Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1440 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Bowlero Waukegan
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Hearing One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(127 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility Tub Two Bedrooms)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower Two Bedrooms)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Waukegan

When you stay at Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee in Waukegan, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Naval Base Great Lakes and Lake Michigan. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Six Flags Great America and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Gurnee Mills.

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Waukegan - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Temporary by American Place - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • American Place Casino - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Waukegan Station - 9 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big Ed's BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee offers 126 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Waukegan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 3 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to September 05
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Residence Inn Marriott Hotel Waukegan/Gurnee
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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1053 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1609 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Tampa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Safe area.
Cleaned walkways and parking lot from snowfall very quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, lots of space and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis A

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

cody

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haylee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No one came to clean the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The location was perfect. The staff was very helpful, courtesy, service with a smile, everyday we were there.The hotel itself had everything we needed. We cooked our sailor his favorite meal....shrimp Alfredo and fried chicken, all utensils were there, perfect. We will definitely stay again, and we highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Riza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

toua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure about breakfast cause hot foods were not out when
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room. I was disappointed the hot tub not being available wasn’t disclosed when I made the booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was courteous and knowledgeable. I didn't use the stove, but everything else worked. So, why the four star review? Because, who listens to five star reviews? Would definitely stay again if I had the need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this stay told me my business mattered to the staff and I really appreciate that treatment! Thank you for being top notch in service, room cleanliness, property maintenance as well as handling the snow removal!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes,great hotel and nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonjali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026