There's A Breathtaking Hotel Tucked Away Inside Of This Illinois State Park
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published April 27, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
You’ve definitely heard of (and maybe even been to) Illinois Beach State Park, but you may be less familiar with its luxury overnight accommodations. This state park hotel is sure to impress you with its amenities, services, and mind-blowing views.
Nature lovers and beach bums alike will adore this getaway. Check it out:
Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center is the only hotel in the state that is situated on the beaches of Lake Michigan and Illinois Beach State Park. It is known for its lakefront views, dining options, spa amenities, and wedding accommodations.
There are 92 guestrooms in total at this state park hotel and each is inspired by art deco and the colors found around the lake. Choose from lake or park-view rooms as well as suites with balconies.
Community amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a game room, a fitness room, and spa services. You'll want to move into this state park hotel and live here forever.
When it comes to dining, the hotel's restaurant is available daily for all three meals. Seating overlooks Lake Michigan and the beach, and the menu consists of excellent dishes like prime rib, beer-battered cod, filet mignon, and much more.
This getaway experience truly has something for everyone. The hotel even offers packages with your booking. In addition to traditional breakfast and romance packages, there is also a fitness package that includes customized workout plans, as well as a beauty package that gives you a glamorous photo session at the beach.
Illinois Beach State Park is the most unique state park in the Land of Lincoln, and there's no better way to enjoy it than from the comfort of the sandy beach. The best thing to do at this state park hotel is sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.
There is much to see and do all around this stunning hotel. In addition to on-site activities, you'll find golf, the Jelly Belly Warehouse, Six Flags, and many other lakes nearby.
Illinois Beach Hotel is located at 1 Lake Front Dr., Zion, IL 60099, and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever stayed at this state park hotel, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.