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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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Interior entrance
Reception
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60615
  • Place, Burnham Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakefront Trail
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Chicago

Heart of Chicago.Your stay at this Kenwood hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and University of Chicago. Also, University of Chicago Medicine is within 3 miles (5 km) and McCormick Place is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Burnham Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakefront Trail - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Obama's House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Chicago - 4 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Valois - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

3-star hotel near Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Lake Shore Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1960
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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: 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 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

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 some solar energy
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, 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

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

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

How close is Chicago Lake Shore Hotel to the airport?

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is 13.2 mi (35-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel on Jun 2, 2026 start from CA $219, 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.

Does Chicago Lake Shore Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel.

How close is Chicago Lake Shore Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.9 mi (20-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 7.4 mi (21-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chicago Lake Shore Hotel offer free breakfast?

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (12-min drive) and Horseshoe Hammond Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Chicago Lake Shore Hotel have a pool?

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Chicago Lake Shore Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chicago Lake Shore Hotel to downtown Chicago?

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is 5.5 mi away from Chicago.

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1003 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ants in the room and did get bit at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

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

6/10 Okay

genevieve

Business traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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