Lake Shore Cafe

The Ramada Lakeshore-Chicago is a part of Ramada Worldwide, which owns and operates the Ramada brand of hotels that began in 1954 when a group of investors opened its first inn in Flagstaff, Ariz. In 1959, the group adopted the name Ramada , a Spanish word for a shaded resting place , and sold its first franchise. Since then, the Ramada chain has grown to more than 1,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The Ramada Lakeshore is near a nearly 25-mile bicycle and jogging path. It is also minutes from McCormick Place Convention Center Michigan Avenue shopping. Amenities include free parking, free scheduled shuttle bus to area attractions, nearly 8,400 square feet of meeting space, a restaurant and lounge onsite and free wireless Internet service. The Ramada Lakeshore-Chicago is located in Chicago.