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Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Santa's Village

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Exterior
Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL, 60123
  • Place, Advocate Sherman Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sherman Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa's Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Transfer Shower (Mobility Accessible)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Elgin

In Elgin .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Hemmens Cultural Center and Grand Victoria Casino. Santa's Village is within 6 miles (10 km) and Algonquin Historic Village Hall is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Presence Health - 3 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sherman Hospital - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Santa's Village - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Hemmens Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 10 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maple & Hash - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

3-star hotel near Santa's Village
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 9688 square feet (900 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 243 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 9688 sq ft of conference space
  • 900 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG offers 243 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 16 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 60.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 75.00 and a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16.00 for adults and USD 8.00 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 75.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. 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 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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin
Holiday Inn Hotel Northwest-Elgin Chicago
Elgin Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest
Holiday Inn Elgin
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin Hotel

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, brought clean towels daily and were quick to help when we needed something. Friendly atmosphere, all in all it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very helpful. Stay was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John F

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience in Illinois because of our wonderful accommodations at the Holiday Inn. The Holiday Inn will be our choice, next time, when traveling up North. I recommend the Holiday Inn to you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Comfortable pillow and beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mikita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A, Sauk Village

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast had a variety of great items. I didn’t have to eat the same thing every day of my stay. Staff was beyond excellent. So friendly and helpful Room was neat and clean with lots of towels
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist were so kind! Everything is so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
None of the pictures on the hotels.com site were anything like the actual room we booked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff was very nice. Security on site. Hot tub was great. I would stay again if in the area again and need to stay overnight. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025