Randolph Hotel

Hotels
5.7 (96 reviews)
117 Nippersink Road , Fox Lake , us

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Ski storage
Karaoke
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Responsive staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Lack of toilet paper
Uncomfortable bedding

Categories

Cleanliness
2.64
Bathroom on my floor ran out of toilet paper by the morning from all the rooms sharing.
Service
6.51
The staff is responsive to calls and texts.
Location
6.15
It was what I expected. We just need a place to sleep after the McHenry Festival.
Room Quality
4.6
Pillows and bedding could be more comfortable.
Amenities
7.13
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4.31
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-05 09:22

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Stay in Fox Lake

Lake View Balconies
Experience breathtaking views of the lake from select rooms with private balconies, perfect for a tranquil morning coffee or a romantic sunset.

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from popular attractions like Six Flags Great America and Raging Buffalo Snowboard Ski Park, Randolph Hotel offers easy access to entertainment and outdoor activities.

Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in culinary delights at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the hotel bar. Free WiFi ensures you stay connected throughout your stay.

Book your stay at Randolph Hotel for a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and scenic beauty.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 96 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.64
Service: 6.51
Location: 6.15
Room Quality: 4.6
Amenities: 7.13
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 4.31
extended_group us
5
It’s par with what you would expect from a hostile.
Pros:

It was what i expected. We just need a place to sleep after the McHenry Festival.

Cons:

It a hostile so the expectations were not high. The staff is responsive to calls and texts. Pillows and bedding could be more comfortable. Bathroom on my floor ran out of toilet paper by the morning from all the rooms sharing.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Sardeson extended_group us
10
2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Matthew extended_group us
1
Cons:

We booked a 2 bedroom & the room was 1 room w 2 beds. No refund was offered & we were comped a hostel room. Upon check in to the hostel room it was occupied. The hotel also will not refund the deposit without any response or explanation. They are being reported for theft.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Anelya extended_group us
1
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
couple us
6
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Sanchez couple us
10
Pros:

The room and the lake

Cons:

N/A

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
couple us
1
Uncomfortable
Pros:

The bar next door was nice.

Cons:

The rooms were DIRTY. There was a giant stain on the pillow, a bug in the sheets, crumbs and dirt EVERYWHERE. Not to mention the seat was stained up with who knows what. I reached out to the hotel about the state of the bathrooms with absolutely no soap or towels and nothing was fixed despite them telling us they would address it.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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Cardenas group us
4
Worth the price.
Pros:

The location was great. Nice and quiet. The price was great.

Cons:

The property was very outdated. It had no mirrors. There were a lot of weeds going up the stairs. Some windows had no curtains. There was no showerhead and the house could use a little bit more cleanup.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Anonymous solo traveller us
3
Poor
Pros:

the location was nice. with lake out front

Cons:

staff was hard to get ahold of and no one was around . the room blinders were falling off and socket barely worked .smh

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Anonymous young couple us
1
We stayed 5 minute and left. It was disgusting.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

This property is false advertising. This property was nothing like was posted on their website. We stayed 5 minutes and left and went elsewhere. This place was dirty. Dirty pillows, missing light bulbs, large bug crawling on the floor. A college dorm room would be a lot bigger than this. No bathroom in the room. No one on staff there. Everything has to be done by email. I expect a full refund. This place is a dump!

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jennifer young couple us
3
Great location but not clean
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It’s really dirty got huge spider web

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
R
Rataj solo traveller us
6
Monastic lifestyle on the water.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There was no one who worked there

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Helen young couple us
1
Big disappointment
Cons:

They didn't honor my handicap request for a bottom floor they said they had two rooms and to take my pick I get there I'm in a wheelchair I can't get up three flights of stairs I didn't even go inside the room and I'm so disappointed they said it was because of third party and they could not give me my money back therefore I would never use them again

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Giovenco solo traveller us
1
An OLD, tragically outdated sh!thole
Pros:

Outside is a beautiful view of Nippersink Lake

Cons:

Inside, it's a rundown old building with my single room the size of closet. One public shared bathroom to possibly catch any number of diseases. Missing light bulbs, cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, floors were chipped and dirty, and part of the wall peeling off above the heat register. It was such a sh!thole I spent exactly 5 minutes there. Enough time to take pictures of the room that I will be sharing online and got the hell out of there!

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Joe young couple us
1
Severely underwhelming
Pros:

Right on the lake.

Cons:

The photos are completely fake and make the rooms look so much larger than they actually are. Absolutely would not reccomend.

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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Baldwin young couple us
7
Good
Pros:

That it was by the water

Cons:

All the stairs lol

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous review category business travellers us
1
Bad
2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jeanette solo traveller us
1
Terrible! Bug infested
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room was full of bugs from the ceiling, bed, floor, it was awful. Didn’t stay! Do not book. Better off sleeping in your car.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous solo traveller us
9
Good spot to relax
Pros:

Water view

Cons:

N/A

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Maria review category business travellers us
3
Not a good experience
Pros:

It felt like I was in a Friday the 13th movie

Cons:

It was not very clean only 2 towels no room in the rooms other than a bed and ac. No toilet paper in the shared bathroom. The cover under the sheets had a bunch of fuss on it cause the blanket was probably older than my grandma.

2025-07-09 via Nuitee