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The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel, offers comfort and convenience. Enjoy the coffee shop, bar, terrace firepit, and 24-hour gym. In-room WiFi and a pet-friendly off-leash area make it perfect for business or leisure.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, Shower)

Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, Shower) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, High Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 N FIELD DRIVE, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

What's nearby

  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Marriott Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Lake Forest College - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 8 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 12 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • West Lake Forest Station - 5 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Pain - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

Hotel near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Located close to Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes, The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and outdoor furniture
  • An off-leash area, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms have comforts such as first-run movies and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,250 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 35 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

The Forester A Hyatt Place
THE Forester Hotel BY Hyatt Place
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Hotel
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Lake Forest
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Hotel Lake Forest

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel located?

Situated in Lake Forest, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes. Chicago Botanic Garden and Ravinia Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very simple process staff very helpful. Dinner was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff who assisted with questions, and excellent dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property! Food was amazing as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property clean new and GREAT FOOD!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one night to go see John Mulaney in Chicago. Easy to get to from the highway. Very nice room with comfortable beds. Nice bar and breakfast was great the next morning. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Clean. Love the laminate floors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but not so close to city need a car
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time experience for us and we were pleasantly surprised. The hotel was inviting, the food served in the restaurant was good and the staff was engaging. V-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very nice but for the price it was still just a hotel. I would recommend it but no that for the price tag it is just a clean nice hotel. Nothing special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawnel

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

Staycation

After Christmas we joined a few friends for a weekend of shopping and dinner. I wanted a mini staycation and found The Forester to be a nice option for the night… arrival and check in was quick and pleasant. Our room was clean and I loved the seating area, there was plenty of space to move around the room and to seat away from the beds. Water pressure in the shower was great. The only thing was the sounds coming from the HVAC unit… it sounded like ice cycles falling each time the unit came on… that would awaken me and my husband - our daughter didn’t seemed phased by the noise but she is a teenager! The noise would be my only complaint about the hotel. Check out was at noon, we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hotel’s restaurant, but I would like to stay again to see how the food is. Since we stayed during the weekend ahead of Nee Years, I found the price to be on the higher end for a single nights stay…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate

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

Great stay

Great staff and a lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

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

Over sold. No warning or notice.

Over sold. Didn’t find out until I arrived late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. Everyone was nice. The room was spacious and clean. They have a restaurant in the hotel and it was just as amazing. I will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was immaculate, service was friendly and everyone was incredibly helpful and professional. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean

Very clean and comfortable hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sheer Awesomeness!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Excellent

We were there with family and everyone loved their stay. Your staff was friendly and liked us being there. Keep up the Great work!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice, seemed new and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar offered great options. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, minimalist approach. Would stay there again. Nice price. Would have appreciated bottled water in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

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

Emergency shelter

We purchased a direct flight to Newark from Haneda Japan on Friday. Due to the Microsoft outages, our flight got canceled . Another flight landed us in Chicago out of somewhere that has nothing around but the hotel. Unfortunately the flight for Newark was canceled and the next available flight was Sunday 7/21 evening……. However we felt comfortable as we walked in the hotel. It is nice and clean and the room is big for double. We like it. The only complaint we have is that the hotel doesn’t provide toothpaste and there is no grocery or pharmacy stores around. We had to throw away the toothpaste through security check-in at the airport. So we couldn’t find any toothpaste for the stay. If the hotel has these little items for sale, it would be very nice. stay. The room should have a tissue box near the beds not just the bathroom. I recommend the hotel should have the travel size toothpaste and other monetary items at the beverage and snack area for sale. So we can buy it at the time of stay. Other than that it is nice and clean…….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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