Holiday Inn Chicago – Tinley Park by IHG
18320 N Creek Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477, South Chicago Heights, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Chicago – Tinley Park by IHG is a 3-star hotel in the South Chicago Heights/Tinley Park area at 18320 N Creek Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477. It holds a public rating of 4.2/5 from 211 reviews. Guest feedback frequently points to a clean property and a smooth overall stay experience.
Dining
On-site dining is a notable part of the stay experience in guest feedback, with travelers mentioning a restaurant that offers a solid selection of food and drinks. Breakfast is a recurring highlight, including “kids eat free” as noted by guests. Service at the bar is also singled out positively, suggesting an active, staffed food-and-beverage operation.
Service & Experience
Reviews repeatedly emphasize friendly, helpful staff and efficient front-desk processes, including easy check-in and check-out. The hotel is also described by guests as feeling nearly new. One reported pain point is breakfast timing communication, where a guest missed breakfast after receiving incorrect end-time information.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits close to several family and entertainment options, including Odyssey Fun World (about 1.9 km away) and Tinley Park White Water Canyon Water Park (about 2.9 km away). Other nearby stops include Harmony Square (about 2.5 km), Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (about 5.5 km), Space Golf (about 7.0 km), and Slick City Action Park (about 7.8 km). For nature and local exploration, guests can reach Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery (about 8.5 km), Wind Creek Chicago Southland (about 13.4 km), Lake Katherine Nature Center (about 13.4 km), Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve (about 13.6 km), and Swallow Cliff Woods-South (about 14.1 km).
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who prioritize a clean, modern-feeling property and consistently praised staff service, with multiple reviews calling out smooth check-in/out and helpful employees. It’s also a strong pick for leisure visitors who want easy access to Tinley Park-area entertainment such as Odyssey Fun World and the White Water Canyon Water Park, along with nearby dining options mentioned as walkable.
Travel tips
If breakfast is important to your schedule, confirm breakfast hours at check-in (some guests reported confusion about the end time). For outings, the closest attractions include Odyssey Fun World (~1.9 km) and Tinley Park White Water Canyon Water Park (~2.9 km), while Wind Creek Chicago Southland is farther out at ~13.4 km. The surrounding Tinley Park area offers multiple activity centers within a short drive, including trampoline and action parks.
What guests say
Guests most often praise the staff for being friendly and helpful, with several mentions of smooth check-in and easy check-out. Cleanliness and an overall well-kept, nearly new feel come up as repeat positives. The on-site food-and-beverage experience is a highlight in multiple reviews, including breakfast (with “kids eat free”) and a restaurant/bar with a good selection and strong service. A minor recurring issue appears around breakfast logistics, with at least one guest reporting incorrect information about when breakfast ends.
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