Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Libertyville by IHG
77 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048, North Chicago, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Libertyville by IHG is a modern, 2-star hotel in North Chicago (Libertyville address), rated 4.3/5 from 544 public reviews. It’s positioned for suburban Lake County trips, with quick driving access to major attractions and I-94 about 2.4 miles away.
Location
The hotel is about a 7-minute drive from Six Flags Great America, with multiple park rides and areas nearby including Goliath (7.1 km), Raging Bull (6.9 km), X-Flight (7.0 km), and Hurricane Harbor Chicago (7.3 km). For outdoor time closer to the hotel, Independence Grove Forest Preserve is about 1.1 km away, while Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park is about 18.4 km away. It’s also a 10-minute drive to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and around 3.4 km to the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are straightforward and equipped with desks and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Bathrooms include high-pressure showerheads, and some room setups include whirlpool tubs. Suites add separate living spaces with pull-out sofas, along with a minifridge and microwave.
Breakfast & On-site Facilities
A free breakfast bar is included, and reviews frequently mention that breakfast is served hot and reliably available. On-site facilities include an indoor pool and a fitness center. Complimentary shuttle service is provided within a 5-mile radius.
Best for
This property is well-suited to families and leisure travelers visiting Six Flags Great America, thanks to its short drive to the park, included breakfast, indoor pool, and suite options with separate living space and a pull-out sofa. It also fits guests needing easy local mobility, with I-94 nearby and a complimentary shuttle within a 5-mile radius.
Travel tips
If you’re planning a Six Flags day, the park is a quick drive from the hotel and multiple rides/areas of the resort are within roughly 6.9–7.5 km. I-94 is about 2.4 miles away for regional driving, and the hotel’s complimentary shuttle may help with short local trips within a 5-mile radius. Independence Grove Forest Preserve is very close (about 1.1 km) for an easy outdoor stop between activities.
What guests say
Reviews repeatedly highlight friendly, helpful staff across the front desk, breakfast, and housekeeping teams. Cleanliness is a frequent positive point, and guests often describe the rooms as comfortable, especially the beds and pillows. Multiple comments also emphasize a quiet, restful stay even in rooms near high-traffic areas like elevators and laundry. Breakfast is commonly noted as hot and consistently available; specific negatives are not reflected in the provided excerpts.
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