Holiday Inn Express Chicago Northwest-Vernon Hills by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (383 reviews)
975 North Lakeview Parkway , Vernon Hills , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Elevator issues
Maintenance needed
Room humidity

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but also noted maintenance issues and some cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.36
Multiple reviews praised the staff for their accommodation and helpfulness.
Location
9.4
Consistently mentioned as convenient and centrally located for various activities.
Room Quality
7.85
Some reviews mentioned room humidity and size issues, but overall a decent quality.
Amenities
7.38
Mixed feelings about amenities with some issues noted, like the elevator and machines being out of order.
Value for Money
8.84
General consensus that the hotel met expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast comments varied from good to areas for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.86
Common theme of guests finding their stay pleasant despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:11

Property Description

Modern Rooms and Amenities
The Holiday Inn Express Chicago Northwest-Vernon Hills offers modern rooms with flat-screen cable TV, a coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator. Comfort and convenience at its best.

Relaxation and Recreation
Guests can unwind at the spacious indoor pool or stay active at the on-site fitness center. Perfect for a rejuvenating stay.

Complimentary Services
Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet each morning and indulge in free drinks and snacks every Monday through Thursday evening. Experience exceptional hospitality without any extra charges.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Chicago Northwest-Vernon Hills for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 383 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Olexis couple us
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Jay family_with_children us
7
Rate 4/10
Pros:

First at check in. The desk clerk barely spoke. Didn’t answer any questions. All he said was “sign this” no other interaction. Even when I asked a question I got no response.

A few hours after check in I noticed my payment was processed at a higher rate. I didn’t see on Booking.com there was a deposit. Which was no problem. The problem when I asked the clerk about the extra few dollars was he got irritated and said “listen everyone charges that” ok, I knew that but just didn’t see it on the website or was told about it at check in. Lastly I was told it takes 7-10 days before the property would release the deposit.

Nice hotel! Was exactly what we were looking for. Location had a very large party loud music that was not handled at all. I (as a first responder) stopped at the desk once going to get an item from our car. I had to stop and tell the clerk “you have an individual (s) laying on the floor at the end of the hall. At this point my wife, grandson and I were very close to leaving and finding another hotel as our safety (especially with a child) was starting to come into question.

Didn’t eat breakfast. Got up and out quickly. Which was sad cause that was part of our stay.

Cons:

Read above post. Safety and an irritated clerk was the main reason for our stay to be sub par. Probably wouldn’t stay or recommend this location.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
G
Genevieve couple us
10
Pros:

Easy peasy check in, great free breakfast, clean, staff was friendly.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great!

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
B
Barry solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Pool

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Kesha couple us
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
K
Kesha couple us
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
L
Lemen solo_traveller us
10
Confortable and secure place .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Always the same breakfast

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple us
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
D
Donna family_with_children us
6
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
D
Donn family_with_children us
5
Pros:

I liked the area, it was very convenient

Cons:

It was one staff member who was a bit much and was not interested in doing what was needed to be done on their end, I know we all have bad days but this was not the case In customer service your tone and the way you speak and deal with others go along way. Overall I didn't let that 1 experience stop me from being understanding and gracious to those who helped resolve any issues, For the most part The rest of the Staff was nice and helpful nice and convient place to stay.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Raul family_with_children us
10
Great and will recommend this hotel to everyone I no
Pros:

Cleanliness and staff is amazing had to come to Chicago unfortunately for family emergency and had to extend my stay they were awesome and gave me an rate to help me on my expenses when I visit this way again I will definitely stay here again thank yal

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
K
Katrina family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious. Our room was so clean and spacious. The staff was great overall. Check in was different than other hotels I've stayed at as they didn't check my ID to verify I was whole said I was or verify if the card on file was the one I want to use. They also slid the receipt for our stay under our door during the night. So it was a different process than other place I've stayed but I would definitely stay here again. There are so many restaurants in walking distance as well.

Cons:

I wish the pool was bigger or that dogs weren't allowed in the pool area. When we went swimming this lady had her dog in there and he kept barking which echoed due to the acoustics in the pool area which made the bark way louder which made our pool experience suck.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Mary solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Brian extended_group us
9
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
B
Butkus family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Cleanliness and staff

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
C
Crystal couple us
5
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
E
Eckert extended_group us
10
Got to visit with our Navy graduate.
Pros:

Location and feeling safe.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
A
Amanda solo_traveller us
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Calvin couple us
1
2026-01-19 via Nuitee