Located in Lake Forest, 12 miles from Six Flags Great America, The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine or use the fax machine and photocopier at the accommodation. Loyola University Chicago is 25 miles from The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel, while Wrigley Field is 30 miles away. The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 20 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Hyatt Place
Hotel chain/brand
Hyatt Place

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Lake Forest
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katie
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was perfectly fine, but the value of $400 per night was seriously lacking. It met my needs but for that price I expected A LOT more.
  • La
    United States of America United States of America
    Everyone was super professional, kind, and considerate. The grounds were immaculate and the rooms were clean and comfortable.
  • Marlene
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is beautifully decorated, immaculate, and very comfortable. We had dinner at the Oaken Bistro and it was outstanding.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Oaken Bistro and Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM on site
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. That's about AED 367. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel

  • The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Lake Forest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Oaken Bistro and Bar

  • The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance

  • Room options at The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Suite