<p>Has anyone stayed at the Ramada Lake Shore? It seems to be the closest hotel to the campus and has a good rate for U of C visitors. I will be flying and do not want to rent a car. Is this a convenient location? How long does it take to walk to campus?</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Two stars is generous, but it is livable, ...and relatively close. Closer are some of the B&B's, such as the Wooded Isle Suites: <a href="http://www.woodedisle.com/lodging.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.woodedisle.com/lodging.htm</a>.</p>
<p>cant one stay at the quadrangle club?</p>
<p>I've heard the Quadrangle Club is really nice, but I don't know if you can stay there without an invite.</p>
<p>I second Wooded Isle Suites--centrally located, inexpensive, and pretty decent looking. It's not a B&B though, it's an apartment complex.</p>
<p>I too had a very good experience at Wooded Isles, but I've heard they book up pretty quickly.</p>
<p>Anyone know how much a studio costs for a night at Wooded Isle? They dont have the rates listed on their website.</p>
<p>I think it was around $120, but that's just a guest. You should request a brochure with all of that info.</p>
<p>Your really have four options. The Ramada (already mentioned) is very far away and not a very good hotel. Nearer to campus is the Wooded Isle Suites (already mentioned). You can also try International House, which is on campus. It is set up like a dormitory, with bathrooms down the hall. It is good and cheap. Lastly, you can call and try to get into the Quadrangle Club. It is very convenient. I think they would probably let you stay if they are not booked. The rooms are old and ok - the whole place is in need of renovation.</p>
<p>I have stayed at the Ramada Inn Lakeshore and I would only rate it as okay. It is a bit run down and it is a pretty good walk from the campus, so I would not want to walk to the school from there in bad weather. However the rates for U of C affiliated people are pretty reasonable and there are very few choices anywhere else within a two mile radius of the campus. I have also stayed at International House, which is right on campus and is very nice. The rates are really cheap, but you do have to share a bathroom, so if that would bother you, then don't consider it. I have also hear that Stoney Island Suites are pretty nice, but pricier than the Ramada Inn.</p>
<p>Thank you, these are helpful comments. I had a hunch the options were limited close to the University. You've now given me a few good places to investigate.</p>
<p>Hey, my family and I are going to the May 14 open house. Can we stay in the I-house? I thought that you needed to be University affiliated to do that (ie. visiting prof, student, ect.) And the Isle Suits, does anyone know how much a 3 night stay for 3 people is there?</p>
<p>EDIT:
"Guests must be at least 18 years old and affiliated with either the University of Chicago or another cultural, educational or professional institution in the Midwest. Such guests include University guests, visiting scholars, current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. Guests of such affiliates are also welcome."</p>
<p>Found this myself. I'll only be 16 but I have parents with me...</p>
<p>Here are some other relatively close options, some have been mentioned.</p>
<p>B&Bs
Atwood Guest Bed & Breakfast (5400 S. Kimbark Ave., 773-241-6241)
(From February 27-June 2, the B&B is only open from Friday at 7 p.m. to Monday at noon.)
Room rates: from $70 to $85 per night depending on how long you stay. </p>
<p>Quaker House
5615 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago IL 60637
(773) 288-3066 </p>
<p>Hyde Park House
(5210 S. Kenwood Ave., 773-363-4595)</p>
<p>University of Chicago
International House: $50/night, 753-2270, shared bath
Disciple House $60/night 643-4411, private bath</p>
<p>Guest rooms are available at these dorms:</p>
<p>Pierce Hall 702-5470
--Single Occupancy: $60.00 per day
--Double Occupancy, per person: $50.00 per day
--Suite: $100.00 per day</p>
<p>Shoreland Hall 702-4550
--Single Room: $45.00 per day
--Double Room Single Occupancy: $50.00 per day
--Double Room Double Occupancy, per person: $40.00 per day </p>
<p>Lutheran Theological Society $40/night 256-0700, shared bath</p>