The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt | Hotel in Lake Forest

| 9.4 (193 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Lake Forest Hotel | The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt

Hotel in Lake Forest

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
The Forester Hotel, part of Unscripted by Hyatt offers 156 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Lake Forest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Double sofa bed
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate sitting area
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
Breakfast
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekends: USD 15-35 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Coffee/tea maker
Parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 5.0 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Elevator door width (inches): 48
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Portable bathtub seat
Activities
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
  • First-run movies
  • Pay movies
  • Hulu
General
  • Conference space (2250 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 3
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Banquet hall
  • Spanish
  • English
  • TV in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Sofa bed
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 3:00 am late check-in fee: usd 25 late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! children stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are not available. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately usd 15 to 35 per person uncovered self parking fee: usd 5.0 per night pet fee: usd 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay) service animals are exempt from fees late check-in fee: usd 25 the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
An off-leash area is available pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay) service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

Cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed the name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash this property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Reviews

Lisa
Dec 31, 2025 10:16:14 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: 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!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub
Room Size: 646 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

General

Pet-friendly room, Square feet - 646, Kitchenette, Shower/tub combination, Microwave, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 60, Ping - 18, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, Shower)
Room Size: 462 square feet m2
3 Queen Beds and Double Sofa Bed
Room, Accessible (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, Shower)

General

Wheelchair-width doorways, Square feet - 462, Low bed height (inches) - 26, Low desk height (centimeters) - 89, Extra bed count 1, Lowered locks/deadbolt, Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom, Shower grab bar height (inches) - 35, Height-adjustable showerhead, Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 35, Low-height bed, Low bed height (centimeters) - 66, Low counters/sink height (inches) - 35, Bed count minimum 3, Low counters/sink height (centimeters) - 89, Pet-friendly room, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 89, Grab bar - in shower, Low-height counters/sink, Low-height desk, Shower grab bar height (centimeters) - 89, Shower only, Ping - 13, Hand-held showerhead, Wheelchair accessible, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Square meters - 43, Low desk height (inches) - 35, Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 89, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 35, Bed count maximum 3, Roll-in shower
Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, High Floor)
Room Size: 355 square feet m2
3 Queen Beds and Double Sofa Bed
Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed, High Floor)

General

Pet-friendly room, Shower/tub combination, Square feet - 355, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Bed count maximum 3, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 33, City view, Ping - 10, Bed count minimum 3
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)
Room Size: 292 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

General

Ping - 8, Pet-friendly room, Square feet - 292, Shower only, Square meters - 27, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Bed count maximum 2
Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)
Room Size: 360 square feet m2
3 Queen Beds and Double Sofa Bed
Room (2 Queen Beds with Sofabed)

General

Pet-friendly room, Shower/tub combination, Square feet - 360, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Bed count maximum 3, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 33, Ping - 10, Bed count minimum 3
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Room Size: 294 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

General

Ping - 8, Pet-friendly room, Shower only, Square meters - 27, Square feet - 294, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub
Room Size: 462 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

General

Wheelchair-width doorways, Square feet - 462, Low bed height (inches) - 26, Low desk height (centimeters) - 89, Extra bed count 1, Lowered locks/deadbolt, Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom, Height-adjustable showerhead, Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 35, Low-height bed, Low bed height (centimeters) - 66, Bed count minimum 2, Low counters/sink height (inches) - 35, Low counters/sink height (centimeters) - 89, Pet-friendly room, Low-height counters/sink, Low-height desk, Shower only, Ping - 13, Hand-held showerhead, Wheelchair accessible, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Square meters - 43, Low desk height (inches) - 35, Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 89, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Room Size: 644 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

General

Pet-friendly room, Square feet - 644, Square meters - 60, Kitchenette, Shower/tub combination, Ping - 18, Microwave, Rainfall showerhead, Refrigerator, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this Lake Forest hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Lake Forest hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Lake Forest hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Lake Forest hotel?

Best-rates for the Lake Forest hotel starts from $281 per night with includes TV, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Toiletries, Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Business Services, Bedding/Linens, Restaurant, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Parking, Entertainment, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Breakfast, Air Conditioner with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Lake Forest hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Lake Forest hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Lake Forest hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Lake Forest hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Lake Forest hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Lake Forest hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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