Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes
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About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes is a two-star casino hotel located in Waukegan, Illinois, positioned within a 15-minute drive of Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America. The property sits 4.8 miles from Lake Michigan and 6.4 miles from Gurnee Mills, with O'Hare International Airport approximately 28 miles away. Guests consistently rate the location highly, with a perfect 5 out of 5 location rating from 747 reviews.
The hotel features 84 air-conditioned guest rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator and flat-screen television. Complimentary wireless internet access and cable programming are standard in all rooms. En-suite bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Rooms are furnished with convenient amenities including complimentary newspapers, microwaves, and phones with free local calls.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes offers an on-site restaurant for dining convenience. The property features a casino with gaming opportunities, a 24-hour fitness center for guests seeking to maintain their workout routines, and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Additional services include concierge support, a business center, free self-parking, and luggage storage. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and accessible paths of travel throughout the property. Pets are welcome at a non-refundable fee of $75 for up to two dogs.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, with standard check-out at 11:00 AM. The property operates a 24-hour front desk and business center. A 24-hour fitness center and vending machines are available for guest use.
Location & nearby attractions
The Temporary by American Place - 3 km / 1.9 mi
American Place Casino - 3.2 km / 2 mi
The People's Choice Family Fun Center - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Bowlero Waukegan - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Visual Arts Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Three Brothers Theatre - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Genesee Theater - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Waukegan Harbor - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Naval Base Great Lakes - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
James Lovell Federal Health Care Center - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Vista Medical Center - East - 6.5 km / 4 mi
North Beach - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Bowen Park - 7.2 km / 4.4 mi
Asylum Skate Park - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 36.9 km / 22.9 mi
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 36.3 km / 22.6 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 51.5 km / 32 mi
The preferred airport for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- 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 Count on Us (Wyndham)
- Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- We are a pet friendly hotel and charge a non-refundable $75 pet fee for up two dogs.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Know before you go
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.