The Forester Hotel

About The Forester Hotel

The Forester Hotel is a boutique hotel in Lake Forest, Illinois offering 156 guest rooms and three ballrooms—the Lupine (up to 150 guests), the Aster (up to 200 guests), and the Blue Stem (up to 45 guests)—with floor‑to‑ceiling windows, an outdoor patio, on‑site catering by Oaken Bistro + Bar, self‑parking, and accessible facilities.

The facts

Guests

45–200 guests

Price

From $10,000

Pricing note

All food and beverage charges are subject to a 22% taxable service charge and an 8% sales tax.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Hotel · Banquet hall

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
• Listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach The Forester Hotel

• Website: theforesterhotel.com
• Phone: (847) 582-6400
• Address: 200 North Field Drive

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