Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1440 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Bowlero Waukegan
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About this property

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Hotel in Waukegan with a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool
Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite.
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.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Bowlero Waukegan. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • 5 minutes by car from Naval Base Great Lakes and 8 minutes from Lake Michigan
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Waukegan hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • 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 centre
  • 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 accessible parking spaces
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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: USD 75 per accommodation, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
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
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

  • The seasonal pool will open May 27 and close September 05.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1058 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1611 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet lay back and very pleasant staff members!!🌺🌺🌺
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tanisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean just a little dated. But overall the stay was comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Donnell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine but the bed was too small, I'm 6'4 my wife is 6 ft just too small. But we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tassy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious, the staff was very friendly and the Naval Base was right down the street. Walmart and many restaurants are right around the corner, it was a beautiful stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic atmosphere, staff, clean rooms and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Great continental breakfast. Good location if you are there for Navy Boot Camp Graduation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MELISSA, TEBBETTS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in town for Navy graduation!! The young lady at the front desk was extremely helpful!! Close to the Navy base and lots of food options!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. We choose a one bedroom. Breakfast was wonderful. Perfect for those attending Navy graduations as it was close and the staff were delightful and well instructed us on directions and information on going to the base which was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and plenty of room. Staff was great and helpful for directions and what to expect for our sons Navy Graduation. Staff was very helpful adding another nights stay for us at the last minute. Property is in a quiet and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms need some updating and cleaning the bathtub had mold the fan was super loud and not working well the hair dyer smoked every time it was used there were no usb chargers had problems with the tv and cards for the door
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay because it’s clean, comfortable, has kitchen with full size refrigerator.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was absolutely delicious every day we stayed. We were here for our daughters Navy graduation and the staff was so nice and informative through the whole stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vahe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel , nice clean, very polite
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

reynaldo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, we were in town for a Navy graduation and the staff was very friendly and very helpful with an issue we had while on base. Thank you so much to all the staff, we appreciate all of you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

vincent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, and quiet. Front desk staff were exceptional. Great location. It's 10 minutes from the Naval Base and close to multiple restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Memphis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay again. Not far from the military base for those that have love ones there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great as we were there for Boot Camp graduation. Hotel could definitely use some updating. Carpet in the hallways was not pleasant to look at and walls could use some fresh paint. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDILBERTO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I WILL STAY WITH YOU GUYS MY NEXT TIME IN THE WINDY CITY, EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME OF THE CHARTS,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have no complaints l loved the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Evanston

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025