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The Forester Hotel part of Unscripted by Hyatt

200 North FIELD DRIVE, Lake Forest, IL, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Non-Smoking
Parking
Lounge
Pet Friendly

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About this property

The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt, is a 3-star property located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Situated 4 minutes from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and 8 minutes from Lake Forest College, the hotel provides convenient access to the area's cultural and educational institutions, as well as regional attractions including the Chicago Botanic Garden and Naval Base Great Lakes.

The 146-room hotel features air-conditioned accommodations equipped with smart televisions, pillowtop beds with down comforters, and double sofa beds in each room. All rooms include complimentary wireless internet access, satellite programming, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings consistently reach 4.7 out of 5, reflecting the quality of the accommodations.

Dining options include an on-site restaurant, a coffee shop and café, and room service available during limited hours. A bar and lounge are available for evening relaxation. Continental breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for an additional fee. The hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace with views, complimentary wireless internet, gift shops, and a banquet hall with 2,250 square feet of conference space across three meeting rooms. Wedding services and business amenities are available, and the property is entirely smoke-free.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends until 3:00 AM, with standard check-out at 12:00 PM. The hotel welcomes dogs up to 75 pounds, with a $100 cleaning fee for the entire stay. The property is wheelchair accessible throughout, with designated accessible parking, elevators, and accessible meeting spaces.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Lake Forest, The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt is a 4-minute drive from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and 8 minutes from Lake Forest College. This hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Naval Base Great Lakes and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Chicago Botanic Garden.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Conway Farms Golf Club - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Citadel Theatre Company - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Northwestern Medicine - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Bowlero Vernon Hills - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Lambs Farm - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Trinity International University - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Prairie Wolf Dog Park - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Lake Forest College - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Advocate Condell Child Day Center - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Lake Michigan - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Marriott Theatre - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Asylum Skate Park - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 35.1 km / 21.8 mi
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 44.4 km / 27.6 mi
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 73.5 km / 45.7 mi
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 78.5 km / 48.8 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 156 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Lake Forest? This hotel has 2250 square feet (209 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Self-Parking is included.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • We welcome dogs up to 75lbs. Additional cleaning fee of $100 for the entire stay will be required.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 22 for adults, and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Know before you go

  • Children 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).