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Heart O' Chicago Motel

2.0 of 5
5990 N. Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660-3263
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Ranked #105 of 166 hotels in Chicago
3.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
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illin0isguy
Chicago IL
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15 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

If you're looking for a cute little place in a charming area, this isn't it. It's a clean, no-frills motor hotel on a busy street, across from a body shop, with a desk clerk behind safety glass after dark. It's close to Andersonville but doesn't feel like Andersonville. (It's actually Edgewater.) The rooms are basic but well-maintained. A decent option... More

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HardBop
Covina, California
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Pluses are: 1) the location if you want to be centered near the popular Andersonville area 2) under $100 for a clean room (and not a "hooker motel") in Chicago is pretty good 3) the free parking with easy in/out (we've stayed at many popular hotels in the northside of Chicago but have always had to deal with valets or... More

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Mark P
Nashville, Tennessee
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011

I was in town for Riot Fest in early October 2011 and stayed at the Heart o' Chicago for 5 nights. I can echo the positive comments from all of these reviews and dismiss the few negative ones simply by stating-- this ain't the Ritz-Carlton, so what did you expect? Yes, the last renovation was probably in the 80s but... More

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ProComputerGeek
Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011

We were visiting for parents' weekend at DePaul. The two other hotels we've stayed at in the past were sky high ($190 or more per night). We decided to give this one a try. While it wasn't the worst hotel by far, there were enough negatives for us that we probably won't stay there again. In fact, if we'd been... More

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ParosMan
Ottawa, Canada
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6 reviews
34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

My motto for my stay at Heart o' Chicago would be «Dont worry, be happy». It is indeed a good motel for the money you pay. I was at this establishment for 5 nights as a base to visit Chicago. The welcome at the reception is not very warm but I got over it. The breakfast is ok: coffee and... More

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funintheflsun
South Florida
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7 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011
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I have stayed at this motel several times over the years and most recently last week. When I visit Chicago I usually meet a friend and we spend the night hitting the clubs in the Halstead street area. We have been staying at this motel not because it is anything fancy but because of it's location and it is one... More

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LizaJaneSmile
Vandalia, Illinois
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011
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person found this review helpful

Family owned Motel takes you back in time to the 1950's or 60's. It's a very well kept place and Clean. You open the door and you can smell the use of bleach and pledge. It's not overwhelming but it's very clean. The paneling has been painted but the look is a back in time experience our bathroom was all... More

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Sarah Z
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2011
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I don't understand everyone bad-mouthing the free breakfast. The fruit, oatmeal, donuts, coffee, and juice are standard "continental breakfast" fare, which you will receive at most of the hotels in the area, including the $300/night hotels. Anyway, my boyfriend and I found this gem while I was searching for hotels within the city limits that wouldn't require us to apply... More

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yanks198
yonkers
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 30, 2011
5
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Came in to Chicago from NY to catch the Yankee game at Wrigley. I booked this place in May because of the price and it is near the area my family is at. We checked in on Thursday the 16th of June and the gentleman at the front desk was not able to find my reservation, I knew there would... More

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tds9701
Knoxville, Tennessee
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3 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011
3
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My boyfriend and I decided that we would take a vacation and follow the Yankees for 2 weeks and catch 14 ballgames. After a week in NY, we came to chicago for 3 nights. Reviews from this website said it was clean, and knowing we would only be in the room to sleep, that was the important thing. The hotel... More

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