The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt
200 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045, North Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
The Forester Hotel (part of Unscripted by Hyatt) is a 3-star hotel in Lake Forest in North Chicago’s North Shore area. It has a boutique feel, with guest reports highlighting a distinctive woodsy scent in the lobby and matching signature-scent toiletries. The hotel holds a strong public reputation, rated 4.6/5 from 199 reviews.
Rooms
Guest feedback points to clean, spacious rooms with a separate seating area that includes a small sectional couch. In-room details mentioned include a small coffee maker; at least one guest noted limited coffee/condiment supplies. Room features beyond these points are not documented.
Dining & Service
On-site restaurant/bar service is a standout in guest comments, with specific praise for attentive staff. The hotel also uses a text-based messaging system and has been described as proactive in checking in with guests during their stay.
Parking & Recreation
Guests note free self-parking as a practical perk. A swimming pool is not available, based on guest feedback. Other on-site amenities are not documented.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is located at 200 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045, in what guests describe as a business area. Nearby points of interest include the History Center of Lake Forest–Lake Bluff (about 5.4 km) and Par-King Skill Golf (about 7.5 km). Outdoor and museum options include Independence Grove Forest Preserve (about 9.0 km), the National Museum of the American Sailor (about 9.0 km), and the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County (about 9.8 km). For day trips, Six Flags Great America and associated rides/attractions (Goliath, X-Flight, Raging Bull, Whizzer, Demon, American Eagle, Hurricane Harbor Chicago) are roughly 13.7–14.4 km away, and Chicago Botanic Garden is about 14.1 km away.
Best for
This property is well-suited to travelers who want an upscale-leaning, boutique-style stay in Lake Forest, with guests specifically noting a polished lobby atmosphere and consistently clean, spacious rooms. It also fits visitors who plan to drive, thanks to free self-parking, and those who value responsive service, including proactive text-based check-ins and a well-regarded restaurant/bar team.
Travel tips
If a pool is important to your trip, note that guests report this hotel does not have one. Consider bringing your own coffee supplies or confirming what is stocked in-room, as at least one guest noted limited coffee and condiment packets. With many nearby attractions spread across the North Shore (including Six Flags Great America around 14 km away), having a car can make day trips easier—especially since free self-parking is available.
What guests say
Reviews emphasize strong service, with particular praise for the restaurant/bar team and attentive staff interactions. Guests also describe a distinctive, curated atmosphere—most notably a woodsy signature scent in the lobby and matching toiletries. Room impressions skew positive, commonly noting cleanliness and spacious layouts with a dedicated seating area. On the downside, at least one guest mentioned the in-room coffee setup lacked supplied coffee and condiments, and guests also note there is no swimming pool. Free self-parking is called out as a practical convenience.
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