It seems next to impossible to find an affordable hotel in a good neighborhood within the city limits. We are happy to offer an answer for guests like yourself so you can experience Chicago without breaking the bank for a hotel room that you will likely only sleep in. It is true that we are a very straight-forward property without the extra frills of a modern look, but we take pride in keeping our property clean.
Also, our beds, pillows and linens are new and comfortable. The Lake Shore outdoor pool is not open. Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Pool hours are from 9:00a.m. until 10:00p.m. No life guards are on duty and the pool is for registered guests only. We are located in the upper-middle class neighborhood of Hyde Park within the city limits.
Also, our beds, pillows and linens are new and comfortable. The Lake Shore outdoor pool is not open. Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Pool hours are from 9:00a.m. until 10:00p.m. No life guards are on duty and the pool is for registered guests only. We are located in the upper-middle class neighborhood of Hyde Park within the city limits.
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Room with Two Double Beds Our Standard Room comes with two large double beds comfy bedding and Plush Pillows, and is a great place to establish your home away from home while staying in the beautiful City of Chicago. Standard King Room Travelling alone or with that someone special and looking for a the comfort of a big bed, our standard King Room is just the thing for you.
Reviews (29)
Basma Naeem
Nov 25, 2021
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Atul S.
Nov 25, 2021
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Out hotel, search criteria were something with free parking and ended up with this. This is in a great peaceful residential area and kudos to the location.
However, the rooms were not as expected. We felt smoke smell as well in our non-smoking rooms and on asking reception they denied to change due to full booking and non-availability. It is good for the families to stay though and the rooms are decent. Seems very old and has not been renovated for long. Also, it seems best western took over this hotel since they were the ones who dealt with check-in/checkout here. The wifi was damn slow and
However, the rooms were not as expected. We felt smoke smell as well in our non-smoking rooms and on asking reception they denied to change due to full booking and non-availability. It is good for the families to stay though and the rooms are decent. Seems very old and has not been renovated for long. Also, it seems best western took over this hotel since they were the ones who dealt with check-in/checkout here. The wifi was damn slow and
Olivia Rios
Nov 01, 2021
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Lorren Cotton
Oct 31, 2021
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Reginald Sigler
Oct 01, 2021
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Mowgli M.
Sep 16, 2021
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They're as 3 star hotel but they're really a 2 star roach motel. Many of the very positive reviews seemed like they where really about the Best Western nest door (along with many of the pictures) or where vague with very little info about the rooms (like they were fake) . They're not worth the price they ask. Our room initially had no towels,(They quickly put 2 towels in the bathroom when told but that's basic) The wall on the left side of the sink had metal brackets where a towel rack must have been. The tub corner had black mold/mildew, the bath faucet separated from the wall when we tried to
Robert Campbell
Sep 03, 2021
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Edora Elliott
Aug 05, 2021
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Low grate hotel with up scale price need up grated like a new rug new curtains new fixture that was once white is now yellow website is miss leading restaurant is closed and pool is closed too please if you fix 5 room at a time you would be doing a good service to future visitors. So it is a nice area but hotel not so much 🙁
Robert Bole
Jul 22, 2021
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Very inexpensive hotel considering we were in Hyde Park, just across Lake Shore Drive from Lake Michigan. It was not hard to walk or ride your bike to the shore with access to bike and pedestrian trails.
The room was clean and well air-conditioned. My brother's room had a microwave and refrigerator, mine did not. My brother was able to park his car directly in front of his room, I could not and had to walk around the back side of the building to get to my room. Breakfast is not offered. It is not the Ritz-Carlton, but all in all it is good value for the money especially considering the location
The room was clean and well air-conditioned. My brother's room had a microwave and refrigerator, mine did not. My brother was able to park his car directly in front of his room, I could not and had to walk around the back side of the building to get to my room. Breakfast is not offered. It is not the Ritz-Carlton, but all in all it is good value for the money especially considering the location
Eddie Rodgers
Jul 17, 2021
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I arrive on Saturday the 3rd of July and was completely unaware of the
Ruff Ryder’s being there. I made a call to the front desk before stepping out of my car. The clerk assured me that it was safe. The Ruff Ryder’s extremely polite and inviting. The front desk clerk was above what I expected and made me feel comfortable of my stay. The two working July 4 morning were very young people but very professional. I’m booking for next year, same place.
Ruff Ryder’s being there. I made a call to the front desk before stepping out of my car. The clerk assured me that it was safe. The Ruff Ryder’s extremely polite and inviting. The front desk clerk was above what I expected and made me feel comfortable of my stay. The two working July 4 morning were very young people but very professional. I’m booking for next year, same place.
Michelle Mccaster
Jun 17, 2021
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The photos look NOTHING like the actual room. This place looks like a flop house or somewhere you take a one night stand. The room smelled like staleness and of cigarettes. The staff was excellent BUT charged me DOUBLE to stay at the Best Western which is in the same building and managed by the same company. I could not stay in this hotel and I worked all day, flew in and was too tired to look for other accommodations. I paid for one extra night and will deal with it in the morning. The other hotel is was a little better but there was someone playing loud trap music in the room above me. I would
Jan R.
Apr 05, 2021
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Sorry to say but my bedding smelled like cigarettes. The furniture needs touched up and the door design isn't a standard open onto the parking space. It's a hallway and the heavy doors are noisy when my neighbors went in and out four times in the night. I chose it for the location thinking I would have a view of Lake Michigan but I should have asked for the Best Western high rise. I got the motel part. I also chose it for free parking. But it was not cheap. Also, the wife is not steady. It kept cutting out.
Siyani B.
Jul 17, 2019
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This hotel is the worst me and my mother stayed there for a family reunion the service was ok but the shower makes an awful screeching noise while in used also the power doesn't work while the light switch is up. My mother asked for money money off of her bill but the manager was really rude and made it see like we where the dumb ones in a obvious situation. please please please do not stay at this hotel the prices are great I know but it's not worth it.
Purva P.
Nov 16, 2016
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I booked this hotel through a deal where I wasn't told what hotel I was getting. After I got this one, and I read all the reviews about it, I was TERRIFIED. I couldn't cancel the reservation and I had booked for 3 nights. I decided to give it a try.
First of all, my experience was not as mortifying as many people mentioned here and on other websites. Maybe I got lucky? The room was decent. It was clean and had everything you need in a hotel room. Smelled fine. I was pretty relieved.
That night the heater stopped working. It was the month of October, so it was in the 50s. Not so cold
First of all, my experience was not as mortifying as many people mentioned here and on other websites. Maybe I got lucky? The room was decent. It was clean and had everything you need in a hotel room. Smelled fine. I was pretty relieved.
That night the heater stopped working. It was the month of October, so it was in the 50s. Not so cold
Evelyn N.
Oct 25, 2016
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Terrible! The photos are deceiving. The hotel is more of a motel and is in need of a face lift. The furniture should be thrown out, not just repaired! The mattress is uncomfortable. This is without a doubt, a one star motel! We made an error and booked our room for 3 nights instead of 4 nights. Thank goodness for the mistake! We left before 9:00 am on our departure day and looked for accommodations elsewhere.
The only good thing about our stay was the LOCATION.
The only good thing about our stay was the LOCATION.
Paul G.
Sep 01, 2016
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My beautiful wife and I were in the beautiful city of Chicago for our Goddaughter's wedding. We wanted lodging that was reasonably priced (Chicago lodging is pricey) and located near our Goddaughter's apartment. We did Our research before making a decision. We learned that LaQuinta was next door but went with Chicago Lake Shore Hotel. We were satisfied with the price and very pleased with the location, as it was walking distance to our Goddaughter. The front desk staff were pleasant and professional. Our room was clean and everything (AC, phone, lights, & iron) worked properly
Harry H.
Aug 13, 2016
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I don't agree with all the hate and discontent about this place. No, it's not a grand hotel, but I found it to be a very decent economy hotel. It was not dirty. It did not smell like smoke - a problem I have with lots of hotels. It looked freshly updated. It's not in a "bad neighborhood" - it's a 10 minute walk from upscale Hyde Park. Yes, it's more like a Motel 6 than a Hilton, but it is what it is. If you want a lux hotel, spend $400 plus a night and don't stay here.
Maggie P.
Aug 11, 2016
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I would have given a half star if allowed. I'd NOT stay at this location for the following reasons:
1. The girl on duty couldn't find our second reservation at first and wasn't going to give us the room until I showed her I had booked two rooms. She seem put off that it was actually work for her to figure out what to do.Then she said we'd have to wait for her to input our information, but then went on to input two other customers that arrived long after we had arrived. I felt she snubbed us for the customers that were of the same race as her.
2. We were in non-smoking unit
1. The girl on duty couldn't find our second reservation at first and wasn't going to give us the room until I showed her I had booked two rooms. She seem put off that it was actually work for her to figure out what to do.Then she said we'd have to wait for her to input our information, but then went on to input two other customers that arrived long after we had arrived. I felt she snubbed us for the customers that were of the same race as her.
2. We were in non-smoking unit
Yasmine R.
Jun 11, 2016
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Absolutely the worst hotel I've ever stayed at. The stairs to our room are about 6 inches deep so you feel like you're gonna fall the whole time, there is a deep crack above our door so nothing said in the room is withheld from the hallway, we were asked for a king bed room and they gave us 2 double beds, there light above the sink (outside the bathroom) doesn't work so if anyone needed to get ready for something important they would not be able to see themselves, and it's dirty.
Really the biggest issue is the crack above the door though. Privacy in a hotel room is important
Really the biggest issue is the crack above the door though. Privacy in a hotel room is important
Sam S.
Jun 10, 2016
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OH MY GOD.... Stay away!!!!! Run as fast as you can the place is FILTHY. The first thing that came to mind when I checked in is the show "Hotel Impossible" its exactly what feature those type of "hotels" I dont have a clue why its called Hotel its beyond a zero star motel.
Where do I start, the place is smelly, damp and dirty. The furniture is broken and and the carpet is torn and has nails sticking out.
I was petrified to touch the bed, scared of bed bugs. The towels were EWWW and had hair and other..
I would never ever recommend this even to my worst enemy. The people
Where do I start, the place is smelly, damp and dirty. The furniture is broken and and the carpet is torn and has nails sticking out.
I was petrified to touch the bed, scared of bed bugs. The towels were EWWW and had hair and other..
I would never ever recommend this even to my worst enemy. The people
Tony G.
Nov 01, 2015
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This place sucks, I got tricked by fake reviews and paid for a 3 day stay in advance.. The room stinks, bathroom is moldy, furniture is outdated and the staff is so unprofessional. Honestly looks like this is a place to bring hookers. I'm actually pretty sure I saw one walking the parking lot a few times. I mean if u don't care and you are just looking for a place to sleep it's fine. But it's by far no 3 star hotel. Won't ever come back and don't recommend it unless you really just don't have the money
Marlene E.
Jul 10, 2015
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After some consideration and a certificate for one free night at any LaQuinta (some restrictions may apply), I'm adding a follow-up due to Mr. Eugene Baldwin, Manager at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel response to my review at TripAdvisor. I believe it borders on belittling and aggressive tactics; it appears as though management at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel may be guilty of gender discrimination. Consider yourselves warned ladies; this may not be a good location for a girl's weekend.
I did contact LaQuinta before writing my reviews.
214gene, Manager at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, responded to
I did contact LaQuinta before writing my reviews.
214gene, Manager at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, responded to
Rachel M.
May 19, 2015
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The hotel was under construction when we got there, but for $120 a night, I was perfectly happy. The rooms weren't amazing luxurious, but I for a place to sleep and rest, they were just fine. The staff was friendly, helpful, and the free shuttle was an added bonus. They say there is a bus stop two blocks away, but I swear it was more like five. Still not a big deal. There is a Metra stop nearby as well. Cabs were only about $20 from downtown Chicago.
Brittney P.
May 15, 2015
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This hotel is NOT a 3 star hotel as most booking sites have it listed. It is, at best, a 2 star motel. Even accounting for the construction that was going on (of which we were not informed of before booking) this hotel is not up to 3 star standards. The website and booking sites pictures of this property are misleading as well.
On the second night we were there, the hot water was out. Now maybe that was due to the construction, but usually a hotel/motel will give you advanced warning of something like that at check in. Nope, we were totally surprised when we tried to take a shower after a long
On the second night we were there, the hot water was out. Now maybe that was due to the construction, but usually a hotel/motel will give you advanced warning of something like that at check in. Nope, we were totally surprised when we tried to take a shower after a long
Mandolyn M.
May 05, 2015
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TERRIBLE! I wish I had read the reviews first. It smelled horrible. The whole place is under construction and looks like a dump. It's not near anything good. The shuttle wasn't running. My bathtub was completely clogged. They should be closed during renovations. It's embarrassing.
Also, don't expect to get any rest during the day. Construction is all morning until 6pm and very loud!
Also, don't expect to get any rest during the day. Construction is all morning until 6pm and very loud!
Adam M.
May 02, 2015
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My taxi driver drove around the building twice trying to find the office, telling me he didn't think the place was open for business. I finally told him to let me out and I'd find it on foot.. I had no choice but to stay in this place, since other hotels nearby were sold out and I needed to be in Hyde Park. The office was a squalid, make-shift space in a motel room. My room was down at the end of a dirty walkway draped with plastic sheets, due to the renovation going on. My room looked OK, but noise from other rooms and the stairway outside my door was constant. Nothing they do will fix
Pamela S.
Nov 29, 2014
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Previously a Ramada, this hotel is about 4 miles from McCormick Place. Chicago hotel prices are ridiculous so it may be tempting to book this lodging - surprisingly the ratings on TripAdvisor and hotels.com are acceptable. But I really would not recommend. The hotel staff here are the most apathetic I have ever encountered... After I checked in, I went to my room and was greeted by a strong cigarette smell. I always book nonsmoking rooms, so for a moment I wondered if I mistakenly did not book nonsmoking this time, or maybe it was not specified and I just ended up with a smoking room. Double checked
Theresa K.
Nov 09, 2014
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Yikes! This hotel was about $160/ night on Priceline, so I thought it should be pretty nice. Wrong. This was also the only hotel in the wole city that seemed to have a room available and wasn't $400/night. There was a reason for this.
The staff at the desk was rude. There are signs that ask to pardon the construction; however, the whole place is rundown, and I don't see anything really being done. The first thing I noticed in our room when I walked in was the patched, stained ceiling. The furniture is mismatched and looks like it came from a thrift store (and not in a charming way
The staff at the desk was rude. There are signs that ask to pardon the construction; however, the whole place is rundown, and I don't see anything really being done. The first thing I noticed in our room when I walked in was the patched, stained ceiling. The furniture is mismatched and looks like it came from a thrift store (and not in a charming way
Steven H.
Jul 21, 2014
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Hotel run down. Most areas half fixed. Stayed here last week. July 15 - 17th 2014 Room looks good and beds are clean. Most furniture in this renovated room is scratched. But major issue was to have no toilet paper or even DISPENSER for the three days I stayed. (they gave me a roll on day 2) Room guest next door said the same thing. Toilet seat had a missing bolt that was reported on day one but not fixed until day three (but seat still loose) Carpet has no padding underneath. Went to the La Quinta next and it was at least twice as nice for only $80 per night. Front Desk Staff was nice but overworked
