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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Kenwood, a neighbourhood in Chicago, Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Travellers 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 match? See what's going on at McCormick Place or Soldier Field. Practise 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
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4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60615

What's nearby

  • Soldier Field featuring a city, modern architecture and a high-rise building
    Burnham Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chicago on a clear winter day.
    Lakefront Trail
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chicago 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
  • 4944 S Woodlawn Ave
    13 min walk - 1.1 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 provides a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an electric car charging station and a nature reserve
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath 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 transport

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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

  • Business centre

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 lift
  • 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 organised 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

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 any lifts
A car is not required for transport 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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel on 12 Mar 2026 start from AU$181, including 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 at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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