Parkside Motel

3070 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099, North Chicago, United States

Guest rating: 2.9 / 5

Overview

Parkside Motel is a motel-style stay in the North Chicago area at 3070 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099. Public reviews place it at 2.9/5 from 34 reviews, suggesting mixed experiences and variable expectations depending on traveler priorities.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The motel is a practical base for visiting Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park, about 2.3 km away. It is also within a short drive of Six Flags Great America and multiple signature rides and attractions—including THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, Goliath, Maxx Force, American Eagle, and Hurricane Harbor Chicago—roughly 11.8–12.3 km away. For museum outings, Kenosha Public Museum (~16.4 km) and Dinosaur Discovery Museum (~16.1 km) are also nearby, along with Independence Grove Forest Preserve (~17.3 km).

Amenities & On-Site Services

Amenities are not documented for Parkside Motel in the provided source material. Travelers who require specific features (such as breakfast, pool, fitness facilities, or laundry) may want to confirm what is available directly with the property before booking.

Best for

This motel is best suited to travelers who mainly need a simple base near key North Chicago–area attractions, especially Illinois Beach State Park (~2.3 km) and Six Flags Great America (~11.8 km). It can also work for quick museum day trips to Kenosha (about 16 km away). Because amenities are not documented and reviews are mixed, it may appeal most to guests prioritizing location over on-site features.

Travel tips

If your plans include Six Flags Great America and its major rides (e.g., Goliath, Raging Bull, Maxx Force) plus Hurricane Harbor Chicago, expect a short drive of roughly 12 km from the motel. For a lower-key outdoor day, Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park is closer at about 2.3 km. Given the mixed review record, consider confirming room condition expectations and any essential needs with the property ahead of arrival.

What guests say

Guest feedback is mixed, with some guests highlighting polite staff and describing rooms as clean and cozy. Other comments report negative interactions with staff and describe the property as run down relative to the price. Cleanliness appears to be inconsistent across reviews, with at least one report alleging serious room hygiene issues (including pests). Overall, reviews suggest experiences can vary significantly from stay to stay.

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