Top Hotels Near Great Lakes Naval Station

The Great Lakes Naval Station trains all future sailors of the United States Navy. Located approximately 37 miles north of Chicago, visitors can reach one of the country's most beautiful cities in less than an hour. Ten miles north of the station is the Illinois Beach State Park, the longest stretch of unspoiled Lake Michigan shoreline in the state. Hiking, biking, fishing and swimming are just some of the activities in which visitors can participate. The following are some of the top hotels near the station.

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Located 10 miles south of the Great Lakes Naval Station near four forest preserves, the Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offers guest rooms and suites with free high-speed Internet access, complimentary newspapers, free local calls, cable TV, microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The on-site restaurant serves meals throughout the day. Interstate 94 to Chicago or Milwaukee is just a one block east of the hotel.

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa
26225 North River Woods Blvd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 735-8374
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

The SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee Inn puts guests within 4 miles of the Great Lakes Naval Station and less than 1 mile to two different forest preserves. All rooms have a separate sitting area and have air-conditioning, refrigerator, satellite television and flat-screen TVs. There is a fitness center and an indoor pool. A free continental breakfast is served and free coffee is available in the lobby 24-hours a day. Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.

SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 688-9800
marriott.com

Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

Situated 3 miles northwest of the Great Lake Naval Station near the Greenbelt County Forest Preserve in Waukegan, the Residence Inn offers standard guest rooms and suites. Amenities in all rooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access, kitchenettes, air-conditioning and cable television. There is a whirlpool and fitness center at the hotel and a sports court for tennis, badminton and volleyball. A free breakfast is available every morning as well as a free dinner on select evenings.

Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
1440 S. White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 689-9240
marriott.com

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Article Written By Patrick M. Lind

Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.

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