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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity
Front of property
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$137
$122 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1

Explore the area

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611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Bowlero Waukegan
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Waukegan

Located in Waukegan, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG is a 2-minute drive from The Temporary by American Place and 6 minutes from Naval Base Great Lakes. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and 5 mi (8 km) from Six Flags Great America.

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Waukegan - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Temporary by American Place - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American Place Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pita - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to The Temporary by American Place
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
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. 654 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vernice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waddie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tavetria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay here multiple times a year. Clean, great service, nice pool, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes my family loved the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

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

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Mosineewiwi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room clean, breakfast was decent and what you would expect. My only complaint is the shower drain was clogged and it was obvious that there had been flooding since the bottom of the doors were lifting/peeling, but nothing that affected our stay. Overall a good spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlina

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel for my sister’s navy bootcamp graduation. It was only a few miles away, very convenient and there was a lot of outlets stores around, especially restaurants for late nite bites. Receptionists were really helpful with an early check in and a later check out! Loved the pool, and their free breakfast! They also offered a shuttle bus to the graduation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassie, Hermiston

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was awesome and took such good care of all of us and we were there for 5 days and nights!! The pool and hottub were amazing and clean too!!!! Thank you to the staff and everyone!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Fun Stay!

King hot tub room. Comfy and clean. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast. Close to food, shopping and entertainment options. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was extremely friendly. Clean rooms, clean hotel in general. Good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinthus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met my need. The room was clean and nice. The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Leigha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vendetta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall everything was great. I think breakfast should have meat that isn’t all pork. Everyone doesn’t eat pork. Be considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hannelore, Chatsworth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC keeps going cool. It was so cold. But place was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle, Fairmont

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid, Quitman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfest was great. The lady doing the Breakfest was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Slow draining shower

The tub was very very very slow to drain. About 4" of water in the tub after a shower. Room needed some basic upkeep and tlc- walls chipped, paint chipped, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaun michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025