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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan

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A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, two beds, a nightstand, and a framed abstract painting.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue lounge chairs and a tiled wall.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital display, and a seating area.
A self-service kiosk area with an ATM, refrigerated beverage dispensers, and snack shelves.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, two beds, a nightstand, and a framed abstract painting.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with drawers, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 402 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with drawers, and a mirror above the desk.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Waukegan

In Waukegan .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of The Temporary by American Place and 6 miles (10 km) of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Six Flags Great America and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Waukegan - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Temporary by American Place - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • American Place Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Bluff Station - 10 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Hotel near The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center 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.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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

  • 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

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
  • Elevator (42 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

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)
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. 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and 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

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG is 20.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG on Sep 13, 2026 start from $104, including 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 Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 5.6 mi (13-min drive) from Independence Grove Beach and 7 mi (28-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Temporary by American Place (9-min walk) and American Place Casino (10-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG to downtown Waukegan?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG is 3.4 mi away from Waukegan.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, friendly staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JESENIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean - staff very nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Every thing was excellence. The room and death room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zajira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to get to Navy graduation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and enjoyed the clean room and wonderful staff. I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was great! The hot breakfast had good choices and was refilled in a timely manner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern rooms. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Love the variety they have for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, good breakfast, nice common area for visting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathassha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great breakfast and very convenient for Navy graduation guests
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Waltina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good nights rest, the bed was comfortable, the room was clean, we liked that it had a refrigerator and microwave as well as a little sink and a keurig for coffee. We did not have breakfast here, but I am sure it would have been good. The staff was very nice as well. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and pool was great. I would come back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness thruout facility. Friendly, helpful staff, good breakfast selection
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was nice good variety. The pool is nice and the hot tub is nice size but little to no bubbles.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and welcoming from the front desk to the maids. They made sure we were well take care and our needs were met. The room and property are well kept. The breakfast is a great start to the day. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

shareeka

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

The rooms were clean and the breakfast was decent. I love that they have coffee available 24/7.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Thurmetra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stuff was super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary F

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

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