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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Property class: 3
City centre hotel within easy reach of Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from University of Chicago and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, University of Chicago Medicine and Lake Michigan are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and walkability.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$279
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a built-in wardrobe, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60615

What's nearby

  • Burnham Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakefront Trail - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Obama's House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Chicago - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 59 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 67 min drive
  • Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) - 7 min walk
  • Chicago 47th Street Station (Kenwood) - 11 min walk
  • Chicago 55th-56th-57th Street Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dawn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Red Snapper 47th/Cottage Grove - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

  • Chicago Lake Shore Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from University of Chicago and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, University of Chicago Medicine and Lake Michigan are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and walkability.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1960
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Chicago Lake Hotel
Chicago Lake Shore
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel
Ramada Chicago
Ramada Inn Lake Shore - Chicago Hotel Chicago
Ramada Lake Shore Chicago
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Hotel
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Chicago
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Does Chicago Lake Shore Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Chicago Lake Shore Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (12-min drive) and Horseshoe Hammond Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Chicago Lake Shore Hotel like?

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is in Kenwood, a short 7-minute walk from Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) and 16 minutes' walk from Lake Michigan. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Refrigerator
Lobby
Bathroom
Water
Microwave

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Had free parking. Good location. Super convenient.
Briar, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

If what you’re looking for is an affordable hotel room convenient to downtown Chicago, The Lakeshore Hotel is worth considering. It’s not fancy but my room was clean and comfortable.
Jay, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Clean room. Comfortable beds. Working a/c. But terrible WiFi which was a bummer. Not much around the hotel as it is a very residential area. But still more economical to stay here and uber into the city than to pay downtown prices.
Cecil, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

No extras but location is pretty nice. Lakefront and plenty of restaurants in area.
Simone, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and helpful
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good deal, but property under renovation. Inside the room was fine and had been redone, although there was a bid of dampness smell coming from the old AC unit. Outside there were dumpsters right outside our units and the sidewalks were crumbling. I assume most of this will be rectified with the completion of the renovation. Overall, there are not a lot of options in the Hyde Park area and this was affordable; plus it was a nice walk to both the downtown Hyde Park area and the lake trail/Promontory Point via the pedestrian overpass.
ROBERT, 2-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

Well located for Hyde Park. Refurbished old motel was OK and clean, but there was no hair dryer, place to hang clothes, or luggage rack, and one thin blanket on the bed. Frig, microwave, and coffee OK. Only needed one night stay but would not use for a longer stay.
Rita, 1-night trip
Verified review

4/10 Fair

We were in town for business and had 2 rooms with several issues, 509 and 511. We had 4 more nights booked but cancelled. The rooms have no way to hang up clothes. Rom 509 tv only got CBS and all other stations said poor signal. The vanity areas need brighter lighting. 511 had a clogged toilet, but we left without reporting. The parking lot is in disrepair and the hotel is dated. see pic. At 9:45AM we heard a power drill adjacent to 509. The beds were comfy.
CHERYL, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The room was really spotless. Really comfortable bed and the pillows are nice as well. Comes with microwave and fridge as well. However the shower head pressure was significantly weak. And the plugs for both nightstands didn't work. It would have been nice if there were a complimentary breakfast as well.But overall the room was really good.
chris, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The outside area was okay. The inside was clean, bed was comfortable. There was a microwave (didn’t use) and refrigerator. Large screen tv was nice. Water pressure was just okay. Had some issues checking in because I used my initials (which is what I go by) on my reservation and my ID has my name fully written out. The front desk was not going to let me stay because of that. I had to call Hotels.com and finally they changed my reservation to state my full name. Was not off to a good start. Did have some nice restaurants near by and the lake was across the main road.
CJ, 1-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for! Great price and location plus very nice staff and newly remodeled. But they don’t apparently have everything ready; 1. No ice machine even though they have ice buckets in the room 2. A closet to hang clothes, but no bar or shelf to allow you to do that. 3. Hit water just warm and weak stream. 4. Zero rooms ready to use at the 3:00 pm check-in time. I can’t explain that. 5. No bkfst at all. Yes, that was in their amenities list, but for that price you should get something.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

hotel was about what we expected. Nice breakfast and staff was kind
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant surprise

Booked here for the Chicago marathon and was pleasantly surprised with the hotel given the not so nice reviews. Place is clean and well maintained. Got a room with 2 double beds and room is very spacious. Even had a mini ref and microwave. Got coffees and teas as well. Restroom had a tub and ample supply of toiletries. Ice dispenser is available at the floor as well. Breakfast is decent. Will stay here again if I’m in the area.
norhene, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

lower cost booking with Best Western perks

The Chicago Lake Shore Hotel served worked well for my wife and I while in town for Lollapalooza. Bus/train stop is just a 9 minute walk away. This hotel is run by the same people as the Best Western next to it and that is where you’ll find your amenities like ice, hot morning breakfast, and any late night candy craving. Be sure to put out your “do not disturb” sign if you want to sleep in as house keeping likes to get to work early. No fridge and microwave in rooms but great A/C and hot water. For best experience try to get a top floor unit so you don’t have to hear everyone coming in and out. There is also an EV charger located in the Best Western portion of the property. No pool available but the lake is right there.
Daniel, 5-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

First off, I have to say the two staff members at the front desk at check-in and -out were some of the friendliest, most welcoming, helpful hotel personnel I've ever encountered. Truly, ever. I wouldn't even be writing this review if not for them. Give them a raise. The room was fine. Very accessible. Free parking and a short walk to the Metra, which was sooo awesome. There were a couple dirty towels left hanging in the bathroom though, which is our only real complaint that it seems like it wasn't fully cleaned before we arrived.
Brad, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, the staff very helpful. Parking directly in front of the room. The location and pricing was great for our purposes.
Marian, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Super clean and comfortable. Pleased with double-entry keys. Super affordable. Should be 5/5 or 10/10.
MariaElena, 1-night trip
Verified review

4/10 Fair

The room was clean, but the area is not the best area to stay in. Especially on a weekend, There is Herold Washington Park just around the corner that becomes a scary place, paticularly on a Saturday night. Even though no one ever bothered us or came around the hotel that we seen. The hotel itself is a decent and clean place, the only complaint I have about the room itself was that the T.V does not have service. The 3 channels that came through every once in a while had alot of static and rarely even had a signal. It would be great if the owners could join the modern era of tv and download apps like HBOMAX or Disney+ so guests can log into their own accounts. One plus of the location is that it is a close uber ride to the Obama Presidential Center.
Janet, 4-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Newly renovated and front desk staff EXCELLENT!!!
Landon, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very nice and accommodating. Room was clean and well maintained.
Robyn, 1-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

I needed to find a place that was safe and affordable, and this fit the bill. TV didn't work due to a recent storm, and they weren't able to fix it, which was a negative. No food, no ice on site. But the basics were covered, and the staff tried to be helpful.
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable, clean room, friendly staff, great location.
Jesse, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It was great. Staff was nice. The room was clean and the hallways had great photos of the city which made it feel more safe and comfortable. The breakfast was great, nice large and comfortable lobby area with view of the water. Nice neighborhood close to the college so lots of great restaurants were just a 10-15 min walk away. Felt safe even at night
Olivia, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

No amenities but free parking very close to downtown Chicago
Giusy, 1-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

While the property itself is not great, the rooms were very clean and the beds super comfortable. There are no amenities. The location is quite removed from the city and better if you have a car.
Sarah, 3-night trip