Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

3-star hotel Excellent 5225 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

About Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

The Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center hotel is located within 5 minutes’ drive of the Obama Presidential Center, the University of Chicago and UChicago Medical Center and 6.8 mi south of the Loop. - Complimentary Breakfast is included and Free WiFi access is available in guest rooms. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV and a sofa bed are provided in every room. Each room is complete with a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. An indoor pool and a fitness center are available. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, and luggage storage. The Placery is on site and offers soups, sandwiches, Dessert treats and other snacks 24 hours a day. - The hotel features a full bar and Starbucks ® coffee. The hotel is 6.8 mi from Magnificent Mile, 3.8 mi from McCormick Place and 6.4 mi from Navy Pier. O'Hare Airport is 21 mi away. The property offers parking at an extra cost. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1016 reviews

The hotel staff is consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. The location is also a high point, with many guests appreciating its proximity to local attractions and restaurants. However, there are recurring issues with parking, including its cost and convenience. Some guests also express dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms.

What guests liked
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Great location
What could be better
  • Parking issues
  • Room cleanliness and maintenance
  • Peder Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hyde Park is gorgeous. This hotel respects the neighborhood. Staff is cool, rooms are clean. This is the spot.

  • Barbara Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    so easy everything and staff so helpful, great hotel, great location

  • Britney Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, parking garage, breakfast and….. kid friendly!!!! Definitely can’t beat the price!!!!

  • Michele Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Downside is parking if you have a car. Approximately $40 a day.

  • Devan Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Staff was friendly, water pressure was good, and breakfast was pleasant. That said....the air conditioning in the room wasn't working properly. It was set for 65 when we got there. We bumped it up to 68. That said...the thermostat showed that it was actually 80 for most of the night. Did not sleep well as a result.

  • Thomas Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Staff is always awesome at this location!

  • Giang Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good hotel, everything was as expected. Staff very helpful and friendly.

  • Stacey Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was amazing! We only stayed for one night, but the location was perfect. I highly recommend it if you’re planning a trip to Chicago and want to avoid staying downtown. The hotel was convenient, comfortable, and made for a great stay.

  • Craig May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very good stay! Close to everything and safe parking garage

  • Mehmet May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good location for UChicago, friendly staff, car parking available, a decent hotel Not much really. Price was high for a 3 Star hotel, but all the hotels in Chicago were flying high at the time of stay. Breakfast is standard free breakfast at the Hotels in the US - nothing special.

  • Michael May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place, great location just wish pool was bigger and easier to use. You have to make a reservation which we didnt know but luckily the people in there let us join the. Its a really small pool though

  • Lynn May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Hotel starting to show some wear--carpet and sofa in the room were stained, hall light burned out. Room smelled of cigarette smoke. Windows were dirty. Great location however. Breakfast was nice.

  • Clarissa May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    When I arrived at the property the staff was so welcoming and kind which made my check in process very pleasant and efficient. When i entered my room was it was clean and due to the weather at a very tolerable chill room temp. I enjoyed my stay and I will return soon.

  • Elysia May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Breakfast was excellent, the staff were courteous, the rooms were clean. Proximity to the University of Chicago was a plus. Regrettably, the hard, lumpy, prickly feather pillows were terrible - worst I've ever experienced- and the room temperature was uncontrollable and too hot for sleeping. The carpets in elevators and stairways were filthy. We do not plan to stay here again.

  • James May 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    Parking was a nightmare, loading zone was impossible, and places we were sent to park were full. Pool was listed on hotel but then when we checked in we were told you have to have a reservation and they were already full.

  • Nitin May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast was good and had quite a few good options.

  • Georgina May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location , very clean , good breakfast free, friendly staff , great parking 🅿️ very convenient and confort rooms

  • Lea May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful location, super friendly staff, very clean, fantastic breakfast. Will stay here again for sure.

  • Lea May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was exceptionally friendly. The breakfast was excellent. The hotel rooms and lobby were always clean. The location is excellent. I had a wonderful time here and I will definitely stay here again when visiting Chicago

  • lourdes May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very friendly staff, clean hotel!

  • andrea May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Staff was excellent, friendly and helpful. Location, location, location!!! Parking

  • Andrea May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Staff was excellent, friendly and helpful. Location, location, location!!! Parking

  • Donelle May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Taylor May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff, great breakfast, great room, but just missing a microwave and a safe. But it was great stay!!!

  • Chequrita May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is amazing. You are greeted with a smile always. Your needs are met often with out asking. Whenever I am in Chicago I only stay here. Two consecutive years of staying here.😁😁😁

  • Tara May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel and close to tons of attractions!

  • Andrew May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was a one night stay with the family. All the staff were very nice and helpful and the breakfast was better than a usual free breakfast. There isn't anything negative I could say about it

  • Kristopher May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was good and parking was safe and easy.

  • Sharon May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Breakfast would be better if the BACON was fully cooked crispy Access to a Microwave at Breakfast time would ha e been great.

  • Sharon May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Breakfast would be better if the BACON was fully cooked crispy Access to a Microwave at Breakfast time would ha e been great.

  • Rochelle May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Thomas Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The reason I rate the hotel as excellent when its services are just good is that the staff is largely local and takes a lot of pride in upholding their neighborhood. That is gratifying to me...

  • Jessica Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Affordable parking was difficult, we ended up using a third party for parking and got a ride to the hotel. The hotel itself was very clean and all the staff were extremely friendly. We were very happy with the room we got for the price we paid. Breakfast was decent, and there are plenty of restaurants surrounding the hotel for other meals.

  • Tonia Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff with restaurants all around.

  • Tonia Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff with restaurants all around.

  • JaIris Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Tight parking situation. Everything else from service and cleanliness 5 star!

  • Melissa Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    One of the few options close to the University of Chicago More on the fair range of comfort at a luxury price. Great to be within walking distance to the University though. True story: I called for maintenance because the loo wasn't flushing, but instead of fixing it for us, they literally handed me a toilet plunger from the door. I was literally speechless! After paying $850 for 2 nights.... apparently I'm also expected to handle the maintenance issues myself. Just know your paying for the location, not quality.

  • Melissa Apr 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    One of the few options close to the University of Chicago More on the fair range of comfort at a luxury price. Great to be within walking distance to the University though. True story: I called for maintenance because the loo wasn't flushing, but instead of fixing it for us, they literally handed me a toilet plunger from the door. I was literally speechless! After paying $850 for 2 nights.... apparently I'm also expected to handle the maintenance issues myself. Just know your paying for the location, not quality.

  • Jeannette Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is an older part of town and so is the hotel, but it was a good place to rest. The neighborhood has may intriguing eateries and shops.

  • Pesikoff Apr 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Location close to university of Chicago . Shops on street available. Very mediocre facility. Heating/cooling unit very outdated and uncomfortable. Blows on bed and noisy. Limited housekeeping. Expensive for what it is.

  • Pesikoff Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Location close to university of Chicago . Shops on street available. Very mediocre facility. Heating/cooling unit very outdated and uncomfortable. Blows on bed and noisy. Limited housekeeping. Expensive for what it is.

  • Kelly Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Will continue to stay at his location with great staff and amenities. This particular was off with renovations going on in hotel. HVAC in room would not work properly and assumed it was with ongoing work.

  • Muhoozi Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Chequrita Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    When I am in Chicago I will never go anywhere else. Feels like you are home. I am treated like family. Clean and safe.

  • Pedro Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean rooms very spacious and comfortable beds

  • Muhoozi Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Fatema Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Marx Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good

  • Branden Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The breakfast menu was amazing. My problem was my room, the AC didn’t work, the temperature would not drop below 75 degrees, I had to keep resetting the furnace and it would only get cool for about 15 minutes then go out again. My tv kept losing the signal, it wasn’t even storming. I was told I would get free breakfast for signing up for the Hyatt program but I was really charged for that amazing breakfast

  • Lanita Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Breakfast was wonderful!

  • Lisa Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    no

  • Maria Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Always is a great experience in the Hotel.Thanks

  • Phillips Mar 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    Just the location Firstly I was charged on booking.com before arriving and still was charged again once I got to the property then the tv was skipping and searching for signal all night couldn’t enjoy that and lastly the pool looked dirty and has rust in it

  • Phillips Mar 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    Just the location Firstly I was charged on booking.com before arriving and still was charged again once I got to the property then the tv was skipping and searching for signal all night couldn’t enjoy that and lastly the pool looked dirty and has rust in it

  • John Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The tv didn’t work, the toilet ran non stop, and the bathroom door wouldn’t shut completely. We also had to wait until 515 to check in!

  • Cameron Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Wonderful location, Great Staff, Great Breakfast…but AC unit was just Ok, really never cooled the room down.

  • Jonathan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean, friendly, talked to the front desk staff to pinpoint down the restaurant for our night out. 5 stars!! We came in for a concert, the staff was knowledgeable about the area which is always a plus. Helpful and knowledgeable is the benefit! Thanks

  • Steven Mar 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    It was very clean. Parking options are an issue.

  • Steven Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    It was very clean. Parking options are an issue.

  • Krystal Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very enjoyable stay. Great little restaurants nearby.

  • Karen Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff members were all very accommodating and friendly. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The area had lots of restaurants within walking distance and it was an easy drive to the hospital where my son was admitted.

  • Heather Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Lori Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff cheerful, courteous and very helpful Breakfast Buffet was outstanding the best I’ve had when traveling I will definitely stay here again when in Chicago

  • Edmond Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean, the staff was pleasant and the area was walkable and joyful.

  • Zina Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The customer service was great. The atmosphere was even better. everyone was friendly, helpful, and nice. Really do appreciate them and my time that I stayed here.

  • Zina Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The customer service was great. The atmosphere was even better. everyone was friendly, helpful, and nice. Really do appreciate them and my time that I stayed here.

  • Thomas Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice staff, nice hotel, great for a visit to Hyde Park

  • Maribel Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff is wonderful property clean

  • Kristine Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    It was close to the hospital, the staff was fantastic, and the hotel was very clean.

  • Keri Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is always amazing!

  • Agnieszka Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    As always super nice, clean, extremely helpful. Guest ambassador Chuck - Charles the best of the best. Thanks so much

  • April Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was awesome! The experience was AMAZING!

  • Angela Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room and staff

  • DeShandra Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Yes

  • SOSAMMA Feb 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    It is only 5mts away from University Hospital -

  • Janet Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel in the neighborhood!

  • Devin Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was wonderful

  • Adija Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved it

  • Kendrick Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was amazing! Chuck at breakfast was the absolute best. Can’t say enough about how great of a job he did to make us feel welcomed.

  • David Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Carrie Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    It was very clean great location but staff was HORRIBLE! Very very rude, asked for a Starbucks they legit but my head off and said well all we have is beans it won’t be fancy! It had a Starbucks sign so I assumed they made it wasn’t made very clear that they didn’t have a menu, so she then proceeded to make my coffee very angrily, I was very uncomfortable, then my family and I was woke up out of dead sleep at midnight with the next room screaming at their kids for well over an hour, I didn’t say anything till it continued to go on for about 45 min so I went down to the desk as our phone in the room doesn’t call the front desk, the same lady I dealt with the coffee was there and she legit acted annoyed as hell that it was 1am and my whole family was woke up, she didn’t do shit about it, didn’t move a muscle and basically made me feel like I just needed to deal with it, and this am I had another rude staff member, you should have some nice staff members because your hotel is amazing but I will not be back because of the 2 VERY RUDE staff members other than them my stay was great but they Ruined it with how very very angry rude they were! Read above comment I put it in the wrong part, I like everything but the staff

  • Tayor Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Staff were great. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Seemed like such a fun environment to work. Wish my stay was longer. Wish there was room service.

  • Brian Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The staff were extremely nice and the room was modern. The only negatives was a dirty sofa and the reception/bar area was extremely cold. A lot of windows in a very cold climate.

  • Anonymous Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The plumbing needed work. The water wasn’t that hot and the shower drained slow.

  • Gautam Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good place.

  • Elissa Jan 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    I was double charged I was charged twice

  • LTanya Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was great. The size was nice Loved the bathroom. The lobby looks great, the staff was nice and friendly. Loved the location. Great place to get away and relax.

  • Michael Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Window shade in the room could not be raised. This was pointed out to the front desk but was not repaired. The room was a bit pricey. The fitness gym is cramped and somewhat limited.

  • Edward Jan 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The location was excellent. A decent little walk to U Chicago campus, and it was a pretty safe for those unfamiliar with the cities. The hot breakfast was almost as bad as if it were to have come out of the microwave. If you're faced with a choice, don't pay for it and get breakfast elsewhere. The bathroom smelled pretty bad too as if there was back-ventilation from the drains.

  • Julia Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The staff are great and the room was everything I needed - clean, comfortable, and quiet. Both times I’ve stayed at this hotel, I’ve had a good experience. Great location, too!

  • Randi Jan 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    The bed was comfortable. When I arrived the room was in disarray and TV was in the middle of a movie like the room was in use. I called the desk and they said the room had just been checked and they leave it that way. The pull out couch was have open and cabinets and drawers open. TV on. It truly seemed in use. The front desk did not give us another room and it was creepy.

  • Dena Jan 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The front deck was very accommodating. We asked to move rooms because our room smelled musty. It was gross!! The front desk gave us a new room without any problem. That our first room smelled like mold, musty ,it was just gross. The room they moved us to had a view of construction. So we were woke up early. The parking garage was a complete mess to understand. There definitely needs to be better directions on the doors in the garage.

  • Joline Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    When front desk realized we needed parking, they could have told us we needed the room key to get out of the parking garage. Instead we had to ask another guest to help us get back onto retrieve the key we turned in and then back down again.

  • CHRISTINE Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    All great!

  • Elvira Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and Comfortable

  • Martha Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was extremely helpful, check in was excellent. Everything went smoothly!

  • Felicia Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's always very clean and GREAT location

  • Delonna Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was very helpful and my stay was wonderful.

  • Judit Jan 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The first day we went down at 9,10 and it was over at 9 am, second day we made it the 3rd day there was aproblem in the kitchen and no breakfast and we left a day earlier and both the hotel and Expedia refused to give us a credit, so not a winner experience.

  • Tammy Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was excellent clean and a nice view the breakfast was great 👍👍👍

  • vladislav Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms on the other hand require attention , carpet smells dusty as soon as you walk innthe room.

  • Christopher Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Felt very welcome.

  • Marie Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was super friendly, and the room was clean! Great location.

  • Martin Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room dirty

  • Catherine Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    My grandson and I stayed one night after my husband’s surgery at the University of Chicago Hospital. We had a wonderful stay. The room was spotless, comfortable, and the staff was very helpful.

  • Amanda Dec 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No hot water available in our room. Only option we were given was to switch rooms to a queen room. Due to the fact that we are staying here for a follow up to my brain surgery 10 days ago, my husband and I cannot share a queen sized bed for fear of my head getting whacked. Now we are not even able to take showers in our room and were just told “sorry.”

  • Elizabeth Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Only complaint was the glass sliding bathroom door. The lock didn't work and it closed with a loud bang clang. More decorative than functional.

  • Barbara Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The reason for the poor review is that the staff at front desk let homeless in whom helped themselves to breakfast buffet and coffee station. It is unsanitary and not fair to paying customers. Its not a public place as the woman at front desk told me. Thats ridiculous! I didnt pay to eat at a soup kitchen.

  • Ann Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Kim, at the front desk,was welcoming and helpful. She was sooooo kind and considerate!

  • Charles Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I love the staff, and how they make you feel like a valued customer. Clean, friendly, and accessible facilities in a nice part of town.

  • Paul Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything is great. Ill be staying here again in my next visit.

  • Chequrita Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    As always fabulous experience. Great customer service.

  • Tamara Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    the room was spotless, and it was quiet.

  • Chequrita Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is always courteous, helpful, professional, and genuinely nice. I am there on a weekly basis and always feel welcomed. I appreciate how they value my business. Most importantly I love that their eyes smile like their happy to help.

  • Brenda Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very. Enjoyed my stay

  • Linda Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • James Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    didn't have breakfast, bar needs an upgrade! drink selection, didn't have the ingredients to make a martini. room was great, non traditional front desk was confusing at first. But good stay. If you are in the area worth a visit

  • Laura Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff, plus clean, big, comfortable room

  • Garnet Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    We didn’t do breakfast

  • Gihan Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was an extremely nice hotel in an amazing area with lots of different varieties of restaurants besides it. The breakfast menu is amazingly good

  • Daniel Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was okay and clean. Our door was hard to open and my husband didn't want to report it because he said they would have known and chose not to fit it. The stuff are very kind and friendly.

  • Shannon Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and great staff!

  • Shirley Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff very good and rooms too. Halls a bit tired.

  • David Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Rooms were very nice, big and extremely clean. Will definitely be making that out go to for all future trips to the Chicago land area

  • Kei Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The location was perfect. There are many dining options in walking distance and also supermarket, drug store etc. The room was spacious and clean. Access to the city is also good.

  • Amanda Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly and helpful staff

  • Cathy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was great and hospitable. I felt safe traveling there. Facility was clean and kept up.

  • Leigh Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stayed here for the Chicago marathon. It was cheaper than being closer to the start of the marathon. The staff was friendly and helpful. The property was clean. It is close to the 51st/53rd train station to be able to get to the expo at McCormick Place. Public transportation to the start of the marathon was also possible and easy. There was a Whole Foods close by. There were a few restaurants within 1 to 2 minutes outside of the door. I felt very safe walking around this area.

  • Karla Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Pool needs some improvement, also water is a bit cold

  • Harry Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I just slept there. The room was clean, roomy and comfortable. The staff were friendly.

  • Darlene Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everyone at the Hyatt went out of their way to make sure that our stay was perfect!!!

  • kacia Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We didn't eat at the hotel but we're able to utilize a plate and plastic ware to hear up leftovers. The room was spacious and had plenty of space for storage. The bathroom was a bit dark but everything else was terrific!

  • Brian Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel is located in the historical Hyde Park neighborhood and with plenty of places to visit.

  • Stephen Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very secure hotel (key card needed to access lobby or move the elevators in any direction.) Staff very courteous and professional. Our room frig didn't work, but not a big deal.

  • Hope Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel, great friendly staff

  • NINGQUN Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    There are many restaurants near the hotel, making dining very convenient. If you have business at the University of Chicago, this hotel is undoubtedly the first choice. It is 1 mile away from the bookstore of the University of Chicago. The parking is self-park, at $40 per day, and you can enter and exit at any time. Considering the safety of the surrounding area and the parking fee, this price is undoubtedly very good.

  • Nikhil Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay

  • Chequrita Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love the staff! Courtesy, kind, and very professional

  • David Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was clean but loud from street noise.

  • Ayleen Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    While the staff was exceedingly lovely and kind, the property needs work. The bathrooms/tubs are dated with cracks in the ceiling, the pillows are not pillows but rather sandbags, ceilings throughout the property look dirty, light fixtures in lobby had cobwebs and were broken, the fold out sofa had a “mattress” that was 1 inch thick and squeaked with any movement. Cold be a great place with some TLC

  • David Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The kindness of the staff and the pleasant lobby made our stay here wonderful. I also enjoyed the breakfasts.

  • Sheila Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We enjoyed being able to go to restaurants and bars within walking distance

  • Todd Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved it

  • Angela Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Center of amenities and convenience

  • James Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No onevto help. Front desk wzs vacant. Couldn't figure out what to do. Really confusing.

  • Mickey Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking under the hotel was sooo convenient. Plenty of coffee around, McDonald’s next door.

  • Lisa Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    When we walked into our room, the sofa bed was completely taken apart. And just halfway pushed back in, and all the cabinets were wide open, including the.Refrigerator. it was like somebody tore through there, trying to clean, but then didn't finish. It was weird. The rest of the whole the hotel seemed nice and the people were nice but that was the only weird thing. Trafficking the area is absolutely crazy

  • Jill Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Lloyd Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff at the check in desk were amazing!!

  • Natalie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is my go to hotel when in Chicago. It is located in the Hyde Park area and I have stayed at this hotel 4 times and will not stay anywhere else. The staff are amazing, the location works for me and there is plenty of restaurants as well as a movie theatre across the street as well as coffee shops and breakfast in the hotel. There is also a very well known cafeteria around the corner with great prices. Very clean and staff is very helpful and nice. Love this hotel.

  • Amy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Rooms, especially bathroom was very dimly lit. Wasn’t able to check in at designated check in time, no available rooms. Parking was nice once you found it. Have to check in before you can access parking garage

  • Rachel Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The front decks staff were not that friendly. There were a lot of extra costs like parking that we did not know about parking in that area. Cost us about $50 just for one night. The train is pretty accessible, which was nice.

  • Nicole Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Checked in late at night and front desk worker was rude. Did not greet us at all and acted annoyed she had to do her job. There was a drunk person screaming in the lobby, the front door was broken, and someone was sleeping with a blanket on the couch in the lobby. Lots of drunk people trying to break into business across from the hotel. Parking was not convenient. We slept a few hours and left as soon as possible because my kids were terrified.

  • david Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast should be included

  • Sue Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I was here with a friend whose daughter was receiving a special surgery at University of Chicago Hospital. It was an easy drive of about 5-7 minutes back and forth to the hospital so the Hyatt was definitely convenient. Parking here was $40 a night but again it was a very easy in and out when I needed my car. Lots of good restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream, etc were within walking distance. We both felt safe walking around the neighborhood which was full of students from the University of Chicago.

  • Debra Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice

  • Arthur Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The folks were very kind and the location was excellent

  • Robert Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic hotel to stay. Very nice neighborhood with lots of dining options. Conveniently located to downtown area. Staff was very nice.

  • Liming Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    the house keeping skipped my room many times. the facility is quite 'average', though it might be one of the 'best choice' in town

  • Arthur Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to the University of Chicago. The folks at the hotel were so kind and genuine . Was getting one of my kids moved in and this place and these folks made it easy !! Thank you

  • Felicia Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I DON'T like that we have to pay for breakfast

  • david Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Its a nice place

  • John Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Amenities were good, staff friendly and efficient.

  • Wesley Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice visit

  • Raj Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    torn, ripped chair seat in the room, worn-out carpet, flies in lobby area, uneven floor in bathroom in room for handicapped posing a risk for falling.

  • Mary Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a perfect location for our needs. Many great restaurants & shops nearby. The staff were friendly & helpful. The room was clean & comfortable. The only negatives were no microwave in the room & no light near the full length mirror or makeup mirror in the bathroom.

  • Debbie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean great staff! Rooms are nice beds comfortable only thing I don’t like is the parking garage don’t mind paying for the parking but it would be nice if they had valet parking

  • Charles Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    And the staff is excellent.

  • Chequrita Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    As a continuous customer I appreciate the familiarity in knowing my name. The staff always has a smile, helpful with issues, and shows genuine care. The floor I was in had an odd smell, but that did not overshadow my overall experience. Will continue to stay here for my travel visits.

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    It was extremely hot in the halls and the event facility was in terrible condition, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees and above. The fans provided little to no relief.

  • Michelle Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice property. Breakfast was great!

  • Anntonette Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I really enjoyed my stay here

  • Brenae Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I don’t like the smell of the room . Like wet or mildew

  • Zilong Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and convenient location for visiting downtown and surrounding areas

  • Christina Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The welcoming staff and comfortable environment in the lobby/lounge area made the visit!! We could gather with friends, family, strangers and enjoy ourselves in the cozy chairs and sofas...felt like a home away from home!!!

  • Teddi Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I appreciated the covered armored door parking garage accessible only to those with hotel keycards with an elevator to the hotel lobby. It was well worth the parking cost in a neighborhood with little street parking. I don't think a full size truck would be able to fit there without a few scrapes. Keycards required to use the elevators. Check in is challenging due to no circle drive lobby area. Convenient location to walk to places to eat and 25 min walk to University of Chicago. Excellent front desk staff. The main bed mattress was extremely hard, fold out bed also uncomfortable. A bit of mildew in the shower, otherwise clean. Breakfast is an add on cost , but there were many good coffee shops nearby so we didn't try the breakfast buffet.

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a little bit of a trick figuring out how to get to their parking (you have to check in first, then use your key card to get in and get out), but I really appreciated that after we checked out we could leave the car there until 3, so we were able to leave the car there while we did stuff in the morning. It took a surprising amount of time to get an Uber (13 minutes). There were a lot of food options in easy walking distance. The hotel also sells breakfast, but we didn't try that.

  • Cynthia Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Extremely loud people next door in the middle of the night, violently arguing and woke us up multiple times with screaming children. I was also locked in the bathroom when I first got checked in, and maintenance had to be called to fix the door. Maintenance was kind and helpful but I am lucky to be with my husband in the room, or I would have not been able to get out.

  • Joan Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The pool is by reservations which we didn’t know about. Luckily we were able to get in right away and my kids didn’t have to wait. My kids were sad that other hotel kids couldn’t swim with them. We also were kicked out of the pool at the end of our time when we didn’t know. The kids swam for a while and I was preparing to give them notice to get out… but I had to abruptly pull them out. It was a small pool however we just didn’t know the rules. It just was different from any other place we stayed. Overall the majority of the staff were wonderful and kinds and seemed to enjoy their jobs. The hotel seemed clean over all. We really liked the closeness to the metra electric. Easy to head deeper in the city.

  • Boniface Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I arrive late and told the place is overbooked, how does that happen!,i have no idea.

  • Jordyn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was amazing. Super friendly and accommodating! Also in a great area with lots of food within walking distance.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    They don't provide enough information about parking. If you plan to visit with your car, this hotel is not good option. Also the front desk is not helpful.

  • KYU Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Very hot inside and hallways.

  • Charish Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Parking for this hotel was a nightmare. We drove around in circles for an hour trying to find the parking garage because the staff did not give good directions and it isn’t directly next to the hotel. When we did find it, the key fob they gave us to get in the garage did not work. The rooms could have been cleaner. There were stains on the carpet and you could tell they just did a quick wipe down and sheet change due to the dust and debree on walls/windows/curtains/furniture. It wasn’t the worst experience but I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

  • Dwayne Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great property!

  • Patricia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Excellent room spacious, clean, quiet, personnel were very welcoming and thorough! I do miss having bottles of water in the room. For the price of the room it seems a small thing to ask.

  • Arjun Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great.

  • Clara Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    There’s a metro station nearby that we can get to Wrigley field for Cubs game. Only that the parking fees stated in the hotel description on Expedia as $30 per night but it is $40. A bit surprised.

  • Carol Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good morning I thought your location, decor, and breakfast were great. The ceiling tile need work.

  • Donna Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    N/A

  • Beatrice Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great breakfast

  • Donna Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff are helpful and personalable. The complimentary breakfast is served with pride. Normally I dont eat complimentary breakfast to me it not prepared with care but at Hyatt that is not the case. Breakfast is serve with pride. The front desk manager and Chuck. These representatives made us feel at home.

  • steve Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Since we didn’t have an option and had already paid $500 for the 1 night, we stayed. Unfortunately when we opened the pull out bed we found blood stains on the mattress, the blanket in the closet was wet, and had no extra pillows. We called the desk again and asked for a new blanket and more pillows and were told “we don’t have any right now. We closed the pullout andy son slept on the couch cushions with a sweatshirt.

  • Lan Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It is relatively close to the school.

  • Awad Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It is not for people out of Chicago

  • Willie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Valerie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Work out facility a joke

  • Denise Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The location is excellent and very convenient. During check-in, I noticed that the woman with glasses at the front desk—who I believe may have been a manager—was a bit short with the young man assisting me. When I checked out, she helped me directly. While she was efficient, her demeanor could have been warmer and more welcoming, both to guests and staff. That said, the rest of the team was very hospitable and contributed to a pleasant stay overall.

  • Paula Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Outstanding Customer service

  • Suparna Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Our bathroom dispensers for shower gel and shampoo were empty so we let the front desk know about it. The maintenance guy couldn't replace the bottles, so he just left the new bottles on the bathtub rim. He said his supervisor had the keys and would change the bottles. No one came and we had bottles lying on the bathtub rim for 5 days.

  • Sara Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great customer service

  • Natalie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Only place I will stay when in Chicago and plan to stay there again this summer.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I’ve stayed at this hotel 5+ times over the past decade, and sad to say, this hotel has really gone downhill. From the stained in-room furniture, to the dingy, worn (and stained) carpets, to the indeterminate smell in our room that they were trying to mask with some sort of very heavy air freshener - the signs of the lack of care are everywhere. To add insult to injury, we went downstairs on our first morning to get a bagel and some fruit from the previously free breakfast “buffet”, only to discover that they started charging $11 per person! $11 for the usual cheap breakfast buffet staples of yoghurt, unripe fruit, processed bread-like products, and sad hot items (scrambled “eggs”, paper thin bacon, etc.). You could tell that the staff at least had the good grace to be embarrassed about this recent development. Not beyond saving, as the location is great and the building itself in good condition, but they need to take steps ASAP to mitigate.

  • Rachel Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This is more of a self-serve kind of stay: if you need coffee packets or a refill of any room amenities, the receptionist instructs you to come down to the lobby to get them yourself. The one time staff delivered towels up to our room, they were moist and staff refused to take our used ones back, saying they would "grab them later." If you make no requests, though, everyone is very friendly!

  • Eric Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lady that checked us in was great.

  • Shantel Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very nice and clean. Comfortable beds and pillows. The only thing was the toilet paper was very cheap and horrible. But everyone and everything else was perfect. Definitely will stay again!

  • Kyleigh Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    To stay

  • Lianghe Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great experience

  • Penny Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    This was a great property and friendly employees! The only issue was the air conditioning didn’t work great and it was a bit too warm in the room.

  • Esmeralda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The property was nice

  • Jennifer Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were consistently friendly and helpful. My only complaint is how hot the hallways were, it seemed as though no air was flowing in the hallways on the guest floors. The breakfast was $11.00 and was surprisingly decent for a hotel buffet style breakfast.

  • Pamela Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff

  • George Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff

  • ORLANDO Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ana Recepcion was very professional and kind with us.

  • Patricia Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location was great and the staff we're friendly and helpful!

  • Xiaojing Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

  • Chequrita Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love how kind the entire staff is. You are greeted no matter what time of day you come into the hotel. The hotel is clean and smells good.

  • Dennis Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Location worked well for us working at the university. Parking was expensive and the garage is tight. You need a reservation to use the pool because apparently it’s “too small” to allow guests to just use it. Complimentary coffee & tea was out for a very limited time. No lotion in the rooms as part of the amenities. Just an overall average stay at an expensive rate. They really should try to do better for the price.

  • Niyayesh May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Large spacious rooms, breakfast included, walkable to UChicago

  • Feng May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean and well-maintained room but the A/C is noisy and annoying.

  • James May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    see above

  • Antonio May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My stay was pleasant and the staff was courteous

  • Rebecca May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location in the middle of Hyde Park with lovely, helpful and friendly staff. Love this property.

  • Jackienette May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The front desk were very professional and helpful. I also appreciated the facilities staff member that helped me find parking so I could check in at the front desk.

  • Chequrita May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love the inviting atmosphere. I am there frequently and the staff treats you like family. A home away from home.

  • Rachel May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close proximity to restaurants, shopping, and cinema. Gym was too small.

  • Robbin Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff!

  • David Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location and excellent staff.

  • Phillip Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a great stay here.

  • Leiming Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The location is great if you are visiting University of Chicago. The hotel is clean and there are a lot of dining option walking distance.

  • KERRI-ANN Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely hotel in a wonderful area. Walkable with many restaurants and amenities nearby including an art gallery and a state-of-the-art workspace. The hotel staff members at Hyatt Place are kind and friendly and they will tell you where to find all the good food. Uber from ORD will cost around $50 midday on Friday. Great place to stay.

  • Ka Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice breakfast. Quiet room.

  • April Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The location was right off 94 so super easy access and less then 10 minutes into downtown. Breakfast was a such a good variety of choices and my children loved it! From the staff to the spacious rooms to the great breakfast... no fault found. 100% recommend!!!!

Frequently asked questions about Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

Does Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center offer parking?
Yes, Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center have a fitness center?
Yes, Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center located, and how walkable is the area?
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center is located at 5225 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615. With a Walk Score of 94, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • Mccormick Place 3.9 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 6.5 mi
  • Midway Airport 8.5 mi

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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