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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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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

Highlights

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

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
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

  • Loretto Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Garfield Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • United Center - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Soldier Field - 12 min drive - 8.2 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
  • ‪Super Tacos Morelos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Aguascalientes Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cloverhill Bakeries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Brazas - ‬15 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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.

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Reviews

The Shamrock Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tonya

Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

6/10 Okay

Barbara

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

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

8/10 Good

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny

The room was clean and had good cooling and heating. Bed was comfortable. Did not interact with staff much, was a quick stay. Check in was smooth. Good Mexican place to dine around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, easy free parking. Fairly noisy area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No microwave
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They gave me an extra pillow when I asked for one!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amos

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

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

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good here. We were told by locals area was dangerous so to just stay to ourselves. We liked the liquor store was across the street and gas station had hygiene stuff we needed. Our neighbor that seemed to live there was really nice to us. We doordashed food and had no issues. Also, super close to downtown Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jason

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

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

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

8/10 Good

Gerald

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