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Nestled in one of Chicago’s quintessential neighborhoods, The Inn at Lincoln Park is a historic, European style hotel with architectural details reminiscent of the early 1900’s. Our prime location to Chicago’s renowned attractions and scenic shores of Lake Michigan, personal and attentive service, and great value make us an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers, alike.Located in the heart of Lincoln Park/Lakeview, our hotel provides the perfect gateway to your Chicago experience. Walk outside the hotel doors and you are in a walker’s paradise with tree-lined residential streets and a vibrant shopping, restaurant and theatre district. Take a stroll or bike ride through picturesque Lincoln Park and explore the Lincoln Park Zoo, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and Lincoln Park Conservatory, ending up at North Avenue Beach where you can experience Chicago’s stunning lakefront. Or, take in a Cubs game at Wrigley Field just a short walk away. We are also conveniently located 2 miles from downtown with local transportation a block away.Built in 1918, the Inn at Lincoln Park features a welcoming Lobby and Guest Lounge with the old-world charm of oak woodwork and architectural elements of the era, 71 rooms, private floor with 3 newly renovated suites, and a meeting/event space. Independently owned, we focus on accommodating your needs with personal service to make sure your stay in Chicago is a memorable one. We are gay friendly and located 1 block from Boys Town.Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast in our café, convenient onsite parking, complimentary high speed wireless internet access, and complimentary 24 hour coffee and tea service in our Lobby. We accept pets less than 50 pounds. A 50.00 non-refundable fee will be charged.
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Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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24-hour front desk
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Non-smoking hotel
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Air conditioning
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Spanish
Location
601 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614-1510
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Good for walkers
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I have stayed at this hotel at least twice an year for the last 8 years, last in June 2002. Located in an old converted building the rooms are quaint and. although some of the fixtures are antique, the Hotel is kept very clean by the excellent mostly Polish staff. The rooms vary greatly in size (and correspondingly in price) - the cheapest room, normally in the $ 75-85/day range is very small, but the price is extremely competitive for the area. The Confort Inn has a small parking area in the hotel - a rarity; and you can always unload your car off the street. There are parking charges for the small parking lot in the hotel and for a commercial lot nearby with which they have an agreement. Free continemtal breakfast in the morning is excellent in clean sorroundings. The location is good - a reasonable taxi ride from downtown and within walking distance of the lake, good restaurants and shops. The hotel clientele is generally high level.
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I just returned from Chicago, and I spent 3 nights in this hotel. Other reviewers have commented on the size of the rooms, and they're right. The rooms are small, and there's not much shelf space in the bathroom. However, I found the place to be clean and comfortable, and very convenient to shopping, the park, theaters, and restaurants. I didn't spend much time in the hotel -- just needed a place to sleep -- but I felt very safe there, and the street noise wasn't all that bad. I was on the first floor, so I don't know about the elevator, but everything in my room was in good repair and the housekeeping staff was very friendly and accommodating. The desk staff wasn't as friendly, but I didn't have any real problems with them. The continental breakfast was pretty good, and there's free coffee and tea in the lobby all day. My only complaint was that they kept the place too warm! I had to run the air conditioner on high the whole time. All in all, it was a good deal for the price, which was about $22/night LESS than the Day's Inn across the street.
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Date of stay: September 2004
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My husband and I stayed here during Memorial Day Weekend, and found the hotel to be quite pleasant. This hotel was great for the price and location. It's almost on the corner where Diversey, N. Clark, and Broadway meet. Just up the street from the El Train, and bus stops are a hop, skip, and a jump away. The hotel staff was very nice and always helpful. Also, their continental breakfast was pretty good. They served coffee, juice, donuts, bagels (my husband really liked the bagel slicer), cereal, and milk. Best of all, they have their own parking lot with a reasonable $10/day fee, but get their early in the day 'cause they go fast. This fee was a lot better than paying $20/day at one of the garages. The rooms are small and could use a little more lighting. But who wants to stay in their room all day when you have Chicago to see? Also, watch out for that step in front of the bathroom.
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In 40 years of traveling around the world, this is the worst place ever. Do not stay here. Terrible disrepair -- stained carpet, cracked tile, 10 years overdue for paint, broken lamp, leaking shower faucets, broken bathroom shelf. 25-yr-old TV. Linens are not changed daily. Had to sit sideways on toilet due to cramped bathroom. No iron or ironing board available. Indifferent desk clerk. Phones did not work. Hallway reeks from tobacco smoke. Room preposterously small. Need I say more? Cancel your trip to Chicago if this is only place that has rooms available.
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Have stayed here three times in the lat year when the less expensive Days Inn lincoln park was booked. First stay was okay. Last two where horrible. The elevator is not well maintained and the rooms are worse. Burnt out lightbulbs, ancient bedframes, and a lamp cord that shocked me are enough to keep me away. If you're looking for a little old school Chicago flavor, stay here. If you're looking for comfort, walk across the street. I must say though, I recently saw a remodeling permit in the window, so perhaps things will improve. The only really good thing about the property is it's easy in and out parking lot. But it's 10 bucks too and you're not guaranteed a spot. Days Inn Lincoln has valets for $20 and the room in cheaper so stay there. That is, unless you're really into hotels that remind you of those in the 40's.
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Very clean, spacious, great location, great service, great value. Too bad so many don't "get" the charm of an older hotel. I'd much rather stay here than some generic place. It's an old building with lots of great details. The room was spacious, not fancy but with character. Great original tiling and glass brick in the bathroom. High ceilings, old transom over the door, old fashioned radiators, AC in window. Everything was very clean.
The Inn is only a few blocks from the Brown Line to downtown. The neighborhood is very busy and safe, lots of shops and people walking around even late at night.
The complimentary Continental breakfast is very generous. The front desk service is excellent and extremely accomodating. When we asked for a hair dryer, an iron, more shampoo, an extra towel... each time it arrived within 3 minutes. (But we never asked for something in the middle of the night, as I'm sure the bachelorette party below did.)
To those who object to having an "old" TV or carpet... this matters how? Reception was good and the carpet was clean - but Hello, you should always wear slippers in a hotel! And to those who complained about cracked plaster... again, so what? Yes, if it were built in 2000 with wallboard it wouldn't be cracked. Perhaps you'd be happier at a Motel 6 with wallboard but no character.
The Inn is only a few blocks from the Brown Line to downtown. The neighborhood is very busy and safe, lots of shops and people walking around even late at night.
The complimentary Continental breakfast is very generous. The front desk service is excellent and extremely accomodating. When we asked for a hair dryer, an iron, more shampoo, an extra towel... each time it arrived within 3 minutes. (But we never asked for something in the middle of the night, as I'm sure the bachelorette party below did.)
To those who object to having an "old" TV or carpet... this matters how? Reception was good and the carpet was clean - but Hello, you should always wear slippers in a hotel! And to those who complained about cracked plaster... again, so what? Yes, if it were built in 2000 with wallboard it wouldn't be cracked. Perhaps you'd be happier at a Motel 6 with wallboard but no character.
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Date of stay: April 2006
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The pros: great location, charming 97 year old building with lots of character, friendly staff. The cons: could not seem to adjust the heat so we had to open the window which made the room even noisier. Very basic breakfast, no oatmeal. I did speak to the breakfast attendant who was so nice and said she would tell the management that guests were requesting oatmeal. Water pressure in shower minimal.
But it is reasonably priced and a charming building in a good location, so maybe worth a try.
But it is reasonably priced and a charming building in a good location, so maybe worth a try.
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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A group of friends and I decided to randomly visit Chicago one weekend - we reserved a two double-bed room. The room was perfect in size for four people the bathroom was a great size - overall the space was just fine. The location is perfect - being originally from the area it's a perfect retreat that is close to the Lincoln Park/Lakeview spots. The staff was friendly, the housekeeping staff was very accomodating - overall very plesant! The breakfast in the morning was perfect for hungover gentlemen! Great place to stay if you need a room on the northside of town - will visit again in the future!
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Date of stay: May 2004
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I spent 3 nights in this hotel and here are my impressions:
POSITIVES
-Good bargain for the location
-Excellent neighbood surrounding, with lots of restaurants, shops, pubs, etc.
-Good desk service and cleanliness
-Secure and safe
NEGATIVES
-I reserved the standard room, and it was TINY. Bedroom and bathroom were very cramped. OK for one person, but that's about it.
-A/C, TV, and lighting are very old. The TV in particular did not work very well
-Because it's an old building, it has that musty, old-building smell, mostly in the corridors and stairwells
Basically, this is a very adequate hotel if youre looking to mostly be out and about (which I was). The location and price are very good. And, despite the age of the place, it is very well-kept, clean, and safe. If you are not travelling alone, do yourself a favor and reserve a larger room. Otherwise, you and your companion will be uncomfortable.
POSITIVES
-Good bargain for the location
-Excellent neighbood surrounding, with lots of restaurants, shops, pubs, etc.
-Good desk service and cleanliness
-Secure and safe
NEGATIVES
-I reserved the standard room, and it was TINY. Bedroom and bathroom were very cramped. OK for one person, but that's about it.
-A/C, TV, and lighting are very old. The TV in particular did not work very well
-Because it's an old building, it has that musty, old-building smell, mostly in the corridors and stairwells
Basically, this is a very adequate hotel if youre looking to mostly be out and about (which I was). The location and price are very good. And, despite the age of the place, it is very well-kept, clean, and safe. If you are not travelling alone, do yourself a favor and reserve a larger room. Otherwise, you and your companion will be uncomfortable.
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Date of stay: July 2005
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The Inn At Lincoln Park, Chicago,IL
I was a walk in and had no problem with the price, but when the clerk said there parking lot was full and I could park in a lot a block away, that would have been o.k. until I was informed it would cost me twelve dollars.
The hotel and the room was clean and looked very nice.. The bed on the other hand was TERRIBLE, every time we moved there was such a loud screeching squeaking noise from the bed springs. Didn't get much sleep. There was no shampoo in the room only two bottles of hair conditioner.
I was a walk in and had no problem with the price, but when the clerk said there parking lot was full and I could park in a lot a block away, that would have been o.k. until I was informed it would cost me twelve dollars.
The hotel and the room was clean and looked very nice.. The bed on the other hand was TERRIBLE, every time we moved there was such a loud screeching squeaking noise from the bed springs. Didn't get much sleep. There was no shampoo in the room only two bottles of hair conditioner.
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Date of stay: July 2005
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there is parking available for guests for a surcharge but not too sure how much.you would have to email them.
I doubt the inn has that set up, maybe two rooms side by side, but the rooms at the inn are small. We stayed at the Hilton Oak brook terrace when moving our son to Lincoln Park. It is about a 30 minute ride in, by car or train, and the train stop is close by. Also a large mall with shops and restaurants is situated behind the hotel and it sits right next door to the Drury Lane Theater. Rooms and bathroom are large, 2 queen in one room, separated by a door, and pull out sofa, fridge, microwave, table and chairs, in other room,very roomy. Two TV's, and a separate shower stall and bath tub. Also, indoor pool, lounge and buffet breakfast for a fee. However, if you buy the breakfast package, I think it is only 20 xtra dollars, and all in your room eat free. Driving in early on a weekend, traffic is not bad (rush hour week day would be bad.) Also, parking spots turn over frequently in Lincoln park, and are time limited, so we had no problem stopping for food or shopping, and welcomed the retreat back to Oakbrook Terrace from the city.
They have a little parking lot right next to the building and they have a parking garage about 2-3 blocks away that was reasonable for Chicago. 30-35$ a night
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Comfort Inn
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United StatesIllinoisChicagoNorth Side / Park West / Lincoln Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
74
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Which popular attractions are close to Inn at Lincoln Park?
Nearby attractions include Bad Axe Throwing Chicago (Lake View) (0.2 km), Elks National Memorial (0.3 km), and Green City Market (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Inn at Lincoln Park?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and laundry service.
What food & drink options are available at Inn at Lincoln Park?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Inn at Lincoln Park?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Inn at Lincoln Park?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sapori Trattoria, Molly's Cupcakes, and The Gundis.
Are pets allowed at Inn at Lincoln Park?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Inn at Lincoln Park?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Russian.
Are there any historical sites close to Inn at Lincoln Park?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Garfield Park Conservatory (7.9 km), The Rookery Building (6.0 km), and Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral (4.6 km).
Is Inn at Lincoln Park accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.