The Elara Convention Center
at the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake
Important Update (June 2, 2026)!
*** The hotel block is now FULLY BOOKED. ***
I am working with the hotel to expand the block if possible.
If you would like a quick email to let you know IF more rooms become available, please Contact Me!
In the mean time, there are a number of other hotels within very short distance to the Elara Convention Center. I've included information about those hotels on an Other Area Hotels page.
Thank You!
Mike
Macstock X will be held at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Just 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Macstock’s venue is located within the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, a full-service hotel offering over 20,000 sq ft of function space, a restaurant & bar, and plenty of “hangout” space — including, just off the indoor pool, an outside seating area that overlooks the adjacent Lake Acorn.
The Elara Convention Center offers free WiFi for all Macstock attendees plus plenty of free parking.
Coffee and water will be available as well as catered lunch Thursday for Creator Camp and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Macstock will be served just a few steps from the main Macstock conference room.
Have questions? Contact Us!
Book Your Stay!
Macstock’s Discounted Room Block
Important Update (June 2, 2026)!
*** The hotel block is now FULLY BOOKED. ***
I am working with the hotel to expand the block if possible.
If you would like a quick email to let you know IF more rooms become available, please Contact Me!
In the mean time, there are a number of other hotels within very short distance to the Elara Convention Center. I've included information about those hotels on an Other Area Hotels page.
Thank You!
Mike
** Hotel Block is Currently Closed **
The hotel is now fully booked. Please see our Other Area Hotels page for additional lodging options within the area.
Host to Macstock X in 2026, the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake offers amenities including a resort-like indoor pool & pool deck, an on-site Business Center, a Fitness Center, and a full-service restaurant, the Three Oaks Lodge Restaurant and Lounge right on site.
Room perks include free WiFi, plush bedding, a spacious desk, and thoughtful extras (individual room amenities viewable via booking link).
The Holiday Inn Crystal Lake will set aside a block of rooms for the nights of July 8-12 2026 at the discounted rate of $119.00/room per night!
They will hold these rooms until June 8, 2026, or until all rooms have been reserved, whichever comes first.
Address: 800 South IL Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Contact Front Desk: +1 (815) 477-7000
Website for Hotel Information Only: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/crystal-lake/chicl/hoteldetail
Check-in Time: 3:00 PM
Check-out Time: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy: Please note the booking/cancellation policy found on the link provided when reserving your room!
Looking to get around town? Please inquire at the hotel’s front desk about shuttle service within the Crystal Lake area including the Pingree Metra Station (commuter rail) for taking day trips to Chicago without the driving and parking hassles!
Address:
800 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 477-7000