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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Breakfast area
Exterior
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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619 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Waukegan Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great America
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Waukegan

Located in Waukegan, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes is within a 15-minute drive of Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America. .This casino hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Gurnee Mills.

What's nearby

  • The Temporary by American Place - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Waukegan Harbor - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 9 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • North Chicago Great Lakes Station - 12 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

Hotel in Waukegan with a casino and a 24-hour fitness center
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 slot machines
  • Casino (200 square foot of space)

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 805 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is right next to the DMV and that bring noise, people and traffic that make the stay feel unsafe and not enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zoraida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was good. I was told I had a king bed but it was a queen. The noise around 2am everyday was a bit much in the hallways. The staff was courteous and attentive .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My day was great. Everything was clean. Well put together. Only thing is the bed was a little firm, but some people like firm beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jazaiar

It gave more motel than hotel. But staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredricka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were upgraded nicely. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaness and it's neat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Friendly staff. Very clean rooms. I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access to area for Naval Graduation. Lots of places to eat and shop.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hood
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean, staff was friendly. Parking was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Becky, Turlock

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marleny

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stayed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan was great it was closed to the Navy base and everything was closed by. The hotel was decent nothing to fancy but, very clean the staff was very friendly, and the breakfast was as expected a continental breakfast nothing fancy a muffin, coffee, tea, juice, and yogurt.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i like the location but i did not like the parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay affordable and Clean

Everything was Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near Great Lakes Naval Station for my son’s PIR last 4/3/25. Key is to travel light as the inn has no lifts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lacey

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall this is a decent place to stay for a limited time. I came for a navy graduation and stayed the weekend. The staff were friendly and helpful. My only complaint was that my room was adjoining and I could hear EVERYTHING from the room next door. They were arguing all night and it was very loud. Thankfully they left the next day. Other than that it’s a decent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lariece

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how friendly & helpful the staff was. The rooms were clean don’t believe the negative reviews you see! I enjoyed my stay here! And will be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yahaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, clean friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025