw). So, I set off for the bar/​lounge that sits off the main lobby. The bartender was pretty good about refills, but not very inviting or suggestive. I ordered the steak (which was $ 20 if I remember correctly) and was definitely disappointed. In my mind, a steak that is $ 20 or more should definitely not be the terrible cut of beef that this was. Overall, I ate there 3 or 4 times throughout the week. The best thing I found was the burger and the beer cheese soup (which was pretty tasty surprisingly).
I definitely wouldn’t suggest going to this place at night unless you get bused in from the old person’s home and/​or are terrible at dancing and singing karaōke.
For the price, you really can’t complain. I think I paid $ 42 a night to stay there via Hotwire. And, to be honest, I would probably stay there again now that I know the area and the ins and outs of this place (and because I’m a frugal b****). Even though the price is good, I still have a moral dilemma of rating this place anywhere over a 2.5.

We got a groupon for this place which came in most handy to help us find everyone somewhere comfortable to sleep as my house was packed to the rafters with all sorts of guests.
I’m not sure what is executive about it, it’s one of those older type places that is in serious need of renovation. However it was exceptionally well priced, thanks to groupon, and fairly close by.
The rooms were adequate and they had some disabled access rooms which was a bonus. I didn’t stay there personally but the people who did said they liked it. It’s a good place to get some shuteye.
The bar/​restaurant attached looked a bit pokey but I doubt many people will eat there!

I came to Wheeling yesterday afternoon to ‘crash’ in between playing Grandma in DeKalb last week and then attending my cousin’s granddaughter’s Christening in Des Plaines today.
I could have stayed with one of my Chicago suburb cousins, but since I wasn’t sure of my timing out of DeKalb, I decided to stay somewhere near Des Plaines. I know how difficult it can be for busy families to wait around for house guests to appear :-)
I went through
and found the Executive Plaza Hotel for $ 50! Most hotels around the airport (O’Hare is close by) were at least $ 99. My expectations weren’t high, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Clean room, an outdated, but still functional work out facility, and complimentary breakfast. My coffee maker in my room wasn’t working properly, but since I was a stone’s throw from the lobby, I just went and got some coffee from the restaurant. Staff here is friendly and helpful.
I’d recommend this place to people just wanting to break up their trip. I personally wouldn’t spend my vacation here. Functional but not much more than that.

When I come to visit, I like to stay in the burbs, because, well the price is cheaper of course, so when I came across this place, I did the happy dance because it was SO reasonably priced AND it was close to a Metra station (Milwaukee District North and North Central Line) AND they had shuttle service within a 5 mile radius. Like I said, it was reasonably priced. :)
This place was hard to find. It is adjacent to Chicago Executive Airport (or smack in the middle of it), which would have been great if the person on the other end of the phone gave us more information then «We are located before the bridge» after asking if there are any landmarks near the hotel. Upon a second call, it is attached to the restaurant «Hanger 21» or maybe the restaurant is attached to a hotel, we were able to find it after driving up and down Milwaukee.
Very impressed with the open lobby when you walk in. There is a little waiting area in front of you, with the restaurant to the right and then front desk to the left. The staff here is so friendly and nice, just make sure you schedule a shuttle ahead of time because many people stay here since it is so close to O Hare and Chicago Executive.
The rooms were spacious as well. We were on the second floor and had a great view of the back parking lot. There are 2 beds in the room (king or queen), a table with 2 chairs, a television, coffee maker and ample dresser space. There is also an iron and ironing board!
There is a 24 hour fitness center and they also have a bowling alley that you can rent! How cool is that?
Did I mention that you are able to buy beer there in the lobby? Yes and you can charge it to the card you have on file!
I will definitely put this on my list of places to stay!

So this review is broken down on what I think is important for a stay that way you can stop reading once you get what you want =]
For an inn-​like hotel, this is actually pretty decent and affordable with a computer room offering free internet and a small arcade room that includes a microwave and flat screen panel tv. The arcade includes a pool table, fooz-​ball table, and arcade games, but of course it requires money like $ 1.50 per game. The arcade is great for families traveling with kids or just young adults taking a road trip and just about anyone else. If you don’t want to use the computer room, you can connect to surrounding wi-​fi.
The place is accetably decorated with a nice entrance and lobby area as well as a ventilated public bathroom. The rooms are decent with your basic amenities, but the restroom –well at least — in the room we stayed in had a pretty small restroom fitting 2 people comfortably and 3 people forcingly and it is not ventilated, but if you’re not looking for a 5-​star high class hotel this will comfortably do and it’s only about 20 – 30 minutes away from the O-​Hare international airport.
Not sure if this is considered a bed & breakfast since it’s classifies itself as a Banquet & Conference Center, but it does include breakfast every morning. They also have a small restaurant inside that you can go to for dinner; if not there are other options of eateries in a 15/​20-​minute radius.
The staff here is quite friendly and very helpful. If you read my other chicago hotel review, you’ll see why I included customer service. See, good customer service can go a long way because of their good hospitality it will influence me to come back if I need some place to stay in Chicago depending on my destination.
Well have fun hotel shopping.