Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG
450 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, North Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Hotel Indigo Chicago–Vernon Hills by IHG is a contemporary, 3-star hotel in the northern Chicago suburbs at 450 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. It holds a public rating of 4/5 based on 797 reviews. The property is about 3 miles from the Marriott Theatre and around 4 miles from Conway Farms Golf Club.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are described as chic and colorful, with hardwood floors and separate sitting areas. Standard in-room features include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and coffeemakers. Some units add pull-out sofas, which can be helpful for extra sleeping space.
Dining
An on-site restaurant/bar serves traditional bistro fare and specialty martinis. Guests also mention having breakfast and ordering items delivered to the room, indicating some level of on-property meal service.
Amenities & On-site Facilities
The hotel offers complimentary parking, an indoor heated pool, a business center, and two meeting rooms. Pets are permitted for a fee. Additional amenities are not documented beyond what is listed here.
What’s Nearby
The hotel sits within reach of major regional attractions: Six Flags Great America is roughly 15.2 km away, with nearby rides and areas such as Goliath (14.7 km), Raging Bull (14.6 km), X‑Flight (14.6 km), Demon (14.7 km), Whizzer (14.9 km), American Eagle (14.5 km), THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity (14.9 km), and Hurricane Harbor Chicago (15.0 km). Other nearby options include Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County (8.0 km), Independence Grove Forest Preserve (8.9 km), National Museum of the American Sailor (12.1 km), Par-King Skill Golf (6.4 km), Chicago Botanic Garden (16.1 km), and Kohl Children’s Museum (18.4 km).
Best for
This hotel is a good fit for suburban Chicago stays where you want easy driving access and complimentary parking, including work trips in the Vernon Hills area. It also suits travelers who value in-room basics (free Wi‑Fi, minifridge, coffeemaker) plus on-site dining and an indoor heated pool. Families visiting nearby attractions like Six Flags Great America (about 15 km away) may find the location convenient.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago, plan on a drive of roughly 15 km each way; consider arriving early on peak days. Nearby activities span from Par-King Skill Golf (about 6.4 km) to the Chicago Botanic Garden (about 16.1 km), so a car helps for efficiently covering multiple stops. Some guests note occasional room or facility issues (e.g., noise or closures), so it can be worth confirming key needs (like pool availability) ahead of arrival.
What guests say
Guests often mention friendly staff and generally nice, clean rooms, with some finding the price reasonable. Positive notes also include on-site breakfast/meal service and the overall convenience of the location for work or area visits. At the same time, some reviews point to operational or maintenance issues such as small bathrooms, noisy air conditioning, and occasional room servicing problems. A few guests report more serious concerns like cleanliness lapses or disruptions to expected facilities (for example, pool availability), indicating experiences can be inconsistent.
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