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The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$356
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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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 - double
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 - double
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 - double
  • 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 - double
  • 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 - double
  • 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 - double
  • 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

Map
200 N FIELD DRIVE, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

What's nearby

  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Lake Forest College - 9 min drive
  • Marriott Theatre - 10 min drive
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 10 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 15 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 near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Located close to Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes, The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a lift and an off-lead area
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms feature comforts, such as first-run films and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and free infant beds

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 at the property
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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 3 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$355.72, 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.

How much is parking at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel located?

Situated in Lake Forest, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes. Chicago Botanic Garden and Ravinia Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 160 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

Allison

Fantastic stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Sheer Awesomeness!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Excellent
We were there with family and everyone loved their stay. Your staff was friendly and liked us being there. Keep up the Great work!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Very friendly staff who assisted with questions, and excellent dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Room was very clean and bed super comfortable, as well as bed linens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoss

Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

Susan

Love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Great hotel with clean rooms and fine restaurant. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calin

Nice place but not so close to city need a car
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Great staff and property! Food was amazing as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Wonderful stay ! Has complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corie

Great property clean new and GREAT FOOD!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Very comfortable hotel in pleasant surroundings. Close to the interstate and dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Best place to stay in Lake Forest!
Loved the hotel! Newer property, clean, friendly staff and comfy beds. We were definitely pleased with our hotel choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

William

Clean and quiet with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cleora

This property was so clean, and the employees were friendly and helpful. This was a pricey place but worth the money for the comfortable beds and quiet surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Nice place, first new hotel in Lake Forest in decades.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Loved the Hotel. From the greeting at check-in up to check out, all went well. Rooms are very comfortable. Would definitely came out again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great stay. Clean. Love the laminate floors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

We stayed one night to go see John Mulaney in Chicago. Easy to get to from the highway. Very nice room with comfortable beds. Nice bar and breakfast was great the next morning. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keriann

I love the Forester. Extremely clean, the staff is amazing and jovial. The rooms are amazing and you can smell the cleanliness. I will always recommend the Forester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023