The Shamrock
US$126
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$126
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Shamrock average US$95 in the cheapest month (January) and US$161 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$95 |
| February | US$109 |
| March | US$110 |
| April | US$113 |
| May | US$129 |
| June | US$151 |
| July | US$152 |
| August | US$161 |
| September | US$126 |
| October | US$127 |
| November | US$105 |
| December | US$96 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$161)
Cheapest: January (~US$95)
About this property
Comfortable motel in Cicero with free parking and 24-hour front desk service, ideal for your stay near local attractions.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
Located in Cicero, The Shamrock is within a 10-minute drive of Rush University Medical Center and United Center. This motel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from University of Illinois Chicago and 7.1 mi (11.3 km) from Millennium Park.
What's nearby
Anna and Frederick Douglass Park(2.3 Miles)
Garfield Park Conservatory(2.8 Miles)
Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District(3.8 Miles)
Humboldt Park(4.2 Miles)
Rush University Medical Center(4.4 Miles)
United Center(4.4 Miles)
Union Park(4.9 Miles)
University of Illinois Chicago(4.9 Miles)
Credit Union 1 Arena(5.1 Miles)
Milwaukee Avenue(6.4 Miles)
311 S Wacker Dr(6.5 Miles)
Skydeck Ledge(6.5 Miles)
Willis Tower(6.6 Miles)
Chicago Board of Trade Building(6.6 Miles)
The Salt Shed(6.6 Miles)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)(5.9 Miles)
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)(21.7 Miles)
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)(29 Miles)
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)(35.7 Miles)
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)(86.4 Miles)
Casino
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking (Self) (free)
Water Dispenser
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Location
1212 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, Illinois, United States of America
Anna and Frederick Douglass Park (2.3 Miles)
Garfield Park Conservatory (2.8 Miles)
Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District (3.8 Miles)
Humboldt Park (4.2 Miles)
Rush University Medical Center (4.4 Miles)
United Center (4.4 Miles)
Room options
5
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
250 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
250 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
City Penthouse
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 392 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Shamrock, reviews paint a mixed picture of a budget, no-frills stay: some guests found clean, remodeled rooms and decent value, while many raised concerns about smoke odors, nighttime noise, limited amenities, and a rough surrounding area.
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What guests think
At The Shamrock, reviews paint a mixed picture of a budget, no-frills stay: some guests found clean, remodeled rooms and decent value, while many raised concerns about smoke odors, nighttime noise, limited amenities, and a rough surrounding area.
Service feedback is inconsistent, with some praising friendly staff and others citing rude or unhelpful responses and check-in issues. Housekeeping isn’t provided daily for multi-night stays, and Wi-Fi reliability varies, though some guests found the beds comfortable and rooms recently updated. Some found the location convenient for transit or events, and several mention visible security measures on-site. Expect a very simple stay with trade-offs.
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Facilities
Amenities are minimal, with several guests noting no in-room microwave or fridge and limited TV/streaming options; one mentions no ice machines. Security measures like reception behind glass and on-site guards are noted; free parking appears once.
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Eddie
12 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sketchy location, rooms smell like smoke, walls and ceiling are paper thin, security guard outside all night.
Sketchy location, rooms smell like smoke, walls and ceiling are paper thin, security guard outside all night.
6
Ron
24 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
Smaller than I thought it'd be. No refrigerator to store the food I brought with. The shower head didn't have a whole lot of water pressure, either.
Smaller than I thought it'd be. No refrigerator to store the food I brought with. The shower head didn't have a whole lot of water pressure, either.
6
David
19 Mar 2023
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The price was good and the room, although sparsely appointed, seemed clean. The parking lot adjacent to the hotel is a gathering spot for parting and a pop-up market in the evening. There were scantly dressed women who had rented a room on our floor and seemed ready for male visitors. The hotel had hired security standing by in a car in the parking lot which made me feel safer in this roudy environment.
The price was good and the room, although sparsely appointed, seemed clean. The parking lot adjacent to the hotel is a gathering spot for parting and a pop-up market in the evening. There were scantly dressed women who had rented a room on our floor and seemed ready for male visitors. The hotel had hired security standing by in a car in the parking lot which made me feel safer in this roudy environment.
8
Maxine
9 Mar 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The rooms should have daily housekeeping and for the price a microwave and refrigerator should be in the room . Also they have no ice machines
The rooms should have daily housekeeping and for the price a microwave and refrigerator should be in the room . Also they have no ice machines
8
Aileen
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean . Enough for overnight stay in the area. Free parking
Very clean . Enough for overnight stay in the area. Free parking
6
Angela
6 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were recently remodeled with all modern decor and it was clean. Unfortunately, there were no amenities such as a coffee machine, microwave or small refrigerator. There was a flat screen tv on the wall but hardly no stations were available. There is no closet to hang anything just hooks on the wall. The bed was ok but sounded like it was going to fall apart. Only 1 pillow for each of us. A lot of noise outside at night because it was right by a busy road. The area did not have any restaurants around the hotel. When we checked out, the front desk clerk did give us some coffee for the road. I think the price is high for the area it is in and we will not be staying there again.
The rooms were recently remodeled with all modern decor and it was clean. Unfortunately, there were no amenities such as a coffee machine, microwave or small refrigerator. There was a flat screen tv on the wall but hardly no stations were available. There is no closet to hang anything just hooks on the wall. The bed was ok but sounded like it was going to fall apart. Only 1 pillow for each of us. A lot of noise outside at night because it was right by a busy road. The area did not have any restaurants around the hotel. When we checked out, the front desk clerk did give us some coffee for the road. I think the price is high for the area it is in and we will not be staying there again.
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Leonardo
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This Hotel should not be in Hotels.com. The site is misleading customers by avoiding the important things. Just imagine walking to a bullet proof glass desk with a speaker window that is the reception area. The noise level of the Hotel next to a heavy truck transited highway when walking to the room is the prelude to a climax of terror that is about to happen. You enter to a disgusting smelling room impossible to descipher and you will never forget. Of course I canceled my stay and moved out. The person at the front desk told me I will be charged one night and refunded the remaining. But Hotels.com is not recognizing the situation and shows my trip as completed. This is so frustrating. Where is my refund? Lastly, this Hotel charges $200/night, this is absurd!!!
This Hotel should not be in Hotels.com. The site is misleading customers by avoiding the important things. Just imagine walking to a bullet proof glass desk with a speaker window that is the reception area. The noise level of the Hotel next to a heavy truck transited highway when walking to the room is the prelude to a climax of terror that is about to happen. You enter to a disgusting smelling room impossible to descipher and you will never forget. Of course I canceled my stay and moved out. The person at the front desk told me I will be charged one night and refunded the remaining. But Hotels.com is not recognizing the situation and shows my trip as completed. This is so frustrating. Where is my refund? Lastly, this Hotel charges $200/night, this is absurd!!!
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Bruce
12 Nov 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
This was the worst hotel I’ve ever seen in my entire life. It was unsafe to walk from the parking lot into the lobby which had bulletproof glass. My room smelled of cigarettes and Pine-Sol and when I asked the front desk why it smelled that way and why I didn’t have a non-smoking room she replied oh, that is our non-smoking room. I walked away, did not spend the night was not safe at any time for anyone, they did not give me a refund I would pay the $400 not to stay there for two nights . my sister, who is dropping me off, was crying when I returned back to the car because she was afraid for my life. Worst experience I’ve ever had in my entire life at any hotel anywhere in the world.
This was the worst hotel I’ve ever seen in my entire life. It was unsafe to walk from the parking lot into the lobby which had bulletproof glass. My room smelled of cigarettes and Pine-Sol and when I asked the front desk why it smelled that way and why I didn’t have a non-smoking room she replied oh, that is our non-smoking room. I walked away, did not spend the night was not safe at any time for anyone, they did not give me a refund I would pay the $400 not to stay there for two nights . my sister, who is dropping me off, was crying when I returned back to the car because she was afraid for my life. Worst experience I’ve ever had in my entire life at any hotel anywhere in the world.
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Krystal
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great only minor thing is there was no microwave or fridge for my leftovers
Everything was great only minor thing is there was no microwave or fridge for my leftovers
6
Tanilia
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It said they had Netflix and when I got in the room they did not have it other than that it was a great time
It said they had Netflix and when I got in the room they did not have it other than that it was a great time
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness feedback is mixed: some guests reported very clean rooms, while others cited smoke or weed odors, dirty or stained linens, hair in bathrooms, and isolated issues like a flooded bathroom. One review mentioned bed bug bites.
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China
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not clean at all sheets were dirty
Not clean at all sheets were dirty
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Jean
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We were pleasantly surprised by the property. Our room was large and very clean. It was quiet. The area looked a little sketchy, but there were no problems. The guys at the neighboring gas station were very friendly and helpful. They have a veritable mini store behind the counter if you forget any personal items or need aspirin, toothpaste, shampoo, hairspray, etc. We needed a smoking room, and they are very hard to find. The room did not smell like stale smoke. It was very clean and very large. The staff is very friendly.
We were pleasantly surprised by the property. Our room was large and very clean. It was quiet. The area looked a little sketchy, but there were no problems. The guys at the neighboring gas station were very friendly and helpful. They have a veritable mini store behind the counter if you forget any personal items or need aspirin, toothpaste, shampoo, hairspray, etc. We needed a smoking room, and they are very hard to find. The room did not smell like stale smoke. It was very clean and very large. The staff is very friendly.
8
Aileen
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean . Enough for overnight stay in the area. Free parking
Very clean . Enough for overnight stay in the area. Free parking
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Edwin
29 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The bathroom looked as if someone just sprayed it down. It didn’t actually clean it. It was hair in the tub hair in the sink and the sheets smelled like body as if they were not washed washed.
The bathroom looked as if someone just sprayed it down. It didn’t actually clean it. It was hair in the tub hair in the sink and the sheets smelled like body as if they were not washed washed.
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Denise
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was 1 night. Had only interaction with front desk clerk and she was nice. Room was clean. More of a motel vibe.
It was 1 night. Had only interaction with front desk clerk and she was nice. Room was clean. More of a motel vibe.
4
Brett
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very uninviting and the bathroom was flooded.
The room was very uninviting and the bathroom was flooded.
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Rosalie
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Checking in, the front desk associate was very nice. However, when I returned to say my nonsmoking room is very smokey I was not offered another room. I was given frebreeze and had to keep my door ajar to breathe awhile. Due to an event nearby there were not other options so I thought I could endure it. I ended up with a headache and an itchy throat. The yop sheet was clean but the mattress pad was DISGUSTING. STAINED AND HAIR ALLOVER. There was garbage under the furniture. The walls have definitely never been wiped down, filthy - plus flies. I dont even think they swept up my room. There were people stompi g around. Kids crying. and very late people banging on doors to be let in. It is not the best aresa but this was a 200$ motel stay and it was disgusting and noisy.
Checking in, the front desk associate was very nice. However, when I returned to say my nonsmoking room is very smokey I was not offered another room. I was given frebreeze and had to keep my door ajar to breathe awhile. Due to an event nearby there were not other options so I thought I could endure it. I ended up with a headache and an itchy throat. The yop sheet was clean but the mattress pad was DISGUSTING. STAINED AND HAIR ALLOVER. There was garbage under the furniture. The walls have definitely never been wiped down, filthy - plus flies. I dont even think they swept up my room. There were people stompi g around. Kids crying. and very late people banging on doors to be let in. It is not the best aresa but this was a 200$ motel stay and it was disgusting and noisy.
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Craig
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We needed the room or we have probably left. The area was dirty and loud. There was blood droplets on the floor by the bed. There were other “guests” yelling and playing loud music right outside our door as late as 4:00am. Oh, my buddy who got the bed had bed bug bites all around his ankles in the morning.
We needed the room or we have probably left. The area was dirty and loud. There was blood droplets on the floor by the bed. There were other “guests” yelling and playing loud music right outside our door as late as 4:00am. Oh, my buddy who got the bed had bed bug bites all around his ankles in the morning.
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Jean
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We were pleasantly surprised by the property. Our room was large and very clean. It was quiet. The area looked a little sketchy, but there were no problems. The guys at the neighboring gas station were very friendly and helpful. They have a veritable mini store behind the counter if you forget any personal items or need aspirin, toothpaste, shampoo, hairspray, etc. We needed a smoking room, and they are very hard to find. The room did not smell like stale smoke. It was very clean and very large. The staff is very friendly.
We were pleasantly surprised by the property. Our room was large and very clean. It was quiet. The area looked a little sketchy, but there were no problems. The guys at the neighboring gas station were very friendly and helpful. They have a veritable mini store behind the counter if you forget any personal items or need aspirin, toothpaste, shampoo, hairspray, etc. We needed a smoking room, and they are very hard to find. The room did not smell like stale smoke. It was very clean and very large. The staff is very friendly.
10
Jessica
23 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For the price, I can’t complain. It was simple and clean, and the room was very nice.
For the price, I can’t complain. It was simple and clean, and the room was very nice.
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Rooms
Rooms range from basic to recently updated; some are large and comfortable with good Wi-Fi, but many mention strong smoke odors, street or guest noise, smaller-than-expected spaces, and missing in-room appliances like a microwave or fridge. Water pressure and entertainment options were limited for some.
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Heather
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
One employee was particularly extremely hard to work with, accommodate and we ended up spending more than initially agreed to. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, TV is hooked to wifi and is extremely spotty.
One employee was particularly extremely hard to work with, accommodate and we ended up spending more than initially agreed to. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, TV is hooked to wifi and is extremely spotty.
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Ron
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Smaller than I thought it'd be. No refrigerator to store the food I brought with. The shower head didn't have a whole lot of water pressure, either.
Smaller than I thought it'd be. No refrigerator to store the food I brought with. The shower head didn't have a whole lot of water pressure, either.
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Dan
25 Dec 2022
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The rooms are good, everything seems new, the neighborhood seems a bit shady, but the place is good and definitely worth the money. I was surprised to find out the low rating
The rooms are good, everything seems new, the neighborhood seems a bit shady, but the place is good and definitely worth the money. I was surprised to find out the low rating
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Yohan
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room smell a lot like weed.
The room smell a lot like weed.
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Angela
6 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were recently remodeled with all modern decor and it was clean. Unfortunately, there were no amenities such as a coffee machine, microwave or small refrigerator. There was a flat screen tv on the wall but hardly no stations were available. There is no closet to hang anything just hooks on the wall. The bed was ok but sounded like it was going to fall apart. Only 1 pillow for each of us. A lot of noise outside at night because it was right by a busy road. The area did not have any restaurants around the hotel. When we checked out, the front desk clerk did give us some coffee for the road. I think the price is high for the area it is in and we will not be staying there again.
The rooms were recently remodeled with all modern decor and it was clean. Unfortunately, there were no amenities such as a coffee machine, microwave or small refrigerator. There was a flat screen tv on the wall but hardly no stations were available. There is no closet to hang anything just hooks on the wall. The bed was ok but sounded like it was going to fall apart. Only 1 pillow for each of us. A lot of noise outside at night because it was right by a busy road. The area did not have any restaurants around the hotel. When we checked out, the front desk clerk did give us some coffee for the road. I think the price is high for the area it is in and we will not be staying there again.
10
shana
6 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
it’s was ok it’s was clean heat work good
it’s was ok it’s was clean heat work good
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Andrea
7 May 2023
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If you are a light sleeper, this is not the best place to stay at. It’s close to the street so you’ll hear the noise of the streets and guests are noisy too. They won’t care what time it is and blast music loud. Rooms are as pictured, studio like.
If you are a light sleeper, this is not the best place to stay at. It’s close to the street so you’ll hear the noise of the streets and guests are noisy too. They won’t care what time it is and blast music loud. Rooms are as pictured, studio like.
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Krystal
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great only minor thing is there was no microwave or fridge for my leftovers
Everything was great only minor thing is there was no microwave or fridge for my leftovers
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cardo
3 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Internet speed was good
The Internet speed was good
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BHUPENDRA
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was very noisy and occupants keep on shouting often at night time. Also, even though we selected non-smoking room, it smells very smoky when we entered in it.
The place was very noisy and occupants keep on shouting often at night time. Also, even though we selected non-smoking room, it smells very smoky when we entered in it.
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Service
Service is inconsistent: some guests describe friendly staff and smooth stays, while others report rude or unhelpful interactions, check-in problems, and limited help with room issues. A few received refunds when problems arose.
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Shatara
9 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I will never be coming back here , When we first arrived they some how couldn’t find my booking I was telling them I have the confirmation number in every then they act like they could do nothing about it couldn’t call the manager or nothing so I had to call the website I book it from then they had to call them to speak to a manager, we was waiting outside in the cold for like 30 minutes then they finally got it then I go to check in to the room the TV don’t work had to go back down, then I checked the sheets they was so dirty so I took pictures then showed them they said we had to wait on the supervisor to come change them then the supervisor took like 15 minutes to come then we had to wait 20 minutes outside in the cold while they changed them , then we finally go back to the room to check the sheets and the sheets was still dirty again like what was you doing for 20 mins? because the sheets was still dirty
I will never be coming back here , When we first arrived they some how couldn’t find my booking I was telling them I have the confirmation number in every then they act like they could do nothing about it couldn’t call the manager or nothing so I had to call the website I book it from then they had to call them to speak to a manager, we was waiting outside in the cold for like 30 minutes then they finally got it then I go to check in to the room the TV don’t work had to go back down, then I checked the sheets they was so dirty so I took pictures then showed them they said we had to wait on the supervisor to come change them then the supervisor took like 15 minutes to come then we had to wait 20 minutes outside in the cold while they changed them , then we finally go back to the room to check the sheets and the sheets was still dirty again like what was you doing for 20 mins? because the sheets was still dirty
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Kristina
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately this hotel was not a good place. The room smelled very heavily of cigarette smoke so badly we couldn’t stay in it. Thankfully the staff gave a refund.
Unfortunately this hotel was not a good place. The room smelled very heavily of cigarette smoke so badly we couldn’t stay in it. Thankfully the staff gave a refund.
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Jodie
13 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All staff we encounter were lovely, we checked in late due to a late flight into Chicago and checked out early due to starting a road trip. The hotel was clean and we had a nice room. The surrounding areas/car park were a little questionable at times but the hotel and staff themselves were pleasant.
All staff we encounter were lovely, we checked in late due to a late flight into Chicago and checked out early due to starting a road trip. The hotel was clean and we had a nice room. The surrounding areas/car park were a little questionable at times but the hotel and staff themselves were pleasant.
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otis
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ok room but check in services need to be better especially th taller girl
Ok room but check in services need to be better especially th taller girl
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Octavia
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stay somewhere else front staff Victoria and Christy are horrible at customer service and make false claims
Stay somewhere else front staff Victoria and Christy are horrible at customer service and make false claims
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James
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My stay never happened, i wasn't allowed to check in. I had to make other arrangements, and the money I paid for the room was not refunded
My stay never happened, i wasn't allowed to check in. I had to make other arrangements, and the money I paid for the room was not refunded
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Denise
3 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
It was 1 night. Had only interaction with front desk clerk and she was nice. Room was clean. More of a motel vibe.
It was 1 night. Had only interaction with front desk clerk and she was nice. Room was clean. More of a motel vibe.
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Rosalie
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Checking in, the front desk associate was very nice. However, when I returned to say my nonsmoking room is very smokey I was not offered another room. I was given frebreeze and had to keep my door ajar to breathe awhile. Due to an event nearby there were not other options so I thought I could endure it. I ended up with a headache and an itchy throat. The yop sheet was clean but the mattress pad was DISGUSTING. STAINED AND HAIR ALLOVER. There was garbage under the furniture. The walls have definitely never been wiped down, filthy - plus flies. I dont even think they swept up my room. There were people stompi g around. Kids crying. and very late people banging on doors to be let in. It is not the best aresa but this was a 200$ motel stay and it was disgusting and noisy.
Checking in, the front desk associate was very nice. However, when I returned to say my nonsmoking room is very smokey I was not offered another room. I was given frebreeze and had to keep my door ajar to breathe awhile. Due to an event nearby there were not other options so I thought I could endure it. I ended up with a headache and an itchy throat. The yop sheet was clean but the mattress pad was DISGUSTING. STAINED AND HAIR ALLOVER. There was garbage under the furniture. The walls have definitely never been wiped down, filthy - plus flies. I dont even think they swept up my room. There were people stompi g around. Kids crying. and very late people banging on doors to be let in. It is not the best aresa but this was a 200$ motel stay and it was disgusting and noisy.
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Thaddeus
31 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The place was clean staff was great i stayed for two weeks in my Transition to Houston TX ill always recommend
The place was clean staff was great i stayed for two weeks in my Transition to Houston TX ill always recommend
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Carlos
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Found a fake set of eye lashes on my bed, room reeked of cigarette smoke. All the towels reeked of smoke, no appliances, stained walls, cigarette holes in the drapes. Not exaggerating... worst hotel I've ever stayed at. I urge everyone to please go somewhere else. Also when I called to see if they had early check ins, I was answered with a "NO!", in a very rude tone, no politeness. Please don't go here. I wish I would of taken pictures to show proof. I do whole heartedly believe this is the worst hotel in all of Chicago. DO NOT GO HERE!
Found a fake set of eye lashes on my bed, room reeked of cigarette smoke. All the towels reeked of smoke, no appliances, stained walls, cigarette holes in the drapes. Not exaggerating... worst hotel I've ever stayed at. I urge everyone to please go somewhere else. Also when I called to see if they had early check ins, I was answered with a "NO!", in a very rude tone, no politeness. Please don't go here. I wish I would of taken pictures to show proof. I do whole heartedly believe this is the worst hotel in all of Chicago. DO NOT GO HERE!
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Location
Location is frequently described as rough and at times unsafe, with traffic or late-night activity causing noise. A few found it convenient for the CTA Blue Line or specific events and nearby needs.
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Dan
25 Dec 2022
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The rooms are good, everything seems new, the neighborhood seems a bit shady, but the place is good and definitely worth the money. I was surprised to find out the low rating
The rooms are good, everything seems new, the neighborhood seems a bit shady, but the place is good and definitely worth the money. I was surprised to find out the low rating
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Joe
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Upon arriving, I was extremely uncomfortable with the condition and appearance of the surrounding area. Based on what I observed, I did not feel that the location was safe for myself or my vehicle, and I ultimately chose not to check in for that reason.
Upon arriving, I was extremely uncomfortable with the condition and appearance of the surrounding area. Based on what I observed, I did not feel that the location was safe for myself or my vehicle, and I ultimately chose not to check in for that reason.
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Leonardo
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This Hotel should not be in Hotels.com. The site is misleading customers by avoiding the important things. Just imagine walking to a bullet proof glass desk with a speaker window that is the reception area. The noise level of the Hotel next to a heavy truck transited highway when walking to the room is the prelude to a climax of terror that is about to happen. You enter to a disgusting smelling room impossible to descipher and you will never forget. Of course I canceled my stay and moved out. The person at the front desk told me I will be charged one night and refunded the remaining. But Hotels.com is not recognizing the situation and shows my trip as completed. This is so frustrating. Where is my refund? Lastly, this Hotel charges $200/night, this is absurd!!!
This Hotel should not be in Hotels.com. The site is misleading customers by avoiding the important things. Just imagine walking to a bullet proof glass desk with a speaker window that is the reception area. The noise level of the Hotel next to a heavy truck transited highway when walking to the room is the prelude to a climax of terror that is about to happen. You enter to a disgusting smelling room impossible to descipher and you will never forget. Of course I canceled my stay and moved out. The person at the front desk told me I will be charged one night and refunded the remaining. But Hotels.com is not recognizing the situation and shows my trip as completed. This is so frustrating. Where is my refund? Lastly, this Hotel charges $200/night, this is absurd!!!
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John
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room smelled of smoke The shops nearby had steel railings and served me through small security windows Limited restaurants with no alcohol served so had to get an Uber to a better area.
The room smelled of smoke The shops nearby had steel railings and served me through small security windows Limited restaurants with no alcohol served so had to get an Uber to a better area.
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Diana
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location of where the hotel is not that great…hotel from outside looks really nice compared to the rest of the neighborhood. Staff was friendly. when entering the hotel room, it reeked of cigarette smell. the room was ok not as nice as what was advertised but overall ok
Location of where the hotel is not that great…hotel from outside looks really nice compared to the rest of the neighborhood. Staff was friendly. when entering the hotel room, it reeked of cigarette smell. the room was ok not as nice as what was advertised but overall ok
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Yalonda
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The area is scary and at night the road beside motel is used as a drag racing strip so make sure you bring earplugs.
The area is scary and at night the road beside motel is used as a drag racing strip so make sure you bring earplugs.
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Jessica
30 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Located near where I needed to be
Located near where I needed to be
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Linda
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
While this property has beautifully remodeled, the area that it is in is scary. As our driver drove us further away from town I wondered why I hadn't checked the location. The buildings were rundown and many were boarded up. There were, possibly, ladies of the night, gang members, drug dealings. The hotel parking lot was full of people 'hanging out, partying, hollering and playing loud music'. I have no complaints about how people live thier lives. I just did not want to be in the middle of all this. I did not feel safe.
While this property has beautifully remodeled, the area that it is in is scary. As our driver drove us further away from town I wondered why I hadn't checked the location. The buildings were rundown and many were boarded up. There were, possibly, ladies of the night, gang members, drug dealings. The hotel parking lot was full of people 'hanging out, partying, hollering and playing loud music'. I have no complaints about how people live thier lives. I just did not want to be in the middle of all this. I did not feel safe.
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Craig
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to the CTA blue line. Clean. Safe. Comfortable.
Close to the CTA blue line. Clean. Safe. Comfortable.
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Brian
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was Fine for a night, When I checked in there were two police officers assisting with a disgruntled guest. Just needed a place to stay by the pink line (10 block walk)
Was Fine for a night, When I checked in there were two police officers assisting with a disgruntled guest. Just needed a place to stay by the pink line (10 block walk)
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Nusrat
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Don't go there if you are sensitive to cigarette/weed smell. It's quite common in every room. The neighborhood is shabby and far from downtown. Sometimes the people on the top floor are quite noisy. The bed wasn't that comfy.
Don't go there if you are sensitive to cigarette/weed smell. It's quite common in every room. The neighborhood is shabby and far from downtown. Sometimes the people on the top floor are quite noisy. The bed wasn't that comfy.
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Donnell
15 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A very clean place.
A very clean place.
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trina
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. The outlets on the bed didn't work. No movie channels was available couldn't log on to Netflix
Room was clean. The outlets on the bed didn't work. No movie channels was available couldn't log on to Netflix
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Yulisa E
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
very noisy and room smelled like cigarettes even though it was booked has non smoking. no cleaning service for 5 days and bed sheets very thin and room just not good
very noisy and room smelled like cigarettes even though it was booked has non smoking. no cleaning service for 5 days and bed sheets very thin and room just not good
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Jason
23 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is in a bad neighborhood. I pulled into the parking lot then left cause I didn’t feel safe. It looked like a party was going on in one of the rooms with lots of people coming in and out. There were people under the influence and panhandling on the corners. Talking with an someone who lives there n the city and they called it prostitution alley. Maybe I would have been safe and my car would have been ok but I wasn’t taking that chance. Do your due diligence.
This hotel is in a bad neighborhood. I pulled into the parking lot then left cause I didn’t feel safe. It looked like a party was going on in one of the rooms with lots of people coming in and out. There were people under the influence and panhandling on the corners. Talking with an someone who lives there n the city and they called it prostitution alley. Maybe I would have been safe and my car would have been ok but I wasn’t taking that chance. Do your due diligence.
FAQs about The Shamrock
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available onsite.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Cicero, within a 10-minute drive of Rush University Medical Center and United Center. It is 4.9 miles from the University of Illinois Chicago and 7.1 miles from Millennium Park.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-16: 195.94233676223755USD
- 2026-09-17: 194.77202021469117USD
- 2026-09-18: NO DATA
- 2026-09-19: 286.91740752059934USD
- 2026-09-20: 194.4377614691162USD
- 2026-09-21: 132.3665069644928USD
- 2026-09-22: 132.33434013412474USD
- 2026-09-23: 132.33434013412474USD
- 2026-09-24: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-09-25: 213.49482918792725USD
- 2026-09-26: 214.99688639266967USD
- 2026-09-27: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-09-28: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-09-29: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-09-30: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-10-01: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-10-02: 214.99688639266967USD
- 2026-10-03: 215.11490429870605USD
- 2026-10-04: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-05: 129.94825029777527USD
- 2026-10-06: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-07: 142.81270042739868USD
- 2026-10-08: 173.86219902420044USD
- 2026-10-09: 235.54277386550902USD
- 2026-10-10: 256.22813545578003USD
- 2026-10-11: 184.1297743360901USD
- 2026-10-12: 150.58943167770386USD
- 2026-10-13: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-14: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-10-15: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-16: 215.11490429870605USD
- 2026-10-17: 215.11490429870605USD
- 2026-10-18: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-19: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-20: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-10-21: 131.70169665901184USD
- 2026-10-22: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-10-23: 215.11490429870605USD
- 2026-10-24: 215.11490429870605USD
- 2026-10-25: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-10-26: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-27: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-10-28: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-29: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-10-30: 215.11490429870605USD
- 2026-10-31: 216.91736594970703USD
- 2026-11-01: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-11-02: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-11-03: 133.78966406669616USD
- 2026-11-04: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-11-05: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-11-06: 204.76150414123535USD
- 2026-11-07: 204.65420559753417USD
- 2026-11-08: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-11-09: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-11-10: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-11-11: 132.3841860433197USD
- 2026-11-12: 132.44855467750548USD
- 2026-11-13: 204.76150414123535USD
- 2026-11-14: 204.76150414123535USD
- 2026-11-15: 122.10587388236999USD
- 2026-11-16: 122.10587388236999USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
- Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Popular amenities
Casino
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking (Self) (free)
Water Dispenser
Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Water Dispenser
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Activities
Casino
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Services
24-Hour Front Desk