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The Shamrock

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Rush University Medical Center

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Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
City Penthouse | Private kitchen
City Penthouse | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
The Shamrock offers travelers a revitalized stay near Rush University Medical Center. Guests enjoy practical in-room WiFi and hassle-free self parking at no extra cost. A water dispenser keeps everyone hydrated during their Chicago visit.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Penthouse | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

City Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cicero, The Shamrock is near a metro station. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Field Museum of Natural History and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at United Center or McCormick Place.
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Map
1212 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804

What's nearby

  • United Center - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • University of Illinois Chicago - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Soldier Field - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • McCormick Place - 12 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cicero Station - 3 min drive
  • Cicero Station (Blue Line) - 9 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Sam's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Castle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Shamrock

Motel remodeled in 2022 and located near Rush University Medical Center
Located close to United Center and University of Illinois Chicago, The Shamrock has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shamrock have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Satellite channels, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Shamrock Motel
The Shamrock Cicero
The Shamrock Motel Cicero

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shamrock pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Shamrock?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shamrock?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Shamrock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shamrock located?

Situated in Cicero, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rush University Medical Center, United Center, and University of Illinois Chicago. Millennium Park and McCormick Place are also within 9 mi (15 km). Cicero Station (Blue Line) is 9 minutes by foot and Cicero Station (Pink Line) is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

The Shamrock Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yalonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is scary and at night the road beside motel is used as a drag racing strip so make sure you bring earplugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff we encounter were lovely, we checked in late due to a late flight into Chicago and checked out early due to starting a road trip. The hotel was clean and we had a nice room. The surrounding areas/car park were a little questionable at times but the hotel and staff themselves were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location of where the hotel is not that great…hotel from outside looks really nice compared to the rest of the neighborhood. Staff was friendly. when entering the hotel room, it reeked of cigarette smell. the room was ok not as nice as what was advertised but overall ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

BHUPENDRA

Liked: Staff & service
The place was very noisy and occupants keep on shouting often at night time. Also, even though we selected non-smoking room, it smells very smoky when we entered in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
One employee was particularly extremely hard to work with, accommodate and we ended up spending more than initially agreed to. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, TV is hooked to wifi and is extremely spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is not for staying for more than one night i have already paid for 3 I have not choice but definitely I will not stay in this place again I don’t recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yohan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room smell a lot like weed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

We needed the room or we have probably left. The area was dirty and loud. There was blood droplets on the floor by the bed. There were other “guests” yelling and playing loud music right outside our door as late as 4:00am. Oh, my buddy who got the bed had bed bug bites all around his ankles in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Location is good

It's a good option not to far from downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It said they had Netflix and when I got in the room they did not have it other than that it was a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Octavia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay somewhere else front staff Victoria and Christy are horrible at customer service and make false claims
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the room below me playing drums until 3:30 in the morning. Would not bring children here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Unfortunately this hotel was not a good place. The room smelled very heavily of cigarette smoke so badly we couldn’t stay in it. Thankfully the staff gave a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, I can’t complain. It was simple and clean, and the room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightfully comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ALEJANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

China

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean at all sheets were dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean staff was great i stayed for two weeks in my Transition to Houston TX ill always recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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