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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
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 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.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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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

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

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to The Temporary by American Place
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free weekday breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, a business centre and a meeting room.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Waukegan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bowlero Waukegan. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Temporary by American Place and 6 minutes from Naval Base Great Lakes
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG also features multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Waukegan hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG.
  • 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. 658 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was professional and knowledgeable. We will choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for our RTC graduation stay! Clean and convenient location was quiet and walkable distance to shopping, eating and a bowling alley. Under an hour to downtown Chicago. Hot food options were great every morning. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
When we got there, the staff was welcoming. The rooms were clean the amenities breakfast in the morning swimming pool workout in a parking free in plenty of spaces to park close to stores restaurants. I was there for my son‘s graduation from the Navy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean facilities and great breakfast and 10 minutes from base.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina A.

They need to turn off FoxNews in the dining room. They blast out verified lies all the time which causes these divisions in our country. And they are the only news network who were fined $750K for spewing their lies about the 2020 campaign. Get rid of that channel if you any guests to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Gelber

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, quiet, good location, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ac worked really good. Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabreka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were so clean and smelled clean!! The staff was just so amazing and friendly. The breakfast was just the cherry on top. I will definitely come back to this hotel if needed again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to the navy so it was convenient for graduation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ericka Nunez

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

RAHAMAN

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bakersfield

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Merideth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were not as clean as I thought they were going to be, and they need a little bit of updating, but the staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Navy Graduation

Issue with a/c unit first night (extremely noisy). It was replaced next day. Noisy neighbors 2 out of four day stay. 2 am one night and 1 am another night. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025