First of all, shame on United Airlines for putting up stranded passengers at a motel in the middle of nowhere, 15 miles from the airport. But that's not the motel's fault. It has its own problems.

Problem #1: if I were a woman travelling alone, I would feel extremely unsafe there, especially at night. The motel has three floors, and there are lots of blind corners, stairwells, etc. It's also in the middle of nowhere, and of course there's only one person on duty.

Problem #2: Did I menton it's in the middle of nowhere? There is nothing -- no food, drink or anything else -- for blocks and blocks around. There are a couple of vending machines, so I was able to buy a disposable toothbrush that kept coming apart in my hand. Woo-hoo.

On the positive side, the front-desk guy was friendly and helpful. The room was adequate. The bathroom was clean, and the sheets didn't appear to be dirty, though the carpet was.

Oh, and one more thing: dial-up Internet access. Dial-up?! I didn't know anyone used dial-up anymore. I don't even know what my provider's 800 number is.

Bottom line: if all you have to spend is $45 a night, I guess you don't have many other options. But this is not a place for women travelling solo or for families.

Checked in, dropped off my stuff, and headed to the city. Returned in the wee hours to find my keycard no longer worked. Tried reactivating it, tried a new card, no luck. Was told there is no master key, and that I would have to wait until business hours for Maintenance to open the room. Slept in the room next door, then went back to the lobby where someone revealed the master key that supposedly did not exist. Regained possession of my belongings one hour before checkout time.

Lesson learned: Do not take No Master Key for an answer!

(This is a typical Motel 6 in all other respects.)

I read last review and was scared to even try it. However, being placed in a situation that I had no reasonable alternative, I took, what I thought was a chance. To begin with, the very kind and personable front desk gentleman and manager were 5 star. They treated me like I was paying 150 Euro a night, I payed 33. Still thinking this was to good to be true, mostly because of the other review and considering the low low cost (for the area), I made a few specific requests (which were immediately given) and went to the room. It was all I could want in a motel room and was GREAT, very clean and well appointed. I have stayed at many 4-5 star hotels around the world, yet received one of the best value for my Euros at this property in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA.

Made reservations in Jan. for a non-smoking room (husband has allergies). Arrived on date requested (June 10) and was told all that was left were smoking rooms. No discount offered. Wonderful. Black hairs in bed; no hair dryer, tissues, alarm clock. Overflowing trash bins outside on sidewalks. And to top it all off, there was a housekeeping cart outside that had a big sign on it stating something to the effect, "I am in the last stages of throat cancer so any help (money) you can spare..." Please, I feel awful for people with cancer, but don't pander for tips. We will not stay at any Hohell 6's again!