The Inn On Sheridan

Hotels
8.8 (727 reviews)
2723 Sheridan Road , Zion , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Limited gym facilities
Early checkout time

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Guests appreciated cleanliness in most areas, but some issues were noted with maintenance.
Service
9.3
Staff received positive remarks for being friendly, accommodating, and polite.
Location
9.3
Location was frequently praised for convenience, proximity to family, and being in a quiet area.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were generally comfortable, but some furniture showed signs of wear and maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities received mixed reviews; some guests noted the gym was lacking, but others enjoyed the game room.
Value for Money
8.8
Guests felt they received good value for a clean and comfortable stay.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast was highlighted as a notable positive aspect of the stay.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall experience was mostly positive with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:07

Property Description

Convenient Location Near Nature and Marina
Located less than 2 miles from Illinois Beach State Park and North Point Marina, The Inn on Sheridan offers a perfect retreat for nature lovers and boating enthusiasts.

Modern Amenities for Comfort
Each room at The Inn On Sheridan is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, ironing facilities, and a work desk, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Convenience and Accessibility
Guests can enjoy access to a modern fitness centre, business centre, and a 24-hour reception desk. The hotel's proximity to Waukegan Regional Airport, city centre, and Thunderhawk Public Golf Club makes it a convenient choice for travelers.

Book your stay at The Inn on Sheridan for a relaxing and convenient experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note: we place an incidental hold of $25 per night on major bank cards. For prepaid cards, a $100 authorization will 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private 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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 727 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Shakeima couple us
10
For the reasonable cost I had a high value stay and experience.
Pros:

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I really appreciate the courtesy call to my room after checking in just to make sure everything was ok.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Bryno family_with_children us
10
Good value, clean hotel
Pros:

Nice hotel where I needed it in the city.

Cons:

No swimming pool, hot tub or sauna.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple us
10
Pros:

Convenient

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Yomarha couple us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Maureen family_with_children us
6
Great value, pretty decor, bathroom small & run down.
Pros:

Decor was pretty

Cons:

Small bathroom, needed upgrade

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Yury Kosenko family_with_children us
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Raven couple us
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Nour solo_traveller ps
10
It was a nice comfortable stay Rose at the reception was very welcoming and easy to communicate with, and she made sure
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Richard K. couple us
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Jessie couple us
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Jessie couple us
10
Best place I’ve stayed in A long time
Pros:

This is an amazing place stay! It is beautiful and spacious not to mention centrally located and the whole staff is absolutely wonderful!

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Galvan couple us
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Richard K. couple us
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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deansH2310QJ Family
10
Wonderful customer service
Pros:

This is a review for The Inn On Sheridan, but I must give a backstory first.
We booked for five nights Feb 17-22, 2026 to see our daughter graduate Navy RTC in Great Lakes and visit relatives in Chicago one day. From the airport to the rental car to the booking through VRBO, nearly everything was a small disaster. VRBO never sent the directions and check-in info directly, only an email with links, but no specifics of even the name of the hotel where this VRBO room was located. The directions link they provided using Google Maps or Apple Maps, took us through South America, adjacent to Cuba. The phone number for the host returned, “Your call could not be completed at this time.” While parked on a dark corner in God knows where, Chicago crime corner, we reached out to VRBO customer service but the person barely spoke English. More than 45 minutes of on hold while we spelled out everything and waited for her multiple attempt to gather info from the host, we were finally provided the hotel name, so I found our address and we drove to The Inn On Sheridan. We were checked into room 300; last room, top floor, longest wing. It was clean and we were happy to be done with the arduous travel day. We hardly slept that night the beds were broken down, there was a loud, random clanking from the bathroom ceiling as well as a terribly noisy AC unit with no cover over the controls that was super brightly lit up. There was so much light and road noise coming from our corner two windows on the main road that we were doomed to be up all night.
Sounds abysmal, but allow me to continue.
I messaged the VRBO host who basically said take it up with the hotel. My understanding is that these short-term rental companies lease out a cluster of rooms that are at a discount, usually because they’re up for renovation. They become their maintained property and usually slap some lipstick on the pig, and sublet reduced-level housekeeping through the hotel. Yet rent these to us poor souls at what typically is the same or higher price than the hotels best rate.
I went to the desk and the manager, Abby was phenomenal. She’s empathetic, caring, a great listener, and moved us immediately into a great room. Everything was in excellent condition, properly stocked linens, comfortable beds, fully functional appliances, properly closing blackout shades, and quiet. Tragedy averted. Over the next several days we purchased another room for our Sailor who was supposed to be granted overnight liberty, but was denied last minute. The staff fully refunded that room same day without question. Our daughter was again granted overnight liberty for the next two nights as they didn’t have her orders for A school. We reserved another room again, picked her up (which is on government time), grabbed lunch, drove back to the hotel, and got a call on the way that she was recalled and had to be back in a few hours again. She was terribly distraught, but they own her now. We got her supplies and took her back to RTC. When we got back to the hotel I asked if it was possible to cancel that extra room again, and they cancelled it again without a hitch. Amazing, and based on their policy, we’re not obligated.
Our daughter received her orders to fly out immediately, so we moved our flight home up a day and checked with VRBO to see if there was any rate reduction to cancel the last day with more than 24 hour notice. They again said it’s up to the hotel. I asked but didn’t expect, and they went right to work on it. Due to VRBO paying a lump sum in advance using a virtual credit card, they couldn’t make the adjustment but said they’d talk to the manager and see what they could do. After reaching back out to VRBO with that info, and the hotel manager reaching out to them, they were so kind to refund part of our unused stay.
Let me say this, VRBO is terrible. It’s our third and last time ever booking through them.
The Inn On Sheridan however, is spectacular! Not the most up to date or fanciest place, but amazing value for the price and literally the best customer service I’ve ever experienced traveling. Across the board, the staff is top notch. From Abby (Abigail), Rosa, Jocelyn, Heaven, and one other lady that I forgot her name (sorry), all at the desk, to the shuttle driver, Carl, and the hospitality gal on floor 2, Maria L., we were treated like the most important people in the world.
Thank you, wonderful staff at The Inn On Sheridan, for making our very difficult, and bittersweet trip very comfortable. Your generosity and grace for our sailors and their families is uncanny. Sincerely, thank you.
The moral of the story, BOOK YOUR STAY HERE directly with the hotel.

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
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Mike solo_traveller us
8
Very nice decored lobby and friendly receptionist
Pros:

Didn’t stay for breakfast

Cons:

Option if get early though not $50. Maybe check in , leave bag elsewhere and come back after 4

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Charolette couple us
5
I was quite dissatisfied with the room I received instead of what I selected.
Pros:

It is conveniently located near my family. The restaurant across the street, Dada Soul had some amazing food.

Cons:

Advertised a room that is pictured below that wasn’t available. I have stayed before and wanted that room. The room I received had a place to cook something but no place to eat. The pictured chair has not been cleaned since the opening! I would not sit a sock there less known my body. The front desk clerk had no knowledge of the room structures.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Logick family_with_children us
9
Pros:

100%

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Marcy family_with_children us
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Marcy family_with_children us
10
A wonderful, comfortable stay with amazing staff and beautiful snowy views.
Pros:

We stayed at the Inn at Sheridan while traveling from San Diego to Chicago for my husband’s military graduation. We traveled with three minors and one adult, and from the start, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming.

We booked two rooms: a queen with a balcony and a king with a fireplace. We instantly fell in love with the balcony room, especially since it snowed while we were there, which was absolutely beautiful. The kids loved going out on the balcony to see the snow. The king room’s fireplace kept the room warm and cozy, which was a nice bonus.

The staff was very accommodating and made sure our rooms were on the same floor, just a few doors apart. The free breakfast was also a nice touch. We ended up extending our stay by two days, and the staff made rebooking the same rooms quick and easy.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely stay here again if we’re ever in Chicago. Thank you to the amazing staff, 10/10!

Cons:

The only downsides were that the washer and dryer were out of service, and the bathrooms are on the smaller side with some worn doors, but neither affected our stay.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Ellen couple us
10
Great hotel with excellent service. Will definitely stay there again & recommend it to friends & fam
Pros:

The location was great and Abby, who checked us in, was fabulous. She gave us a listing of local restaurants and even upgraded our room, since it was our anniversary. The breakfast was also very good.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee