Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

3.0 star property
Morning light streams through windows framing Lake Michigan views at this Chicago hotel, where a hearty breakfast and knowledgeable staff await.

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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

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ¥25,486
¥29,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hyde Park, a neighborhood in Chicago, Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center is near a train station. Field Museum of Natural History and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers 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 McCormick Place or Soldier Field. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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60615, IL, Chicago, 5225 S Harper Ave

What's nearby

  • Chicago on a clear winter day.
    Lakefront Trail
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Museum of Science and Industry which includes heritage architecture and signage
    Jackson Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Explore exhibits and attractions at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry in Illinois, USA
    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Double exposure of abstract virtual heart rate hologram on Chicago city skyscrapers background. Healthcare technolody concept
    University of Chicago Medicine
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Aerial View of a large University in the Chicago Neighborhood of Hyde Park
    University of Chicago
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min walk
  • Cafe 53
    5 min walk
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
    6 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

Hotel near Lake Michigan
University of Chicago is 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)
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, nice hotel, great for a visit to Hyde Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay Staff cheerful, courteous and very helpful Breakfast Buffet was outstanding the best I’ve had when traveling I will definitely stay here again when in Chicago
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful property clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, Great Staff, Great Breakfast…but AC unit was just Ok, really never cooled the room down.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Delonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and my stay was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, talked to the front desk staff to pinpoint down the restaurant for our night out. 5 stars!! We came in for a concert, the staff was knowledgeable about the area which is always a plus. Helpful and knowledgeable is the benefit! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent clean and a nice view the breakfast was great 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly, and the room was clean! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

LTanya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. The size was nice Loved the bathroom. The lobby looks great, the staff was nice and friendly. Loved the location. Great place to get away and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My grandson and I stayed one night after my husband’s surgery at the University of Chicago Hospital. We had a wonderful stay. The room was spotless, comfortable, and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Clean room and great staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the staff, and how they make you feel like a valued customer. Clean, friendly, and accessible facilities in a nice part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

vladislav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was Great , both morning and night shifts. Rooms on the other hand require attention , carpet smells dusty as soon as you walk innthe room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed being able to go to restaurants and bars within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just slept there. The room was clean, roomy and comfortable. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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