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The Shamrock

2.5 star property
This refreshed motel captures Chicago's energy while offering practical comforts just steps from Rush University Medical Center - a convenient urban base

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City Penthouse | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix - The Shamrock (Cicero)
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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

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

City Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cicero, The Shamrock is near a metro station. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at United Center or McCormick Place. Visit our Cicero travel guide
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1212 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804

What's nearby

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    United Center
    10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Tri Taylor
    University of Illinois Chicago
    10 min drive - 5.3 miles
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    Millennium Park
    15 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Soldier Field
    Soldier Field
    16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • McCormick Place
    McCormick Place
    17 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

  • Dunkin'
    19 min walk
  • Belmonte Cut Rate Liquors
    12 min walk
  • Buffalo Sam's
    2 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    2 min drive
  • Super Tacos Morelos
    13 min walk

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 water dispenser and a 24-hour front desk
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

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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
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
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?

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.

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

The Shamrock Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a short but convenient stay for Riot Fest over the weekend. Check in/out was effortless and we will choose this location again:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless staff very nice no microwave in queen size bed room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room spotless staff nice queen bed no microwave
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room in great condition queen bed no microwave
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was nice and available as advertised but the entire place does not have nearly enough good qualities to make up for the fact that the rooms are disgusting. It seemed fine enough on the surface until we checked the floors and mattress. The floors weren't even swept and the mattress itself looked like it was borrowed from a dumpster behind a brothel- stained and smelly. There were also clusters of black dots in all corners of the mattress just under the sheets which looked like bed bugs or signs of bed bugs to the point where we just checked out and did not sleep there. Granted, after leaving we didn't have any issues with any bed bugs, so I don't think that was the case but the fact that it even looked like that was enough to give us paranoia about it for days.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean and quiet for being close to main intersection. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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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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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was 1 night. Had only interaction with front desk clerk and she was nice. Room was clean. More of a motel vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightfully comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

cardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its clean nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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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
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4/10 Poor

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean for a motel. major safety concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

shana

Liked: Cleanliness
it’s was ok it’s was clean heat work good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the CTA blue line. Clean. Safe. Comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very affordable and comfortable stay. Had a mini fridge and a microwave but No frills or extras. Just the necessities which was fine by me and my husband. We stayed because it was just a few miles from a Music Festival we attended. It also had a small desk and a chair. We got the king room. I only wish that it had at least one other chair so we both could have sat in a chair to eat instead of on the floor or bed but that wasn't a huge deal. The staff let us know that we have to ask for extra towels, blankets/sheets etc since we were staying a few nights in a row since they don't do daily room service. There are some scuffs here and there but that kind of stuff never bothers me but if you are a perfectionists it might. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by the property. Our room was large and very clean. It was quiet. The area looked a little sketchy, but there were no problems. The guys at the neighboring gas station were very friendly and helpful. They have a veritable mini store behind the counter if you forget any personal items or need aspirin, toothpaste, shampoo, hairspray, etc. We needed a smoking room, and they are very hard to find. The room did not smell like stale smoke. It was very clean and very large. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Very Pleasant Surprise

We were pleasantly surprised by the property. Our room was large and very clean. It was quiet. The area looked a little sketchy, but there were no problems. The guys at the neighboring gas station were very friendly and helpful. They have a veritable mini store behind the counter if you forget any personal items or need aspirin, toothpaste, shampoo, hairspray, etc. We needed a smoking room, and they are very hard to find. The room did not smell like stale smoke. It was very clean and very large. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While this property has beautifully remodeled, the area that it is in is scary. As our driver drove us further away from town I wondered why I hadn't checked the location. The buildings were rundown and many were boarded up. There were, possibly, ladies of the night, gang members, drug dealings. The hotel parking lot was full of people 'hanging out, partying, hollering and playing loud music'. I have no complaints about how people live thier lives. I just did not want to be in the middle of all this. I did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rosalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Checking in, the front desk associate was very nice. However, when I returned to say my nonsmoking room is very smokey I was not offered another room. I was given frebreeze and had to keep my door ajar to breathe awhile. Due to an event nearby there were not other options so I thought I could endure it. I ended up with a headache and an itchy throat. The yop sheet was clean but the mattress pad was DISGUSTING. STAINED AND HAIR ALLOVER. There was garbage under the furniture. The walls have definitely never been wiped down, filthy - plus flies. I dont even think they swept up my room. There were people stompi g around. Kids crying. and very late people banging on doors to be let in. It is not the best aresa but this was a 200$ motel stay and it was disgusting and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Tonya

Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Taryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a “non smoking” room. When we entered the room we were hit with a very thick and strong smell of cigarette smoke. They refused to give us a refund. We ended up having to go somewhere else because of how bad the smell was. Will not book here again. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025