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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity
Indoor pool
Lobby
Front of property
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Bowlero Waukegan
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Waukegan

Located in Waukegan, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG is a 2-minute drive from The Temporary by American Place and 6 minutes from Naval Base Great Lakes. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and 5 mi (8 km) from Six Flags Great America.

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Waukegan - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Temporary by American Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • American Place Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Ed's BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 4 nights for my son's graduation from Navy bootcamp. Great location in proximity to the navy base, restaurants and stores. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast bar was great and the fresh brewed coffee being avail 24x7 was an added bonus. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Aida

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could not beat the service we got from the staff, room attendance and location is excellent. Especially going to naval graduations. Breakfast always had something you would like. We had a compliment free 6 day stay. Thanks for all y'all's hardwork.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Donald Craig

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle to graduation wasnt available. No vegan options at breakfast. Window had cold draft coming in. Tiles in bathroom floor loose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Room very cl
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very attentive and courteous. The breakfast buffet was better than any other hotel's breakfast we had before. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gary F

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly friendly. Breakfast every day was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd, The Colony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly and organized. Great job Justin and anne
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betsaida

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chinea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice! Room was nice! The pool area was nice! Overall my stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very kind. They worked hard to keep the building clean from all all of the snow and salt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy check in, the amenities were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good experience. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was great the location was excellent! Tons of places to eat. Close to base and the area was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

shareeka

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

shareeka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet in the middle of everything walking distance love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronsld

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The employees were all so nice & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daphne, Round lake beach

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

April

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eliseo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lyndsay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Rooms comfy and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

RICARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025