I stay at the Quality Inn in Waukegan for business purposes every weekend. It's a cozy, comfortable hotel that offers every possible amenity--free breakfast, 24-hour coffee and tea in the lobby, hair dryers and coffee makers in the room--you name it, they supply it. What makes this hotel so special, though, is the staff, who go out of their way for you. Ask for Nicholas, Tracy, Bill and Fran, who will call cabs for you, provide you with any personal hygiene item you need, recommend area restaurants, and treat you like a member of their family. The decor and rooms are clean and comfortable. They are accessible to I-94 and Route 41, so it's great if you are visiting Great America or are coming in to visit your son/daughter at Great Lakes Naval base. The only drawbacks are the limited cable TV access, the decor is just average, and the largest bed they have is queensized. As a solo, though, that's fine with me, and everything else, including the moderate price of rooms, more than makes up for it.
- Waukegan Quality Inn
