Hotels in Schaumburg, IL

While visiting Illinois, plan a beautiful getaway to Schaumburg, an enchanting suburb northwest of Chicago. Known for the massive Woodfield Mall that boasts hundreds of shops and eateries and the nearby LEGOLAND Discovery Center with kids' rides and a 4D cinema, this town is teeming with exciting entertainment and excursions for every age. Nature lovers will enjoy the Ned Brown Preserve, a lovely nature preserve with multi-use paved trails and a chain of connected pools, collectively known as Busse Lake. And for any art and history aficionados visiting, you can’t miss the chance to tour the Trickster Gallery to the west, a space dedicated to Native American culture and art. With a rich heritage stretching from Native American tribal occupation to early German settlers, Schaumburg has a fascinating past to discover while in town. Stay at top Schaumburg hotels and you’ll be in close proximity to Chicago, plus an array of surrounding parks and natural areas like Spring Valley, Campanelli Park, and Volkening Lake. This travel destination has something to offer to everyone throughout each season.

Take the little ones for a day of wonder and curiosity at the kid-centric Bison’s Bluff Nature Playground, where plenty of fun activities await for the kids to enjoy. Here, they’ll be able to wade in a small rock stream, play in a sand area, and explore the many other fun themed areas like a cool jungle climbing area, plus an interactive music zone, where they can create tunes with giant chimes or play with drums. Parents can watch the fun unfold from a sitting area or take a stroll down the numerous walking paths at this park. The kids will be tuckered out and ready for rest at the end of the day!

Plan an unforgettable outdoor excursion from the ever-scenic Volkening Lake, which offers a broad range of fun activities like fishing, walking its beautiful trails, picnicking, paddling, and boating in the calm lake waters. This picturesque lake is the perfect reprieve during a summer stay at hotels in Schaumburg, with a great boat dock to soak up some rays, birdwatch, or rent two-man or four-person paddle boats and canoes to take out for the afternoon.

Interested in local history? Head to the impressive 1880s Volkening Heritage Farm just outside the best Schaumburg hotels, and spend an afternoon time-traveling back to the life and traditions of a rural German farming community. Here, you’ll be able to tour the grounds and see the farm buildings, participate in chores, observe the farm animals, and learn more about the life and times of these early settlers at this heritage property. Plus, the farm employs authentically-dressed interpreters throughout the property that will enact real chores and duties and tell you a thing or two about life on the farm.

Enjoy your time in Illinois, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Aurora, Loveland, and Montrose.