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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property

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Indulge in a variety of dishes, including cheese omelets and sandwiches, at our buffet.
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.
Guests can park their vehicles in the available parking lot and access the hotel's modern design.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

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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Relax in a comfortable room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk, perfect for work or leisure.

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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Standard Room

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

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Two large beds with white linens and a geometric pattern adorn this stylish room, featuring a wooden headboard, nightstand, and desk with chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk for work or reading.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, featuring a flat-screen TV and city views.

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and city views.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Relax in a spacious room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating area, and two beds with white linens.

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

Two large beds with white linens and a geometric pattern adorn this stylish room, featuring a wooden headboard, nightstand, and desk with chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to The Temporary by American Place
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Free weekday breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and a meeting 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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bowlero Waukegan. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Temporary by American Place and 6 minutes from Naval Base Great Lakes
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Lift (107 centimetre 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 627 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1002 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

Karona Martrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and always so kind. The room was very comfortable and accommodating. The breakfast in the morning was great. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zajira

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

Best hotel!

I’ve stayed here twice now and i’m about to book my third stay I absolutely love this hotel the breakfast is so good and i love the pool!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

IHG rocks!

Excellent stay. 2 nights and enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and provided information to Navy parents coming to the Navy recruit graduation ceremony regarding traffic and ticket pickup.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel. Breakfast was ok, seemed like it was stale or overcooked. Room is old looking with a facelift. The bed was super uncomfortable. Felt every spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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