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Tonight
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Tomorrow
Sep 25 - Sep 26
This weekend
Sep 25 - Sep 27
Next weekend
Oct 2 - Oct 4

Our top choices for Lake Forest beach hotels

A spacious lobby with a central reception area, a shop, and potted plants.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and potted plants.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, a water feature in front, and a landscaped area with shrubs.
An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, outdoor seating with cushions, and umbrellas providing shade.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa
Lake Forest
NT$4,136
NT$4,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa
A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a television on a shelf.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.
A brick building with a sign reading "Residence Inn Marriott".
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and a tiled floor. There are several chairs and a bench near the pool, and a small seating area with tables and chairs.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa
Lake Forest
NT$4,289
NT$4,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa
A modern interior with a green sofa, wooden accents, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel building with a large entrance, a covered area, and a sign indicating the name and type of the hotel.
A restaurant with a patterned wall, leather booth seating, and green chairs.

3. The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt

The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt
Lake Forest
NT$9,676
NT$10,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt
A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign indicating an entrance, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with two beds, green walls, framed pictures, a bedside table, and a window with blinds.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit display, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

4. Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base

Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base
North Chicago
NT$2,562
NT$2,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a sofa.
A multi-story building with a parking lot in front.
A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a blue chair in the center.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield
Deerfield
NT$2,669
NT$2,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield
A spacious lobby with green upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV displaying a cityscape, and a reception desk with a wooden backdrop.
A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a decorative wall piece, and a potted plant.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, toilet, and a vanity with a mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base

Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base
North Chicago
NT$1,982
NT$2,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Days Inn by Wyndham Great Lakes Naval Base
A paved pathway leading to a building with a brick facade and a central entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window.
A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.
A hotel bathroom with a wooden door, a white sink, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

7. Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG
Vernon Hills
NT$3,743
NT$4,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Vernon Hills by IHG
A modern hotel room with a red sofa, a red ottoman, a large mirror, and a painting of a building on the wall.
A hotel reception desk with a digital screen, a water dispenser, and a sign for 'hotel INDIGO'.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a carpeted floor.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

8. Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG
Vernon Hills
NT$3,617
NT$4,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a landscaped garden and a sign.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a Starbucks sign.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a Starbucks counter.
A courtyard with a fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a building with multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

9. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
Waukegan
NT$4,585
NT$5,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a desk, a ceiling fan, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a red wall, a reception desk, a black cabinet, and a striped carpet.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Vernon Hills - Lake Forest

Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Vernon Hills - Lake Forest
Vernon Hills
NT$2,998
NT$3,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Vernon Hills - Lake Forest
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Top Lake Forest Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were wonderful!! The best part of this hotel for me is that it was Handicapped Accessible for everything including Pool and Hottubs and Doors. The Handicap shower even drains right such a hard thing for hotels to understand. Bar Louies was great food and so was Breakfast also the Pool was heated nicely."
Samantha 5-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

8/10 Good
"Room was clean and tidy. Staff was attentive to our needs. We tried breakfast on our first morning. It was delicious. Parking was good. Kinda old but it was safe. Drive to the city was usually traffic but the drive was pretty. We always drove by the water."
Rosemarie P 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Lake Forest like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its forests and lakeside setting, Lake Forest offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Lake Forest?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons in Lake Forest: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. Average annual precipitation for Lake Forest is 47 inches.
What is there to see and do around Lake Forest?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Forest Park Beach or Independence Grove Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover the area's forests and shopping, and make time for local attractions like Lake Michigan and Lake Forest College. You can also pay a visit to Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve or Conway Farms Golf Club for more to see and do.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Lake Forest?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Lake Forest more easily: Make your way to Lake Forest with a flight to Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), the closest major airport which is located 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from the city center. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from East Lake Forest Station or West Lake Forest Station.

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