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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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The Forester, a Hyatt Place Hotel, offers comfort and convenience. Enjoy the coffee shop, bar, terrace firepit, and 24-hour gym. In-room WiFi and a pet-friendly off-leash area make it perfect for business or leisure.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$497
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

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 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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, High Floor)

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

Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, High Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

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 (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)

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

Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

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

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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 - 5.7 km
  • Marriott Theatre - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lake Forest College - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 8 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 12 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Pain - ‬6 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
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and outdoor furniture
  • An off-lead area, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop
  • 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

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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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 35 per person
  • 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

  • In-room 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 (daily)
  • 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

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
Late check-in fee: USD 25
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 100 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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 35 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25

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 100 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 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$497.42, 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, for a fee of USD 25.

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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