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Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

3.0 star property
Hotel with free local shuttle, near Lake Michigan

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Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center is on Chicago's lakefront, offering a complimentary breakfast buffet, on-site coffee shop, in-room WiFi, and 24-hour fitness center. The area shuttle makes visiting the University of Chicago easy.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds (2 Queen and 1 Sofa Bed, High Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Hf Queen Sfbd

  • Sleeps 6

One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Ada King Shower

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
5225 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615

What's nearby

  • Burnham Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lakefront Trail - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 4944 S Woodlawn Ave - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Chicago - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) - 3 min walk
  • 51st Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Snapper Hyde Park - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and University of Chicago are located near Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 131 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 11 for adults and USD 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Bakery Cafe
  • Guest Kitchen

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 11 for adults and USD 11 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Chicago-South University Medical Center
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University
Hyatt Place Medical Center
Hyatt Place Medical Center Hotel
Hyatt Place Medical Center Hotel Chicago-South University
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Hotel Chicago
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Hotel
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Chicago
Hyatt Place Chicago South/University Medical Center
Hyatt Place ChicagoUniversity
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center Hotel
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per week. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center?

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

Where is Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center located?

Located in Hyde Park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Lake Michigan, and University of Chicago. Robie House and University of Chicago Medicine are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) is only a 3-minute walk and Chicago 55th-56th-57th Street Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the historical Hyde Park neighborhood and with plenty of places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the Hyatt went out of their way to make sure that our stay was perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and hospitable. I felt safe traveling there. Facility was clean and kept up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very good and rooms too. Halls a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kindness of the staff and the pleasant lobby made our stay here wonderful. I also enjoyed the breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The folks were very kind and the location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anntonette Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chequrita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always courteous, helpful, professional, and genuinely nice. I am there on a weekly basis and always feel welcomed. I appreciate how they value my business. Most importantly I love that their eyes smile like their happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. There are many dining options in walking distance and also supermarket, drug store etc. The room was spacious and clean. Access to the city is also good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zilong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient location for visiting downtown and surrounding areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the check in desk were amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Woojin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A neat and convenient stay. The hotel was buzzing with incoming UChicago family, creating a warm, homely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities
Amenities were good, staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel to stay. Very nice neighborhood with lots of dining options. Conveniently located to downtown area. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Center of amenities and convenience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chequrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff! Courtesy, kind, and very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and the staff we're friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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