Rosecrans Motel
41550 US-41, Wadsworth, IL 60083, North Chicago, United States
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
Rosecrans Motel is a small roadside-style lodging on US‑41 in Wadsworth (North Chicago area). It has a public rating of 4.3/5 based on 41 reviews. Star class and a full amenity list are not documented in the available sources.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The motel sits within easy driving distance of Six Flags Great America, about 10.7 km away, with multiple major rides nearby including Maxx Force (~10.9 km), Whizzer (~11.0 km), THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity (~11.1 km), and Goliath (~11.3 km). For outdoor time by the lake, Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park is roughly 12.6 km away. Day-trip options in the broader area include Kenosha Public Museum (~17.3 km), Dinosaur Discovery Museum (~16.5 km), and Chain O’Lakes (~17.1 km).
Guest Experience Notes from Reviews
Reviews commonly mention friendly service and a straightforward stay for a quick stop, with some guests specifically calling out comfortable beds and a good shower. Parking is also mentioned positively. However, at least one review alleges a serious cleanliness/pest issue; prospective guests may want to factor that risk into their decision-making.
Best for
This motel is best suited to travelers looking for a simple, convenient base near Six Flags Great America and its nearby rides, roughly 11 km away. It can also fit budget-minded road trippers using US‑41 who prioritize an easy stop and parking over a documented amenity set. Guests who are particularly sensitive to cleanliness concerns may want to do extra due diligence due to a reported negative experience in reviews.
Travel tips
If your plans center on Six Flags Great America (and Hurricane Harbor Chicago nearby), staying here keeps you within a short drive of the park area—use early starts to beat peak arrival times. The address is 41550 US‑41, Wadsworth, IL 60083, which is useful for GPS routing along the highway corridor. For a non-theme-park day, Illinois Beach State Park is about 12.6 km away and can be paired with a short regional drive to Kenosha museums (~16–17 km).
What guests say
Across the available review excerpts, guests frequently mention friendly service and a no-fuss stay that works well for a quick stop. Comfort-related comments include comfortable beds and a good shower, and parking is also highlighted positively. At the same time, one review raises a significant concern about pests/cleanliness and dissatisfaction with management’s response. Overall sentiment appears mixed but leans positive in aggregate given the 4.3/5 public rating from 41 reviews.
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