Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Six Flags Great America
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gurnee Mills
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Waukegan

In Waukegan .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of The Temporary by American Place and 6 miles (10 km) of Naval Base Great Lakes. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Six Flags Great America are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Temporary by American Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 10 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • North Chicago Station - 8 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Potestas Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Hotel near The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Waukegan hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Waukegan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Waukegan
Holiday Inn Express Waukegan
Waukegan Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Waukegan Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Waukegan

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

WILLIAM, Fond du Lac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were disappointed that the pool had a few centipedes in the water. And the hot tub was not operational. The night staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregeory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel clean, and it was close to the casino
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dona

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not so good
Front desk clerk was awful and had an attitude. The comforter on the bed had a terrible odor asked for it to be taken care of and the clerkitetslly grunted
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desharon

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
It was beautiful and very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The environment was very pleasant and clean. The staff were welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable rooms that were quiet and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rosalina

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo, Canutillo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to see my daughter graduation from the navy and it was a very close location to stay at and it was very nice staff was also friendly and helpful enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eneida

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean facility and rooms impecable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malama

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and my special needs nephew was well accommodated. It’s very close to everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analiz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Amenities
Great breakfast, clean rooms and facility, nice pool. Very friendly front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the casino
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not recommend
Bed sheets had holes in them from cigarettes, and sheets were not as clean as they should be as there was some dirt and also hairs on the pillows. Toilet did not flush great and shower did not look clean. The hallways smelt like weed. Breakfast was not great at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024