Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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197 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
  • Place, Village Square Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Breezewald Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and laundry facilities are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG offers 86 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Village Square Shopping Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 6 minutes by car from Deer Park Town Center and 10 minutes from Palatine Hills Golf Course
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 775 square feet (72 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Lake Zurich hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 775 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Lake Zurich-Barrington Lake Zurich
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites a Lake Zurich Barrington
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Lake Zurich-Barrington
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites a Lake Zurich Barrington by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 931 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 931 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 931 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 931 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 931 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast, front desk staff wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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clean room, updated decor, very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great lodging, the room was clean and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast menu options, clean spacious room and beds. Walking distance to several restaurants and by car numerous dining or shopping options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna and Vitaliy

Everything was exceptionally nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up having to travel to the Chicago area twice within a short period of time. We so thoroughly enjoyed our first stay we didn’t hesitate to book again on our second trip up. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great and rooms were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the breakfast was very good. Staff was nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable for a very good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They’re great service and room clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori Diane

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The room and staff were excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff, breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at front desk was very nice and helpful at check-in. Room was very clean. The vacuum in the hallway was a little early and annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay with breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean , kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Yes nice room nice people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and the bed is so comfortable! The staff was incredibly friendly as well. Easy decision to come back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you need a good hotel at a good price with free parking and free breakfast, this is the one. Close to tons of stores and restaurants and just 45 min from the city and 30 min from Navy base.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, family run hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with plenty of dining options around. Easy parking and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast had nice choices and the grandkids loved the pancake making machine! Coffee was very good and the area to eat was bright, clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. The room served my purposes well!! Clean and slept great!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient. Felt safe in the area. The Staff was professional and very friendly. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025