Heart O' Chicago

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (134 reviews)
5990 North Ridge Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60660 , Chicago , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Multilingual staff
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Free self parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Bugs in rooms
Limited breakfast options
Noise at night

Categories

Cleanliness
7.06
Some guests noted cleanliness issues with bugs and old carpets.
Service
8.53
Guests mentioned friendly desk clerks and good housekeeping.
Location
8.57
Convenient location near transit and restaurants with easy access to downtown.
Room Quality
7.02
Rooms showed some wear and tear but were overall clean. Needed updates.
Amenities
7.55
Basic amenities provided, parking and breakfast included but basic.
Value for Money
8.01
Guests felt they received what they paid for in terms of room and service.
Food and Beverage
6.06
Breakfast options were limited to cereal and oatmeal.
Overall Experience
8.03
Overall, guests had a satisfactory stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:33

Property Description

Discover the warmth and comfort of Heart O' Chicago, nestled in the vibrant Edgewater neighborhood, just minutes from Lake Michigan.

Convenient Location
With a prime location, you're only a short drive from iconic attractions like Wrigley Field and the upscale shopping of Michigan Avenue. Explore the scenic Lake Michigan and the lush Lincoln Park, all effortlessly accessible during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 45 air-conditioned guestrooms offer you a cozy retreat after a day of adventure. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and enjoy the convenience of daily housekeeping. Relax in well-appointed bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.

Exceptional Amenities
Take advantage of our welcoming 24-hour front desk and free self-parking for stress-free travel. Enjoy snacks from our vending machine, and trust our multilingual staff to assist you in making the most of your visit.

Book your stay at Heart O' Chicago today for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 134 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.06
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.02
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 6.06
Overall Experience: 8.03
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JJ
6
Pros:

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.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Tracie partner
6
Pros:

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.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Kelly
8
Pros:

Nice workers and some breakfast but my TV didn’t work well and a lot of police noice every night

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Mick family
10
Pros:

What a cute old time motel! Perfect for an overnight stay after a concert!

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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David Alan
6
Pros:

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.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Rachel
4
Pros:

Stayed here a few times but time we saw bugs.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Saul
10
Pros:

Love it

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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BRYAN
6
Pros:

Loud outside at night

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Lori friends
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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James partner
10
Pros:

This motel is always very cozy and clean..always! 😎

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Susan
6
A little bit of upgrade & this place could shine!
Pros:

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.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Jill family
6
Pros:

Would not recommend

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Emma friends
6
Pros:

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 :)

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey
8
Pros:

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.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Charles
10
Pros:

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.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Ryan family
8
Pros:

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.

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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Rose
8
Pros:

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.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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James
10
Pros:

absolutely clean and amazing

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Christopher
2
Pros:

Staff person who checked me in was unpleasant to put it mildly. The room was an adjoining room so I could hear everything going on next door. Then around 9:00 at night it sounded like the party next door was trying to unlock and open the adjoining door on their side... this went on for a while until it sounded as though they slid something in front of the door. I could hear several arguments outside during the night. I had an UberEats delivery that was delivered to the wrong address but when I went outside to look for the order at the unit shown in the confirmation delivery picture it was gone. A complete waste of $140... spend your money elsewhere.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Gwenllian
10
Pros:

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!!

2025-06-28 via Nuitee