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Heart O' Chicago

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Lake Michigan

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Steps from Lake Michigan, Heart O' Chicago welcomes you with free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff ready to help. The 24-hour front desk ensures a smooth stay while the vending machine provides convenient snacks.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (4)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
$85 nightly
The total price is $100
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
5990 North Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660

What's nearby

  • Rosehill Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lincoln Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kathy Osterman Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • North Shore Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 45 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 46 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 78 min drive
  • Chicago Ravenswood Station - 4 min drive
  • Evanston Main Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Chicago Rogers Park Station - 28 min walk
  • Thorndale Station - 14 min walk
  • Bryn Mawr Station - 18 min walk
  • Granville Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Fireside Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parson’s Chicken & Fish - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Heart O' Chicago

At Heart O' Chicago, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Wrigley Field and Michigan Avenue are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Thorndale Station is 14 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heart O' Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Heart O' Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Heart O' Chicago?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Heart O' Chicago?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Heart O' Chicago?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Heart O' Chicago?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (9-min drive) and Rivers Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Heart O' Chicago like?

Heart O' Chicago is in Edgewater, a short 18-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

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Reviews

Heart O' Chicago Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
Breakfast
Bed
Service staff
Budget
Parking
Refrigerator
Microwave
Restaurant

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay that is friendly and clean!!
Kimberly, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Area seemed safe enough. Went for a run down to the Wrigley area in the middle of the day and was never concerned. Didn't try that at night though. The "breakfast" here is minimal. There's a coffee machine and some cereal and they were out of milk. Calling this a provided breakfast is a little misleading.
JJ, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is not a hotel option to pass on. The hotel is close to transit so getting to downtown and to a Cubs game is easy to do. There are alsom many dining and options and small uniqure shops along Clark and Broadway.
Charles, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean place

Front desk guy was friendly. Room was clean. Easy to go dowtown by train.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

absolutely clean and amazing
James, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall an average stay. Comfy enough, ended up being put in a different room than we booked since they didn’t have any nonsmoking double beds rooms left. Breakfast was basically nonexistent which wasn’t a big deal. Just know there’s only cereal and oatmeal lol Bed was fine, tv worked and bathroom got the job done. The free parking was very nice! Kind of just a sketchy vibe since it’s a motel but safe enough! Got what we paid for and we’re happy about that :)
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what I needed for my stint in Chicago - a clean bed, good shower and a safe place to leave my car. The only issue was check out - at 11, but my room card stopped working at 930. But I was allowed back in easy enough. Thank you!!
Gwenllian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

A little bit of upgrade & this place could shine!

It's really a motel and the desk clerk was very friendly. The room was very clean but needed updating. The comforters were polyester and kind of icky, although clean. I just think for the price we paid, which was comparable to other budget hotels in the Chicago area, that they could upgrade and it would make a big difference. We only needed to stay there for one night because we were dropping off our son to college, as we're other guests. It was very close to the college, which was convenient. It's also very close to Clark St., which has a lot of great restaurants and we found two within a mile that were excellent. The neighborhood immediately around the the motel was a little rough, and a little loud at night, but overall it suited our needs. They do have parking which is free and very convenient. They also have breakfast, which I believe is complimentary, but we had other plans for breakfast so we didn't get a chance to check it out.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a great option if you do not want to stay downtown. The Edgewater and Andersonville areas nearby have many great bars and restaurants as well as unique shopping.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great budget choice

Great price, parking, chill and nothing shady going on. Felt safe. Beds were comfy and the room was clean.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to work location. The updates that have been made are nice.
Robyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a convenient area. So many restaurants and shops nearby. The Metra line very close
Charles, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and tidy and the staff was nice.
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is the fourth time I have stayed at the Heart O' Chicago. The rooms have some wear and tear but, they are always clean and we haven't had any issues. Love that I can walk anywhere. Plus, if you are attending an event that is train accessible - you can walk the two blocks to the brand new train station and leave the car behind (and save 60 dollars in parking downtown). One downside - the breakfast is a joke. Cereal and apples - that was it. Sad. There are many good places to eat in the area and rather than paying the 3 dollar charge for vending machine water - I walked into the neighborhoods and picked up some items at a local store.
Ryan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and friendly, accommodating staff. Rooms were clean.
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean no frills motel
Kris, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value hotel. Dated, but immaculately clean and good location.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel

Good stay, clean and affordable
Brian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience

Always great when I take a trip to Chicago and staying at this hotel. They are constantly improving the property, rooms, service etc. and that is reason enough to keep coming back.
Benni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy and clean , The staff was very friendly easy parking close shopping and restaurants . I will stay here anytime I’m in Chicago .
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an older motel. It is very clean and it is great for staying a night or two. This is fairly close to The Riviera Theater and I will stay here again the next concert that I go to in Chicago.
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty good location
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always clean, good location, bare bones place, but it has what you need.
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are all so amazing! The place is dated, but clean. The service is organized, friendly and efficient. Great location. Starbucks right beside it, too. I'll stay again.
Gina, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Over all not awful, room was clean and well kept. Turned the ac on before we went out so the room would be cool when we got back, instead we walked into what felt like a sauna. Front desk said when it gets cold out it just pushes hot air and gave us a box fan. Which we had to go back and switch out because it didnt work. The staff were kind, and the lot was nice and private. Check in was easy, and it was nice and quiet. Bathroom was cute with vintage pink tiles.
1-night trip