Great Lakes is home to the Great Lakes Naval Training Command Center. During your visit to the area of Great Lakes, Illinois, you will find an assortment of vacation necessities, such as entertainment activities and lodging. For fun, Lake Bluff Golf Course has 18 holes of golf on a course that has been in operation since 1968. To cover your lodging needs, there are several AAA-rated hotels in the area.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago/Waukegan
The Courtyard in Waukegan is located near the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, the Gurnee Mills Outlet Stores and Six Flags Great America. This property has earned three AAA stars and has a total of 137 guestrooms and 12 suites.
With meeting facilities available, the hotel decor is filled with welcoming colors of blues, greens and earth tomes to create a welcoming ambiance. All guestrooms are equipped with luxury bedding, premium cable TV and an ergonomic workspace. Amenities include free wireless Internet, business service, and an indoor swimming pool and spa.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago/Waukegan
3800 Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 689-8000
marriott.com
Ramada Inn Waukegan-Gurnee
The Ramada Waukegan-Gurnee is a family-friendly hotel located three miles from Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor. It offers discount tickets to the parks. Located four miles away from the Great Lakes Naval Training Command Center, the Ramada offers complimentary transportation for graduation as well as discounted rates.
Outfitted in earth tones, each of the guestrooms includes a Heavenly Dream Sleeper bed with down comforters and pillow-top mattresses. Hotel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a heated indoor pool and free parking. The Saddle Ridge Restaurant and the Fireside Lounge are also on site.
Ramada Inn Waukegan-Gurnee
200 N. Greenbay Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 244-2400
ramadainnwaukegan-gurnee.com
Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
Springhill Suites in Waukegan/Gurnee was honored with the 2008 Opening Hotel of the Year award. Situated 34 miles outside of Chicago, other attractions near this property are the Genesee Theatre, Gurnee Mills and Abbott Laboratories.
The design scheme of the entire hotel is fresh and colorful with hues of blue and green. Accommodations in this smoke-free hotel include the pantry area with microwave and mini fridge, flat-screen LCD TV with a large variety of cable channels. Amenities include a complimentary breakfast buffet, meeting facilities and valet dry cleaning services.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 688-9800
marriott.com
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