Situated about 35 miles north of the Chicago city center is the Great Lakes Naval Station where basic training is held for many of the new recruits of the United States Navy. When finished with basic training, sailors have a grand graduation ceremony in which family and friends are invited to attend. In order to secure a hotel room close to the Naval Station, it is a good idea to make reservations ahead of time.
The Days Inn located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, is just a mile away from the Naval Station and about half an hour away is the downtown Chicago area. Five restaurants are within just a few minutes of this hotel. Each of the rooms at this Days Inn is equipped with wireless access to the Internet, cable television with premium movie channels, microwave oven, coffee maker, miniature refrigerator and hair dryer. Free newspapers and coffee are available each day in the hotel lobby. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered each morning.
Days Inn Great Lakes, in North Chicago
3000 U.S. 41
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
847-887-9000
daysinn.com
The Crossland Hotel, located in the northern Chicago suburb of Waukegan, Illinois, is about two miles from the Great Lakes Naval Station, and sits within walking distance to more than half a dozen restaurants. Each of the rooms at The Crossland Hotel is equipped with wireless high-speed Internet, satellite television with premium channels, hair dryer, and complete kitchen with microwave oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, range, utensils and cookware. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, and a continental breakfast is served for guests each morning.
Crossland Chicago - Waukegan
1177 South Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-688-0402
crosslandstudios.com
Situated about two miles from the Great Lakes Naval Station is this Residence Inn by Marriott, which is located in Waukegan, Illinois. Just a few minutes from this hotel is Six Flags Great America theme park, and half an hour away is the downtown area of Chicago. Each unit at this Residence Inn is furnished with wireless high-speed Internet access, satellite television including premium channels, pillow-top mattresses, premium bedding and a complete kitchen equipped with microwave oven, refrigerator, range, utensils and cookware. Other amenities at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center equipped with exercise machines and a whirlpool. A complete complimentary breakfast is available for guests each morning. A restaurant and lounge are located on site.
Residence Inn by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee
1440 South White Oak Dr.
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-689-9240
marriott.com
