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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

3.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Buffet
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60615
  • Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Robie House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Chicago
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 830 sq ft
  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 720 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Hotel in Kenwood
A business center, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 7998 square feet (743 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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

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

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
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

Melissa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

norhene

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Benito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abdirizak

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Latrice

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

8/10 Good

Myiti

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

genevieve

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

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

2/10 Terrible

Cassandra

Traveled with family and small children
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

2/10 Terrible

Lacherrie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Kristine

Wijsjs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alma I

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bret

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Ann

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

lucio

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