The Ardmore House in Chicago, IL

More Hotel Photos

The Ardmore House

The Ardmore House is located on a tree-lined street in Chicago, Ill., four blocks from Lake Shore Drive and Hollywood Beach. The gay nightlife of Clark Street is approximately two blocks away, and the home is less than one-half mile from Boystown, Chicago's gay district. Chicago's Magnificent Mile, the Field Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier and the downtown Loop are within ten miles. Chicago's El train, which is accessible via the Thorndale Station one-quarter mile from the house, provides easy access to the downtown areas.
Built in 1896, this Victorian-style, gay-friendly property features a sundeck with sitting areas overlooking the home's outdoor hot tub. Complimentary continental breakfasts are served each morning in the dining room. Complimentary soda, tea and coffee are included. A common kitchen is available for guests' use. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the house. A VCR library features over 100 selections. A piano is located in the common room. Bicycles are available to take out on the Lake Shore Drive bike path four blocks from the inn. Pets are not allowed at this property.

The Ardmore House offers three guestrooms providing satellite television with premium movie channels and VCRs. Units share two bathrooms, both equipped with showers. The upstairs bathroom is adjacent to the guestrooms, and the downstairs bathroom includes an original claw-foot tub. Accommodations are individually decorated, and showcase stained-glass windows and wicker furniture. The King guestroom includes a separate sitting area and a leather sleigh bed.

Surrounding Area

4 BLOCKS FROM HOLLYWOOD BEACH

Room Information - The Ardmore House

Bed Type:  Short Description: Prince room - shared bath Long Description: One double bed. Shared bathroom. Satellite TV with premium channels. VCR. Bed Type:  Short Description: Queen room - shared bath Long Description: One queen bed. Shared bathroom. Large closet. Wicker furniture. Satellite TV with premium channels. VCR. Bed Type:  Short Description: King room - shared bath Long Description: One California King leather sleigh bed. Shared bathroom. Sitting area with Internet access. Stained-glass windows. Satellite TV with premium channels. VCR.

Property Information

Adults Only
Check In Time - 2 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 3
Hotel Built - 1896
Hotel Renovated - 2000
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required

Star rating: 2.5

Check in time is 2:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Clark Street - 2 blocks
Lake Shore Drive - 4 blocks
Hollywood Beach - 4 blocks
Thorndale "El" Station - 0.25 mile
Boystown - 0.5 mile
Magnificent Mile - 7.0 miles
Navy Pier - 8.0 miles
Art Institute of Chicago - 8.25 miles
Sears Tower - 9.0 miles
John G. Shedd Aquarium - 9.5 miles
Field Museum - 9.75 miles
Museum of Science and Industry - 15.25 miles
Brookfield Zoo - 22.75 miles

Driving Directions - The Ardmore House

1248 West Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Approximate distance to the property is 15 miles.

Merge onto I-190 East.
I-190 East becomes I-90 East.
Take Exit 84.
Make a slight left onto West Lawrence Avenue.
Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue.
Turn right onto West Peterson Avenue.
Make a slight right onto US-14.
Turn right onto North Clark Street.
Turn left onto West Ardmore Avenue.