Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan

I stayed at Simply Sonesta this weekend to attend Naval graduation. I had the Queen suite. My room was very nice and clean. The guy that checked me in was friendly. Every staff member I encountered spoke to me and was friendly. The location of this hotel is a great location for the graduation “short cut route”. We never waited in the long line. Also the kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal. We went across the street to Walmart and picked up some grocery items for breakfast and lunch. There is an Aldi’s, Panda Express, Culver’s, Cane’s and a couple other places to eat and shop located in the same area. I really enjoyed my stay here and will use this hotel if I am back in the area.

Our stay for my sons graduation from Great Lakes was great. Here is my review:

Pros:
* the water pressure in the shower was great!
* the area was super close to Great Lakes.
* there were fast food options close by and a few places to sit down/get served to eat.
* there was a Walmart very close lol.
* the staff were nice and accommodating.
* popcorn and candy were offered (for free).
* the wifi was good.
* the area felt safe to me.
* the room was clean, the bed/pillows were comfy. There was a full refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, coffee pot, pans, pots, utensils, dish soap, dish rags, cups, microwave and a stove (small with 2 burners).

Cons:
* Never in my life have I ever stayed at any hotel that did not have a lobby for guest to congregate, talk etc. Considering that the location of the hotel is right near Great Lakes you would think that a lobby for guest to sit and talk with their new sailor but nope not here.
* Not a huge con but there is no breakfast.

Despite all the pros if I had to come back to the area I probably would not stay there again.

Clean, quite, great parking, convenient to food places and Walmart. Navy PIR discount. Close to PIR ticket pick up and not far from the RTC. Small kitchen area, full size fridge with ice maker, microwave, two burner stove top and dishes.

The staff (front desk, maintenance, and household) was very friendly and extremely helpful. The rooms were clean, comfortable and roomy. When asking for more blankets they were more than accommodating. It was a very homey type feel. The front desk concierge made us feel welcomed and even gave us a great tip on where to get some good deep dish Chicago pizza. It was a 10 minute drive to the Naval Academy and not far from Six Flags. Walmart is right around the corner and there were many places close by to grab something to eat. I would definitely come back and stay again.