Days Inn Great Lakes
Days Inn Great Lakes provides standard rooms in concert with the Days Inn brand. It is near the U.S. 41 and Route 137 junction; this intersection provides quick access to the I-94 / Tri-State Tollway between Milwaukee and Chicago. This Days Inn upgraded itself with new carpeting, paint and furnishings in autumn of 2009. In terms of food offerings, guests are served free continental breakfasts and may patronize the casual restaurant located on the premises. Rooms are grouped into queen, king, double and Jacuzzi suites. Rates begin at $50 per night as of 2009. The Days Inn Great Lakes is two miles west of the Camp Porter gate, which is found at IL 137--Buckley Road and Illinois Street. This gate welcomes visitors to Recruit Training Command (RTC) at Great Lakes.
Days Inn Great Lakes--North Chicago
3000 Hwy. 41
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 887-9000
daysinn.com
Marriott Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan / Gurnee
Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan / Gurnee offers three floors of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites to guests. These quarters all feature separate living rooms and full kitchens. Guest rooms also include sofa beds, work desks and high-speed Internet connections. The Residence Inn Gatehouse restaurant is located upon the property to serve complimentary breakfasts daily and host dinner socials Monday through Thursday. You may also access the Residence Inn fitness center for strength training and cardiovascular work. This family-friendly hotel accepts animals for a one-time $100 fee. Families should also note that Six Flags--Great America and Gurnee Mills outlet shopping are three miles north of the hotel. These attractions operate adjacent to the I-94 and IL 132 interchange. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes Naval Training Center is five miles away from this Residence Inn via U.S. 41 south to IL 137 east. Rooms begin at $99 per night as of 2009.
Marriott Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan / Gurnee
1440 S. White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 689-9240
marriott.com
Red Carpet Inn-North Chicago
North Chicago's Red Carpet Inn accommodates Great Lakes Naval Base families with discounted rates associated with graduation packages. As of 2009, these deals range from $49 per night for king rooms to $69 for bi-level suites. The Red Carpet Inn also provides shuttle service to Great Lakes, alongside specific ceremonial instructions. This economy hotel features 100 separate rooms with free continental breakfasts, baby cribs and truck parking for Interstate traffic. The Naval Station Great Lakes RTC check-in facility is off IL 137--Buckley Road at Illinois Street. This gate is one mile east of the Red Carpet Inn.
Red Carpet Inn---North Chicago
3207 Buckley Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
(888) 249-9119
redcarpetinn.com
Sleep Inn Lake Bluff
The Sleep Inn Lake Bluff is positioned near the U.S. 41 / IL 137 junction and in direct competition with the aforementioned Red Carpet Inn and Days Inn. The Camp Porter entry for families and recruits is also one mile east of this Sleep Inn. The Sleep Inn is a three-level hotel with more welcoming accommodations than standard economy lodging. For example, this Sleep Inn features wireless Internet service for business travelers, in conjunction with its 5,000-square-feet banquet hall to entertain larger parties. Golf is available three miles south of the Sleep Inn. The 18-hole Lake Bluff Golf Club is a public course along IL 176--Rockland Road, east of U.S. 41--Skokie Highway. Meanwhile, the Knollwood Golf Course is a private club that is one mile west of the Lake Bluff course. Knollwood welcomes golfers at the intersection of IL 176--Rockland and IL 43--Waukegan Road. Sleep Inn overnight rates begin at $60 as of 2009.
Sleep Inn---Lake Bluff
3250 Bittersweet Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 578-9900
sleepinnlakebluff.com
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