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Heart O' Chicago

2.0 star property
Lake Michigan views meet city convenience at this welcoming spot where multilingual staff provide assistance and Loyola University Chicago sits just minutes away

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Heart O' Chicago sits just steps from Lake Michigan, offering travelers free in-room WiFi and attentive multilingual staff. The 24-hour front desk ensures guests receive assistance whenever needed, while the on-site vending machine provides quick snack options throughout the day.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, Heart O' Chicago is in Edgewater, a neighbourhood in Chicago. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wrigley Field or United Center.
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5990 North Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660

What's nearby

  • Rosehill Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lincoln Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kathy Osterman Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • North Shore Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Rogers Park Station - 3 min drive
  • Thorndale Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fireside Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parson’s Chicken & Fish - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Heart O' Chicago

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Close to Loyola University Chicago, Heart O' Chicago has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Heart O' Chicago offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heart O' Chicago pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Heart O' Chicago?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart O' Chicago?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Heart O' Chicago?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Heart O' Chicago located?

Located in Edgewater, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Riviera Theatre and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 miles (5 km). Thorndale Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bryn Mawr Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Heart O' Chicago Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were courteous and stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were much nicer than in the past.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean room, central location in Roger's Park (Chicago, Illinois), plentiful vehicle parking, free breakfast items, pleasant employees.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly Fix the water in the shower, it makes a lot of noise Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, 50s/60s era, super clean, super safe, great parking. TV is small and breakfast is a "cereal bar," but other than that: you are getting what you pay for, and the online pics and descriptions are accurate. Will stay again. It's a great neighborhood, and you cannot beat the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay that is friendly and clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not a lot of options at all in this area if attending a concert at The Riviera. Booked this after reviewing mixed ratings. Old motor lodge, dated decor and bedding. Room was clean but this is bare bones for amenities. Desk staff nice. Continental breakfast was the bare minimum; the coffee fresh and adequate quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Area seemed safe enough. Went for a run down to the Wrigley area in the middle of the day and was never concerned. Didn't try that at night though. The "breakfast" here is minimal. There's a coffee machine and some cereal and they were out of milk. Calling this a provided breakfast is a little misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel option to pass on. The hotel is close to transit so getting to downtown and to a Cubs game is easy to do. There are alsom many dining and options and small uniqure shops along Clark and Broadway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean place

Front desk guy was friendly. Room was clean. Easy to go dowtown by train.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
absolutely clean and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall an average stay. Comfy enough, ended up being put in a different room than we booked since they didn’t have any nonsmoking double beds rooms left. Breakfast was basically nonexistent which wasn’t a big deal. Just know there’s only cereal and oatmeal lol Bed was fine, tv worked and bathroom got the job done. The free parking was very nice! Kind of just a sketchy vibe since it’s a motel but safe enough! Got what we paid for and we’re happy about that :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwenllian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I needed for my stint in Chicago - a clean bed, good shower and a safe place to leave my car. The only issue was check out - at 11, but my room card stopped working at 930. But I was allowed back in easy enough. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great option if you do not want to stay downtown. The Edgewater and Andersonville areas nearby have many great bars and restaurants as well as unique shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great budget choice

Great price, parking, chill and nothing shady going on. Felt safe. Beds were comfy and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a convenient area. So many restaurants and shops nearby. The Metra line very close
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy and the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to work location. The updates that have been made are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and friendly, accommodating staff. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A little bit of upgrade & this place could shine!

It's really a motel and the desk clerk was very friendly. The room was very clean but needed updating. The comforters were polyester and kind of icky, although clean. I just think for the price we paid, which was comparable to other budget hotels in the Chicago area, that they could upgrade and it would make a big difference. We only needed to stay there for one night because we were dropping off our son to college, as we're other guests. It was very close to the college, which was convenient. It's also very close to Clark St., which has a lot of great restaurants and we found two within a mile that were excellent. The neighborhood immediately around the the motel was a little rough, and a little loud at night, but overall it suited our needs. They do have parking which is free and very convenient. They also have breakfast, which I believe is complimentary, but we had other plans for breakfast so we didn't get a chance to check it out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value hotel. Dated, but immaculately clean and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean no frills motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Clean hotel

Good stay, clean and affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the fourth time I have stayed at the Heart O' Chicago. The rooms have some wear and tear but, they are always clean and we haven't had any issues. Love that I can walk anywhere. Plus, if you are attending an event that is train accessible - you can walk the two blocks to the brand new train station and leave the car behind (and save 60 dollars in parking downtown). One downside - the breakfast is a joke. Cereal and apples - that was it. Sad. There are many good places to eat in the area and rather than paying the 3 dollar charge for vending machine water - I walked into the neighborhoods and picked up some items at a local store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and clean , The staff was very friendly easy parking close shopping and restaurants . I will stay here anytime I’m in Chicago .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023