Ramada Inn Lake Shore - Chicago, USA     

We chose the Ramada Inn because it was close to the Museum of Science and Industry. We were also pleased that there was a free shuttle that could take us downtown. We got to check in a little early and the next shuttle was leaving in 30 minutes. We rode it to Shedd Aquarium. The shuttle is gross, but the driver was great, very friendly and knowledgeable about Chicago. The room was fine. However, there is no fan in the bathroom and you are not able to turn on air conditioning...only heat. So, it got really hot in the room and we had to open a window even though it was late December. The restaurant next to the hotel is okay. Nothing great, but convenient. We paid a little over $80 a night to stay here. Travelocity had a special. So, for that money - it was great. I would prefer to stay downtown, but I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend.

When we were planning a vacation through Chicago, I chose the Ramada, because I have always had nice experiences at Ramada and this one had a free shuttle that would take us around the city. When we arrived, we learned that the shuttle was broken. No one at the front desk was able to give us any assisstance on exactly how we were going to get around, and since we had never been to Chicago, we did not know directions. We had to go to a gas station and buy a map. Our room was dirty and the shower did not drain. The cleaning staff apparently stole the pillows we brought from home, and the front desk staff again would not assist us. The only good I found at the Ramada was the location close to Lake Michigan (you can walk right across to it) and the resturant food was very good. But no matter what....do not stay here.