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1. Little Fox Cottage - A Cozy Riverview Getaway

A residential area with a basketball hoop, stone steps, a red house, and a garage.

Location: Fox River Grove
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 20 reviews)
Price: $170 nightly, $180 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Lake in the Hills cottages
Review: Host and amenities were great!, by Jeff P.

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Just a short drive from the charming Algonquin Historic Village Hall, Indian Trail Beach offers families a perfect summer escape with swimming and picnicking. Explore the natural beauty of Three Oaks Recreation Area where hiking trails wind around crystal-clear waters perfect for kayaking and fishing.

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A wooden dock extending into a lake with two benches, surrounded by reeds and trees under a cloudy sky.

Top reviews in Lake in the Hills

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Algonquin by IHG

Location: Algonquin
Review: Very friendly, helpful staff. Very clean. Best hot breakfast! Front desk manager very personal, friendly and professional. Will stay again if back in the area., by Anonymous traveler, May 26, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL

A hotel with a two-story structure, a green roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

Location: Crystal Lake
Review: Would definitely stay again!, by Megan, February 27, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Sinclair Suites

A hotel entrance with a wooden door, a staircase, and a tiled mat.

Location: West Dundee
Review: Great stay!, by Herb, September 20, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago - Hoffman Estates by IHG

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

Location: Hoffman Estates
Review: Parking was easy , quiet area, hotel staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast area was clean., by Stacy, May 20, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Chicago Nw Crystal Lk Conv Ctr by IHG

A deck with outdoor furniture and a view of a body of water.

Location: Crystal Lake
Review: Nice hotel, nice staff, and rooms were decent and clean., by Laura, March 27, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

HARMONY INN

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and potted plants.

Location: Huntley
Review: I felt comfortable, safe and well taken care of at the Harmony Inn. Stepping out of my room into the kitchen and on through the doors to the patio was a pleasure (fixing a cup of tea and grabbing a homemade muffin - all included - as I headed to the outdoor seating area, complete with gas heater). Then I attempted to do a little painting of the flowers. There were other snacks including fruit and yogurt😁. Dave, our gracious host, showed me how to feed the ducks and geese which also live on..., by Nikki, October 7, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/St. Charles

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a clear sign, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with plants.

Location: St. Charles
Review: Such a comfortable stay! We had an event at Pheasant Run and didn't want to stay on site. The beds at the Hampton were SO comfortable! The staff were all very friendly and really seemed to enjoy being there. The breakfast was fabulous for a hotel breakfast. Such a variety- and so much more than toast and cereal. Loved the hot breakfast variety that changed each morning of our stay! My only suggestion is to add another waffle station to make sure that everyone who wants a waffle has time to make..., by Anonymous traveler, March 8, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple floors.

Location: Elgin
Review: Breakfast is not free with the reservation, by Philip Michael, November 12, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Elgin Inn

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

Location: Elgin
Review: I was there on business. Staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Was really hard to leave. Felt very comfortable., by Anonymous traveler, September 20, 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a covered outdoor area, brick facade, and a clear sky.

Location: Lake Zurich
Review: Excellent hotel. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff., by Ian, August 10, 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates

A large brick building with a sign reading "Hilton Garden Inn." It features multiple windows and a green roof.

Location: Hoffman Estates
Review: Beautiful and peaceful!, by John, May 16, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Comfort Suites Elgin Northwest

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent orange awning and a parking lot with several cars.

Location: Elgin
Review: The staff was so polite, by Talonda, April 3, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elgin, IL

A Country Inn & Suites building with a dark exterior, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

Location: Elgin
Review: It was very roomy and very comfortable. The desk person was super nice and I like that they had coffee made all day., by Josephine, April 5, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West - St Charles by IHG

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

Location: St. Charles
Review: This is our favorite hotel in st charles! We stay MULTIPLE times every year! The staff is so wonderful. We love Eileen! :) Rooms are always clean and cozy! Wahlburgers is short drive - perfection!, by Shelly, April 1, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Chicago Marriott Northwest

A Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a courtyard with trees and a body of water.

Location: Hoffman Estates
Review: Great, by Michael, November 5, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

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