Holiday Inn Elmhurst
About 16 miles west of the city, Elmhurst is the location of the Holiday Inn Elmhurst. Inside, the hotel boasts the 24,000-square foot Mayan Adventure Indoor Water Park. The hotel consists of 205 rooms, complimentary airport shuttle, free Internet, restaurant, lounge and gift shop. Elmhurst's River Forest Golf Course is less than a mile from the hotel.
Holiday Inn Elmhurst
624 North York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
hielmhurst.com
Arlington Heights Sheraton
In suburban Arlington Heights, the Sheraton Hotel houses CoCo Key Water Resort. The hotel is about 28 miles from Chicago's city limits and features a full spa, porters, deluxe rooms, room service and business center. Guests are also minutes away from the four superb golf courses owned by the Arlington Heights Park District and about 30 minutes from Chicago's municipal courses.
Sheraton Chicago Northwest
3400 Euclid Ave.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(877) 252-7304
starwoodhotels.com
Key Lime Cove
Key Lime Cove is a sprawling water resort in suburban Gurnee. About 40 miles north of Chicago, the hotel features 414 resort-style rooms, including adjoining rooms and suites. Key Lime also boasts six restaurants, full spa and regular live entertainment. The water park is decorated in tropical decor and is the largest in the Chicagoland area. Heather Ridge Golf Course is approximately 3.5 miles from Key Lime Cove.
Key Lime Cove
1700 Nations Drive
Gurnee, IL 60031
(877) 360-0403
keylimecove.com
Holiday Inn Chicago - Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls is in the suburb of Elk Grove Village, about 26 miles west of Chicago. The facility, part of the Holiday Inn chain of hotels, features spacious guest rooms and suites, fitness room, whirlpool, complimentary Wi-Fi, business center, airport shuttle and catering service. Emerald Lakes Golf Course is four miles from from the hotel grounds.
Holiday Inn Chicago / Rainbow Falls
1000 Busse Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-6010
hielkgrove.com
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