Lake County residents have been driving ninety minutes to Chicago for weekend breaks they could find ten minutes from home. The Ten Hotel Gurnee is changing that, one easy, stress-free staycation at a time.
Let us be honest about what a Chicago weekend actually costs you. You pack the car. You sit in stop-and-go traffic for ninety minutes each way. Once you arrive, you pay $60 to $80 just to park in a tight downtown garage. Then comes the hotel room: small, overpriced, and nearly identical to the one you stayed in three years ago in a different city.
By the time you finally unpack, you are more exhausted than when you left home. That is not rest. That is just expensive transportation with a city view.
This is exactly why short, local hotel getaways are growing so fast right now. More and more families and couples across Lake County are discovering that you do not need to leave the suburbs to have a genuinely great weekend. You just need the right hotel. The Ten Hotel Gurnee was built for exactly that.
| What You Get | Downtown Chicago Hotel | The Ten Hotel Gurnee |
|---|---|---|
| Drive time from Lake County | 60–90 min each way | 5–15 minutes |
| Parking cost per night | $60–$80/night garage | Free, always |
| Room rate | $200–$400/night | From $99/night |
| On-site dining | Extra cost, leave hotel | Café + Lounge on-site |
| Kids eat free | No | Yes, every day |
| Indoor entertainment | Leave hotel, pay separately | Golf simulators on-site |
| Traffic stress | High | None |
A local hotel staycation is when you book a quality hotel close to your own home instead of traveling far. You skip the commute, start relaxing the moment you arrive, and enjoy great rooms, food, and activities, all at a fraction of what a city trip costs.
The old idea of “getting away” meant a flight or a long drive. That has quietly changed. Today, the best hotels in Lake County offer everything a downtown property can: modern rooms, good food, evening drinks, and fun on-site activities, without the stress, the traffic, and the sky-high prices. You get the break you actually came for.
The Ten Hotel at 6161 W Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL. A full hotel experience, right in your backyard.
When we rebuilt and updated The Ten Hotel, the goal was simple: bring the quality of a high-end downtown hotel to Gurnee, at a price that makes sense for local families, couples, and business travelers. Here is everything waiting for you at 6161 W Grand Avenue.
A great hotel stay should not empty your wallet. At The Ten Hotel Gurnee, standard rooms start at just $99 per night, with soft, comfortable beds and clean, modern design that puts the typical highway chain to shame. If you want more space, our 1-Bedroom Suites give you room to actually spread out. And if you need a week or a month in the area, The Ten Residences offer fully furnished apartment-style accommodations with full access to every hotel amenity.
The hardest part of any trip is figuring out where to eat. Everyone is hungry, nobody wants to drive, and the restaurant debate takes thirty minutes on its own. We solved this at The Ten Hotel by putting genuinely good food right in the building.
Start your morning with breakfast at Limoncello Café, or come back in the evening for a proper sit-down dinner, with kids eating free every single day. When you are ready to wind down, walk down the hall to Twyla’s Lounge for great cocktail specials and a relaxed atmosphere with zero need for a cab.
The Fore Golf Simulators: virtual golf for the whole group, no Illinois weather required.
What do you do when it rains, or when it is February in Illinois and you are not ready to call it a night? You play golf. We recently added The Fore Golf Simulators, a full indoor golf experience where you can grab a drink, pick up a club, and play virtual rounds with your friends or family. No tee times. No course fees. No cold. Just a genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon or evening without ever stepping outside.
Even if you are not booking a guest room, The Ten Hotel is the most capable event venue in Lake County. Our 10,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom is the largest open event space in the area. This past March, we hosted our very first Bridal Expo and gave away a $50,000 wedding package, and it sold out.
Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate dinner, a family reunion, or a milestone birthday, we handle the food, the space, and the overnight rooms for your guests, all under one roof. It makes planning a large event far simpler than juggling separate vendors across the county.
Kids eat free every day. Indoor golf keeps everyone busy on rainy afternoons. Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills are minutes away. No long drive, no parking battle, no stressed-out arrival.
Book a suite, enjoy dinner at Limoncello Café, and end the night at Twyla’s Lounge, all without touching the highway or spending a fortune on a small city hotel room.
Visiting Lake County for work? The Ten Residences offer week-to-month furnished stays with every hotel amenity, fresh on-site food, and a comfortable place to decompress after a long day.
The Grand Ballroom seats hundreds, catering is handled in-house, and overnight rooms are on-site for your guests. One venue, one team, and no coordination headaches across separate vendors.
A great hotel experience starts before you walk through the door. It starts the second you open your phone to find a room. That is why we partnered with Brimesh at Seven Seas Web Design to rebuild our website from the ground up using clean, lightweight code and fast load speeds. No heavy plugins, no waiting around. You can browse rooms, check the café menu, and book a suite in just a few seconds, on any device.
The Grand Ballroom at The Ten Hotel. Lake County’s largest private event space at 10,000 square feet.
How far is The Ten Hotel from Six Flags Great America?
The Ten Hotel is located at 6161 W Grand Avenue in Gurnee, IL, just a few minutes’ drive from Six Flags Great America and right next to Gurnee Mills. It is the most convenient hotel base in the area for a full day at either destination.
Is parking free at The Ten Hotel Gurnee?
Yes. All guests receive complimentary on-site parking at no charge. This alone saves you $60–$80 per night compared to what you would pay in a downtown Chicago parking garage.
Do kids eat free at Limoncello Café?
Yes. Kids eat free every day at Limoncello Café inside the hotel. It is one of the biggest reasons families from across Lake County choose The Ten Hotel for their weekend stays.
What is the cheapest room rate at The Ten Hotel Gurnee?
Standard guest rooms start at $99 per night. We also offer 1-Bedroom Suites for guests who want more space, and The Ten Residences for extended stays of one week or longer.
Can I host a wedding or large event at The Ten Hotel?
Absolutely. The Ten Hotel’s Grand Ballroom is a 10,000-square-foot event space, the largest of its kind in Lake County, and handles weddings, corporate events, and private parties with full in-house catering and guest rooms available on-site for overnight stays.
What is a local hotel staycation?
A local hotel staycation is when you book a quality hotel close to your own home instead of making a long trip. You skip the travel costs and start relaxing immediately. The Ten Hotel Gurnee is built for exactly this, giving Lake County residents a full hotel experience without the stress or expense of driving into the city.
Skip the Chicago traffic, the $80 parking garage, and the overpriced hotel rooms. Rooms from $99, free parking, great food, indoor golf, and Twyla’s Lounge. All at The Ten Hotel Gurnee in Lake County, IL.
Our Address
6161 W Grand Ave, Gurnee,
IL 60031
Tel: (847) 336-6300
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