Rodeway Inn Chicago North Shore - Lincolnwood — Chicago, United States

Rodeway Inn Chicago North Shore - Lincolnwood is a no-frills budget motel on Chicago’s far North Side in Chicago, United States.

Address: 5952 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Property ID: 1442381.

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Axel's take: 6.5/10

Useful free parking and basic comfort, but an uneven budget stay. a no-frills budget motel on Chicago’s far North Side, scored for what it is.

This is a no-frills budget motel in West Ridge, not a downtown hotel or a North Shore resort. We’d consider it for a short, car-based stay when keeping costs down matters most. Free parking is its clearest advantage. Recent Expedia and Trip.com guests often praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, though the overall ratings remain mixed rather than reassuringly strong.

The trade-offs are an aging property, inconsistent room condition and recurring complaints about unreliable Wi-Fi across Hotels.com and Trip.com. Cleanliness earns more praise than the building’s upkeep, but it isn’t uniformly dependable. Choice confirms morning coffee and tea; don’t assume the catalog’s breakfast, restaurant or spa-style extras are available. A refundable credit-card deposit is required. We’d skip it for a work trip needing dependable internet or a sightseeing visit centered on downtown.

• Best for: budget travelers with a car; short North Side visits

• Watch out for: unreliable Wi-Fi; aging rooms and uneven upkeep; longer trips to downtown attractions

• Location: In Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood; better suited to North Side visits than downtown sightseeing.

• Rooms: Often described as spacious and comfortable, but dated condition and missing conveniences draw complaints.

• Cleanliness: Generally a relative strength in ratings, though some guests report bedding and cleaning shortcomings.

• Service: Recent reviews frequently praise helpful staff, without suggesting uniformly consistent service.

• Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi and morning coffee/tea; breakfast and the catalog’s extensive extras are not confirmed by Choice.

• Fees and surprises: Choice requires a refundable credit-card damage/smoking deposit; release can take 7–10 days after checkout.

Axel's opinion of Rodeway Inn Chicago North Shore - Lincolnwood, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Rodeway Inn Chicago North Shore - Lincolnwood

• Property type: Mini-hotel
• 2-star hotel
• Choice Hotels
• 5952 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago
• Guest rating: 3.4/5 on Google from 680 reviews (location 3.5/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Navy Pier: 25 min by taxi · Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 28 min by taxi · Chicago Midway International Airport: 41 min by taxi · Rogers Park: 13 min by taxi · Irving Park: 14 min by taxi · Lincoln Park Zoo: 21 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Game room, Spa, Self parking (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Chicago

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