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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

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

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Indulge in a variety of dishes, including cheese omelets and sandwiches, at our buffet.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs.
Guests can park their vehicles in the available parking lot and access the hotel's modern design.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk with a digital display and comfortable seating.
Two single beds with white linens and a geometric pattern, a nightstand with a lamp and phone, and a large mirror above one bed.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • The Temporary by American Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Six Flags Great America
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 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 - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 8 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

KRISHNA, MCKINNEY

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great every day. The property was quiet at night. The property was in a convenient area shopping and restaurant wise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Edwards

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for Navy graduations excellent food options and shopping close by.. Also casino couple minutes away very convenient and easy parking. Friendly professional staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms were clean. comfy beds. good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That they supported and do a courtesy lunch for military families on graduation day
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

So so

So expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

navneen

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is close to shopping center and restaurants, however very noisy on the weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna, Stevens Point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the beds were so comfy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintyn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, Calhoun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Really good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tess

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the base and everything else u needed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Nice place to stay, rooms were clean and staff was friendly. The property is close to Walmart, places to eat , and a bowling alley. Breakfast was available and it’s not far from the Navy Bootcamp graduation center, it also had an indoor pool which my 6 year old nephew loved. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My Family Stays on a Budget

My family goes on mini vacations and we are always on a budget. We know the hotel was a 3 star hotel, but for us it was more like a 1.5 star. The photos look great online but the hotel doesn't look as nice. They only spent money on the entrance and the rest of the hotel was just ok. The biggest disappointment for us was the pool and a broken hot tub. The water was very scummy and made my kids itchy. The 2nd day of our stay someone had an accident in the pool and the staff didn't even close the pool or place a note to notify guests of an issue. We went down to use the pool later in the afternoon and we found the mess and we notified the front desk and their response was oh that happened earlier today. So swimmer was NOT SO GOOD. At check out I asked to talk with a manager and the staff told me there was not one on site, so they gave me a phone number to call. I called and it has been almost a week and noone has returned my call. Would not recommend this hotel even on a budget!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025