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Amber Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Chicago

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Dining
Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, WiFi (free)
Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV
Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Room amenity
Desk, WiFi (free)

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3901 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653
  • Place, State Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ida B Wells House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rate Field
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, WiFi (free)

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, WiFi (free)

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Bronzeville stay.Your stay at this Bronzeville hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan and McCormick Place. University of Chicago and Soldier Field are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Southside Community Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • State Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ida B Wells House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Illinois Institute of Technology - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rate Field - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Indiana Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago 35th Street-Lou Jones-Bronzeville Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Craft Kave at Guaranteed Rate Field - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Willie's Hideaway Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Patio - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Amber Inn

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Chicago
There are 2 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Amber Inn also features concierge services and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chicago hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Amber Inn offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 11 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 11 to 15 per person

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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Amber Inn to the airport?

Amber Inn is 10.6 mi (32-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Amber Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Amber Inn.

How close is Amber Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (20-min drive) from Oak Street Beach and 7.9 mi (24-min drive) from North Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Amber Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Amber Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 11 and 15 per person.

Is there a casino at Amber Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (8-min drive) and Horseshoe Hammond Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Amber Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Amber Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Amber Inn have a pool?

Amber Inn does not have a pool.

Does Amber Inn have a restaurant?

Amber Inn is home to Pearls Place, which features local cuisine.

Does Amber Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Amber Inn to downtown Chicago?

Amber Inn is 3.8 mi away from Chicago.

Amber Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 180 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was chew cups, blunt wrappers, cigarette and cereal left in the room..so leave me to believe the room wasn't cleaned and the bedding was dirty! Wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nasty inside and out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like anything about this property, bed sheets were not clean, property was a hangout spot for random people, and no breakfast or amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

brenda

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

Pubic hairs in the bathroom

It was so terrible the door was kind of broken and had lock rigged on it did not feel safe at all then I go to the bathroom and there are someone's pubic hairs on the toilet, floor and bathtub you could see stains on every piece of furniture in there. the curtains didn't even cover the whole windows so people could look in at you overall a terrible experience we never even unpacked we went and canceled the reservation and instead of canceling it the receptionist charge my card a second time never again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
broken door, lights, sink - tap, no mirror in washroom, no coffee maker
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly, helpful and kind. Restaurant serves the best food, very professional staff and crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Unhappy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst decision I’ve made... the whole placed smelled like weed and smoke. They didn’t even have air freshener to help me spray down the place. I asked and she didn’t even a) have any at all or b)ignore my request. I wouldnt go there .. I didn’t even go under the covers ... I made a pillow with my jeans jacket and regular jacket and slept on the bed. Never again...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price, good location, big bed and a tv. I came from out of town to see a concert at Reggie's just a short Uber away. No complaints. As long as you are open-minded and realistic with what you are paying, this is a great bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Maigaskiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came from Nigeria for a conference. The venue is about 8 mins drive away. Therefore I needed a cab to drop and pick me up. The hotel management connected me with a driver that I trusted and was very helpful to me. The Manger of the hotel displayed high sense of hospitality and was always there to attend to our my needs. Another aspect I liked was the restaurant right next to the Inn. Great times indeed at Chicago. Capt Maigaskiya
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the location and staff. cleaning is good as well. The price is good. and a big room for a family. ; however, things are old no shampoo, there is no enough ice in ice machine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and spacecious. Slept well. Staff was nice. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not stay here

This was easily the worst place I've stayed in, and for ~$120 per night. I booked through hotels.com, and when I arrived to the front desk, it took the woman 30~ minutes to sort through paper printouts to find my online reservation. I showed her my email confirmation, my hotels.com confirmation, my credit card notification (with charges from Amber Inn), and the woman didn't believe me until she found her paper printout. She calls her coworker and starts cursing and insulting them. I finally get my key, and I walk toward my 'non-smoking room.' I check the room for working lights, water, any visible bugs near the bed, and what amenities are offered. There's a minor musky odor, which smells a little like bad marijuana, but I ignore it because it might be the next room. No shampoo. No toothpaste. No hair dryer. Just 2 bars of soap. I call the front desk and she said, "ok, I'll have someone bring shampoo to your room." No one shows. 20 minutes later, I walk down to the front desk myself, and she tells me that they can't find the hairdryer, but that they have the shampoo. She radios in to the person she sent to find the shampoo and hairdryer, cursing at him, and then he says there's no shampoo OR hair dryer. "We out, we out." She mirrors him. I ask, what type of $120-per-night hotel doesn't have shampoo? I get told that "it's not a hotel, it's a motel." I wake up from a bad night to find 6 bug bites on my leg. I guess the musky smell wasn't weed, but the bugs. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paid too much for what it was!

Hotel is dated. Stayed in front (street side) and it was a bit noisy (sirens 24/7) but I do not think having a room in the rear off the lot would be any different. The towels were rough, the two little soap cakes were insufficient for two days (I did get more with no problem), ice machine didn't work, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Joselito

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

Very good

It’s a nice place and safe I sleep good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and nice. But the hotel was not what we expected. Everything smelt like cigarettes. Even the non smoking rooms. No A.C throughout the hotel and The furniture was filthy . Did not enjoy our stay at all. Definently not worth what I paid !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Being overbooked was a blessing in disguise

I would love to tell you about my stay, but they waited until I was checking in around 8 pm to tell me they were overbooked and I didn’t have a room. No phone call, nothing. They were going to put me in their sister motel, even further south. Mind you, this is pretty south of the city. The neighborhood is terrible. The pictures are lies.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicacion . La comodidad y facilidad de acceso a todo..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chanel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Large King room but NOT updated

I was disappointed with the room selected for me. i wanted a room over-looking the parking lot because those were the rooms with balcony's (1st & 2nd floor). I was not able to be accommodated. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Convenient option with train access to downtown

I attended a huge meeting in Chicago and a girlfriend joined me. I chose this hotel because the ones close to the Convention Center were already reserved or way too expensive for my budget. The neighborhood was clean, safe (Police station two blocks apart and a patrol on the block everyday). Three restaurants around the hotel, including one that offers breakfast m. The train Greenline was one block apart and it was conveniently at 10 minutes of my meeting. They have microwave and fridge but no coffee machine in the room. Attention was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a complete crap. Horrible staff Took over a half an hour to check in people didn’t have our reservation right never clean the room in between days leaking water in the bathroom didn’t send maintenance gave me some towels and told me to do it myself don’t ever stay here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタジアムから近くて、とても便利。周辺の治安が、少し不安。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Little better than we expected.

It's not bad, it's not great. Would give it 3 stars but giving it 4 since it didn't have a bible in our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

arnulfo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mucho olor a cigarro,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isn't as nice as it looks online. The TV was on the wall in a way that it couldn't be seen from the bed or the sitting area. We were without power on our first night for about 3 hours. Staff was rude. No do not disturb sign for the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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