Always clean have stayed here multiple times and will stay again
Danky and loud, even the heat makes too much noise to sleep beds are so bouncy and place looks like it hasnt been updated since the 1960s. Cheap and good location.
I love the old vintage feeling this place has its like a movie set lol thats what s coming to me
Called 3 months in advance to secure king bed room. Got there and they only had a room with 2 small beds. The man at the desk yelled at me and told me to leave when I asked why he didn’t have the room I reserved.
Rating this for what it actually is - obviously not a four star hotel in the general sense, but if youre evaluating it as a no frills inexpensive place to stay, which is exactly how it presents itself, it does very well.I needed a cheap but not scary room for an overnight visit to prepare for relocating to the area, and having been, Id recommend it to visitors looking for this type of place, with the details below.The room was clean (and they honored my request with the online reservation for a second story room), had enough space, and felt secure with multiple locks. The desk staff were very friendly. And free parking, that alone is a huge plus in area hotels. The free breakfast is adequate, nothing exceptional, but not disappointing. And for the caffeine fiends, theres a Starbucks literally next door.The location is walkable to many things for that matter.There were two downsides: first, its just expected with a motel, I guess, but the choice of either being fully exposed to anyone walking by or using blackout curtains is always a downer for me.The second was specific to this location: tons of fire trucks going by the somewhat odd intersection out front. Im a city person for life and usually dont even notice sirens, but it seems like because of the intersection, as soon as they were right by the hotel, theyd turn them on loudly, so it wasnt the usual siren going by sound so much as sudden unexpected blasts which did keep surprising me including waking me -which never happens - a few times. Light sleepers beware.
The remote was attached to the wall the TV was in old school box analog TV the bed was a springn nightmare. It was supposed to have been a bed for two I thought King but I could be wrong it was definitely not large enough for two people
Great little place, found it quiet and in a safe neighbourhood. Starbucks next door and other places to grab items.The Chinese gentlemen at check in is always so polite and friendly. Very hospitable.My 2nd stay here and I will be back.
Rating is because of the price and location. Beds and room where clean upon arrival, quiet space and room service was good.. We didnt stay in the hotel much as we were out seeing the city and beach. But the TV had only regular channels, no hair dryer or iron. Breakfast is canceled during Covid, but it did not state that when booking so Heads up. Had a misunderstanding with the desk clerk as he thought we had more than the people we had stated but he quickly apologized and came back to let us know he was sorry. So all in all would stay here again.
So I had to stay in Chicago a little longer than planned due to repairs on my truck which were taking longer than estimated. I was making my bookings in 2-3 day blocks, when I made a mistake of not noticing I missed a day in the reservation. Having been sold out online, and check out time came, the front desk agent working was resilient and provided the best customer service by working with expedia along with my situational needs, to get me booked the one night lapse in reserving a room, saving me from having to worry about packing up suddenly at last minute and having to scramble finding a hotel for only 1 night only to have to come back to this property, all without my truck. Fantastic hotel for what it is to be honest. Simple, easy, great housekeeping staff, and knowledge and attentive check in staff who want your stay to be enjoyable. Thank you to all Heart ❤️ Chicago Hospitality Staff for not throwing a unessicary wrench in the middle of my trip!
I stayed there once for several nights. The place is old and need a real upgrade the bed comforters were almost ripped and you could see spots on linens eventhough they wash them regularly but dont replace them with a new one. The staff was very helpful and friendly. You dont have to make a reservation to stay. And prices are not bad even in a high demand season.
A stay here should cost $50 Fri/Sat nights and $35 all other nights!!!! everything from the rooms to the vending machines are outdated my room didnt even have hangers hanging in the closet area my television didnt have any HDMI inputs it was a box television no USB outlets but they surprisingly had Wi-Fi!
I was in town visiting my parents, and had to find something close by. First of all , very rude desk clerk, promised us adjoining rooms, which we didnt get, paid well in advance! Did get rooms next to each other though, and they were clean, nothing special though! The breakfast consisted of a basket of packaged muffins, pastries, generic orange juice, and a dirty container of milk. On the other hand, the maids were awesome! They were very efficient. You would think for $130 a night, (we stayed two nights) per room, we would have at least have gotten a decent breakfast! The stars are for the maid service.
This motel was fine enough. The staff wasnt friendly or professional (based on three separate interactions), the breakfast area was unkept & pretty gross (spilled milk / cereal and dirty dishes left out), and other guests were loud & disruptive. The location was good for where I needed to go and they had WiFi (however, the password didnt work).
Nice clean little Motel. Yes, the rooms are a little dated, but all our rooms had a fresh coat of paint and new carpeting. Great water pressure in the shower! For the $$ value, this motel is definitely worth it. Located in a nice neighborhood, with bars, restaurants close by. Just a quick zip up Lake Shore and your there! Free Wifi, though the continental breakfast is a pass. Free parking for guests. If your looking for a great alternative to downtown hotel prices, this motel is a great option!
This motel is a gem! Its a bit of a time warp with their mounted tube tvs that only have a few channels and 1970s decor, but I kind of like that type of thing. I was thrilled to catch old Johnny Carson shows on one of the channels. It fit the feeling of the room perfectly. They do allow smoking in some rooms so it will smell like cigs in some rooms. Even though its dated, its clean and spacious. Nothing frilly about this place. Its one of the most affordable places in the area and includes parking, which can be a big expense in Chicago. Its a classic! Ill stay again for sure!
The rooms were clean, great location, cheap price for down town, and beds were comfortable.Four stars not five because the person I checked it with was rude but the person I checked out with was very friendly and helpful. The parking was bad and got double parked in.
Great spot to relax, but they can use a few upgrades. Better wi-fi, modernized the bathroom, flat screen TVs, a few cable channels would be nice, and rearrange the outlets closer. The front desk staff are cool, just kinda upgrade to todays standards it will be just right. 👍
UPDATE: See below for previous review. All I have to say that nothing has changed. Still the best!!!! was just there end of jan 2020.Excellent motel. I have been staying there since the 90s. Safe neighborhood and polite staff and private parking. The rooms are neat and clean but dated. (50s 60s fixtures) However, that adds to the charm of this motel. I highly recommend it.
There was no air conditioning and my son felt so sick with a headache in the morning. The man working when we checked in said the reason why was because it was still freezing weather then warm weather then freezing weather again and the owner turned off the air conditioning. When we walked in the room was set to 80. We are not accustomed to that and we were told to open the windows and it was a safe neighborhood. We did feel safe but I didnt want to leave having the windows open so unfortunately we had to leave with that hot room and the air for some reason kept running maintaining a room which my family is not used to and we had to deal with headaches and my son did feel sick. Other than that it was fine just wish it did not advertise air conditioning. My family also did enjoy the breakfast and the parking was wonderful too. The hotel is located in a very convenient spot with access near to the Field Museum and Shedd aquarium which we enjoyed during our stay. It is also near an array of restaurants that are available within a couple minute drive.
Its not fancy, but its clean and well maintained with a great location and a fair price. Parking is free, as is wifi, and there is a continental breakfast. Id suggest bringing a nicer towel from home, or request extra from the desk. Rooms have actual keys so make sure you can carry it with you, $5 deposit for key.
This hotel was inexpensive, cozy, clean and the staff was friendly. I gave it a 4 and not a 5 because there was no refrigerator or microwave. However, the guy at the front desk let us use the microwave to warm our leftover pizza :) I will always come back here to stay. The shops along Clark was in close distance so we spent the night shopping, dining, and getting deserts. All in walking distance from the hotel. Also, if you get the chance to check out Barrelmans Tavern across the street do so! The owner is super awesome and has amazing taste!
The room was overpriced, 70% clean and the furnishings were from the 80s. The TV had to be at least 20 years old. The man that owns property is argumentative and condescending. I wouldnt stay here again.
Absolutely awful. The Cambodian guy has no respect or regard for any rules. He will not admit you if he does not like you, and he does not like anyone.
As a broke college student this was very affordable and a lot nicer than what I would expect for a two star motel! Definitely bring your own towel. Private parking and it’s free which is super nice considering you usually have to pay. Also there is a tavern across the street that is super good and decently priced. There is also a Mexican restaurant down the block from the tavern which is cash only but soo good and definitely worth it! Would definitely stay here again even if I had other choices in Chicago!
I really enjoyed my stay but in the morning when I was getting dressed and I was naked and they were in the room I felt very uncomfortable. I was not trying to stay another night or extend my stay by hours I just asked him could I put my clothes on and that was a major problem. But other than that it was the pretty awesome stay they had all of the amenities and the room is really clean.
The guy that works in the evening wont give extra towels & wash clothes out when requested. And hes rude as hell to customers. Thats why I dont give them 5 stars.
It was a great stay. Love the property. Just was annoyed that I was harassed 3 times by 3 different employees in a 2 night stay.
Our Airbnb reservation fell through and we needed a place to spend a couple of nights. All the hotels in Skokie were full (a good distance from Chicago for a reasonable price) and this place is closer for a cheaper price than the Skokie hotels. I paid around $113 a night for a full sized bed. It is definitely dated and not like a 3 star hotel, but had your bare essentials (body/face soap bar, a packet of shampoo and conditioner, old/non fluffy towels, a TV, a landline, and a couple of hangers). They also had complimentary breakfast but I was never awake in time for that. The bed and pillows were amazing actually. I slept like a rock. Im docking points because of how thin the walls are. You can hear the cars and people outside, which is problematic if youre a light sleeper. Even though I would not have given this place a shot if other hotels were available, I wouldnt mind spending a couple nights here again. I felt safe. You have parking for a car and the door automatically locks.
Safe place. Clean room and bathroom. If you are looking for a place with lots of bells and whistles, this is not the place for you. The room does not have a blow dryer, microwave, or mini refrigerator. If you are looking for a clean room, a reasonable rate, in a safe neighborhood, and FREE parking and Wi-Fi, this is the place for you. It is within a reasonable distance to a laundromat, a Walgreens, and the train--we walked to all three. Friendly staff, and a Continental breakfast. It was just what we needed!
Very original style Motel. Really Very Very Clean! Comfortable beds onsite parking great price.
There is no way to book a reservation online, you have to call and do it over the phone. The continental breakfast was pathetic and the dining room smelled awful. Despite it being October, our room got incredibly hot at night and the air conditioner was loud and barely even put out any air. The only way to cool the room is leaving the window open all night but this part of town doesnt look particularly safe. Also, Saturday morning I could barely get any hot water to take a shower.
Stayed for 1 night, room was fine. My only complaint are with the bed sheets. Our sheets were VERY stiff and scratchy , felt like sleeping on paper. . Please buy some fabric softener
Delightfully adequate! Heart O Chicago is clean, has reasonably comfortable beds, and includes parking, which is a significant added value for the low price point. Wifi is included and appeared to be strong, along with password protected and private. There are some available channels on an old box TV, but the signal isnt strong. But youre probably not visiting Chicago to watch TV in a motel! The neighborhood is near a fire station and can be noisy, so bring ear plugs if youre a light sleeper. For anyone who finds Chicago hotel pricing for 1+2 to be prohibitively expensive, but doesnt want to have a shared room in an Air BnB, Heart O Chicago is a great choice that offers privacy and a pleasant experience.
I would have rated slightly higher except for the owner is the rudest, most disrespectful jerk I have ever dealt with as a customer. He yelled at me during the check in process and I would have left but every hotel was booked. The rooms were VERY outdated but were very clean. The air conditioner leaked onto our hanging clothes in the closet area. The tv is a 19 inch old box tv and the buttons did not work. This place is ok if you just need a cheap place to rest for the night but be prepared to be disrespected by the staff.
Man were to start... good service, clean rooms, no refrigerator but ice machine, the free continental breakfast was excellent cereal with fresh milk, OJ , apples , oatmeal and muffins. Well lite area never felt safer in Chicago. + really big parking lot one way in and one way out. Its also cheap for the area. The wifi was excellent and never droped me once and its fast.
No amenities not even a refrigerator or a microwave you have to ask permission to use the ice the maids constantly bother you and invade your space without your permission and have lost a few of my inexpensive but personally important items. Extremely overpriced for what Little you get I am only staying here with my roommate because we are waiting for an apartment to open up.
I had to cancel today . I have the flu 😷. Things happen in life we only human. They didn’t refund my money. So for future reference I want ever stay there . Talking about they got strict policies. That place looks like a dump. Are you for real? The clerk was rude the couple of times I did call them for directions before I got sick . I should had cancel then .
Very clean rooms. This is an old style motel.First the negatives. Small Continental breakfast. Median on street prevents left turn into entrance.One way streets surround it.The proprietor has weird habit of hanging up abruptly on phone conversations.No thank you or goodbye.Positives are cheap rates, free parking. White Castle 1 block away. Free wifi. Some updates. Bring small extension cord. Only one outlet per room.Built in the 60s. Some street noise until midnight.Busy street.Bring a small fan or white noise device. Diverse neighborhood. Nearby Dona Chio Huaraches Mexican cafe, great food and low prices. If youre and experience traveler with patience and you just need a clean cheap place, this is it.20 minutes to Wrigley.
A decent Motel. Easy to get to from Lake Shore Dr. Rooms are clean and excellent housekeeping
Area is not good with not having more convenient places to eat or shop
Cool spot and very accommodating staff
Cant find anything cheaper. Based on what we were paying, I expected less. But everything was very clean and checking in and out was very easy. TVs are pretty outdated but if you just need a place to sleep, this is a great option.
Decently priced rooms clean and fresh sheets. Staff is nice and fair on rates. Next to Clark St for local restaurant and location to the shore.
Your typical run-of-the-mill motel. No frills, but thats as expected. Rooms and bathrooms were clean. Have a sparse continental breakfast daily...coffee, cereal, packaged pastries and muffins. Within walking distance of great restaurants and boutique shops in citys Andersonville neighborhood.
The price was great for a 2 night stay, nice continental breakfast. was not hard to find from the street. room was clean. free WiFi and friendly staff, we will come back. highly recomended!!
First of all, people need to realize it is a motel. If you want to stay somewhere nice and hospitality oriented, then find a hotel.Heart ochicago is your basic, no frills, older motel. I got everything I expected from it: a safe place to sleep. The beds are sleepable but others might not feel the same. There is no refrigerator or microwave so have a cooler or dont bring back leftovers. There is also no hair dryer. My biggest complaint was that the room was very warm and the windows do not have screens so we did not keep them open at night.Parking is free but first come first serve. The continential breakfast is free and has the basics: coffee, tea, cereal, apples, milk, some juices and donuts.There is a 25 deposit due at check in, no matter how you reserved your room. Presumably for damages plus $5 per key issued. If you call to make a reservation, be warned that when they take your info down, they write your credit card number on paper. Their computer is seriously outdated and they appear to track things on paper mostly. When we asked if the area was safe, the man at the desk did answer our question honestly: Its all right. 2 miles down its not so good.Because we knew it was a motel, our visit met our expectations. Would I stay here again? Maybe if it was 1-2 nights.
If you spend enough time in Chicago youll be sure to encounter this classic motel and come to understand her niche appeal to the citys seedier elements. Appropriately priced, acceptably clean, and centrally located on the north side of the city, this motel is a staple to travellers and residents alike.
I had to stay there because I couldn’t find any other place to stay that night. The city was booked. The place wasn’t that good at all. I gave it 2 stars because it was a quiet area and a free parking.
Thank you so much for the use of your toilet... it was very clean.15% occupancy last night. Ask for discounted rate. Was refused very kirtley. With all that competition I didnt realize how shabby the Heart OChicago is. Too bad, this auto club member, will be notifying to AAA, REPORTING; disappointment and discourteous impression the front desk clerk left.
Staff there is unprofessional. I just called asking questions about the motel and the guy was inconsiderate and RUDE. Theyll never get business mistreating the customers.
Kind of expensive for my blood but if you need a spot in the area they seem nice.
I am rating this motel 3 out 5. Clean, no frills place, a bit overpriced for the facilities, and deserved 2 out of 5 until the check out.The front desk employee named Zone, was cutting coupons from local newspapers to be provided to the customers, and he gave me lots of instructions on how to navigate Chicago as a 1st timer, I thought he was friendly and helpful and he pushed the motel rating higher with one more star to 3 out 5.
No apparent office visible. Windows look like a haunted house. Curtains are a sight for sore eyes
Better than expected for a motel. Very clean. Very fun bar across the street. No ac is a bummer and it is old. Its a bed and a bathroom with free parking. Id stay again!
Rooms are clean and free parking but needs to be updated. Free parking is a plus especially in Chicago. We got a room with a king bed. The cost with tax was $123.00. Room was out of the 70s.
A friend came into town for the weekend and decided on staying at the Heart OChicago. Its a bit tricky getting into the parking lot depending on what direction youre coming from. Upon entering the room, I was quite pleased with the level of cleanliness. It has a very retro vibe, without any hints of old or rundown.
There cannot be any possible reason to live here. I should have gone to the motel 6 near the airport, which would have been cheaper as well as bigger. The room is a matchbox, which is excusable given the location.What is not excusable is the fact that there is no cooling in the room in June! There is only heating and I had to leave the windows open at night. The wifi is a joke, and there are a total of 2 charging points in the entire room, and they too are too well hidden and away from the bed to be of any use (my wife wanted to use her hair iron). They have no hooks for towels in the bathroom (another basic thing which is missing in the bathroom) The asian guy at the reception looked extremely uninterested in whats happening. I have lived in motel 6s a lot, which is usually 60$, so i was expecting at least a similar deal when i paid 100$ a night hereMy suggestion, live a little further and take an uber to go wherever. Also, I am pretty sure most people giving this place 4 or 5 stars are paid by the hotel owner.
NEVER STAY! We recently stayed there and reception service was horrible. There is this Asian guy who sits and he is a liar, unethical and cheat. He ignores everything you say. We had a baby with us still he continued to ignore us and not to anything. I would say if you see that guy just take your business somewhere else.
Very clean inside and out. Staff very nice. Continental breakfast ok , no warm food. Location excellent. Neighborhood friendly and safe. Would recommend to family and friends and definitely stay here again.
The hotel is reasonably priced for its location. There are really no amenities here though, so if you need more than a bed and bathroom consider another location. Otherwise this is the best price.
Always clean, usually friendly. Great and unbeatable location for the price. Ideal for folks attending gay and lesbian events in the city proper. Smack in the middle of Chicagos historic Andersonville neighborhood. Close to Andersonville, Edgewater, Rogers Park, Devon, Loyola, and Skokie.
This location is reasonably priced with very clean rooms. Not really in a great location if youre a tourist or planning to do business downtown. But a good location if youre visiting the north side of the city.
Its your typical motel. Nothing fancy. They claim continental breakfast which consists of coffee and a package out of a vending machine. Free wifi could have been better frustrating .
Not too bad, little bit pricey for same motels. No hallway between office or bedrooms, so bedrooms are facing outside which isnt not good when is raining or snowing , windy or hot weather.
Awesome hotel. Very affordable and great that you don’t have to pay extra for parking. My room was very clean. Air conditioning was great!!
The rooms were clean and cheap for the area. Lacked basic amenities and breakfast could be improved but overall very decent for a nights stay.
This motel is the typical on-the-road motel you see in movies. Its ok for one night, it is mostly clean though dated and has free parking. The location is ugly but not unsafe. Closest train stop is in Bryn Mawr, a 12 minute walk.
Decent for what you expect from a motel. Heater was noisy. No blow dryer in the room but you can request one from the front desk.
Motel is not excellent I have never once seen proces go down, I called and be said 110 lol for what a busted motel ? I went to the holiday inn in Skokie and paid 70. If your willing to waste 110 bucks on a place like this and not on a top notch you must be crazy
Had a lovely stay here! Room was clean and homey.
Decent if all youre looking for is a place to sleep. Clean but dated rooms. Service was 3/5 in friendliness.
I felt safe. The rooms were clean, no fridge or microwave but I was aware and for the price is great. The breakfast is also good.
Extremely overpriced. The heating and air unit looks like its from the 50s. The bulky TV was so dark you could barely see any picture. The style is 60 years old and the management is rude. Locals never would go here, its almost all people from another country that dont now any better...
I stayed there in September and am coming back in May. It was clean, quiet and cheap! I am glad its there for the budget traveler. Nothing fancy but completely pleasant and functional.
Definitely had the air of the 60s, but that is no detraction. Everything is neat and clean, staff is friendly and attentive. Continental breakfast is minimal.
Cant never find a vacancy
This is a motel on the far Northside of Chicago with free parking and clean rooms. The average room rate is right around $100 and a small breakfast is included pastries and such. Not luxury but clean
Its a wonderful place to stay, especially when you want to travel more and sit around less (although considering how comfortable the beds are, you might be inclined to do that) hence the name, it is indeed in the heart of Chicago.
The value was great as was the location in regards to city sites. It was very clean and the gentleman at the front desk was nice enough to check us in early.
Outdated. People driving up in and out of rooms on occasion at strange hours. Just not worth for what there charging. There are cheaper rooms on Lincoln.
Its hard to find a cheaper place to stay on the north side of Chicago. Might look shabby on the outside, but the beds are comfy, the rooms are clean, and we havent gotten bedbugs yet.
I read the comment below about Zone, which is what swayed me to stay at the Heart O Chicago for our night in Chicago. At check out I also had the pleasure of meeting him, and had to post about him... Without saying anything he picked up that I was foreign, and pulled out his own city map, showing me where was safe to go and where wasnt, how to get everywhere and what to see as a tourist. He asked me if I wanted it, I asked isnt it yours? to which he replied not if you need it.... He then marked everything out clearly on it and gave it to me, and told me that even though I was checking out, he would allow me to park my RV in the car space until I left the city later that night. Zone is a helpful, generous and genuine man, who deserves a PAY RISE!! :P
My go to hotel when I need a cheap basic hotel while in Chicago. Free continental breakfast in the morning. Free parking for your car. Starbucks close by.
Clean, friendly, parking places seemed safe. Beds could certainly be upgraded but otherwise a decent place to stay!
Simple, clean & secure. Friendly front desk staff.
Totally clean super classic motel. Another victim of the -fake bad English totally false claim that there are bugs here thing- obvious some hotel chain pays people to post this idiotic crap...price fixing- its wrong. Anyway this place is a a cool, clean classic motel at a reasonable price...hooray!
Good experience for the price paid. Not fancy or even modern, but clean, safe and convenient. We will definitely stay there again.
This is a horrible place to stay price is to hight $147 with the tax for one night and they dont have microwave in their rooms no hooks in the bathroom to hang clothes very noise all night i heard honking horns would not recommend at all.
Clean as a whistle. Some room windows face off street for a little bit of extra quiet. Walled off free parking in a vibrant neighborhood. Give it a shot.
Great Family Owned Business. Clean and Comfortable. Felt Safe, slept well worth every penny! Thank you again!
It served its purpose basic amenities roof over your head with a shower what more can you ask for for your $$$.
This is an excellent place to stay if youre an out of town guest. Free parking, WiFi and breakfast. Staff is friendly.
A smidge outdated lol, but super friendly staff. Very clean rooms. They do offer free WiFi and continental breakfast!
Nice rooms a tad overpriced though. The only downside is there are no weekly rates.
Clean rooms and hospitable staff. The man working the front desk, Zone, worked with us to park our trailer for our stay. We will stop here next time in Chicago.
Expensive to be so old & run down... not particularly 100% clean either...
Clean room. Expected a little better for the price. Breakfast not anything to talk about. Some pre packaged danishes instant oatmeal and coffee.....could have tried a little better
Its very neat, and organized. Very good place to settle. Would recommend staying here for the night. (Family owned)
A no frills motel with the basics. Across the street is a bar and youre not too far away from andersonville. Clean and outdated but it gets the job done.
It wasnt that bad actually staying at the heart of Chicago they had a continental breakfast in the morning but the old Asian guy in the morning is a pain in the rear end and make sure you return the key for your $5 deposit at the end of your stay
It was wonderful clean rooms,and it was nearby transportation via cta bus and train stations to get to a variety of stores and other places and events in chicago.
One of the nicer cheap motels if u job st need somewhere to crash.
Great staff very friendly and affordable. Clean and well kept a little out dated but still very functional
Great motel and neighborhood. Affordable and free parking. Avoid the smoking rooms if youre a nonsmoker
The Cambodian guy that works there is horrible , no personality whatsoever and does not know how to treat people
Just the location we wanted. The accomodations are modest but clean and reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly.
It was convenient and they had rooms available. I just wish they had HDTV instead of that old RCA model.
Clean but the beds are low to the floor and uncomfortable and so are the pillows.
Friendly staff, clean rooms, excellent Location and rich history make this an overall outstanding motel for the price.
Affordable and clean room. Helpful staff. Good place to stay and free parking.
The guy at the counter was rude and he hid behind his desk trying to talk to us he acted like he was scared but the rooms are clean theres no microwave or coffee pots in the room like other motels i have ben at
A little pricey for what you get. Old tvs and roins havent been updated since the 90s. Good location but hard to get to the entrance
Step back in time. Safe and convenient , great showers.
Vintage 50s motel, clean, includes continental breakfast, free parking, Reasonable price, close to the CTA Red Line.
Its a little pricey and a bit strange to enter into when driving. But all in all a decent hotel thats smack-dab right in the middle of Chicagos North side.
Clean rooms and good service. A little overpriced when compared to other motels and hotels in the area.
It seems like a nice motel. I only went there to take photos of their awesome neon signage.
The service was great, loved the location, rooms need a little but of updating but were clean
A high end hotel! The staff is very helpful - the desk staff and the cleaning staff. The cleaning staff was excellent.
Daily house cleaning I doubt, as soon as me & my wife opened the door to the room there was an old musty odor in the room, no soap or shampoo in the bathroom, the bed sheets had stains, the television had 2 stations, had to charge our phones on the floor cause there was only 1wall outlet towards the floor & no table close enough to put our phones on & there was no way to move a table cause they were attached to the wall & the walls look like they havent been wiped down in years.
Worst hotel ive ever been to. Clueless employees. Cannot imagine anyone would ever come back once they have stayed here.
Place is ok. Not too clean especially the staircases.
The hotel was the destination for friends from outta town. It was quite, clean, and priced right!
Keep your expectations in check, and this place will provide a good (no frills) base for exploration. Earplugs recommended.
The person at the counter was really rude. The rooms were ok, but they smelled like cigarettes.
Too expensive. Not worth the money. The tv channel selections are terrible. Does not have cable
Dated decor, but clean and comfortable. Convenient to public transportation to Chicago. Friendly workers
Clean. English speaking staff. Weak wifi though. Cant stream youtube or hbo. Great for a budget. Convenient to the city.
Wasnt a bad place. Good for if you need a place to crash after drinking all night.
Great low cost motel. Basic and shabby but clean and spacious!
Todays prices. Outdated rooms. 1960s furnishings and fixtures. 113.00 a nite.
Going back in time! Safe clean friendly establishment. Perfect location.
Good place for those late night needs of a room
Very clean, basic motel with free parking and reasonable rate!
NOT THAT THERE WHERE PROSTITUTION IN AND OUT OF THE HOTEL FIGHTING ARGUE AND LET ALONE STAINED FLOORS CAUGHT A RASH FROM THE SHEETS TV DIDNT WORK RENCHED OF CIGGERETTES RUDE WORKERS AND HAD BED BUGS WILL NOT RETURN !!!!!! PLACE NEEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN AND RENOVATED
For a lil outdated motel, its always clean and the beds are comfy!!
You get what you pay for. A lot of street noise, beds arent the greatest. Continental breakfast was lack luster.
Worst management. They hung up on me 3 times in a row when I called asking for information. They should reconsider how they speak to their customers if they actually want to stay in business.
Rooms are clean, nothing fancy. Good rates too
Reasonably priced for Chicago standards. Real old...
Clean, affordable place to stay and still be close enough to venues.
The place was clean but the price is too high and the wifi was very aggravating.
Dependable, affordable, retro, parking included! close to everything I enjoy
It was not all that and more for 100 dollars but it was a good enough in its accommodation plus free WiFi.
Comfortable, quiet, clean. If a bit pricey...
Customer service was lacking. Prices do not match the quality of the rooms.
No frills but clean and in a decent location for the places I like to go.
Im not the type to bad mouth a business unnecessarily. I guess you would just have to judge yourself.
Very competitive price.lot of parking space .nice staff
Always clean well priced place to stay.
Pros: cheap, good location.Cons: smells musty and damp, is outdated.
Basic motel. You get what you pay for, yet great location for a roadtrip to Chicago!
$5 key rental, 1970s TVs, and bathtubs without bath drains...Need I say more?
Sleezy yet budget friendly for staycations. Gay friendly+++
Room was good. Continental breakfast had limited options
Front desk guy was very rude and disrespectful.
Neighborhoods around the area are a little sketchy but the motel itself was good for one nights rest
Always a room here if I have nowhere else to go for a hotel stay.
Management was very rude, found an excuse to void reservation because he didnt trust the look of a couple
Not busy. Housekeeping to be paid fair wage.
Very chill, clean, quiet, inexpensive. Close to the city.
They need to update that place only place i no that still have boX tvs
Cold as hell in those rooms 😅
I do not really know too much about this hotel ...that is why i give it 3 out of 5stars
Really great place, definitely money’s worth!
Great value for money and super clean safe
I make restaurant deliveries to this place but Ive never stayed here
Great. Place. To. Stay. In. Chicago
Very nice rooms and staff !
Clean and free parking. This is our second time here and will be back!
Nice standard, good customer service
Great place. I always stay here when I go to chicago.
Rooms are outdated, but clean. Staff is friendly
The wifi was not very good and the beds were hard
That wasnt too friendly rooms were clean towels were bad
I only used my identification to check in a friend who needed a place to stay fit the night
Efficient and clean. Great north side locations.
The wifi signal in my room was so weak, I could not use it.
Cheap, clean and near great restaurants and shopping
Clean, basic motel that is fairly cheap.
Its a nice clean motel.
Its bad I got 2 rooms and I see spit all over everything
Clean, close to public transportation, free parking all plusses.
Close, convenient, clean rooms and polite staff
Pretty low key establishment. Stopped by for something different.
Decent rooms, mediocer breakfast, low tech.
Great minimal motel for a party weekend in Chicago
The Heart of Chicago knows what business its in, and makes no attempt to do otherwise.
Clean, cheap, great location. Will come back
Total reviews rating 3.7
199 Reviews for Heart O Chicago 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-24Very decent budget option.Pros: Free parking, central AC, bathtub, exhaust fan in bathroom, excellent water pressure in shower, walkable neighborhood with mass transit options nearby.Cons: Can be noisy (building is on a busy corner with lots of horn-honkers; mercifully this doesnt go all night though); carpet in room needs to be removed and replaced with laminate flooring (bring your flip-flops).
Review №2
2022-04-03Rooms were a bit outdated, however our room was clean and smelled clean. Parking was free so that was a bonus. Walls are a little thin and you can hear a lot of noise outside your room.The room had hest, which we were happy about as weve stayed in similar motels that didnt have in room heating or cooling.Check in was simple, staff was friendly.Continental breakfast was not available at the time of our departure, even though the website stated it was served daily from 7am to 10am.Would recommend as an inexpensive place to sleep for a short stay.
Review №3
2022-06-26This motel is saturated in the exhalation of the messureless amounts of narcotics being consumed and sold there everyday. If you enjoy the TV shows The Walking Dead and Cops then you will love this motel. Be sure to have some interaction with the Ring Master who works the front desk during the day. He is a real piece of work.
Review №4
2022-03-26Cheap stay, nice rooms, and comfy beds. The man at the front desk was very polite and helped a lot with information!
Review №5
2021-10-24Very nice nostalgic place to stay. Rooms are very clean. Sets you back to the 60s for a bit. Street noise is a bit loud, but tapers off at night. Beyond their control, so cant blame the hotel. All in all, a great place to stay.
Review №6
2021-09-26Great basic motel in Chicago. 1950s style. Spotlessly clean. Owner / Manager a little too gruff and tart. Plus they advertise Breakfast but have a sign it has been discontinued. If they are not going to present it, quit advertising it.
Review №7
2021-09-15A bit outdated but good if you need a place to sleep. I was in town for Bike the Drive and just needed a bed close to the north starting point. Luckily I didnt need to use the shower amenities because the tiny shampoo/conditioner packets probably would not have gone very far. TV was a tube TV with a barely functioning remote (sleep timer button did not work, nor did most of the buttons). Not applicable for me but something to note: not wheelchair accessible.
Review №8
2021-08-20When I made my reservation I was quoted $83 a night when I got there it was over $100. I confronted the front desk person about that and he basically threw my credit card at at me and said we dont want you here anyway. I said I just took a cab here all I did was ask why it was more than what I was quoted so he ended up checking me in. The room was clean the bed was comfortable the hotel is very dated as you can see from pictures of the bathroom Ive never been on a toilet that was that low. I dont think I would go there again. But it was known as a Chicago institution the best thing about it was the sign outside aspictured.
Review №9
2021-12-04In the heart of Chicago, clean pleasant and a great price. Free parking and very close to busses and rail.If you are on a budget it is the best. Not in the downtown but walking distance from shops many restaurants and coffeeshops. Love it
Review №10
2021-09-15Not goodI made a reservation for a non-smoking room. Checked in and was given a smoking room and was told that this was the only room available. Went back to the office and somehow they were able to get me a non-smoking room, but the non-smoking room smelled more like smoke than the smoking room. Had to find another place to stay but was still charged for one night. This place is old, dingy, and kind of sketchy, and the service is not good.Ive tried calling 5 times since to speak to someone in management, hoping to get my money back, and they keep telling me that management isnt available or to call back later.