Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

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

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November 2025

18

December 2025

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

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

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel provides a practical base near the University of Chicago. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, explore the neighborhood on rental bikes, or utilize the meeting spaces for business. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful, attentive staff.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hairdryer

720 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hairdryer

830 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hairdryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the area

4900 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60615

What's nearby

Burnham Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lakefront Trail - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
4944 S Woodlawn Ave - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
University of Chicago - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

47th Station (Green Line) - 4 min drive
Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) - 11 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
‪The Promontory - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

Hotel near Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Located close to University of Chicago and University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago Lake Shore Hotel provides a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
Bike hire, an electric car charging station and a vending machine
A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All 70 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.

More amenities include:

LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
37-inch TVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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₹11,737 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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 centre
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 lift
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 organised 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Chicago Lake Hotel

Chicago Lake Shore

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago Lake Shore Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Chicago Lake Shore Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chicago Lake Shore Hotel located?

Located in Kenwood, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Chicago and University of Chicago Medicine. McCormick Place and Soldier Field are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) is 11 minutes by foot and Chicago 47th Street Station (Kenwood) is 11 minutes.

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Chicago Lake Shore Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

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

Elizabeth

2 Aug 2022

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

It was a pleasant and quiet stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

13 Oct 2022

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

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

8/10 Good

Tori

17 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and good location

8/10 Good

Susan

18 Jun 2023

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

Nice breakfast. Good location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

23 Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Marc

5 Nov 2022

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very Basic, Great location and clean.

10/10 Excellent

France

9 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Shyra

25 Jun 2023

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

Very quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The Lake front view.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

2 Jun 2023

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

Affordable, quick walk to public transportation

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Barry

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Location and price.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Rama

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Location mainly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

31 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

9 Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

19 Sept 2022

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

8/10 Good

Dixon

5 Sept 2022

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

8/10 Good

Dawn

9 Jul 2023

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