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Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

Chicago - IL · United States

619 S Green Bay RdView location

7.6/10Very good991 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition7.2/107.2
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood7.0/107.0
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

HOWARD JOHNSON WAUKEGAN GREAT LAKES is a popular choice amongst travelers in Waukegan (IL), whether exploring or just passing through. Featuring a satisfying list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at HOWARD JOHNSON WAUKEGAN GREAT LAKES.

Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The property offers various recreational opportunities. HOWARD JOHNSON WAUKEGAN GREAT LAKES is an excellent choice from which to explore Waukegan (IL) or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

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Located in Waukegan, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes is within a 15-minute drive of Six Flags Great America and Lake Michigan. This casino hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Gurnee Mills and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from The Temporary by American Place.

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. 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.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Gym
Entertainment
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Greek

    English

    Spanish

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
Urban Edge Gallery 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Genesee Theater 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Waukegan Harbor 5 km / 3.1 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
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

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 87
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
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  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Business centre
  • Casino
  • Breakfast
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.NM

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  • Room QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGRoom • QUEEN BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²ROO.NM-QN
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    Room QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.NM-QN

    Room amenities

    • Fridge
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    Room Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUA.NM-QN

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.NM-QN

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  • Room TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGRoom • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²ROO.2D-NM
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    Room TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2D-NM

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Fridge

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2Q-NM

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q-NM

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²DBL.NM
    DOUBLE NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable2 photos

    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM

    Room amenities

    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Wi-fi
    • Fridge
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-QN

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM-QN

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2D-NM

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D-NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGRoom • TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²ROO.2Q-NM
    Room TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable2 photos

    Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

    Room TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 4
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2Q-NM

    Room amenities

    • Fridge
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

7.6
Very good
991 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.0 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jul 2026
Denise
While there’s enough parking, it’s quite difficult to get out of the lot and onto the main roads. The steps inside the hotel are uneven!
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2026
Tiffany
Only issue is that the hotel is not visible enough from the main road..so we road around for 20min looking for this hotel with no name on it...
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Lashawnta
It was quiet clean and the staff was friendly
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Lashawnta
This place was exactly what I was looking for , for a baby family. When my son graduated boot camp we stayed here for him to fly out the next-day.
The staff was friendly. The foyer was decorated for the graduates.
It was very much appreciated !
And the graduates get a free meal from the pancake house next door
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Ashtin
Clean room and hotel overall. Parking was a little interesting sharing the lot with the DMV. But overall would stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Elizabeth
Was a nice and clean place to stay !
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Alyson
The continental breakfast is muffins and yogurt. Some of the people were sketchy, but overall it was fine for the night
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Vanessa
Enjoyed my stay
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Ann
Stayed 3 nights for Navy graduation. Very clean and staff was very friendly.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
nicholas
the room was clean and the staff was friendly. We had a smooth check in and check out
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2026
Isabelle
The room was really clean, cigarette hole in the comforter though, the toilet had a problem flushing and there were hairs in the tub/shower, and the bed was incredibly loud everytime i’d or my fiance would lay on it or move. Other than that, the room smelled amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Rachael
The staff were absolutely amazing and the housekeeping did such a wonderful job on cleaning the rooms!!!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Hugo
Everything was so clean, staff was so helpful, easy parking and everything was close to the hotel
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Lisa
Room was clean. Water pressure was terrible in the shower. Fitness room is sad. Treadmill needs replaced. No free weights or even towels or cleaner to clean up sweat after working out
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Jean Paul
Rooms were so clean, staff was so helpful, we stayed there for the navy graduation and everything was great!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Noma
Everything in my room was fine.My bedroom was cleaned when I was out visiting.The staff were kind and friendly.Kudos to the staff!!
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Catarina
I like the staff they were really nice
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Irving
Very good and clean environment
Other than
Not having an elevator everything else was good
Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2026
Pamela
Had a picture fall from wall almost hitting me . Must make sure rooms are safe. Other than that everything was okay
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jun 2026
Kima
None
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2026
Tina
Location is perfect if staying for boot camp graduation.
2/10
Poor
18 Jun 2026
Shawna
I didn’t like the room or the surroundings
Family
2/10
Poor
18 Jun 2026
Allison
I found bed bugs in my room. They had one room left, so they put me in that room. I would’ve rather left the property altogether, but they wouldn’t refund my payment.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Delbrica
The staff are friendly and the rooms were clean!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Tina
The staff was very friendly
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Valencia
The property was nice and the front desk attendant (woman) was very nice and approachable. Mr. Rick was also awesome and attentive
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Cherrylon
This was my 1st time visiting Chicago for a navy graduation and this hotel is theeeeeeeee 🤏spot for your stay, the hotel was decorated with navy graduates photos and balloon garlands , the staff was kind and informative about where to get the tickets for the graduation if you didn’t already picked up your tickets everything is close by…….. The ticket pick up spot was about 5min drive down the road from the hotel and the graduation area was literally at the end of the street about 7-8 min drive if your heading straight from the hotel 🏨 to the base. Their rooms are clean and housekeeping also cleaned the room while I was out and nothing was missing, they did their job and they left so I highly recommend. Plus the hotel also offer shuttle rides to and from the graduation ceremony and also back to the hotel you don’t necessarily have to go back to the hotel with the shuttle ride if you plan on going elsewhere after the graduation ceremony with the graduates. My overall experience was a good one while I was staying there. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2026
Krystle
The staff was great the room was clean .. The only problem I have is it wasn’t no carpet and it needs to be upgraded.. Will I stay here again absolutely..
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
Darrel
Great
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Isabella
The staff were super welcoming and kind!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2026
Raquel
Friendly staff, clean room, good parking, great location.
Friends
4/10
Poor
27 May 2026
Taahlia
Nothing like pictured. Very small room and bathroom. Bed was super hard. The staff was attentive though and brought anything needed.
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Andre
Tracy at the front desk was very and friendly..
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
Lydia
Staff was amazing good customer service
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Mac
Navy graduation was close to everything we had to get to
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Shaelin
The rooms were very clean, the only thing is the curtains are a little dirty so those could be updated, but otherwise housekeeping did a wonderful job!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Jean
Great costumer service, staffing is awesome.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2026
Bryant
The water pressure was horrible. It was like using an 8 oz. water bottle to shower. The complimentary breakfast was coffee, apple juice, orange juice, and prepackaged muffins. It was crazy!! Gone are the glory days of Howard Johnson!!
Self
4/10
Poor
02 May 2026
Luz
In my opinion, this hotel is seriously deceiving with their pictures. The double bed room was tiny as hell, and the beds are only full size—not what you'd expect from their website, which should be way clearer about this. The beds were uncomfortable as hell, which was a huge letdown. On top of that, the hallways reek from those nasty old carpets. Honestly, I will never stay here again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2026
Jesse John
Nice hotel, shops are close by.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Jacqueline p
Room were clean and the staff was very nice
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2026
Toya

I recently stayed at this property for a Navy Pass-In-Review (PIR) graduation. While there were some thoughtful touches, several logistical and cleanliness issues made for a challenging stay.
Pros:
PIR Spirit: The hotel was nicely decorated for the Navy graduation, which provided a welcoming atmosphere for families visiting the base.
Cons:
Parking Logistical Issues: The parking lot is shared with both a restaurant and a local DMV facility. If you are visiting during the week, be prepared for extreme congestion. Finding a spot can be very difficult due to the high volume of people and traffic in the shared lot.
Cleanliness Concerns: My room’s maintenance was disappointing. The bathroom was not clean upon arrival, and there were several visible spots of mildew, which is a significant health and comfort concern.
Final Verdict:
While the location is convenient for those attending events at the base, the shared parking situation and hygiene standards are lacking. There are several nicer hotel options located just a short distance from the base that may offer a more comfortable and seamless experience. I would recommend exploring those alternatives for future visits.





Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Angel
Yes
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2026
Melissa
I enjoyed my stay. Close to navy base.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
nicholas
Yea
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Herve
I enjoyed my stay and ataff was extremely helpful
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Shawn
Absolutely loved this hotel. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. We ate breakfast two days at JoJo's which is situated in the same parking lot. The food was excellent, fresh and hot! There was plenty of parking if you're driving and the hotel is located in a perfect location. There's restaurants, shopping plaza's, fast food, gas stations, and they also have a casino in Fountaine Square. If I'm traveling again to North Chicago, Waukegan, IL area, I'll definitely stay here again!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Nekisha
Yes i love everything about this place and the staff was exceptionally welcoming
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Alora
it was great
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2026
Alexis
Staff was extremely friendly. They helped me catch a shuttle to the graduation for my son. They sat in indulge in conversation very pleasant very open great communication.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Peter
Clean room and great staff!
Park out back during the week, thanks to the DMV.
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Shawn
Will definitely stay there again!
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
amia
Staff was very nice and accommodative our room was pristine clean over all great experience 10/10
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Sheree
Friendly helpful staff, Super clean, location was great everything was easy to get to.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Jerri
Excellent experience
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Jerri
Clean and EXCEPTIONALLY PROFESSIONAL STAFF, Especially that young handsome male with the neat sharp afro
Self
4/10
Poor
14 Mar 2026
Desiree
The beds were very uncomfortable. Too hard. The bathroom was small. The room did not compare to the pictures. The staff was friendly and approachable. They listened well to complain with other guests that were partying into the night.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Adriana
Everything was convenient and easy to communicate with staff. They were flexible with letting us stay an extra hour. Unfortunately did not get to use the gym but it would have been nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Daniel
Was clean and good priced
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2026
Gail
The staff was courteous. The room was clean with comfortable beds, nice sized refrigerator and microwave. I especially appreciated the fact that there was no carpet in the room. Minimal noise from hallway. Shuttle was available for transport to naval base for graduation but we drove ourselves. Needed to get breakfast before we arrived on base. Overall a nice stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2026
Sasha
Clean rooms, hot showers, and the staff was helpful and nice. Planning on staying there again soon!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
ALY
Great stay
Business Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Feb 2026
Sally
The reason I booked this hotel was through recommendations and that it was close to the navy base, and I needed a hotel that included breakfast which on the website said continental breakfast and a bonus of free shuttle to navy base on graduation day. Breakfast day 1 was blueberry muffins and Blueberry yogurt juice coffee and tea throughout my 5 day stay that was offered every morning so I had an additional expense which I didn’t expect as a single parent I had to purchase breakfast and as for the free shuttle no such thing they charged $4 each person per way but after graduation nobody came to pick myself or my daughter and my new sailor up so an additional $25 taxi again an expense I really didn’t need
The day before my departure I needed to get cash to pay for a taxi to get me and my daughter to the airport the following day, again it was clearly stated on the hotel’s website that they had an ATM machine, when I asked I was told no it’s not on the premises it’s situated at the diner across from the hotel which is a completely different business to the hotel so yet again I was screwed because the diner was now closed for the day
False advertising I paid a lot for my hotel for the 5 days and felt so let down
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2026
Danielle
Great value with a clean and comfortable room. Staff was very nice and helpful . And the cafe nextdoor was great ! Overall a great visit !!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2026
Rich
nice.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2026
Richard
Rooms Cleaned every Day, Friendly Staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Jennifer
We stayed for bootcamp graduation. Besides being able to hear everything going on in the hallway, it was a good stay.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
10 Jan 2026
Cinthia
We flew in from California for my son’s graduation for boot camp. As soon as we go there we checked in but no accommodation for luggage. When we made a few trips up and down stairs from our car to the room the room smelled like dirty wet clothes. There were stains on the sheets and the floors were dirty. The pillows were great for decoration but not to sleep I had to fold a few towels to be able to sleep the second night. On top of all of this my son’s Nintendo switch was stolen from the room. We chose this location for the distance between camp and lodging but if your loved one has an upcoming graduation look elsewhere. The food they recommend was overpriced and not worth it.
The cleaning staff were the most helpful and welcoming people.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Lydia
Super convenient for Navy graduation
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2025
Phillip
Thank you again
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
Ariana
Everyone was very friendly and extremely helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Genesis
Super friendly staff and great service good recommendations to eat and help with transportation great stay !!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
Jasmin
Everything was clean, kind service. Loved it! Would stay again for sure !
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Dec 2025
Loren
Our stay was ok. The overnight front office staff was not very friendly. The restroom was too small for my husband.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2025
Amy
It was a good hotel. Good price. The room was nice. Nothing fancy. Perfect for what we needed. Navy base was close by. It was easy to get everywhere. I would stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2025
Gerardo
Everyone was excellent
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Javier
Room was clean
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
Casey
Great room
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2025
Krista Marie
Outdated, could use a remodel the door to the room was pretty bad
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2025
Maxime
Room was clean, but strong cleaning product smell when entering. Smell went away after opening the windows for some time.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
20 Oct 2025
Rodney
The room was dirty. The bed was so uncomfortable and the springs squeaked so bad that we did not stay. They would not give us a refund.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Comfort
Nice hotel for the price
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2025
Andrea
I stayed at this hotel in October 2025 and got woken up to people fighting and yelling at 1 am they were also slamming doors and being very loud for an hour.
Also the battery in the fire alarm went off a couple times and beeped very loud. On the positive side it was very easy to check in when I walked in my room it was very clean but I wish the bathroom was bigger it was very small and inconvenient. I don’t think I would like to stay here again because of how loud it is and nobody did anything about it.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2025
Manni

Would not recommend

On day 2 our key wouldn’t work. We had to change keys 3 times. On day of check out the front desk lady was pretty rude. The beds were hard as a rock. Sheets were itchy. The hotel lied about shuttle service- it’s a taxi company not affiliated with the hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2025
Joann
The room was clean. The person at the desk was verry friendly.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Emma
The morning front desks lady was friendly and amazing.
The cleaning staff comes around early in the morning which i understand they have to start early. But the are soooo veryyyy loud Spanish-speaking to each other very loudly not understanding every one is not gone some are still in bed at 8am.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2025
Nicole
Gus was extremely helpful with our stay and correcting my issue with the booking! I really appreciate his help more than he knows!!
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
Dan
Bathroom was not functioning. Iron didn’t work but cut place indeed.
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Margaret
This is an old hotel but it was very clean. The cleaning staff was spit on & polite. Negative breakfast is not good. No eggs, bacon or waffles. Just Yogurt & muffins. The tv kept going in and out. Sometimes black screen. We were there for Naval Station graduation ceremony.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Valerie
Friendly staff, clean rooms.Easy check in and out process.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Ashley
Great close to the navy base about 10 mins
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2025
David
The property was a little older and outdated. The shower and the bathroom are small.
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
William
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
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2025
Joseph
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Carlos
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2025
Francis Martin Garguilo
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Lisa
The staff was superb!
Friendly and polite 😊
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Richard
It was a great experience. Very clean great hospitality great service I enjoyed my visit.
Self
2/10
Poor
30 Aug 2025
Jai-Len
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
Kristin
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.
Leisure Family

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Howard Johnson By Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes
619 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, United States

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