The Shamrock: from $125 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $125 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Shamrock on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Shamrock is a no-frills budget motel in Cicero in Chicago, United States.

Address: 1212 S Cicero Ave, Cicero. Property ID: 1255253. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-shamrock-1255253

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-shamrock-1255253/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $125 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $215 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $307 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $399 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $490 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $585 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $710 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $834 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $923 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,016 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,109 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,200 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,292 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,415 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 6.2/10

Free parking and helpful staff, but smoke and noise undermine the basics. a no-frills budget motel in Cicero, scored for what it is.

The Shamrock is a no-frills budget motel in Cicero, best considered for a short, practical stop rather than a Chicago sightseeing base. Free parking and a roughly ten-minute walk to the Blue Line are useful, and Tripadvisor and Expedia guests often praise the staff. Some describe clean, comfortable rooms; Expedia lists a property-wide renovation in January 2022. Still, the overall guest ratings are mixed, not reassuringly consistent.

The recurring drawbacks are cigarette odors and nighttime noise, with reports continuing into 2026. Cleaning feedback is uneven, and several guests feel uncomfortable with the surroundings—though that does not establish that the property itself is unsafe. We'd consider it for an unfussy overnight with a car, but skip it if you're sensitive to smoke, need quiet sleep or want a walkable vacation neighborhood.

• Best for: drivers needing a short overnight stop; budget travelers comfortable with basic motels

• Watch out for: recurring cigarette odors; traffic and nighttime noise; surroundings some guests find uncomfortable

• Location: Near I-290 and roughly ten minutes from the Blue Line; not a downtown sightseeing location.

• Rooms: Simple queen and king rooms; refrigerator availability varies by room type.

• Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but housekeeping and odor complaints prevent a dependable verdict.

• Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, although responsiveness is not universally consistent.

• Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; no elevator.

• Fees and surprises: Expedia says a cash incidental deposit may be required; confirm smoking status before booking.

Axel's opinion of The Shamrock, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About The Shamrock

• Property type: Mini-hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 1212 S Cicero Ave, Cicero
• Guest rating: 3.6/5 on Google from 203 reviews (location 3.4/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Navy Pier: 19 min by taxi · Chicago Midway International Airport: 21 min by taxi · Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 29 min by taxi · Garfield Park Conservatory: 11 min by taxi · Willis Tower: 12 min by taxi · Brookfield Zoo: 15 min by taxi
• Amenities: No pool, Self parking (free), Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen in some rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Chicago

Room types

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Standard room

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Standard Penthouse room

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Standard Penthouse room with city view

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Premium room

• Room features: Microwave
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Premium Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Microwave
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Grand room

Grand Villa

Grand Penthouse Villa

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