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The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Explore the area

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200 N FIELD DRIVE, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
  • Conway Farms Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
    5 min drive
  • Lake Forest College
    9 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, Shower)

Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, High Floor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, High Floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lake Forest

At The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Lake Forest College. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 2250 square feet (209 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Lake Forest hotel include Naval Base Great Lakes and Chicago Botanic Garden.

What's nearby

  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Lake Forest College - 9 min drive
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 10 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 15 min drive
  • Lake County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • West Lake Forest Station - 5 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2250 square feet (209 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Lake Forest hotel is smoke free.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2250 sq ft of conference space
  • 209 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2021
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel offers 156 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, first-run films and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Lake Forest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 4 to 22 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,250 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run films
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 22 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Forester A Hyatt Place
THE Forester Hotel BY Hyatt Place
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Hotel
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Lake Forest
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Hotel Lake Forest

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel on 2 Jan 2025 start from AU$337.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Yep, The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

The closest beach to The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel is Forest Park Beach (6.7 km).

What makes The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel.

Is The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

No, The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel, with dog exercise areas on offer.

The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice, seemed new and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar offered great options. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, minimalist approach. Would stay there again. Nice price. Would have appreciated bottled water in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but not so close to city need a car
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Emergency shelter
We purchased a direct flight to Newark from Haneda Japan on Friday. Due to the Microsoft outages, our flight got canceled . Another flight landed us in Chicago out of somewhere that has nothing around but the hotel. Unfortunately the flight for Newark was canceled and the next available flight was Sunday 7/21 evening……. However we felt comfortable as we walked in the hotel. It is nice and clean and the room is big for double. We like it. The only complaint we have is that the hotel doesn’t provide toothpaste and there is no grocery or pharmacy stores around. We had to throw away the toothpaste through security check-in at the airport. So we couldn’t find any toothpaste for the stay. If the hotel has these little items for sale, it would be very nice. stay. The room should have a tissue box near the beds not just the bathroom. I recommend the hotel should have the travel size toothpaste and other monetary items at the beverage and snack area for sale. So we can buy it at the time of stay. Other than that it is nice and clean…….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ric J

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mpande

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and bed super comfortable, as well as bed linens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff who assisted with questions, and excellent dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, and it’s very clean. You pretty much need a car though to get anywhere. Lake Forest downtown is a good 5 to 10 minute drive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with clean rooms and fine restaurant. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming. At first I was taken aback as there isn't too much around. But a full service restaurant and easy drive to downtown Forest Lake and Vernon Hills made it more fun. I loved the room. And the gym. Am here on business and by myself. Staff is friendly, helpful and courteous. I felt safe and would rate my stay as excellent! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont love that there is no longer free coffee in lobby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jules, Oakland

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staycation
After Christmas we joined a few friends for a weekend of shopping and dinner. I wanted a mini staycation and found The Forester to be a nice option for the night… arrival and check in was quick and pleasant. Our room was clean and I loved the seating area, there was plenty of space to move around the room and to seat away from the beds. Water pressure in the shower was great. The only thing was the sounds coming from the HVAC unit… it sounded like ice cycles falling each time the unit came on… that would awaken me and my husband - our daughter didn’t seemed phased by the noise but she is a teenager! The noise would be my only complaint about the hotel. Check out was at noon, we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hotel’s restaurant, but I would like to stay again to see how the food is. Since we stayed during the weekend ahead of Nee Years, I found the price to be on the higher end for a single nights stay…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale, Lake Bluff

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Marsha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
The service was great. The only issue we had was regarding the bed/bedding. We were expecting a higher guality and more comfortable matress and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023