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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to The Temporary by American Place
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan

Explore the area

Map
611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • The Temporary by American Place
    10 min walk
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    6 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America
    9 min drive
  • Waukegan, IL (UGN-Waukegan Regional)
    16 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Waukegan

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from The Temporary by American Place and 5.9 km (3.6 mi) from Naval Base Great Lakes. Highlights at this hotel include free weekday breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and Hot tub. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Waukegan hotel include Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.

What's nearby

  • The Temporary by American Place - 10 min walk
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 6 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 9 min drive
  • Gurnee Mills - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • North Chicago Great Lakes Station - 8 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 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, an IHG Hotel

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

Business amenities include a business centre 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, an IHG Hotel. 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Waukegan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

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
  • Lift (107 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 fire extinguisher
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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

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, an IHG Hotel.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel?

As of 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel on 7 Jan 2025 start from NZ$210.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel is Independence Grove Beach (5.3 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel has an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests can't get enough of the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1005 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

4/10 Poor

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only disappointed me the cleaning room.
The weather was perfect. I traveled with my mom and sister for my daughter graduation of the Navy boot camp and the experience was amazing. I will stay there again but this time for vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arpege

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stores and food places near
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arpege

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They’ve
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandy

We booked our stay on Expedia booked 2 double queen rooms for our party of 7 arrived and they had a “1” king room for us! Very dissappinting they did accommodate but still paid additional people fees because the front desk couldn’t figure out how to remove the $10 charge to each room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the check in and check out process was quick and painless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth it
Horrible shame on you Holiday Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very helpful in finding me an additional room and were very helpful to my family. Very kind staff, all of them, coffee was always available, breakfast was good. Thank you! A short swim was enjoyable with fun, a little longer would of been nice, but we understand the time difference, (10PM your time is only 8:00 PM our time).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms,nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mrs. Ray
My stay was great. The staff were very friendly. The food buffet was delicious. My room was clean except for two things. There was hair in the bathtub and stains on the toilet set.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, O'Fallon

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

10/10 Excellent

Mureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ic3y

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

ELBA

Disliked: Cleanliness
When we got to the room the door was open with a towel holding on top, inside smells like mold, No air conditioning on the room and the worst the bed had bedbugs and now we are home full of bedbugs bites! When I told the front desk sh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great location to base.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More daily variety for warm breakfast would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brandalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wuakegan Great Lakes Naval Graduation Visit
Friendly staff, helpful, food was on point, abundant coffee, accessable, and centrally located for pur needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024