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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

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

Standard Room

  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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 drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Waukegan hotel walkable 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.
In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House cleaning was very loud early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had a strong smell of marijuana, and the phone was damaged.

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azuree

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
service was great fast and quick. room just as described as in the picture
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheigh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not going back again

We had stained matresses, sheets and pillow cases. Hair and eyelash found on bed. Stains on walls and garnage outseide of garbage can. It takes a lot for me to be disappointed, but i was definitely disappointed in the hotel as a whole. I will never go back. I have photos but apparently it wont allow me to upload. When i told the front desk they were just going to change the bedding. Lol i asked them to move us finally! Gross
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tirsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to rest. Accessible to food places and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret, hollis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

armando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Navy Great Lakes station and they have transportation to the base for graduation. It has been a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Ann at check in for saving me by finding my wallet~my Graduation was saved thanks to you oxox
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very quiet. The only thing walkable to eat is a McDonald's. Unless the weather is warmer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cora D

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The housekeepers was very rude too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
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

Barbara

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s really nice and the stuff are really nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025