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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find their rhythm at this convenient Chicago hotel where they can explore the city on rental bikes or settle in for productive meetings

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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel provides a practical base near the University of Chicago. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, explore the neighborhood on rental bikes, or utilize the meeting spaces for business. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 400
AED 470 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kenwood, a neighborhood in Chicago, Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grant Park and Millennium Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at McCormick Place or Soldier Field. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Chicago travel guide
Map
4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60615

What's nearby

  • Burnham Park
    Burnham Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakefront Trail
    Lakefront Trail
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jackson Park
    Jackson Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Aerial View of a large University in the Chicago Neighborhood of Hyde Park
    University of Chicago
    3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • 51st Station
    4 min drive
  • Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park)
    10 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    12 min walk
  • Starbucks
    11 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    14 min walk
  • Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
    13 min walk

About this property

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Hotel near Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Located close to University of Chicago and University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago Lake Shore Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a nature reserve
  • A 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is 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

Is Chicago Lake Shore Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel on 29 March 2026 start from AED 400, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chicago Lake Shore Hotel located?

Located in Kenwood, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, University of Chicago, and University of Chicago Medicine. McCormick Place and Soldier Field are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) is 10 minutes by foot and Chicago 47th Street Station (Kenwood) is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Shaundrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When it was check in time the first desk reception was rude. Seemed like didn’t know what to do and didn’t know the policy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Osazuwa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities are nothing like what was shown on Expedia. The entire complex appears to have been abandon or is the process of being abandoned. I saw several rooms on the property that appeared to have been half-way in construction attached to properties that appeared to have been abandoned. The room gives you cups and an ice container but there are no ice-machines on the property. Rooms were just okay, nothing impressive. Lighting could be better. Television systems had poor reception and couldn’t use chrome cast despite the TV’s own function. Property could stand to be more upfront of its current status of development.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel was about what we expected. Nice breakfast and staff was kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

norhene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel correct considérant le prix qu’on a payé. Située dans un beau quartier sécuritaire près de Hyde Park. Personnel très accueillant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Latrice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

genevieve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is a basic small 2-story motel. Nothing unique. The pool-facing rooms are now facing an empty pool, unfortunately. The immediate spaces ( walkways, parking lot, empty pool) are a hotbed for rodents. I encountered large rodents each time I ventured in or out of the unit. One suggestion is to have closed garbage bins. I saw 3 rats climb out of a garbage can with food items !!! Scared the bejesus out of me. The community around it is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towed without giving a parking pass
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cassandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was dark-the lamps were unplugged. It smelled like dirty carpet. There were stains on the walls and ceiling. The bathroom and towels were gross. I did not feel safe staying there with my daughter. The place is more like a motel than a hotel. Most of photos posted online are from the Best Western Plus next door and I know that because after contacting Expedia to assist with getting out of the reservation, that's where we ended up staying. And to make matters worse they charged me for the night even though we didn't stay there because I didn't feel safe there with my daughter and who would...tight hallway with 4 doors 2 upstairs and 2 down, shady bunch of guys (4) right across from us, and the stairway reeked of marijuana.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Kristine

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alma I

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not consider this hotel for your safety. Over night they stole the convertor of our car. It cost us $495 to fix it and with no apology from the hotel . The area is dangerous .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bret

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rats in the parking lot. Bugs in the room. Stains on bed spread. We were amazed to discover that there is still such a thing as a smoking room. Disgusting, made our clothes smell like cigarettes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The electricity was sketchy. We had to flip a main switch to get any of the lamps to work. The lamps were old-fashioned and did not have charger ports. There is no refrigerator or microwave. I wonder if the electricity would not have supported those things. The staff was all very friendly, however, and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

lucio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I'll never return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksei

👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendell

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I still haven’t received my deposit and it’s been a month
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

It was an average stay at an average motel. it was confusing to determine which hotel was the one I had booked. There are two hotels budgeted right next to each other. The room was clean, but it smelled funny. The mattress had springs and was very bouncy. Reminded me of my bed from 30 years ago, when I was a kid. I appreciated that it was close to where I needed to be and for the price, I got what I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wilona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place needs a deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service
The property is a old building carpet is old but the employees were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A solid 3-star hotel. It was neat and clean, felt safe and was convenient to attractions and downtown Chicago. It's one of the few places with onsite parking, which was a major consideration. Nothing within walking distance, but a lot of restaurants and amenities a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there was mire honesty about the hotel you wouldn't be so dissapointed its $50 a night max. Its an old unsafe motel on a highway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023