Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

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

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Interior entrance
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.
Reception
Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a small trash bin.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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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

Double Room

  • 720 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 830 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Lakefront Trail - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 49th Street Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Chicago - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

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
  • ‪Valois - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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
  • Phone
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $187, 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.

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. 211 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 243 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1018 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ants in the room and did get bit at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Shaundrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When it was check in time the first desk reception was rude. Seemed like didn’t know what to do and didn’t know the policy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Osazuwa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities are nothing like what was shown on Expedia. The entire complex appears to have been abandon or is the process of being abandoned. I saw several rooms on the property that appeared to have been half-way in construction attached to properties that appeared to have been abandoned. The room gives you cups and an ice container but there are no ice-machines on the property. Rooms were just okay, nothing impressive. Lighting could be better. Television systems had poor reception and couldn’t use chrome cast despite the TV’s own function. Property could stand to be more upfront of its current status of development.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and good location
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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
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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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
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8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Basic, Great location and clean.
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Shyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lake front view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, quick walk to public transportation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Location and price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Rama

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

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

MELVIN

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