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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
City Penthouse | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
City Penthouse | Private kitchen
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

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for City Penthouse

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1212 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804

What's nearby

  • United Center - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • University of Illinois Chicago - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Soldier Field - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • McCormick Place - 13 min drive - 9.0 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
  • ‪Aguascalientes Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Las Brazas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Super Tacos Morelos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cloverhill Bakeries - ‬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 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

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. 84 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Jared

Disliked: Staff & service
It’s a place to crash. Be prepared to run into lots of prosties at/around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

terri

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

2/10 Terrible

Jason

It’s in a really bad area of town. Felt unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

2/10 Terrible

Chantal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked a non smoking room but it smelt like an ashtray. I have to clean everything in my luggage including my bags due to the smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean . Enough for overnight stay in the area. Free parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Located near where I needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

otis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok room but check in services need to be better especially th taller girl
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolen

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

8/10 Good

cardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Internet speed was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

8/10 Good

Trevonce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
T.g
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was very clean and comfortable. The parking was great. Being out of town, no menu in rooms to order food take out. Gas station next doors was great for snacks otherwise I would recommend Shamrock to my family members whenever they visit Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jan Sverre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much traffic noise all night. Terrible cigarette smoke smell in the rooms. Staff were not helpful. Sounds of loud speaking from other rooms and outside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Okay stay for business trip.

The facility looks recently updated but overall the stay was okay. It would have been better if they had at least a quilt/ comforter on the bed. Instead it was two extremely thin sheet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I choosed the non smoking room and it still smell like cigarettes and the bed squeak a lot it felt like it was gonna break and the shower the water came a little
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Advertises as a hotel, but is actually a motel.

Smaller than I thought it'd be. No refrigerator to store the food I brought with. The shower head didn't have a whole lot of water pressure, either.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eddie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sketchy Smelly

Sketchy location, rooms smell like smoke, walls and ceiling are paper thin, security guard outside all night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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