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The Heartland Spa & Fitness Resort

1237 E. 1600 North Road, Gilman, IL 60938
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Deerfield, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I just came back from my 2nd trip to the Heartland Spa and I think it just gets better over time. The food was as amazing as I remember and not having to cook or clean was worth it's wait in gold. The massages were amazing and I wanted to bring my massage therapist home with me! We listened to... More

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Chicagoland USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I went on an overnight with 2 friends and wished we had stayed longer. Our check in was smooth and we had a nice tour of the grounds. The food was fantasitc and the service in the dining room was great. There were a variety of fitness classes available for each fitness level or desire, or you could just relax... More

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Chicago
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Stayed in February. The place is VERY outdated for the price. Classes great, Massage excellent. Food was good, but not for gluten-free friend. In place of warm roll, friend received 2 dry gluten- free crackers. No yummy dessert for her either. The grounds were nice. It was relaxing, but we had a black bug on the wall in our room,... More

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HomeToTheHeartland, Quality Assurance at The Heartland Spa & Fitness Resort, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Thank you for your review. As a gluten free vegan, I understand the challenges of bread substitutes. Frankly, I have yet to find any that are truly satisfying but I realize that it’s all a matter of individual taste. We continue to explore gluten free options. The Heartland is regularly inspected and sprayed when necessary, but we are a rural... More

SW Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

I've read the last few reviews, and I understand where they are coming from... This spa is always going to be a country-fied experience. The main house is an old farm / country home with a coach house next to it. If you stay in the main house, you will have a private bathroom.some rooms have more space than others,... More

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Chicago, IL
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

First the positive. I stayed here several months ago and I enjoyed the outside environment quite a lot. The grounds are lovely and pastoral. I enjoyed the walk around the pond. The food was quite delicious and I even bought the recipe book. The common rooms are nice, decorated in a comfortable, traditional style. The massage was one of the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

The resort is a worn and dated (no spa aquamarine and sea-foam green) but the net effect of the experience makes up for it. The staff is excellent. They make you feel at home, they are top notch when it comes to skills and they really care. If you want to wrap your head around diet, exercise and bad habits... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I went with a friend last week. Based on what we spent (just over $2,000 combined) we could have easily gone to a luxury 4 or even 5 star hotel in downtown Chicago, had the same number & types of spa treatments, used the hotels fitness equipment and/or attended fitness classes, and ate beautifully prepared healthy meals for the same... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I returned for a second visit to the Heartland, after having a wonderful experience there about 4 years ago. We were told we 'could' book reservations early for massages or treaments but were not told we must...if we want an appointment. After driving 4 hours to get there, we were told there were no massage appointments available until after our... More

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Greenwood, Indiana
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

I just returned from my first visit to Heartland Spa. It's certainly not a fancy joint, but it's cozy & comfortable which is exactly what I was looking for. They offer a wonderful variety of classes - aerobic, strength, stretching and educational presentations. In my two-night stay, I was not able to do everything that I wanted to fit in!... More

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Melbourne, Florida
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

My sisters, mother and my aunt all just returned to our homes from a fabulous week-end retreat at the Heartland Spa. From the minute you get to the facilities you are treated like family by the great staff. Every one of them is a pure gem. The services are first rate and the fitness instructors go out of their way... More

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Also Known As:
The Heartland Spa & Fitness Hotel
The Heartland Spa & Fitness Hotel Gilman
The Heartland Spa And Fitness Resort
The Heartland Hotel
Heartland Hotel Gilman
Address: 1237 E. 1600 North Road, Gilman, IL 60938
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Region: United States > Illinois > Gilman
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Gilman
Price Range: €€€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Heartland Spa, with its 32 acres of rolling pastures, woods, and spring-fed lake offers the tranquility of Midwest farm country. This destination spa with 29 years of experience in the wellness industry, is 90 miles south of Chicago. The Heartland Spa’s approach provides an unpretentious and nurturing environment and proudly accepts only 41 guests at one time. A two, three or five night package at The Heartland Spa offers Guests the opportunity to learn, experience, and utilize the most current information available regarding fitness, nutrition, and stress management. Our superb pampering treatments, tasty and nutritious menu complete the Spa’s program to make it the perfect vacation. ... more   less 

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