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A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A buffet area with various food options, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a small wooden cabinet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a fireplace.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL

Crystal Lake

Families splash into fun at Crystal Lake's poolside paradise with a hot tub, gym, and thoughtful amenities for all ages.

฿3,497

฿3,951 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a herringbone patterned floor.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a sink. There is a television on a stand in the corner.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the sky and buildings.

A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and two TVs mounted on the wall.

2. Holiday Inn Chicago Nw Crystal Lk Conv Ctr by IHG

Crystal Lake

Indoor pool paradise for kids just steps from Three Oaks Recreation Area delights the whole family.

฿3,633

฿4,105 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bathtub, two beds, a sofa, a small table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a blue chair near the pool.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, a blue sofa, a desk with a computer, and a lamp.

3. Comfort Inn Crystal Lake - Algonquin

Crystal Lake

Family-friendly escape with an indoor pool, hearty breakfast, and convenient location near restaurants, shops, and the beach.

฿3,228

฿3,647 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, a mirror, and a shower with a handheld showerhead.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden table with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a red curtain.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large sign with the number 8, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

Family fun awaits at this welcoming hotel near Three Oaks Recreation Area, offering free breakfast and entertainment.

฿2,574

฿2,908 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A snack and treat section with various packaged goods and a 'Treats' sign.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof, brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and a ceiling with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, two sinks with mirrors, and a white tiled floor.

5. Hampton Inn McHenry

McHenry

฿4,512

฿5,008 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A reception desk with a blue geometric wall design, a wooden counter, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a fireplace.

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Algonquin by IHG

Algonquin

฿3,588

฿3,982 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a walk-in closet, a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, covered by large umbrellas, and a grill.

A breakfast area with a sign that reads "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE," a fruit bowl, and a wall with a "HEAT" sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoors.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Huntley Chicago

Huntley

฿3,962

฿4,576 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bathtub, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, sunlit windows, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, two sofas, a bed, a TV, a small table, and a window with blinds.

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Woodstock IL

Woodstock

฿3,017

฿3,349 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Top Crystal Lake Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Arlington Heights - Schaumburg

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very large with a wonderful easy chair to watch TV or read in. The Bed was very comfy. Breakfast was excellent, hot, with blueberry muffins, delicious individual omelets and tasty breakfast patties as well as a waffle machine and fruit and cold cereals."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

10/10 Excellent

"Bathroom and vanity area updated really nice. Glass enclosed shower, new vanity. Bed was extremely comfortable. Pool and jacuzzi were really well maintained for an old property. Would definitely stay again."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great, property was clean, would go there again!"

Quality Inn Schaumburg - Chicago near the Mall

10/10 Excellent

"It was very comfortable, especially clean, clean.👍👍👍👍👍"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room. We enjoyed the drinks and snacks in the evening. Easy access as well. Nice breakfast ad well"

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Arlington Heights

8/10 Good

"Was a 200$ deposit that was not mentioned during booking"

Frequently asked questions

What's Crystal Lake like for family-friendly holidays?

The destination of Crystal Lake is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The lake views, American football matches and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Take to the air and fly into Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), which is located 23 mi (37 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Crystal Lake?

Holiday Inn Chicago Nw Crystal Lk Conv Ctr by IHG is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Crystal Lake?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Crystal Lake are January, November, February and October, with each month seeing an average of 17 cm of snowfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Crystal Lake?

While you are visiting Crystal Lake, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as North Wall Rock Climbing and Woodstock Opera House. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Santa's Village and NOW Arena.

What's the best way for us to get around Crystal Lake?

To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Crystal Lake Station or Crystal Lake Pingree Road Station. Crystal Lake might not have many public transport choices, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL