Name: Rodeway Inn Chicago North Shore - Lincolnwood
Address: 5952 North Lincoln Avenue, Peterson Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, Chicago, Cook County, US
Price range: $74–$90 per night
Rating: 7.63

What guests think

Rodeway Inn Chicago North Shore - Lincolnwood is a budget, no-frills stay that many find affordable and conveniently located, but amenities are limited and experiences vary, especially around noise from the busy road.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with recurring smoke odors and a few reports of bed bugs, mold, and sewage smells alongside many positive comments. Service is often friendly and helpful, though some guests report problems such as overbooking, denied or delayed refunds, difficulty reaching staff late at night, and inconsistent responsiveness. Amenities are basic with few in-room extras, and while parking is available, access can be tricky; some reviewers also felt the area and property activity were sketchy or unsafe, so this suits cost-conscious travelers seeking a simple overnight base.

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Facilities

Amenities are limited for a budget motel, with multiple mentions of no in-room fridge or microwave and few extras. On-site parking is available but several guests found entering or exiting tight or poorly marked.

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8

Susan

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place wasn’t too bad. I did not have high expectations or anything of the sort. One thing that was odd there’s no phones in the rooms. But me and a friend booked the room because we went to the city for a concert. Didn’t want to have to drive back really late, so we just had the hotel to sleep in one night and we left long before checkout so it was OK. It wasn’t anything like the review reviews online. The reviews online were horrible and it was not that bad.

4

Rhonda

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean and smelled fresh. However, there were no amenities, i.e. hair dryer, iron and ironing board, hangers.

10

Jane

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stay at this hotel for many many years, when I am in the area. I like that they keep improving on the condition. I REALLY WISH YOU WOULD PUT IN A REFRIGERATOR AND A MICROWAVE. It very hard to keep food cold when you stay for several days, like I do. The staff was wonderful and very helpful as always. I tell my friends about this place ,but they all want a hotel with A REFRIGERATOR AND A MICROWAVE. Thank you Keep up the good work.

8

Patricia

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great place if you just need a place to sleep and then move on to other activities. Very clean and easy parking too. Not many amenities but we didn't need them so it worked just great for us.

10

Le'Andra

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Very friendly staff, comfortable rooms; hard to enter and exit the parking lot

4

Haile

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nothing like this motel Parking spot in northern side very bad to park need to re mark the line,& should have hanging for clothes No closet No shampoo poor communication was good Location but need real attention

6

Wesley

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is excellent for this type of hotel: a place to keep your stuff while going into the city to get stuff done. This isn't the place for vacations, no pool, no room service. It's great to stay in the city when you plan on spending time everywhere else but the hotel.

6

Thomas

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

OK motel. Fine for an overnight stay. Older building, but clean and comfortable. No amenities such as fridge or microwave. Good proximity to Wrigley field (short drive). About what I expected for the price.

4

george

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom door broken; bathroom smelled of open sewer; no closet, or even single hook or chair to lay a coat; tv didn't work; no blankets, just a single sheet on the bed; constant noise of traffic from busy Lincoln ave - or anybody talking in the parking lot. Of course if you could afford anything better you wouldn't be staying here, so if this is all you can afford you could do worse. At least the room seemed clean, the staff friendly, and we did not encounter any prostitutes or hear any gunshots (though we weren't there on a weekend. )

6

Asha

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s the perfect spot for a one night stay, but the walls are thin and voices carry. It’s impossible to get out of parking on side of the lot. I had to inch by inch back up.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many note clean rooms, but others cite cigarette smoke odors, occasional reports of bed bugs, and maintenance-related smells like mold or sewage.

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Helen

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I spotted a bed bug, caught it (rhought I killed it), and took to the front desk. I thought I wpuld be placed in another room but instead I was told to leave. At 11:50 pm, this was terrible. The person at the front desk said I would get a refund for the booking. When I thought about it, I understood this development as a blessing in disguise. I was very happy with the next place I stayed. Will never entertain another stay in a Rodeway Inn. I am still waiting for the refund ($179.64) and refund of the deposit ($60).

2

Natasha

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

EVERY ROOM IN THIS BUILDING IS INFESTED WITH BED BUGS I WATCH THEM KICK PEOPLE OUT FOR MENTIONING THE BED BUGS. THEY VERBALLY BERATED ME FOR ASKING FOR A DIFFERENT ROOM AFTER FINDING SIX BED BUGS CRAWLING ON ME. WHEN I ASKED FOR A NEW ROOM THEY PROCEEDED TO KICK ME OUT AT ONE IN THE MORNING!!!

6

Zachary

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty. Signs everywhere saying not to smoke and literally the lobby smelt like smoke, the room smelled like cigarettes the towels and the bedding all smelled like cigarettes. The walls were even yellow from cigarette smoke. Then again what do you expect for $100 a night. I got my deposit back thankfully. It was very close to the train, bus stops, some dining and shopping. In a very nice little area. I would stay again till they did something about the cigarette smoke smell.

10

Jason

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean & quiet. Rooms are large, clean & bed is comfortable. Great for a nights stay.

10

Danielle

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.

10

Andrea

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were bloody stains on the curtains and sheets, the bathroom door couldn’t close properly

8

Hector

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great service personnel and spacious room. Although the bathroom has a horrible smell as if the sewage is backed up

10

Anthony

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, overall great stay, no complaints!

10

Esperanza

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was super nice!!! It was clean and well kept. The staff was really nice. Definitely will be staying here again.

4

george

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom door broken; bathroom smelled of open sewer; no closet, or even single hook or chair to lay a coat; tv didn't work; no blankets, just a single sheet on the bed; constant noise of traffic from busy Lincoln ave - or anybody talking in the parking lot. Of course if you could afford anything better you wouldn't be staying here, so if this is all you can afford you could do worse. At least the room seemed clean, the staff friendly, and we did not encounter any prostitutes or hear any gunshots (though we weren't there on a weekend. )

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with mixed comfort and size: some are spacious and comfortable, others feel cramped or worn. Road and neighbor noise are common due to thin walls and the busy street.

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William

Apr 17, 2023

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Rooms are cramped & uncomfortable @ reception insalubrious, but for a convenient Chicago location @ the price, it is a good bargain.

2

Crystal

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and was reasonably priced but ended up leaving after the first night due to the unsafe conditions. There were drug deals going on in the parking lot and could hear people all throughout the night. Someone even tried to get in the room around 2am. Stayed in the 1st floor and heard every movement from above. Felt every spring in the bed. Would highly NOT recommend staying here.

10

John

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and super cold AC. Great place.

10

Jason

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean & quiet. Rooms are large, clean & bed is comfortable. Great for a nights stay.

8

Don

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The shower needs a lot of help. Shower head was a mess. Shower curtain needs to be longer. No shelf for soap or shampoo. Need more blankets on the bed. Froze most of the night.

6

Thomas

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

OK motel. Fine for an overnight stay. Older building, but clean and comfortable. No amenities such as fridge or microwave. Good proximity to Wrigley field (short drive). About what I expected for the price.

10

Delgertsetseg

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a bit loud being close to the road

8

Eliza

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small cozy room. Room had some wear and tear but over all not bad.

4

george

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom door broken; bathroom smelled of open sewer; no closet, or even single hook or chair to lay a coat; tv didn't work; no blankets, just a single sheet on the bed; constant noise of traffic from busy Lincoln ave - or anybody talking in the parking lot. Of course if you could afford anything better you wouldn't be staying here, so if this is all you can afford you could do worse. At least the room seemed clean, the staff friendly, and we did not encounter any prostitutes or hear any gunshots (though we weren't there on a weekend. )

6

Asha

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s the perfect spot for a one night stay, but the walls are thin and voices carry. It’s impossible to get out of parking on side of the lot. I had to inch by inch back up.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though some reviews report issues such as overbooking, denied or delayed refunds, difficulty reaching staff late at night, and inconsistent responsiveness.

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8

Richard

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is in a very good location for car and public transport. The bed was very comfortable. Front desk staff were very friendly and professional.

2

Helen

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I spotted a bed bug, caught it (rhought I killed it), and took to the front desk. I thought I wpuld be placed in another room but instead I was told to leave. At 11:50 pm, this was terrible. The person at the front desk said I would get a refund for the booking. When I thought about it, I understood this development as a blessing in disguise. I was very happy with the next place I stayed. Will never entertain another stay in a Rodeway Inn. I am still waiting for the refund ($179.64) and refund of the deposit ($60).

2

Aman

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So, I booked 2 night Stay with 2 double bed option. Upon reaching they say they are out of 2 beds and can only offer 1 bed room. They say it's Expedia's fault and they can offer me a refund. Upon contacting Expedia the team says the hotel declined the request for full/partial refund. I mean this is so unprofessional. On our face the staff was apologetic and a couple of days later we receive notification from Expedia that they decline the refund.

8

David

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located, fairly easy access, clean, helpful staff

2

Shannon

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I got back to the motel after a long day my key card didn't work. There's no attendant in the office The phone numbers posted in the lobby Go to dead end disconnected numbers. Some idiot came into the lobby 45 minutes later with a bag of food in his hands unlocked the door and walked in the office. I asked him if he works here and he was silent. He asked me what I needed and I said I needed to get into my room. I asked him what the phone number is to this place and he said word for word. "I have no clue" I waited for 45 minutes in the cold to be able to get into the room that I paid for. This is very unacceptable Expedia. What do you intend to do about my wasted time and inconvenience?

2

Bruce

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived they said they overbooked and would not call around for another hotel. I told them I had arrived from Arizona they didn’t care Earlier in the day they had called to confirm the reservation which I have on voice mail

10

Danielle

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.

10

Anthony

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, overall great stay, no complaints!

8

Robin

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Staff at this property is great, very friendly and helpful. For a budget motel the room was in decent shape and the bed was cozy. Only real issue I had was hair on the floor and shower, a sticky roller goes a long way. Also there is no water pressure at all.

10

Zoe

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was an easy process and very friendly people

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Location

Location is convenient for access to Chicago and Evanston, public transport, and nearby shops. Several reviews note traffic noise from the busy road and a few felt the surrounding area or property activity was sketchy or unsafe.

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Richard

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is in a very good location for car and public transport. The bed was very comfortable. Front desk staff were very friendly and professional.

8

Tatiana

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was closest way to Evanston where we had an AGO Convention

2

Crystal

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and was reasonably priced but ended up leaving after the first night due to the unsafe conditions. There were drug deals going on in the parking lot and could hear people all throughout the night. Someone even tried to get in the room around 2am. Stayed in the 1st floor and heard every movement from above. Felt every spring in the bed. Would highly NOT recommend staying here.

8

David

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located, fairly easy access, clean, helpful staff

8

Brian

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of good stores near by

2

America

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was mediocre. The walls are super thin, it felt like the doors weren’t safe. People staying there were definitely doing drugs and had their music blasting. The entire stay felt unsafe. Never again would I stay at this place.

8

Rick

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable, great location.

6

jesse

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent location. Clean room. Easy-going staff. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a centrally located place to spend the night.

4

Jennifer

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to downtown. Otherwise real sketchy.

4

george

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom door broken; bathroom smelled of open sewer; no closet, or even single hook or chair to lay a coat; tv didn't work; no blankets, just a single sheet on the bed; constant noise of traffic from busy Lincoln ave - or anybody talking in the parking lot. Of course if you could afford anything better you wouldn't be staying here, so if this is all you can afford you could do worse. At least the room seemed clean, the staff friendly, and we did not encounter any prostitutes or hear any gunshots (though we weren't there on a weekend. )

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Dining

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Zachary

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty. Signs everywhere saying not to smoke and literally the lobby smelt like smoke, the room smelled like cigarettes the towels and the bedding all smelled like cigarettes. The walls were even yellow from cigarette smoke. Then again what do you expect for $100 a night. I got my deposit back thankfully. It was very close to the train, bus stops, some dining and shopping. In a very nice little area. I would stay again till they did something about the cigarette smoke smell.

6

Wesley

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is excellent for this type of hotel: a place to keep your stuff while going into the city to get stuff done. This isn't the place for vacations, no pool, no room service. It's great to stay in the city when you plan on spending time everywhere else but the hotel.

6

james

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For me, this was a bare bones rental for the location, in town Chicago not far from my oldest son. Older property, on a busy street, not much around it for walk to dining.

8

Dora

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

near shopping area like restaurant and pharmacy store, dollar place. Front desk customer service TEAM may need to be more friendly to customers.

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Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$68
March	$67
April	$66
May	$68
June	$69
July	$132
August	$75
September	$70
October	$67
November	$69
December	$66

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $82	15	16 $74	17 $74	18 $90	19 $74
20 $74	21 $81	22 $82	23 $82	24 $82	25 $83	26 $83
27 $81	28 $82	29 $82	30 $81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $82	2 $83	3 $83
4 $82	5 $82	6 $82	7 $82	8 $81	9 $82	10
11 $82	12 $82	13 $82	14 $79	15 $79	16 $79	17 $79
18 $79	19 $79	20 $79	21 $79	22 $79	23 $79	24 $79
25 $79	26 $79	27 $80	28 $79	29 $82	30 $79	31 $79

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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