Comfort Inn Gurnee near Six Flags
6080 Gurnee Mills Circle E, Gurnee, IL 60031, North Chicago, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Comfort Inn Gurnee near Six Flags is a modern, 3-story hotel in Gurnee (North Chicago area) with quick access to Interstate 94. It is positioned across the street from Gurnee Mills mall and is about 1.6 miles from Six Flags Great America, making it a convenient base for shopping and theme-park visits. The property is listed as a 4-star class hotel and holds a public rating of 3.9/5 from 789 reviews.
Rooms
Guestrooms include en suite bathrooms with showers, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add a 2-person sofabed and a larger TV, which can help for small groups or families needing extra sleeping space. Review excerpts often describe rooms as spacious, quiet, and contemporary, though some guests raise concerns about cleanliness consistency.
Breakfast & Guest Services
A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is included, commonly described as standard hotel fare (such as eggs, meat, waffles, bagels, yogurt, cereal, coffee, and juices). The hotel also provides computers for guest use, supporting basic printing and online tasks when traveling. Staff feedback is mixed in excerpts, ranging from very friendly and accommodating to reports of rudeness and limited follow-up on complaints.
Recreation & Parking
On-site facilities include an indoor heated pool and a hot tub. Some guests note the pool temperature and general upkeep positively, while others mention occasional issues such as towel availability or cleanliness in the pool area. Free large-vehicle parking is offered, useful for larger cars, vans, or group travel.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel’s most prominent nearby draw is Six Flags Great America (about 2.1 km away), with several major rides nearby including Maxx Force, Whizzer, and Hurricane Harbor Chicago. Additional nearby points of interest include Independence Grove Forest Preserve (about 7.9 km) and Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (about 13.0 km). For day trips, Volo Museum sits farther out at roughly 19.1 km.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to Six Flags Great America visitors and shoppers who want to stay close to the park (around 1.6 miles) and directly across from Gurnee Mills. It also works well for road-trippers using I-94, especially those who value free large-vehicle parking, in-room microwaves/minifridges, and an indoor pool/hot tub for downtime.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting Six Flags Great America (and nearby rides like Maxx Force and Whizzer), plan for short drive times from the hotel and consider arriving early on peak days to reduce waiting and parking time at the park. Because it’s adjacent to I-94 and across from Gurnee Mills, the area is oriented toward driving; build in time for traffic during weekend retail and theme-park rush periods. If pool time is important to your stay, consider checking towel availability and pool-area conditions soon after arrival based on mixed guest reports.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the convenient location near Six Flags Great America and across from Gurnee Mills, with nearby restaurants also mentioned. The complimentary hot breakfast is commonly described as standard, carb-forward hotel options with waffles and typical hot items. Positive feedback often centers on a clean, comfortable pool temperature and quiet, spacious rooms with plenty of outlets. Negative themes in excerpts focus on inconsistent cleanliness (floors, bedding, and occasional pool-area issues), along with mixed impressions of staff responsiveness and friendliness.
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