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7050 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60638
What's nearby
Brookfield Zoo
8 min drive - 7.7 km
Douglas Park
7 min drive - 6.4 km
SeatGeek Stadium
7 min drive - 3.8 km
Morton College
7 min drive - 6.7 km
Wintrust Sports Complex
8 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Midway Station
7 min drive
Summit Station
15 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
9 min walk
Portillo's
7 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4 min walk
Taco Burrito King
5 min walk
The Cracked Egg
3 min drive
About this property
Rainbow Motel
Hotel located in Garfield Ridge
Rainbow Motel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Rainbow Motel feature perks, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/bath combinations
42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Detached private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Property Registration Number 2951471
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is Rainbow Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Motel?
As of 25 Sep 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Motel on 8 Oct 2026 start from 2.000.700 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rainbow Motel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rainbow Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Rainbow Motel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.
Where is Rainbow Motel located?
Located in Garfield Ridge, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from SeatGeek Stadium and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wintrust Sports Complex and Loyola University Medical Center. Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and Concordia University Chicago are also within 9 miles (15 km). Summit Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Rainbow Motel Reviews
5.4
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5.6
Cleanliness
5.8
Amenities
6.4
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 60 reviews
10 - Excellent
16
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 60 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 60 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jerry
21 Sep 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value for the price. Staff was very friendly.
Good Location with plenty of walkable places. Lots of restaurants and stores nearby which is always a plus.
No microwave in the room but the mini fridge worked wonderfully. Lots of options on the TV as well. Staff was very nice and welcoming. Overall a very nice experience.
Very good option for anyone looking for a more affordable option. Would definitely recommend.
The price and location was great, and there was a nice bakery across the street. But, the rooms were not very clean, and there was evidence of bed bugs with stains on the sheets. The cleaning product smell covered bad smells. My allergies flared up while I was there and went away after checking out, so if you have a sensitivity to some dusts or other allergens, take note.
At one point, Rainbow Motel.may have been down, but the new owners are worki g to turn the experience around. What you get: a clean room with TV and a comfortable bed and shower. But, youre also RIGHT across from arguably one of the BEST bakeries in the country (Weber's Bakery -fresh morning sonuts and pastries), around the corner from Chicago's most popular beef sandwich (Portillo's), within a 2 minute walk of several other restaurants as well as an Aldi, Walgreens and Ace Hardware. BUT... the big perk is a stop on the Archer line out front 50' away. (also a late night bus if you do a late Chocago night) and 1.5 mins walk from the OHare (330) bus. These things made it an ideal cheap stay in a clean room for someone who flew in and out with no car for a music festival. It was SUPER easy to get around and time transit. And dont overlook that late night bus perk. That said, if this is a family vacation, do your homework, but it was an easy yes for a single or couple of adults travelling on a budget.
STARS🌟STARS🌟STARS🌟STARS🌟STARS🌟
So the reason why I say Stars five times is because it feels as if you're looking up to the Stars. These people are so kind it's like visiting a relative. Sometimes we're not satisfied with the smallest things, but they are very easily approachable to acknowledge any of your concerns. If I have one thing to say, this is a place I would love to stay! The experience is more than acceptable it was incredible.
Not clean, given the wrong key twice. The first time someone was in the room and the second time the room wasn't cleaned. Things definitely need to be updated and cleaned thoroughly. Also the photos are false advertisement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Conner
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay the rooms are small tho but if you are going to have fun and just have somewhere to sleep then it’s perfect for a couple people
Did not have a spa at all. The deluxe bedroom has no spa :(
Very very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Daniel
25 Jul 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
My husband and I stayed at this property for roughly about a week. Primarily we booked this property because our home unfortunately ran into some sewage issues so we decided that we would stay at the Rainbow Motel while the problem was being rectified. In addition, I am also a respectable blogger specializing in producing articles mainly focusing on hotels/motels/airbnbs/bed&breakfasts etc ... you get the point 😉. Surprisingly within just a few days I gained thousands of reactions for this business including future bookings just off the narratives in my blog in regards to the Rainbow Motel. The first few days seemed to go by without any issues but long story short things started to grow tense between staff and ourselves. Unbeknownst to us staff had compromised and fraudulently charged thousands of dollars on our credit card online ignorantly not realizing that it might not be so smart to pay their bills with it, maybe should have stuck with the online shopping. We were extremely respectful from the moment that we gained access to this establishment including very generous tips to staff just after our arrival. I would recommend not using your credit card here, if you book i would use cash. At your own risk!
Thanks.
I did not stay there i want a refund door man was rude and it is dirty and dangerous there all type of people lurking around room was not what i requested i will be disputing this on my bank card and when i got there he charged me a extra 50 dollars i need all that back i did not stay he said he would give me a refund i still didn't get it yet
We booked and paid for the room. When we arrived to check in they said the canceled the reservation so i never got to stay. Now i am having trouble getting my money back. This place is a rip off!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Xavier
19 Aug 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
it wasn’t clean , definitely just a place to sleep. the pictures the other review show are accurate id think we stayed in the same room. they don’t deep clean at all in between guests.
Room was disgusting. There were cigarette burns on the bed and mold all over. I left 20 minutes after checking in to stay somewhere else and would like a refund.