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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
Front of property
Indoor pool
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩162,920
₩182,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Getting around

  • North Chicago Station - 8 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Potestas Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 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
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and 1 meeting room
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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.

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

As of Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG on Aug 10, 2025 start from ₩162,920, 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?

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. 633 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adonis

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Daniel

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

Dana

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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Dalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here all the time. Service and breakfast is great,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and the hotel was exceptionally clean. Breakfast was excellent! Rooms were very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely amazing!! The staff was great as was the breakfast! Also, having daily houaekeeping was a great addition that you don't get a lot from hotels following COVID. All in all, a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, clean hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and the beds were comfortable. The pool area was also well kept, and the pool was a decent temperature. The continental breakfast offered a few options, was restocked and kept clean. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marvelis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Navy graduation. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Lobby was very clean. Rooms are well kept. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Really good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the beds were so comfy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the service here Ann was such a great help and very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean area. Associates were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tejal

I’m sorry my flight I canceled so I’m not when
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

Krystal

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

Nice hotel

Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable please to stay.
Stayed 2 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