Name: Colony Motel
Address: 9232 West Ogden Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America, Brookfield, Illinois, US
Price range: $70–$106 per night
Rating: 7.97

What guests think

At Colony Motel, reviewers describe a budget, no frills stay with generally clean, updated rooms, balanced by inconsistent housekeeping, occasional maintenance or noise issues, and basic in-room conveniences suited to short, affordable visits.

Many appreciate the convenient Brookfield location near the Metra, restaurants, and attractions like Galloping Ghost Arcade. Comfort comments vary: some find beds comfortable and rooms spacious with fridge and microwave, while others note firm mattresses, spotty Wi-Fi, and heaters or air conditioners cycling loudly or failing. Service is often described as welcoming with easy check-in, though a few cite slow responses and refund or policy frustrations. Expect a simple, budget stay prioritizing value and convenience.

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Facilities

Basic, no-frills setup with in-room fridge and microwave common, on-site vending and ice, and parking outside the door. Quiet-hours policies are posted; one guest missed a coffee maker.

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Abraham

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place, wifi was a little spotty but worked well in general, no noise at night and easy parking

6

Scott

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable but a little outdated. Refrigerator froze my bottled water and there was mold on the shower. Parking was right outside the room so the walk between was nice and short.

8

Eric

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No-frills, affordable motel in Brookfield. Room was clean, relatively modern. Had microwave, refrigerator. If you are in town to check out Galloping Ghost Arcade, this place is basically within walking distance.

8

Benjamin

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and they had signs at check in about not putting up with noise. The cleaner was a little strong on the perfume side, but not terrible once the a/c ran for a little bit. The fitted sheet didn’t want to stay on the mattress. Over all it was clean and economical stay.

10

Dale

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don't let looks fools ya! The room was very clean, big, and affordable! The bathroom was beautiful especially with the double head shower! We had a wonderful stay here! Coffe and restaurants were walking distances and the staff rarely bothered us! Will be booking again when we're in the area! Thank you!

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Alfie

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

During my weekend stay, I was very unsatisfied with those rules are listed on the front desk window says, "no parties" and "no visitors" while I checked in yesterday.

8

Joseph

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was excellent for me. It was a short walk to the train station and there were restaurants and a grocery store nearby. Check-in was super easy and the property seemed well kept. I would stay again.

10

Summer

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

For the price, it was a five-star stay. Furniture might not be in top notch condition and there's no coffee pot, but those are my only negative comments. Check in was easy, room was clean, AC and the fridge worked, overall it was a quiet motel and we got good night's sleep while we were in Chicago for the weekend.

8

Seung Wook

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to room and parking

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Camryn

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanliness of my room was questionable. I noticed handprints on the headboard of my bed and on the bathroom shower wall. I’m appreciative of the vending and ice machine, the refrigerator and microwave, being smoke-friendly. But the motel seemingly is there for the purpose I didn’t expect, I didn’t feel comfortable with the bed linen and the aged walls etc.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, but several reported hair, dirty linens, mold, or strong odors, and a few mentioned bugs or inconsistent housekeeping during longer stays.

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Eric

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No-frills, affordable motel in Brookfield. Room was clean, relatively modern. Had microwave, refrigerator. If you are in town to check out Galloping Ghost Arcade, this place is basically within walking distance.

8

HEIDI

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was absolutely adorable! I felt like I was pulling up to a fancy 70's motel. The room was bigger than most hotel rooms. The check in was easy and staff was wonderful. The only complaints would be fairly minor. They forgot to clean the fridge and the shampoo was partially used and they forgot to throw it away. The biggest complaint would be that we weren't in the room very long and our feet were black from the carpet and need professional cleaning on them. I would absolutely stay there again though and it was still a huge win from having to pay $300-$600 for a room downtown. It was an easy 20 minute drive into downtown Chicago.

10

Terri

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We always stay here when we come home to visit! Always clean, friendly, quiet and accommodating!

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Benjamin

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and they had signs at check in about not putting up with noise. The cleaner was a little strong on the perfume side, but not terrible once the a/c ran for a little bit. The fitted sheet didn’t want to stay on the mattress. Over all it was clean and economical stay.

10

Venice

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean and comfy for the price I will stay there again

10

Jackie

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The room was quiet and it was a safe place to stay. The Serbian restaurant directly across the street has amazing food!

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Stacey

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had low expectations but floor, toilet and shower had previous occupant’s hair all over. Toilet was also dirty, as were linens. So gross.

2

Pooja

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Bedsheets were not clean and rooms were not clean

2

Juan

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place was dirty it had bed bugs and smells like mold

4

Kenneth

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not clean. The underside of the shower/tub mat was black beyond belief with mold. I told my wife to stay out of it. I went to plug in my charger and the wall outlet was dangerously loose. The bed had only a thin sheet and the fitted sheet pulled off the corners. The soap was worthless as no lather could be formed. Finally, thin or uninsulated walls allowed too much noise all around us. Do not consider staying here.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious or updated with basic amenities, but comfort and quiet vary. Reports mention firm beds, thin walls, spotty Wi-Fi, and occasional AC or fixture problems.

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Kristina

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was okay. The beds were very firm and stiff. The first room I was in the ac went out at 3:45am and I tried calling the office several times. No answer so I had to get dressed and walk to the office and tell them. They gave me a new room with a smaller bed but at least the AC worked.

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HEIDI

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was absolutely adorable! I felt like I was pulling up to a fancy 70's motel. The room was bigger than most hotel rooms. The check in was easy and staff was wonderful. The only complaints would be fairly minor. They forgot to clean the fridge and the shampoo was partially used and they forgot to throw it away. The biggest complaint would be that we weren't in the room very long and our feet were black from the carpet and need professional cleaning on them. I would absolutely stay there again though and it was still a huge win from having to pay $300-$600 for a room downtown. It was an easy 20 minute drive into downtown Chicago.

10

Frank

Oct 23, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We were positively surprised. The rooms had been updated and even included a fridge.

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john

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is clean, the room is fine, no frills. Bed is pretty comfortable. Location is great for me, which is why i stay here.

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Don

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A guide to use and access tv channels would be good. The air conditioner heater made noise cutting on and off.

10

Dale

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don't let looks fools ya! The room was very clean, big, and affordable! The bathroom was beautiful especially with the double head shower! We had a wonderful stay here! Coffe and restaurants were walking distances and the staff rarely bothered us! Will be booking again when we're in the area! Thank you!

8

Nicholas

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Budget-friendly option delivers as it should. Staff was very nice and helpful. The room has had some nice updates, could maybe use some more. But overall I was very pleased with price/amenities combo.

10

Jackie

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The room was quiet and it was a safe place to stay. The Serbian restaurant directly across the street has amazing food!

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Susan

Dec 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was so firm that it hurt my back and it was high off the ground that me being 5'4" had to jump into the bed. The exhaust fan in the bathroom didn't work. There were a few cracked tiles in the bathroom area. Also called motel to let them know that we were running late in coming to check in and their voicemail was full and when they did call back we didn't know it was the motel calling because when we answered they didn't say that this was (enter name) from Colony Motel so that we knew who we were talking to. Also didn't know we had to lock the door from the inside to make sure that no one without a key could get in. But for a quick visit to visit family it was ok.

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Joah

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location if your going to the mega arcade. Walls were a bit think and could hear our neighbors having a good time. You get what you pay for. Just fine

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, and check-in is easy. A few guests experienced slow responses, unclear communication, or refund and housekeeping issues.

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Antonique

Nov 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service the room was clean and comfortable furniture was a bit worn out a lot of restaurants nearby.

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Kristina

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was okay. The beds were very firm and stiff. The first room I was in the ac went out at 3:45am and I tried calling the office several times. No answer so I had to get dressed and walk to the office and tell them. They gave me a new room with a smaller bed but at least the AC worked.

10

Terri

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We always stay here when we come home to visit! Always clean, friendly, quiet and accommodating!

8

eber

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s friendly staff

8

Lori

Nov 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,323 nights

Clean, easy check-in and conveniently located.

8

Nicholas

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Budget-friendly option delivers as it should. Staff was very nice and helpful. The room has had some nice updates, could maybe use some more. But overall I was very pleased with price/amenities combo.

10

sagar

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was wonderful stay. The place was very convenient for everything like food, railway station and staff was excellent. I will stay again if i will be in chicago again

8

Joseph

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was excellent for me. It was a short walk to the train station and there were restaurants and a grocery store nearby. Check-in was super easy and the property seemed well kept. I would stay again.

10

Edward

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff incredibly helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend the Colony.

10

William

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

yes my room was clean, and the staff alwas nice and courteous.

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Location

Convenient base near the Metra and within walking distance of restaurants and shops, with easy access into Chicago. Many found it well situated for their plans or nearby attractions.

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Kritika

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Better than. Expected. Quite affordable for Chicago. U can get a metra to the city that takes 20 minutes.

8

Eric

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No-frills, affordable motel in Brookfield. Room was clean, relatively modern. Had microwave, refrigerator. If you are in town to check out Galloping Ghost Arcade, this place is basically within walking distance.

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john

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is clean, the room is fine, no frills. Bed is pretty comfortable. Location is great for me, which is why i stay here.

10

David

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything in town

8

Donald

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Area of town was just ok but pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the room.

8

Lori

Nov 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,323 nights

Clean, easy check-in and conveniently located.

10

Emma

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tidy, economical, good location

10

sagar

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was wonderful stay. The place was very convenient for everything like food, railway station and staff was excellent. I will stay again if i will be in chicago again

8

Joseph

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was excellent for me. It was a short walk to the train station and there were restaurants and a grocery store nearby. Check-in was super easy and the property seemed well kept. I would stay again.

8

Robert

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was in walking distance of my Son’s house.

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Dining

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Antonique

Nov 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service the room was clean and comfortable furniture was a bit worn out a lot of restaurants nearby.

10

Dale

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don't let looks fools ya! The room was very clean, big, and affordable! The bathroom was beautiful especially with the double head shower! We had a wonderful stay here! Coffe and restaurants were walking distances and the staff rarely bothered us! Will be booking again when we're in the area! Thank you!

10

sagar

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was wonderful stay. The place was very convenient for everything like food, railway station and staff was excellent. I will stay again if i will be in chicago again

8

Joseph

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was excellent for me. It was a short walk to the train station and there were restaurants and a grocery store nearby. Check-in was super easy and the property seemed well kept. I would stay again.

10

Jackie

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The room was quiet and it was a safe place to stay. The Serbian restaurant directly across the street has amazing food!

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Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$63
March	$64
April	$66
May	$66
June	$75
July	$73
August	$77
September	$73
October	$70
November	$65
December	$67

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $74	2 $89	3 $90
4 $84	5 $71	6 $71	7 $71	8 $74	9 $89	10
11 $84	12 $70	13 $72	14 $74	15 $71	16 $76	17 $75
18 $71	19 $73	20 $74	21 $71	22 $74	23 $79	24 $79
25 $74	26 $75	27 $74	28 $74	29 $75	30 $80	31 $80

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