Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$131
$115 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 24 - May 25

Explore the area

View in a map
495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL, 60123
  • Place, Sherman Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Advocate Sherman Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa's Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 392 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

  • 459 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Elgin

Located in Elgin, Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Hemmens Cultural Center and Santa's Village. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Grand Victoria Casino and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Algonquin Historic Village Hall.

What's nearby

  • Presence Health - 3 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Sherman Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Santa's Village - 4 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Hemmens Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

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

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.

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 243 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at Bennigans, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Elgin? This hotel has 9688 square feet (900 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM on weekends.
Bennigans - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Crystals - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bennigans
  • Crystals

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 9,688 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium 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
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of 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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

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
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. 684 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mihail

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was perfect, staff were amazing, we did have to leave a day early due to unforseen reasons and I did get the refund for the night! Couldn't ask for a better experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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