Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Housekeeping

24/7 front desk

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

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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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

77 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Double Room, Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room

67 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Hotel with free parking, near Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

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 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a business center.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and conference space
Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
Guests speak favorably about the area's walkability and the value of their stay
Just a 3-minute drive from Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and a few minutes from University of Chicago
Pets welcome for a fee

Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 7998 square feet (743 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Chicago Lake Shore Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chicago hotel.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Things to do

Bike rentals

Conveniences

Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Business services

Business centre
Conference space (7998 square feet)
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible parking

100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
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 drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating (climate-controlled)
Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

37-inch TV
TV channels
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only

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: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family

8 Nov 2023

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

21 Oct 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

20 Oct 2023

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

Great place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

norhene

Travelled with family

15 Oct 2023

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

10 Oct 2023

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

debbie

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelisa

14 Sept 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

13 Sept 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family, Business traveller

9 Sept 2023

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

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

21 Aug 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abdirizak

17 Aug 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Latrice

Travelled with family

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Myiti

14 Aug 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

genevieve

Business traveller, Travelled with pets

14 Aug 2023

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

14 Aug 2023

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

10 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Towed without giving a parking pass

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cassandra

Travelled with family and small children

7 Aug 2023

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

29 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Kristine

27 Jul 2023

Wijsjs

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alma I

Travelled with partner

26 Jul 2023

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

23 Jul 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bret

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

22 Jul 2023

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

Travelled with family

20 Jul 2023

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