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Reviews of The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

3 out of 5
The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel
200 N FIELD DRIVE, Lake Forest, IL

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with clean rooms and fine restaurant. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nick on 12 May 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Forester. Providing clean and comfortable rooms, along with delicious dining experiences, is always our top priority. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming. At first I was taken aback as there isn't too much around. But a full service restaurant and easy drive to downtown Forest Lake and Vernon Hills made it more fun. I loved the room. And the gym. Am here on business and by myself. Staff is friendly, helpful and courteous. I felt safe and would rate my stay as excellent! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nick on 23 Apr 2024
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Forester! It's wonderful to know that our welcoming atmosphere, full-service restaurant, and convenient location added to your experience. We're glad you found our staff friendly, helpful, and courteous, and that you felt safe during your time here. We appreciate your excellent rating and look forward to welcoming you back on your next business trip. Thank you for choosing the Forester!

8/10 Good

Jules, Oakland

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nick Velisavljevic on 6 Apr 2024
Thank you for your 4-star review of the Forester! We appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear you had a great experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nick on 13 Feb 2024
We sincerely appreciate your outstanding rating for the Forester! Your positive feedback means the world to us. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Shawnel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staycation
After Christmas we joined a few friends for a weekend of shopping and dinner. I wanted a mini staycation and found The Forester to be a nice option for the night… arrival and check in was quick and pleasant. Our room was clean and I loved the seating area, there was plenty of space to move around the room and to seat away from the beds. Water pressure in the shower was great. The only thing was the sounds coming from the HVAC unit… it sounded like ice cycles falling each time the unit came on… that would awaken me and my husband - our daughter didn’t seemed phased by the noise but she is a teenager! The noise would be my only complaint about the hotel. Check out was at noon, we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the hotel’s restaurant, but I would like to stay again to see how the food is. Since we stayed during the weekend ahead of Nee Years, I found the price to be on the higher end for a single nights stay…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Nick on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay at The Forester. We're glad you enjoyed your stay, quick check-in, and clean room with ample space. Apologies for the HVAC noise disturbance; we'll address this promptly. We appreciate your understanding and hope it won't deter you from staying with us again. We regret you missed our restaurant and acknowledge your pricing concern during the holiday period. We continuously review our rates to ensure value for our guests. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again and provide an improved experience. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Gale, Lake Bluff

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Fernanda Gianos on 23 Jan 2024
Dear Gale,Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience here at The Forester. It looks like it was a great stay!We hope to see you soon when in the Lake Forest area.Best,Fernanda GianosDirector of OperationsThe Forester Hotel

8/10 Good

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Nick on 19 Dec 2023
Dear Randolph,Thank you for your positive review and choosing The Forester! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay. If there's anything specific you loved or think we can improve, feel free to share. We look forward to welcoming you back.

8/10 Good

Marsha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
The service was great. The only issue we had was regarding the bed/bedding. We were expecting a higher guality and more comfortable matress and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Nick Velisavljevic on 15 Dec 2023
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our service. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding the bed and bedding; your comments will be shared with our team to improve our guests' overall experience. We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back for an even more comfortable stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from Nick on 13 Feb 2024
We sincerely appreciate your outstanding rating for the Forester! Your positive feedback means the world to us. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Nick on 6 Dec 2023
Dear Steven,Thank you sincerely for your perfect 5 out of 5 review! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to the Forester soon.

6/10 Okay

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Nick on 19 Dec 2023
Dear Donovan,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for not meeting your expectations fully. Your insights are valuable, and we're committed to improving. If you have specific details to share, please reach out. We hope for the chance to welcome you back for a better experience.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Nick Velisavljevic on 13 Dec 2023
Dear Mary,Thank you for the fantastic 5 out of 5 rating! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Forester. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Oklahoma

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at the Forester. It was a great experience. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Best, Jacqueline Oviedo Front Office Supervisor Th on 7 Nov 2023
Thank you for completing our Guest Survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. We sincerely appreciate your business and your valuable feedback. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience.If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me directly. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Nick on 31 Oct 2023
Appreciate your fantastic ratings! Thank you for choosing the Forester.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay ! Has complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Fernanda Gianos on 28 Oct 2023
Dear Marilyn,Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback from your stay here at The Forester.We are delighted that you had a wonderful experience and we hope to see you back in the near future.Best,Fernanda GianosDirector of OperationsThe Forester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Nick on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Anonymous:Thank you for completing our Guest Survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response to make every guest experience the best it can be. I greatly appreciate it and it will be celebrated with the entire team.If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me directly. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Nick on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Claudia:Thank you for completing our Guest Survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response to make every guest experience the best it can be. I greatly appreciate it and it will be celebrated with the entire team.If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me directly. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Nick on 22 Oct 2023
Dear Geoffrey:Thank you for completing our Guest Survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response to make every guest experience the best it can be. I greatly appreciate it and it will be celebrated with the entire team.If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me directly. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the best hotel that I have stayed at in 30 yrs. The room was spotless, staff the extremely polite and helpful. The restaurant is fantastic. Unfortunately, I will most likely never come back to Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Nick on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had an exceptional stay at The Forester. Your praise for our spotless rooms, polite staff, and fantastic restaurant means a lot to us. We understand that you may not return to Chicago, but we hope you'll cherish your memories of your time with us.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Fernanda Gianos on 28 Oct 2023
Dear David,We really appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience here at The Forester.We hope to see you soon next time in the Lake Forester area.Best,Fernanda GianosDirector of OperationsThe Forester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Nick on 21 Oct 2023
Dear Sarah,Thank you for completing our Guest Survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response to make every guest experience the best it can be. I greatly appreciate it and it will be celebrated with the entire team.If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me directly. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Keriann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Forester. Extremely clean, the staff is amazing and jovial. The rooms are amazing and you can smell the cleanliness. I will always recommend the Forester.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Nick on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you love the Forester and appreciate our clean rooms and amazing staff. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property! Food was amazing as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Nick on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We hope to have you as our guest again soon!

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Nick on 12 Aug 2023
Dear John,Thank you for the great rating! We appreciate that and hope to have you back as our guest again soon!

10/10 Excellent

somier

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Fernanda Gianos on 10 Aug 2023
Dear somier,Thank you for taking the time to rate The Forester Hotel. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us.Hope to see you back in the near future.Best,Fernanda GianosDirector of OperationsThe Forester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Leslie. H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Nick on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your glowing 10/10 review of our hotel! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience during your stay. Our team takes great pride in providing top-notch service and ensuring our guests have a memorable time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful stay! If you need any assistance or have any special requests in the future, don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you again for choosing the Forester!

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Hotel. From the greeting at check-in up to check out, all went well. Rooms are very comfortable. Would definitely came out again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Forester on 14 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us and we look forward to your next visit to The Forester!

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time experience for us and we were pleasantly surprised. The hotel was inviting, the food served in the restaurant was good and the staff was engaging. V-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Forester on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for the great feedback! We look forward to seeing you back at The Forester soon!

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Lake Forest!
Loved the hotel! Newer property, clean, friendly staff and comfy beds. We were definitely pleased with our hotel choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Forester on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience here at The Forester!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from The Forester on 4 Jul 2023
Thank you for the great feedback! We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Fernanda Gianos on 21 Jul 2023
Dear Susan,Thank you for staying here at The Forester and for your positive feedback. We hope to see you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Fernanda Gianos on 14 Jul 2023
Dear Laura,Thank you for your feedback. It assist us improve the quality of our services. We hope to see you back soon.Best,Fernanda GianosDirector of OperationsThe Forester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!!
This hotel exceeded our expectations! We stayed as a family of 4, and they provided a pack-n-play for a crib, including a bedtime book to read to them! They were very thoughtful, attentive, and helpful. I used the in-room coffee machine to just have hot water to heat up the bottles. They also had microwaves available for re-heating food leftovers from our trip. And most of all, the food in the restaurant lobby was actually really good! And the gym was awesome too. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Fernanda Gianos on 17 Jun 2023
Dear Alexis,We cannot thank you enough for such a positive and wonderful review of our team and our hotel. Thank you for taking the time to express all the areas you enjoyed during your stay! Everyone on our team is striving to be the best of the best at what they do each and every day, and we appreciate you noticing the little details. Thank you so much again, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to The Forester Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Nick Velisavljevic on 3 Jun 2023
Thank you kindly for your feedback! We greatly appreciate it and hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Falls Church

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable hotel in pleasant surroundings. Close to the interstate and dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Stiven Toro on 28 May 2023
We are grateful that you chose the Forester Hotel as your hotel. Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us, and please return soon!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Stiven Toro on 26 May 2023
We appreciate you choosing the Forester Hotel as your hotel. Thank you for sharing your excellent experience with us, and please come back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Cleora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was so clean, and the employees were friendly and helpful. This was a pricey place but worth the money for the comfortable beds and quiet surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Nick on 24 May 2023
Dear Cleora,Thank you very much for choosing The Forester during your recent visit and for taking the time to share your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed the service of our staff, as well as the beds and quiet surroundings! We strive to provide the best service possible to our guests. We value your feedback and it will be shared with the team.Thank you and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!Best,Nick VelisavljevicFront Desk ManagerThe Forester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited this property because of its 15 mintues to the Nave base for a graduation. It was right off the major roads, provided large rooms with the sectional couch so we could hangout with our new Sailor all day and feel like we were in our living room not a hotel room. The first floor bar restaurant gave us some place to go before he could join us and then a nice dinner option before we had to send him onto school It's location also was perfect for distance to the airport (20 minutes), so we could meet him there an hangout with him there as well before he boarded his plane. would recommended this highly to any traveler who is looking for location and amenities at the hotel or in the vicinity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Stiven Toro on 27 Apr 2023
We appreciate you choosing the Forester Hotel as your hotel. Thank you for sharing your excellent experience with us, and please come back again soon!

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Nick on 11 Mar 2023
Dear Darren,Thank you very much for choosing The Forester during your recent stay and for taking the time to share your kind feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time here! We strive to provide the best service possible to our guests. We value your feedback and it will be shared with the team.Thank you and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!Best,Nick VelisavljevicFront Desk ManagerThe Forester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Clean. Love the laminate floors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from The Forester on 6 Mar 2023
Thank you for staying at The Forester and for sharing your positive experience!

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were here for a weekend, very pleased. Room was clean and quiet, lobby was warm, welcoming and attractive and the service impeccable. thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from The Forester on 8 Feb 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your stay at The Forester. We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from The Forester on 8 Feb 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your stay at The Forester. We look forward to seeing you soon!

8/10 Good

Jerome

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property I felt safe and it was quite Loved the staff But no microwave in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from The Forester on 8 Feb 2023
Thank you for staying with us at The Forester! We will share your kind words regarding the staff! My apologies if we did not communicate, we have microwaves located on the guest floors.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Stiven Toro on 3 Feb 2023
We appreciate you choosing The Forester Hotel as your hotel. Thank you for sharing your excellent experience with us, and please come back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Thang

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is very Excellent
Response from Nick on 19 Jan 2023
Dear Thang,Thank you very much for choosing The Forester during your recent stay and for taking the time to share your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay! We strive to provide the best service possible to our guests. We value your feedback and it will be shared with the team.Thank you and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!Best,Nick VelisavljevicFront Desk ManagerThe Forester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Fernanda on 7 Dec 2022
Dear Cathleen,Thank you for completing the Survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us. If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me directly. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future. Best regards,Fernanda GianosDirector of OperationsThe Forester

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL, BUFFALO GROVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to get used to the key card and elevator. Brunch was good. Nice to have the option of the bar and restaurant when traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from The Forester Hotel on 12 Nov 2022
Dear Diane:Thank you for completing our survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response to make every guest experience the best it can be. I greatly appreciate your kind words about our service at the restaurant and they will be celebrated with the entire team. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was sparkling clean, staff was great, and the bar and restaurant were fabulous. Although please ask the late night pianist to drop his keyboard volume down somewhere below deafening. Great stay!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from The Forester Hotel on 21 Oct 2022
Dear Adam:Thank you for completing our review regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we will utilize your response to make every guest experience the best it can be. I greatly appreciate your kind words about our property and staff and it will be celebrated with the entire team. In addition, we appreciate the feedback on our pianist and it will be brought to our management teams attention. We look forward to being of service to you in the near future.Best regards,The Forester

4/10 Poor

Lorain

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from The Forester Hotel on 21 Oct 2022
Dear Lorain:Thank you for completing our review regarding your recent stay at our hotel. I apologize that your experience was anything less than satisfying. Feedback such as yours assists us in improving our service and property. It is our hope that you give us another opportunity to serve you. Again, I apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay and hope to see you during your next visit.Best regards, The Forester