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The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

The goal of this Event Experience Guide is to provide you with inspiration, tools and resources in one, easy-to-navigate location to help plan a successful event. Driven by our purpose to care for people so they can be their best, this guide is designed to help you be your best. Along with your dedicated team of experts, this guide will support you throughout the entire event journey.

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Plant the seeds for a meeting or event that takes root. On behalf of the entire team here at The Forester Hotel, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide you with a truly exceptional experience. With a dedicated Hyatt Event Host taking care of all the details, your meeting or event will bloom and flourish at The Forester.

MATTHEW GREENBERG, GENERAL MANAGER

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Food & Beverage

Whether you prefer a casual buffet luncheon, a mood-lifting coffee break or an elegant cocktail party with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, we offer an assortment of creative menus, flavors and foods that transform any event into an experience.

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Together by Hyatt

Together by Hyatt guides the way we create experiences and deliver more connected meetings and events—with you at the heart of it all.

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MORE CARED FOR

When you host with our hotel, you'll find dedicated, experienced professionals are always ready to offer their support and expertise.

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MORE EFFICIENT

Together by Hyatt's technology tools are unmatched across the industry, built to save time and ensure a more seamless experience.

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MORE IMPACTFUL

The wellbeing of our people, planet and our communities is paramount. It's why our hotels strive to prioritize plant-forward dining options and waste reduction—aiming to foster a cycle that enhances our neighborhoods and helps us all thrive together.

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MORE INTENTIONAL

We're here to make sure you and your guests leave feeling energized and inspired.

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Learn more about what Together by Hyatt has to offer.

Sustainability

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A Modern, Boutique Hotel Experience

Lake Forest's Newest Hotel at the Crossroads of Science + Nature

As the first boutique-inspired offering from Hyatt Place and the first hotel to open in Lake Forest, IL since 1929, The Forester Hotel is the natural selection for modern comfort and evolutionary service. Founded on the motto of "Love of Science and Nature", the city of Lake Forest has always been at the crossroads of preservation and progress with its open lands backing up to office parks and the cobblestone streets of historic Market Square leading to Starbucks and Williams Sonoma. The Forester is at a similar crossroads safeguarding all of the comforts of Hyatt, like Hyatt Grand Beds, free WiFi, cozy corner sofa-sleepers, and delicious breakfast, while at the same time blazing new trails with boutique offerings including the upscale Oaken Bistro + Bar and over 4,500 square feet of flexible event space.  Blaze your own trail and discover The Forester.

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a laptop and a passport on a table
a restaurant outside with tables and chairs
two women walking on a brick path
a woman sitting at a desk using a laptop
a kitchen with a counter top and stools
a lobby with a green couch and chairs
a man and woman sitting at a table with food
a room with a booth and tables and chairs
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a person holding a glass with a yellow flower in it
a patio with chairs and a fireplace
a large room with a black and white carpet
a table full of plates of food
a room with a bed and a couch
a living room with a couch and a painting on the wall
a table with water bottles and a vase on it
a living room with a couch and kitchen
a building with a sign and grass
a room with a green couch and chairs
a room with tables and chairs
a bar with a row of chairs and a shelf with bottles