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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • 4944 S Woodlawn Ave - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Chicago - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • 47th Station (Green Line) - 4 min drive
  • Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Promontory - ‬12 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 provides a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, 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
  • 37-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 7,998 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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
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:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 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 1.2 mi (2 km) from Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and within 3 mi (5 km) of 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 11 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

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant and quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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

8/10 Good

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and good location

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, good price, good neighborhood, clean, average breakfast If you want to stay at the Hilton not the place for you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Basic, Great location and clean.

10/10 Excellent

France

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

Great location; sober room with beautiful printed

Great location; sober room with beautiful printed linen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyra

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lake front view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, quick walk to public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Location and price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Rama

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location mainly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
We felt safe and the hotel is in a great neighborhood. The rooms were surface cleaned but corners and base boards were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view! Parking just Infront of your room it was awesome 👍 overall it was a pleasant stance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was at the best western next door. property was tired but fairly close to the attractions we came for. Room was a little worse for wear but bed was comfortable and ac worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Cesar Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It better if you're offering breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

MELVIN, Altadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They upgraded the breakfast and coffee is through the day. Great job!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Good location. Weak sustainability

Good value and location. No recycling and disposable plastic toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Likes how close it was to museum but it needs updating, its an old property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Air conditioning wasn’t great but other than that a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Wilona

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