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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Property class: 3

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A buffet counter with various food items, including fruits, dairy products, and beverages.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with windows.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a table with a tray of food and drinks.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $127
$113 nightly
$127 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Explore the area

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1440 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Bowlero Waukegan
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Hearing One Bedroom)

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Hearing One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Studio)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(132 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom)

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower One Bedroom)

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility Tub Two Bedrooms)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility Tub Two Bedrooms)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower Two Bedrooms)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower Two Bedrooms)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Room RUN OF HOUSE

  • Sleeps 10

STUDIO DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 5
A reception area with a counter displaying the name 'Howard Johnson', a chandelier, seating with patterned upholstery, and a television screen.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes
Waukegan
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.8 out of 5, Good, 983 reviews
$82 nightly
The price is $92
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

About the neighborhood

Waukegan

When you stay at Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee in Waukegan, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Six Flags Great America. .This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Gurnee Mills and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bowlero Waukegan.

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Waukegan - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Temporary by American Place - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • American Place Casino - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • North Chicago Station - 10 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee offers 126 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Waukegan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 3 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 07
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Residence Inn Marriott Hotel Waukegan/Gurnee
Residence Inn Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee
Residence Inn Waukegan/Gurnee
Residence Inn Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee Hotel Waukegan
Residence Inn Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee Hotel
Residence Inn Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee Waukegan
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan
Residence Inn by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee Waukegan
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee Hotel Waukegan

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1091 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1709 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Throughly our stay. Perfect for our family. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room was large and the kitchen was well stocked. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was great, perfect fit for our family and close to the naval base! We would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, my family and I had a great stay and recommend them when looking for a place to stay in Waukegan.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk associate was very friendly who answered any question I had w/ accurate information…check in and check out went very quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying there while visiting my son in the navy. Close and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly stocked mini kitchen, nice grounds. Great breakfast and coffee! Great location close to base for graduation and a lot of great restaurants and coffee places nearby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hotel was great and very accommodating and closed to shops and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I come home just love this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean. The staff was was very professional and knowledge especially Alexia she was AWESOME. The breakfast was Great. Enjoyed the kitchen in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One thing is sure, free parking and free breakfast! Complete opposite to a nightmare week stay in Sonesta LAX! Feel-at-home vibe! Clean room, great for longer week stays. Nice well thought of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very friendly staff , pet friendly everything was perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our sailor to have his own room and privacy. Enough room for 5. Convenient getting to restaurants and the base. Only complaint was it is near a busy road and could hear cars and trucks passing by at all hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, the staff very nice, fridge and stove.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet staff, beautiful clean rooms and dishwashers!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alexia the customer service representative was AWESOME!!!! She was very helpful and respectful. The cleaning staff was Great. The breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Enjoyed the room. Very friendly staff. Always helpful. Breakfast was great!!!! A few ants in the kitchen but it was just a few.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay great hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was wonderful, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not far from the base. Breakfast is good and staffs are nice. I stayed 1 bedroom and it’s very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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