Located close to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Lake Forest is home to The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chicago Botanic Garden and Ravinia Park, while Lake County Fairgrounds and Six Flags Great America are popular area attractions. Lake Forest College and Genesee Theater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Lake Forest travel guide
200 N FIELD DRIVE, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
What's nearby
Naval Base Great Lakes
11 min drive - 13.3 km
Six Flags Great America
16 min drive - 19.3 km
Chicago Botanic Garden
18 min drive - 22.1 km
Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
1 min drive - 2.1 km
Conway Farms Golf Club
2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
West Lake Forest Station
5 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A
6 min drive
Sbarro
8 min drive
Yard House
5 min drive
Olive Garden
5 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6 min drive
About this property
The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt
Hotel near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Located close to Lake Forest College, The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
Outdoor furniture, an off-leash area, and a 24-hour front desk
A gift shop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms have comforts such as first-run movies and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds
Is The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt on 22 November 2026 start from AED 1,150, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 5.0 per night.
What time is check-in at The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt located?
Situated in Lake Forest, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Forest College and Chicago Botanic Garden. Ravinia Park and Lake County Fairgrounds are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Really enjoyed my stay here. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The room was nice, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Everything felt well kept and I had a great experience overall. I’d definitely stay here again!
Family of 4 with 2 young kids. We stayed for 2 nights for an event locally.
Overwhelming pros:
Easy location to get anywhere around Chicagoland and suburbs. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful; I needed some stuff printed at 2am and during the day - done with no hesitation. Immaculate rooms with clean linens and prompt housekeeping. Top place! Also, easy, free parking. Got some Werther’s original toffees in the lobby to keep the kids amused.
Weak cons:
Toll to get on highway but not the hotel’s issue, just a pain to pay.
This hotel was amazing. Everyone was nice. The room was spacious and clean. They have a restaurant in the hotel and it was just as amazing. I will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Lisa
31 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommend this place. Easy to get to plenty of parking, rooms were clean and updated. We were asked at arrival if we wanted our room cleaned and fresh towels during our stay. That doesn’t happen anymore. We ate at the in house restaurant and that was good too!
Great hotel. Nice, seemed new and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar offered great options. We would definitely stay here again.
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.
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.
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Carmen
23 April 2024
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.
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…
We purchased a direct flight to Newark from Haneda Japan on Friday. Due to the Microsoft outages, our flight got canceled . Another flight landed us in Chicago out of somewhere that has nothing around but the hotel. Unfortunately the flight for Newark was canceled and the next available flight was Sunday 7/21 evening……. However we felt comfortable as we walked in the hotel. It is nice and clean and the room is big for double. We like it. The only complaint we have is that the hotel doesn’t provide toothpaste and there is no grocery or pharmacy stores around. We had to throw away the toothpaste through security check-in at the airport. So we couldn’t find any toothpaste for the stay. If the hotel has these little items for sale, it would be very nice.
stay. The room should have a tissue box near the beds not just the bathroom. I recommend the hotel should have the travel size toothpaste and other monetary items at the beverage and snack area for sale. So we can buy it at the time of stay. Other than that it is nice and clean…….
Wonderful experience…great and convenient parking, friendly staff, everything was clean with a modern look and the restaurant was top notch. Great room size and we highly staying here!