| warm rooms offer complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites also feature living areas with sofabeds. upgraded rooms add lake views. event space includes a ballroom. freebies include parking, electric charging stations, and a breakfast buffet served in an airy dining room. set in a commercial area along illinois route 72, this informal hotel is 11 minutes' walk from woodfield lake and a mile from both woodfield mall and legoland discovery center. there's also an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness room and a terrace, plus bbq facilities
O'Hare International Airport 21 min
Kohl Children's Museum (31 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm (4 min)
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume. Lynfred Winery (14 min)
Sophisticated winery B&B featuring genteel rooms with fireplaces, plus free private winery tours. Santa's Village Azoosment & Water Park (22 min)
Christmas-themed attraction with carnival rides & 200+ zoo animals. Open May through October. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (20 min)
Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Grand Victoria Casino (26 min)
Resembling a massive riverboat, this casino offers gambling plus steakhouse, deli & buffet dining. The Water Works Indoor Water Park (12 min)
Family water park in a community recreation site with slides, rapids, water playground & lap pool. Deer Grove Forest Preserve (24 min)
Protected parkland offering wildlife viewing, trails, a model airplane flying field & lake fishing. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (9 min)
Seasonal kids' attraction with rides plus a playground, pirate ship, mini train & casual eats. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (9 min)
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space. Cosley Zoo (27 min)
5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats. Olympic Park (7 min)
72-acre park-district destination with soccer & softball fields plus basketball & skate areas. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (5 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. McDonald's Museum (23 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (4 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. | 
