Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Santa's Village

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Exterior
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL, 60123
  • Hemmens Cultural Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa's Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Grand Victoria Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

  • 459 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Transfer Shower (Mobility)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • 459 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 459 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 548 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • 392 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 548 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 392 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Elgin

In Elgin .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Hemmens Cultural Center and Grand Victoria Casino. Santa's Village is within 6 miles (10 km) and Algonquin Historic Village Hall is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Hemmens Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Santa's Village - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Grand Victoria Casino - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • NOW Arena - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Arboretum of South Barrington - 8 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Elgin National Street Station - 8 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

3-star hotel near Santa's Village
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 243 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 900 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG offers 243 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 5.95 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 60.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 for adults and USD 5.95 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin
Holiday Inn Hotel Northwest-Elgin Chicago
Elgin Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest
Holiday Inn Elgin
Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG is 15.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG on Jul 24, 2025 start from $118.0, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 9.3 mi (23-min drive) from Indian Trail Beach and 13.5 mi (31-min drive) from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 14.00 for adults and USD 5.95 for children.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Victoria Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Early check-in costs USD 60.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG is home to Bennigans, which features American cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG to downtown Elgin?

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG is 2.6 mi away from Elgin.

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY, Ankeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
needs mattress updates.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shikeya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Onyx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and allowed for a later check!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, CHICAGO

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid, Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and. Valuable hotel . Efficient and professional staff and worth every penny spent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always like staying here. Having bar/restaurant good as not much around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great pool with nice hot tub bennigans attached a big plus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our entire floor smelled like weed…and the smell came into our room every time we opened the door. Someone pulled in the pool so that was closed the entire night…including the hot tub for some reason. When the pool is one of the mason reasons for selecting this place, there should be some reimbursement/discount.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rantin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything my only thing was even on the 8th floor i could hear people talking in the parking lot at night. Crazy! Other than that it was great! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Arlington Heights

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jim at front desk was awesome !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hillary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. Was Everything we needed, wanted, and expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025