Hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Joliet, Illinois

Start downtown around the Rialto Square Theatre, where the grand lobby alone is worth seeing, then head to Harrah's riverfront area for views of the Des Plaines River and a busy stretch of restaurants and cafés. Young visitors also like catching a race at Chicagoland Speedway when events are on, exploring the Old Joliet Prison on a tour, or checking out local campuses such as the University of St. Francis for student-centered hangouts nearby.

Finding a place to stay if you're under 21 is quite difficult here, but a few properties do allow check-in at 18. Use the verified hotel list below to find the places that do accept younger travelers.

The list 2 hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Joliet

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• 1 Motel 6-Joliet, IL - Chicago - I-55 Joliet $$$

  
  Guest Rating 6.0

  Our opinion: Right off I-55 and across from Joliet Mall, this is a convenience-first budget stop rather than a place to hang out. It can work for a cheap overnight stay, a road-trip break, or somewhere to crash after an event, especially if free parking and easy highway access matter more than extras. The trade-off is pretty clear: amenities are limited, and the mixed review history means this one is best approached cautiously. For most travelers, it’s only worth considering if price and location are your top priorities.
  
  The property keeps things simple, with a motel-style setup, modern-looking wood-effect floors, en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Rooms are described as fairly basic and no-frills, with a functional look rather than anything stylish or social. There’s no breakfast, and many guests noted the lack of in-room conveniences like a fridge, microwave, or coffee maker, so it’s not ideal if you like to snack in your room or keep costs down with groceries. Pet-friendly policies are a plus for some, though overall this is more practical than comfortable.
  
  The strongest point here is the location. You’re a two-minute walk from Joliet Mall, with dining and everyday essentials nearby, and the hotel’s position just off the interstate makes it easy for quick stopovers or for getting around the wider Joliet area by car. Route 66 Raceway is about 10 miles away, and Wedgewood Golf Course is also within easy reach. Chicago is still a long drive, so this is better as a base for local plans than for a city trip.
  
  Guest feedback is very mixed, but the most consistent positives are the low price, highway convenience, free parking, some friendly front-desk staff, and a few reports of clean rooms and decent temperature control. The negatives are much more serious and come up often: noise, worn mattresses and pillows, weak or unreliable Wi-Fi, missing room features, maintenance issues, and complaints about smells in hallways or rooms. Several reviews also mention cleanliness and safety concerns, including pests and unsecured access points, which is why this stay gets more caution than recommendation. Read more

  Address 3551 Mall Loop Drive Show on map

  • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
  • Pets are welcome.
  Available rooms

• 2 Motel 6-Joliet, IL - I-80 Joliet $$$

  
  Guest Rating 5.8

  Our opinion: Close to I-80 and I-55, this motel’s main appeal is low rates, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk that can be useful for late arrivals. Guest feedback is very poor overall, with repeated complaints about cleanliness, pests, noise, and safety, so it’s difficult to recommend except as a last-resort cheap overnight stop. More reliable options are likely a better choice for most trips.
  
  This is a basic roadside motel with simple, no-frills rooms rather than a social or design-led place. Expect air-conditioning, cable TV, a private bathroom, a work desk, and the usual Motel 6 setup, plus coin laundry and snack vending machines on site. Rooms are functional and straightforward, with enough space for a short stay, but the property sounds older and worn from many guest comments. It’s more about bare essentials than comfort, atmosphere, or hangout appeal.
  
  The location is one of the few consistent advantages. It sits a few kilometers from the Joliet Area Historical Museum and within reasonable driving distance of Chicagoland Speedway and Inwood Golf Course, which can be useful if you’re in town for an event. Reviewers also mentioned handy access to I-80 and nearby stores and restaurants, including Walmart, so grabbing supplies or food is easy by car. This works best as a stopover base for road trips rather than a place to spend much time around the property.
  
  Guest feedback is heavily mixed, but the negatives clearly dominate. Positive comments mention friendly front-desk staff, decent highway convenience, and a few rooms that felt clean, comfortable, or good value for one night. The most common complaints are serious, though: many guests reported roaches, dirty rooms and bathrooms, old or damaged fixtures, uncomfortable beds, TV issues, smoke or marijuana smells, barking dogs, late-night noise, and a generally sketchy atmosphere around the parking lot. In short, service gets some praise, but maintenance and cleanliness are the big problems. Read more

  Address 1850 McDonough Road Show on map

  • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
  • Pets are welcome.
  Available rooms