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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to The Temporary by American Place

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Indoor pool
Front of property
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan, an IHG Hotel, is a convenient base near Six Flags Great America. Relax in the spa tub or swim in the indoor pool after exploring. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness center, and business facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085

What's nearby

  • The Temporary by American Place - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Gurnee Mills - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • North Chicago Station - 11 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pita - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Hotel near The Temporary by American Place
Located close to Six Flags Great America, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG located?

Situated in Waukegan, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Temporary by American Place and within 6 mi (10 km) of Naval Base Great Lakes and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Six Flags Great America and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 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

Eugene A

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay! Very clean
Stayed 3 nights 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

Janeen

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

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean ,nice staff ,really good breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

leaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to many restaurants and shops, easy parking, helpful staff, comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Merideth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were not as clean as I thought they were going to be, and they need a little bit of updating, but the staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly love this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to various food options, casino, and shopping. The hotel staff and breakfast were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Ana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place indeed
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid

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

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good breakfast very peaceful environment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlina

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

Adonis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean quiet and convenient to naval base Lots of decent food options close by
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff to be extremely helpful and pleasant. The breakfast was delicious and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

I'd Stay Again!

Nice staff, clean rooms, wonderful beds, and a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anju Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was on the nice location and have food corners near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the room, services, breakfast and the workers there. I had a good time there. Will visit again Godwilling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juventino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great stores area, pacefully and delicious food
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great very happy with my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked to have been able to swim early in the morning. Great breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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