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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km) of Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, and Loyola University Chicago. Riviera Theatre and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 mi (5 km). Thorndale Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bryn Mawr Station is 18 minutes.

Heart O' Chicago Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Heart O' Chicago is in Edgewater, a neighborhood in Chicago. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Check out an event or a game at Wrigley Field, and consider making time for Field Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed.

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10/10 Excellent

Saul

Sep 14, 2025

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

Love it

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

BRYAN

Sep 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Loud outside at night

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David Alan

Sep 29, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The breakfast was almost nonexistent. On the first morning, the only option was cereal in styrofoam bowls. No coffee. No tea. No bread. No juice. On the next two mornings, coffee was available.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Sep 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The motel overall was ok . It could use a bathroom redo very old and room could use new carpet and updated. The TV wouldn't come on. But overall it was good. If I would come back to Chicago I believe I would rent there again

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Jun 30, 2025

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

absolutely clean and amazing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Aug 26, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Would not recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Jul 21, 2025

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

Solid motel of yesteryear, I'd strongly recommend you bring along ear plugs or just turn on the fan for background (white) noise. Houskeeping A+ every day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

May 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

If you want to stay in a motel right out of the 1950’s, this is the place for you!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

May 19, 2025

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

Emma

Jul 27, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Edward

Jun 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Although this property is centrally located, especially for meeting with relatives, it has seen better days as witnessed by the non-smoking room that recalled of an ash tray. If you crave an old motel in a scary neighborhood this place is for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Jul 12, 2025

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

Walking into my room was like walking into a typical movie set. The room as spacious, smelled nice and as clean and organized. It's location leads itself to a loud outside and the blackout curtains did help with the morning light.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T

Jun 15, 2025

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

Convenient and inexpensive

Great location for Edgewater and Andersonville. Convenient to several popular gay bars. Inexpensive for adults, but probably not recommended for families.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

May 21, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Place

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwenllian

Jun 28, 2025

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

John

Jun 25, 2025

Had super clean windows and guy at front desk seemed cool. Not as u

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Mar 10, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

This facility offers excellent value for the money.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Jul 17, 2025

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

Michelle

Jun 6, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

gian

Apr 12, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I’d rather not comment on this motel the only positive I can comment is the front desk staffs are nice that’s all.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

John

May 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The best thing is free parking. No heat. Given space heater to use.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Apr 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Check-in staff was abrupt and rude. Another potential customer even left and went to a different motel/hotel. This same staff member was more pleasant on check-out.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

May 20, 2025

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

The irresponsible hotel

When we arrived at 6 p.m., the room was full. The reservation I made five months ago was canceled without any notice. We had to look for an inn for the night in a hurry. Everyone, please pay attention to this irresponsible hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

May 18, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My husband could not breath freely m the smell in the room we didn’t stay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value with parking but not glam. Clean but stuffy smell.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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