Located in Lake Forest, 12 miles from Six Flags Great America, The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the accommodation. Loyola University Chicago is 25 miles from The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel, while Wrigley Field is 30 miles away. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 20 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Hyatt Place
Hotel chain/brand
Hyatt Place

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Lake Forest

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Regina
    United States United States
    Clean, ample parking and beautiful establishments. The restaurant has great food, a variety and excellent taste.
  • M
    Monica
    United States United States
    This place was amazing !!! It was very clean and accommodating. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend.
  • L
    Lindsay
    United States United States
    It was a beautiful location, spacious, well kept, dog friendly! It was everything we were looking for!
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Breakfast and lunch were excellent. The staff was courteous and helpful with any issues.
  • Katie
    United States United States
    The hotel was perfectly fine, but the value of $400 per night was seriously lacking. It met my needs but for that price I expected A LOT more.
  • La
    United States United States
    Everyone was super professional, kind, and considerate. The grounds were immaculate and the rooms were clean and comfortable.
  • Marlene
    United States United States
    The hotel is beautifully decorated, immaculate, and very comfortable. We had dinner at the Oaken Bistro and it was outstanding.
  • Devonna
    United States United States
    The room was extremely clean and modern. There was no password needed for the wi-fi, which was a HUGE plus (I always have trouble getting signed in at other hotels). The on-site restaurant actually had really good food. There weren't a lot of...
  • Kim
    United States United States
    My sister and I stayed at The Forester for a friend's wedding. Great room and staff. The on-site restaurant has breakfast and dinner options and it's affordable. Lots of shopping and places to eat about 10 minutes away including a mall. The rooms...
  • Shanice
    United States United States
    the property was nice and clean and very welcoming!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Oaken Bistro and Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules
The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel

  • Room options at The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Oaken Bistro and Bar
  • The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Lake Forest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance