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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to The Temporary by American Place

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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
The current price is Rp1.521.247
Rp1.703.493 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bath
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085

What's nearby

  • The Temporary by American Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 7 min drive - 9.6 km

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 reception. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, fridges 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 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

  • In-room 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG on 16 Nov 2025 start from Rp1.521.247, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were so clean and smelled clean!! The staff was just so amazing and friendly. The breakfast was just the cherry on top. I will definitely come back to this hotel if needed again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to the navy so it was convenient for graduation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and very clean. Super enjoyable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and clean and convenient for a lot of things came for Navy Graduation and it was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and had an amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location. Close to shopping, restaurants, and a bowling alley right next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The comlimentary breakfast was very good and your basic continental breakfast. The room was clean and nice although a little worn out. The hotel was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KRISHNA

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great every day. The property was quiet at night. The property was in a convenient area shopping and restaurant wise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karona Martrell

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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly, variety of complimentary breakfast items
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating for military families, I would definitely recommend this place to other families
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was pretty nice. Pool area not very good. Our air conditioner quit working second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the base and everything else u needed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025