Hotel Information
If you need overnight accomodations, there are several hotels in Waukegan/Gurnee. We do not have a preference or recommendation but, for your convenience, we've established room blocks at two of the "higher rated" hotels, and they are both located in the former Lakehurst area. See below for hotel details, group rates, and group rate expiration dates.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Chicago/Waukegan/Gurnee
There is a courtesy hold of 10 rooms for the nights of September 12 & 13 with the group rates of $131/night for Studio King w/pullout, or $141 for 2 Queens. All rooms are suites and have in-room kitchens. Hotel amenities include: indoor pool, fitness center, free wifi, free breakfast buffet.
~Room block is under "Waukegan High School Class of '80 Reunion"
For Reservations:
Call Marriott Reservations at 1-888-236-2427 or use this reservation link: Waukegan High School Class of '80 Reunion Room Block
Room rates expire August 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
There is a courtesy hold of 10 rooms for the nights of September 12 & 13 with a group rate of $119/night for King Standard
All rooms are standard-sized with King beds. Hotel amenities include: indoor pool, fitness center, free wifi, free breakfast buffet.
~Room block is under "Waukegan East Class of 1980"
For Reservations:
Call (847) 473-4400 or use this reservation link: Waukegan East Class of 1980 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan
Room rates expire August 22, 2025