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Heart O' Chicago

Property class: 2
Lake Michigan views meet city convenience at this welcoming spot where multilingual staff provide assistance and Loyola University Chicago sits just minutes away

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A three-tiered fruit basket on a wooden table against a wall with framed pictures. - Heart O' Chicago (Chicago)
A motel reception desk with a clock, a welcome sign, and a sign listing room types and rates. - Heart O' Chicago (Chicago)
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand. - Heart O' Chicago (Chicago)
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with railings, large windows with curtains, and a parking area in front. - Heart O' Chicago (Chicago)
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Heart O' Chicago sits just steps from Lake Michigan, offering travelers free in-room WiFi and attentive multilingual staff. The 24-hour front desk ensures guests receive assistance whenever needed, while the on-site vending machine provides quick snack options throughout the day.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Heart O' Chicago is in Edgewater, a neighborhood in Chicago. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Check out an event or a game at Wrigley Field, and consider making time for Lincoln Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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5990 North Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a university campus with historic buildings, a large modern library, and a waterfront.
    Loyola University Chicago
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a park with autumn trees and a lake.
    Lincoln Park
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A beach with high-rise buildings in the background.
    Kathy Osterman Beach
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rosehill Cemetery
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swedish American Museum Center
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Rogers Park Station
    3 min drive
  • Thorndale Station
    14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    10 min walk
  • Cozy Corner
    13 min walk
  • Pizza Lobo
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart O' Chicago pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart O' Chicago?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Heart O' Chicago?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Heart O' Chicago located?

Located in Edgewater, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, and Loyola University Chicago. Riviera Theatre and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 mi (5 km). Thorndale Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bryn Mawr Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Heart O' Chicago Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean! Nothing fancy but price reflected that. Perfect choice if you’re looking for an affordable option with basic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a motel so it's a bit dated (non-issue for me, like staying in places that have some character to them), but the room was absolutely spotless. And it's in a great location. Green line stop right down the street, and thorndale Red line stop is not a far walk. I would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Krysta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect! You're within a 0.3 mile walk to the green line, 0.8 mile walk to the red line, Whole Foods, and great restaurants! Love the included parking and wifi, a huge value. We were warmly greeted during check-in and the staff was very kind. The place is very clean, everywhere! As many have said the motel is dated, but you really can't beat the value - good temperature control, hot water, clean linens, and great TV selection. My only complaint is the beds - they are horrible! A step above a cot on some old springs... an air mattress probably would've been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location was perfect for Andersonville. Parking is free, which was a big perk. The rooms are olds but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great,the staff was amazing. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Apichart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room and staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I very much enjoyed my stay here. Clean rooms and friendly staff 10/10 no complaints and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and public transportation. Only 2 channels on tv, very very loud heater/AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and everything worked really well. The manager was awesome. He switched my TV when the TV didn’t work and let me have the room in the corner where it was quiet. I will definitely go back there again. It was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were courteous and stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and room was very clean I was surprised
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in, then learned the air conditioner was not working, the room appeared poorly maintained, front desk staff had no solutions for us, and would not refund our money, we checked out the same day as checked in and went to a clean, comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a basic, clean, and safe property. The property is one of those roadside motels that were built in the 1950s and 1960s, and I'm pretty sure this property hasn't been updated for at least 30 years. The rooms are small and would probably be crowded for more than two people. They offer a free continental breakfast that I have never tried. Don't expect a grand, pampered experience. Still, it is well maintained, reasonably priced, and offers free onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean room, central location in Roger's Park (Chicago, Illinois), plentiful vehicle parking, free breakfast items, pleasant employees.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay that is friendly and clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were much nicer than in the past.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My adult son and me stayed at the hotel for two days early in June. The area looked nice and safe, the room was spacious and clean, the breakfast (cereals, oatmeal, milk, coffee, and orange juice) was suitable for us and pretty good for the price. We did not need air conditioning, so we did not even try to turn it on, but we opened the window to let fresh air in; we both really liked it. One of the best things is that check in starts at 10:00 am; it was just great! The parking is large; if you need public transportation, there are at least two bus stops just next to the hotel. I wish there was a coffee or tea pot in the room and a hair dryer in the bathroom, but I understand it might be too much for the price we paid. However, a couple of hooks for clothes or towels in the bathroom could be affordable for the business and helpful for the customers. There is no elevator, which may not even be necessary for the two story building, especially if your luggage is not heavy. The front desk receptionist (or manager) kindly offered to help us with the luggage. Overall, we enjoyed our stay in the Heart O’Chicago Motel, and if we take another trip to Chicago, we’ll most likely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Matthew

Not a high-end hotel, but rather a basic room in a central location and it was comfortable. All you should expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly Fix the water in the shower, it makes a lot of noise Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older YET VERY WELL KEPT motel . Think Holiday Inn and Howard Johnson 70s era. If you are the type of person that likes to hang around the motel room all day then this is not the place for you. It does have direct entrance from outside but parking lot is vetry secure and I never felt unsafe or felt unsafe leaving my car parked here when I took the train downtown. There is a 24hour bus(Clark St bus route 22) a block away and the rapid Transit Red line is a 7 or 8 minute bus ride away via the number 84 Peterson bus. I like to walk so I actually walked form the motel to the Red Line which took about 15 minutes. My only complaint is the wallas are a bit thin considering when this was built but luckily my neighbors weren't TOO noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, 50s/60s era, super clean, super safe, great parking. TV is small and breakfast is a "cereal bar," but other than that: you are getting what you pay for, and the online pics and descriptions are accurate. Will stay again. It's a great neighborhood, and you cannot beat the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
absolutely clean and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy and the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value hotel. Dated, but immaculately clean and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and friendly, accommodating staff. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024