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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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619 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Bowlero Waukegan
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 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
(10 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 Lake Michigan. .This casino hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Six Flags Great America and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Gurnee Mills.

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Waukegan - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Temporary by American Place - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • American Place Casino - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Genesee Theater - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 6 min drive - 7.4 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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Live Star - ‬18 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 843 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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great close to the navy base about 10 mins
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was a little older and outdated. The shower and the bathroom are small.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wen Qin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Sugarhill

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William, Greenfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the convenience of this property to the location of Great lakes Naval base. I did not like that it is shared with a DMV. Parking was horrible when the DMV was open
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel looks dated, but it was clean. Definitely convenient to the Navy RTC. Parking is free and always available. Gym was closed at the time we stayed there. Breakfast consisted of coffee, tea, yogurt and prepackaged muffins, so you need to go out to get more substantial food. Not much in the immediate area. Restaurants are a few miles away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking in front was inconvenient during DMV hours. A lot of noise could be heard from people in hallways going in and out of rooms or just talking. Overall, room was clean, house keeping was phenomenal, and staff was welcoming, polite, and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis Martin Garguilo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Place was very clean and staff was friendly. Cons: walls and doors are thin, can be noisy with people in hall or adjacent rooms. Toilet tank took an hour to refill. However good place to stay for boot camp graduation, which is what i was there for, close to base.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayva Renee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cali

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was superb! Friendly and polite 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience. Very clean great hospitality great service I enjoyed my visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terresa

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

2/10 Terrible

Jai-Len, Rochester Hills

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like this property at all. It's located right next to the secretary of state office in a very small parking lot. The hotel itself is small and very old. Also, I was traveling alone but was put in an adjoining room with a broken lock. I felt extremely unsafe. The hallways were narrow and the room was pretty dark. My window faced a brick building. There weren't many dining options around either.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice and convenient stay, close to navy base for graduation. The rooms were really clean, found a few hairs on my pillow. Other than that it was good. Mattress was comfy and there was enough space for 3 of us. Bathroom sink was leaky and could use an update but if you’re looking for convenience and good pricing, this is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mynor

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ingrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son had a tournament Saturday we got in Friday night the front desk was very nice we got our room it was okay in the website said that would be very clean and has housekeeping on Saturday morning we left at 6:30am to my son games we got back to our room at 3:00 pm the housekeeping staff knocked on our door that if we needed services asking me if I need them to give us services then our sheets had blood on them very poor cleaning then for breakfast very bad if you have kids this place is very bad save your money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerryanne

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

Navy graduation trip-excellent hotel

We came to see a family member graduate from Navy boot camp and we couldn’t have been happier! Clean, convenient and safe as well as economical. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUNGDOW

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, very close to the Naval Station. They provide a shuttle bus in the morning on graduation day. There are many restaurants nearby. The staff are polite. The receptions are friendly, respectful, and very helpful with recommendations. The hotel feels safe, and I would definitely stay here again if I have the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025