Hotel Lincoln

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Joie De Vivre
8 (1027 reviews)
1816 North Clark Street , Chicago , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated room

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
The bathroom was gross, there was mold on the ceiling and along the bathtub walls.
Service
9.75
While the assistant manager was helpful, other front desk staff seemed annoyed but housekeeping staff was friendly.
Location
9.75
Choose this hotel for its great location, ideal despite other issues.
Room Quality
6.75
Rooms were outdated, small, and not at all luxurious with multiple issues regarding temperature control and cleanliness.
Amenities
7.75
Amenities were barebones; roof bar staff was friendly but overall offerings were limited.
Value for Money
6.75
For the price and the pictures on their website, not sure if I got good value for price.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Staff at the rooftop bar was very friendly.
Overall Experience
7.75
Despite a great location, disappointing experience overall, will not recommend to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:20

Property Description

Prime Location near Lincoln Park
Located just across from Lincoln Park and a short walk from the zoo, Hotel Lincoln offers a prime location for exploring Chicago's attractions.

Chic and Modern Rooms
Each room at Hotel Lincoln is a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, featuring free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and unique local artwork.

Rooftop Bar with Stunning City Views
Guests can unwind at the rooftop bar, J. Parker, while sipping on signature cocktails and taking in breathtaking views of the city skyline.

Experience the best of Chicago at Hotel Lincoln - book your stay now for an unforgettable visit to the Windy City!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that guests must be 18 years old to check-in.

Alternate policies and additional supplements may apply for reservations of 4 rooms or more.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 68 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1027 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 6.75
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 7.75
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igor • couple • us
1
Stay away from this hotel
Pros:

The only good thing about property is location and friendly staff

Cons:

Stay away from this hotel if you can.
Outdated, peeling outdated bathtub, not clean; Sliding doors to the bathroom which do not close well
Shower - with cold water.
Prices inappropriately high;
Unfortunately people need to take this hotel because there is no much choice in the area
Will not recommend

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • us
8
fine
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Bobko • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • extended_group • vi
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
4
Great location but for the price you can do much better. This place needs a major renovation
Pros:

Location was great that’s about it

Cons:

- very worn out
- elevator constantly breaking down
- bathroom so small it was hard to use toilet

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • us
1
Great location but terrible room.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No cold water, (you can't take a shower or take pills because the water is so hot). no television, no phone to call front desk with problem. At Checkout U noticed guests were offered water at check 8n, we were not. They offered coffee or cocktail, not to us. The room is tiny, they call them suites, absolutely ridiculous for 300 a night. Very disappointed.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • extended_group • us
4
Good local, way overpriced for a decrepit old hotel, it needs a complete facelift.
Pros:

Location was ok, access to the water and other spot, it’s a 45 min walk from the loop.

Cons:

It’s old, from the elevator to the rooms it’s decrepit.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • couple • us
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Dan • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

I stayed at this hotel from May 23–25, 2026, and had a very concerning experience regarding guest safety and privacy.

During my stay, an individual was able to gain access to my floor and obtain a room key associated with my room without my authorization. My understanding is that the hotel requires identification before issuing room keys, yet someone was apparently granted access under my name without proper verification.

I reported the issue immediately and was told management would investigate. It has now been over a week, and I have still not received a meaningful response or explanation.

Hotels have a responsibility to protect guest safety and verify identity before providing room access. This incident represented a significant breach of trust and left me questioning the property’s security procedures. The lack of communication afterward has only made the situation more frustrating.

I hope management takes this matter seriously and reviews its policies to prevent something similar from happening to another guest.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Greene • couple • us
9
We loved it and had a great time. It’s an old building, but great room and bed.
Pros:

Fantastic location and staff

Cons:

Water temp was hard to regulate and some broken/old items in the room

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
7
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

No glasses for drinks other than coffee.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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stevewY4470LM • NONE • Brookston, Indiana
10
Hotel Lincoln in Chicago
Pros:

We were in town for a concert at Park West and this hotel is the perfect location. Great experience at the hotel. Our room was very clean and the staff was friendly. We used spot hero to park across the street and pricing was very reasonable for Chicago. They have a great rooftop bar and restaurant with nice views. The walking park and free Zoo across the street was perfect for a nice walk in the morning as well.

2026-05-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Dennis • couple • vi
10
great
Pros:

great

Cons:

confusion while booking

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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D2620JBtrishm • Family
2
Terrible
Pros:

The location is great. The hotel room was disgusting. The carpet was filthy. The air conditioner didn’t work, and both the sink bathtub drains did not function properly.

2026-05-25 • via Tripadvisor
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100ALKL • NONE
10
Great location with wonderful rooftop bar!
Pros:

Wonderful location. three food venues on site, including a rooftop bar looking out over lincoln park. Excellent staff. Easy access to downtown via bus. Older building so smaller elevators but remodeled nicely.

2026-05-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Y6197JEkristines • NONE
10
Enjoyable overnight stay
Pros:

I chose this hotel because of the proximity to Park West. Received an upgrade to a larger room without asking—thank you, Ron! Really enjoyed the rooftop bar. Friendly, timely service all around. Easy walk to the venue and to Lincoln Park Zoo the next day.

2026-05-25 • via Tripadvisor
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l • solo_traveller • ca
4
other then the above mentioned things, it was terrible.
Pros:

upgrade to two bathroom room. proximity to park and complimentary drinks every day.

Cons:

upon arrival at 9:45pm, front desk immediately got on their phone and without looking up told me to hold on a minute while he scrolled. clogged and leaking tub and toilet. Staff opening my room door without knocking first, repetitiously. In room phone not working and had to use my phone to call front desk and have no one pick up. webs on windows.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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K174KJcatherinek • NONE
6
Hotel Lincoln
Pros:

Location is top notch, across the street from Lincoln Park, walkable to the zoo and directly across from the Saturday Farmer's Market.

Adjacent coffee shop and rooftop bar were delicious with an exceptionally helpful staff.

However the workings of the hotel definitely would benefit from some improvements. For example one elevator was broken on and off during my stay and bathroom plumbing was dodgy at best with an extremely slow draining bathtub and toilet.

That said, Ron at the front desk was responsive as he could be to attend to the needs when they were pointed out.

2026-05-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Climber523827 • NONE
2
Don’t be fooled
Pros:

Terrible hotel - rooms are dingy. Even the renovated part is not nice. Staff not proactive or courteous. Tub clogged, no hot water, no proactive communication.

2026-05-22 • via Tripadvisor