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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3 star hotel
Connecting rooms
8.8/10 Excellent
(1011 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee is a good option for families, particularly those visiting the nearby Great Lakes Naval Base. The hotel offers spacious two-bedroom suites with ample space and in-suite kitchen facilities, perfect for families. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff. While the breakfast is a highlight for many, it finishes relatively early. The hotel's location is convenient for accessing local restaurants and shops.

Guest highlights

About the hotel

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and a spa tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Waukegan, Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee is in the business district and near a train station. Waukegan Harbor and Bonnie Brook Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Six Flags Great America and Lambs Farm. Tempel Lipizzans and Lake County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Kitchen
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Refrigerator
Seasonal outdoor pool

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 am–10:00 am

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Grab bar near toilet
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Things to do

24-hour fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Spa tub

Outdoor

Bbq grill(s)
Picnic area

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator

More

Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
40 km from this hotel
Chicago Midway International Airport
62 km from this hotel
General Mitchell International Airport
68 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

25 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

56%

4 star reviews

24%

3 star reviews

12%

2 star reviews

8%

1 star reviews

0%

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Latest reviews (25)

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Amarilys

9 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent place to stay with family and friends!!!
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Toya

21 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

There are transient families and adults staying here. It was unexpected and unsettling. I was also charged a daily parking rate at check in and that was no advertised anywhere on the site or during booking. Minor repairs needed in the room and some of the security doors didn’t work around the building.
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Kira

15 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

Upon arrival for my daughter’s 8th birthday we found the pool occupied with a wild adult party, crowds of people, gallons of alcohol glass bottles, smoking cannbis, loud explicit music! Hallways filled with what looked like a frat party. Didn’t feel safe enough to swim or let my daughter swim in fear of what she would be exposed to and or cutting her feet on broken liqour/beer bottles. Drove 4 hours to get here to hide in the room extremely uncomfortable trying to make the best of my kids birthday. Would not recommend if you have a family or children. Not family friendly. Unsafe.
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Cathy

22 May 2024 - 24 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

I stayed in a 2 bedroom room with a little living room and kitchen. It was honestly great because each room had a bathroom and there was enough space for everyone, there were 7 of us including a baby. The breakfast was good, I wish it didn't end so early on Friday, at 8am, my whole family and I missed breakfast unfortunately. I think it should of ended at 9am instead. We were hoping on not having to spend money on breakfast. Staff was very nice and the property is very relaxing and feels safe and quiet. It is close to restaurants and some shopping and not far from the naval base. I definitely recommend staying here.
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Raymond

17 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

The stay in our 2 bedroom suite offered ample space for our 3 person family. The area was clean and provided a nice kitchen setup. The regular sized refrigerator was very useful. The furniture throughout the suite was was adequate but worn. The staff were always friendly and accommodating. The breakfast room provided scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and pancakes as well as yogurt, oatmeal and bagels, etc. Unfortunately, the breakfast area only served for an hour, 7-8. The hot items were sometimes slow to be replenished. The exterior of the property was well maintained. The location is convenient to the Great Lakes training area, about a 10 minute drive. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Sonesta ES.
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Georgina

13 Mar 2024 - 18 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

My family stayed there to be close to my Grandson's graduation from the Navy Bootcamp. It was close to the Naval base, stores, and the train.
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Lucinda

10 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great stay for families. Staff is very warm & friendly.
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Bonnie Renee

1 Nov 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Recommended places to dine in at, really great time here. Me and my family truly enjoy the hospitality.
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Annie

14 Sept 2023 - 17 Sept 2023
reviewed on travelocity

4 out of 5 stars

Loved having the space for the whole family to gather after graduation on the Base. The towel policy was weird, especially when a room sleeps 6
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Nicole

14 Sept 2023 - 17 Sept 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

The ONLY negative thing I can say is that the mattresses in the pull out beds need to be replaced. We used them in all three rooms and they were stained and flat. Otherwise I would highly recommend to families there for PIR graduation.
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