Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion by IHG

Hotels
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IHG
8.7 (80 reviews)
1100 33rd St, Zion, Illinois, 60099 , Zion , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Elevator
ATM/banking
Shopping on site
Golfing nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Library
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, accommodating staff
Cleanliness reported by many guests
Comfortable beds
Free/tasty breakfast
Convenient location (near beach and Gurnee Mills)
Pool and family-friendly environment
Newer hotel and perceived safety
Cons:
Occasional room maintenance issues (mildew/mold, AC leaks, wet carpet, initial dirty linens)
Noise from adjacent rooms (late-night toddler noise)
Check-in delays/system outage and incidental cash request
Suite privacy issue (windowed doorway between rooms)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mostly reported as clean in multiple reviews (rooms, hotel, breakfasts area), but several guests noted issues: mildew/mold in bathroom, AC leaks causing wet carpet, and an instance of dirty linens at check-in—bringing down the cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as great, very accommodating, responsive and friendly; employees helped promptly with problems. One check-in incident (system down, long wait) was noted but staff remained pleasant and helpful.
Location
9
Conveniently located for beach access and attractions (Illinois Beach State Park, Gurnee Mills); guests appreciated proximity and perceived safety.
Room Quality
7.6
Beds described as comfortable and rooms generally clean, but issues include noisy adjacent rooms/toddler late at night, AC leaks, wet carpet, mold/mildew, and lack of privacy in the 2-king suite due to a windowed doorway—reducing room-quality sentiment.
Amenities
8.9
Free breakfast and a nice pool were mentioned positively; newer hotel and family-oriented features also cited, supporting a generally strong amenities impression.
Value for Money
8.7
Not explicitly discussed in detail; overall impressions (safe, comfy, average but not trashy) indicate typical value for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly described as good/tasty and a plus for guests, supporting a positive food-and-beverage sentiment.
Overall Experience
9.3
Majority of reviews indicate enjoyable stays, intentions to return, and memorable service for events (e.g., graduation). Isolated negatives (check-in delay, room maintenance issues, noise) did not overshadow many positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:17

Property Description

Top Features and Amenities

  • Indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center
  • Complimentary continental breakfast
  • Convenient location near Carmel Park

Additional Amenities

  • Complimentary wireless internet access
  • Arcade/game room and on-site shopping
  • 24-hour business center and express check-out

Comfortable Accommodations

  • Air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and microwaves
  • Free Wi-Fi and cable programming
  • Private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries

Don't miss out on the perfect beach getaway at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion. Book now for a refreshing and convenient stay by Carmel Park.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MKE

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Safety Protocol (Radisson)

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 80 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Jayme
10
Pros:

Staff is great and very accommodating

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Kari
10
Pros:

Clean and friendly

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca
10
Pros:

The quiet, conveniently located hotel was perfect for my visit to this area. I felt quite safe and the staff were most helpful.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Danny • family
10
Pros:

The hotel was really clean and the beds were comfortable. I will stay here again next time I'm in town.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • family_with_children
10
Pros:

We absolutely enjoyed our stay here! Definitely will return back here if we come back to the area. Breakfast was good and all the staff were super friendly.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Nathan
10
Pros:

Clean and friendly service

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Juanita • family
10
Pros:

I stayed at this location one week ago to be close to the beach… I loved it so much, I booked again and returned just a week later. Such friendly staff, super clean and the breakfast is great. Truly a family location and I appreciate that and the safety. I will def return.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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rany
10
Pros:

Love

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Beth • family
8
Pros:

Average hotel. Nothing overly fancy and it’s not trashy, you are safe ❤️ comfy

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
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NOLASCO
8
Pros:

Love the proximity to Illinois State Beach Park and Gurnee Mills.
Rooms adjacent has a toddler that’s crying and making so much noise at 1am. We can hear all the way to our room. Made me awake until 4:30 am!
Surprise that the room can’t reduce the noise outside to at least some decent level.
Otherwise good place to stay.
Free breakfast too is a plus.
Thank you guys

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Allison • partner
4
Pros:

Their system was down when we got there, so we waited 45 minutes in the lobby. Then asked us for $100 cash for the incidental fee so we went to get cash. We were gone barely 5 minutes and when we got back there was a line of guests who arrived after us checking in. We then had to wait in another 10-15 minutes to finally get our room key. The staff was nice, but definitely feel like the situation should have been handled better.

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Navy graduation
Pros:

I stayed at the hotel for two nights in order to attend my grandson’s graduation from the Navy Boot Camp. The facility was very accommodating was very clean and the employees were very friendly. Thank you, Holiday Inn express for making this a memorable trip

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • family_with_children
8
Pros:

The staff were very nice and helpful, they made our stay nice and were very respectful. Though the room could have been cleaner—mildew-smelling and mold in bathroom, AC unit leaked on floor, and there was dirty linens on bed when we checked in, they were changed quickly by the very sweet and helpful staff. We just dealt with wet carpet due to AC unit, but this seemed to be normal. The pool was nice, breakfast tasty, and beds were comfy. Overall good stay!

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Barbara
10
2 King One-bedroom Suite
Pros:

We stayed over two nights as we visited the nearby Illinois Beach State Park. The accommodations were great and staff was very responsive.

One feature to note - we stayed in the 2 King one-bedroom suite (which is advertised to accommodate 6 adult guests). The door between the bedroom and main room is really a window. There is no privacy between the two rooms. Ordinarily, a room like this has a solid door, which gives a family a second space to change, have a break from one another, etc. My understanding is the door with window is a requirement of the corporation, not a local decision. Either way, it might be helpful for others booking this type of room to understand the set-up. I uploaded photos - this is looking from suite space into bedroom (not a reflection).

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Adolfo
10
Pros:

Clean and the staff is 5 stars

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Adolfo
10
Pros:

Enjoyed the friendly personal at the hotel , were very accommodating

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
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James
8
Pros:

Newer hotel, so it was nice.

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Adolfo • family
10
Pros:

The staff was top notch , treated me with presidential treatment, very accommodating

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Anne • partner
6
Pros:

Who charges $20 an hour for early check in??? We arrived sooner than anticipated and we were charged $40 to get into our room. The room was ready so why the charge??? I feel like I was robbed. I will never stay there again.

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Candace • family
10
Pros:

The hotel was very clean. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was excellent! The only thing that took away from the stay was the noisiness of the other customers, but that is not at the fault of the hotel at all. We had a family of children next to us and several families with children staying above us that kept us up most of the night.

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee