Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes

2.0 star property
Hotel near Naval Base Great Lakes in North Chicago

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3207 Buckley Rd, North Chicago, IL, 60064
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Asylum Skate Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room With Two Double Beds Non Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room With Two Double Beds Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room With King Bed Non Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room With King Bed Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room With Two Double Beds Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room With Two Double Beds Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

North Chicago

In North Chicago .You'll find Naval Base Great Lakes and Asylum Skate Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. James Lovell Federal Health Care Center and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Asylum Skate Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - 44 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • North Chicago Station - 5 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪TRIO - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Luke's of Lake Bluff - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes

Hotel near Naval Base Great Lakes in North Chicago
As a guest of Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this North Chicago hotel.

  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes offers 94 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This North Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 27 2026 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes
Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes Hotel
Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes Hotel North Chicago
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Red Carpet Great Lakes Chicago
Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes Hotel
Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes North Chicago
Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes Hotel North Chicago

Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes to the airport?

Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes is 18.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes.

How close is Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes to the beach?

This hotel is 4.1 mi (11-min drive) from Independence Grove Beach and 7.3 mi (27-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes offer free breakfast?

Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but American Place Casino (6-min drive) and The Temporary by American Place (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes have a pool?

Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes does not have a pool.

Does Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes to downtown North Chicago?

Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes is 2.3 mi away from North Chicago.

Red Carpet Inn Great Lakes Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 265 out of 1000 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jahnpayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Celania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good price,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay on budget
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice clean and very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing for guest
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Felecia

Heater was awesome...Room was clean...Shopping nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very kind man named james works the counter at night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Fujiama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This room has cigarette burns on the bed coverings ! James was very helpful. But Robin was very rude. No customer service at all.We came for my granddaughters Navy bootcamp graduation. We do not know the area. I would never recommend this hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked most is that there are rooms for families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Thematy Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Dorinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nasty and staff very ridw no coffee roaches and bedbugs sleep worh ya
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Staff & service
You pay for what you get, but upside was no deposit and great if you’re visiting the military base
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place to stay for the price.

The room was clean and the check in was very simple and easy. The room needs little update,but it serves it's purpose. Very close to the Great Lakes RTC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jairyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, it was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Sara

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The people were amazing, the room although could’ve been a lil bit cleaner, nobody came to clean up after day 1 of our stay our trash was full nobody came to take it. Needs better cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It would have been nice to have wifi, but it wasnt bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was dorty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Binita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Place to Stay! I had a really nice stay at the Red Carpet Inn! The room was super clean and comfy, and everything worked perfectly. The staff were friendly and very helpful — they made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. I lived there more than 3 weeks and it was perfect and peaceful. The location was very convenient too, close to restaurants, shops, and public transport. It was quiet and felt safe, which I really appreciated. Overall, a great place for a short or long stay — affordable, clean, and comfortable. I’d definitely come back again!
Bedroom
TV
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joel

More lighting in the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Very close to NSI graduation location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Staff & service
It was clean. Staff was fine not much interaction though
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Reba

Grate Lakes Illinois for Navy Training Graduation

Yes
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025