Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan
1151 S Waukegan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, North Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan is a casual, 3-star all-suite hotel in North Chicago/Waukegan, set in a roadside industrial area. It is designed for longer stays with suite-style layouts and self-catering features. Public rating is 4.1/5 from 575 reviews.
Suites & In-room features
Unassuming studio suites include fully equipped kitchens, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and desks. Some studios add sofabeds, and larger suites include separate living areas. The kitchenette setup is a key value feature for guests who want to prepare simple meals instead of eating out.
On-site amenities & services
Free perks include parking, laundry facilities, and an area shuttle. Additional conveniences include a 24/7 fitness center, an outdoor grilling area, and a 24-hour convenience store. Pets are welcome for a fee.
Location & nearby attractions
The hotel is about 5 miles from Six Flags Great America, with nearby rides and attractions including Goliath, Raging Bull, X-Flight, Whizzer, American Eagle, Demon, THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, Little Dipper, and Hurricane Harbor Chicago. It’s also roughly 4 miles from Great Lakes Naval Base. Nearby points of interest include American Place Casino (about 765 m away) and Pulaski/Shields bus station (about 426 m away).
Best for
This property best suits extended-stay travelers who want apartment-style basics such as a fully equipped kitchen, free laundry access, and free parking. It also works well for Six Flags Great America visitors thanks to the roughly 5-mile drive to the park and nearby attractions like Hurricane Harbor Chicago. Business travelers who value a desk, free Wi‑Fi, and quick in-and-out logistics may also find it practical.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, Pulaski/Shields bus station is about 426 m away. For entertainment nearby, American Place Casino is within about 1 km, and Six Flags Great America is around 5 miles away; allow extra time during peak park days. Recent guest feedback includes occasional issues with late room readiness and oversold reservations, so confirming arrival details ahead of time may help avoid surprises.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight clean rooms, good value, and friendly staff, with positive mentions of the kitchenette as a money-saving feature. Parking is noted as ample. Some feedback points to rooms or bathrooms feeling dated. A notable negative theme in the excerpts is operational inconsistency at check-in, including reports of rooms not being ready late in the evening and oversold reservations affecting arrivals.
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