First I want to say that the two ladies I spoke to at the desk were very friendly and helpful. We…read moreneeded a place to stay just for the night to break up a long drive. This list price was $119 for the night and I would say it was worth that. However after fees and such my total was $182, which I do not think it was worth. The beds were comfortable but our room was right by the elevator and it was LOUD. We probably could have requested another room but we were tired and didn't want the hassle of moving rooms. The continental breakfast was underwhelming but probably typical for that kind of breakfast. We stay at best westerns a lot and are used to a hot breakfast which is much better. There is nothing but a gas station around so nowhere super close to go eat. It really wasn't a bad place but for the price I'd go somewhere else. If you stay here ask to be far away from the elevator. The floor is tile and the luggage carts are extremely loud coming in and out of the elevator.

Rooms are very clean and staff was nice. Breakfast offerings are sparse but enough to get you on…read moreyour way

If I could give zero stars I would. let's start with a very strong bad odor, very dusty, dirty and…read morelots of dead bugs by the corners of the windows, ants crawling in the bathroom. If that doesn't stop y'all, cockroaches! The front desk person said there was multiple complaints about the bugs. You're better off in your car but thankfully we found the surestay! I'm warning y'll STAY AWAY FROM COUNTRY HEARTH INN/ COUNTRY GARDEN&SUITES!!!! unless y'all wanna sleep with roaches .

Now called Country Garden & Suites. Would not recommend. Mold on the shower curtain, no smoke…read moredetector, peeling paint/wallpaper that they tried to tape down with scotch tape! The beds are old and need to be replaced. Even though we had a non smoking room strong smell of marijuana throughout the building. Gave two stars because we were able to sleep and no bed bugs. Won't stay here again.

(1) Wonderful customer service starting with Jamie (2) Very…read moreclean, comfortable and nice Condo room (3) The Seasons' staff did a very nice job accommodating our SIU fraternity reunion for the 4th or 5th time

Thought we would have a little weekend get away! Jacuzzi tub didn't work there was a constant…read morehumming noises because a maintenance closet was next to our room. Employees were not very compassionate about concerns. They did apologize and say "have a nice day" Tiles were cracked and loose on the floor to the bathroom. The bed was comfortable and the comforter was nice but overall there are so many options to stay for the price avoid this one! Pheasant Hollow winery was amazing!

I had an amazing stay at Gray plaza. The rooms were clean and comfortable and staff was super…read morefriendly...

Absolutely terrible experience. I prepaid for my stay, but when I arrived, the staff was rude and…read moreinitially claimed there was no reservation under my name. After going back and forth, they finally checked the computer and found my reservation, which clearly showed that I had already paid. When I called them out on it, they refused to refund my money. This establishment took my money and failed to provide the service I paid for. I would not recommend staying here. Do not trust this establishment with your money. They will scam you do not trust!

Great little rest stop! Plenty of parking!…read more There's a beautiful view and dog walking trails! The inside was very clean and the security guard was extremely friendly!

Named after the lake that was named after the nearby city, the Rend Lake Rest Area was our first…read morestop to switch drivers after my wife and I had left Edwardsville to head towards Metropolis. It is open 24 hours, with the welcome center being manned from 8 - 4 (though it wasn't when we stopped in). There was plenty of parking with clean bathrooms, and a filtered water filling station.

It's a long time getting here and even longer if you miss it so you'll want to take advantage of…read morethe opportunity to get out and move around some. lots of room to roam around here and plenty of tables in the lightly wooded picnic area if you planned ahead and brought snacks or maybe a trip to vendo-land is more your style? for the more adventerous there's a permanent advertisement on the wall encouraging a longer visit to the namesakes lake just up the road and to the left where you'll find all manner of watery and groundy activities but that's a couple other reviews some other day...

This motel is small and there's not much frill to go with it if you're looking for frill, don't…read morecome here. If you're looking for a place to sleep for the night or two nights and you really just expect clean it's it's your place. This is the second time I have stayed here and they are so nice.

Terrible cigarette odor permeates building, even non-smoking rooms. Bedspread is marred by…read morecigarette burns. Yes, this is a cheap roadside motel, but unless you are a smoker or don't mind smelling like a smoker, I would steer clear.

Wow, what a great place to camp! My family goes camping all the time and when I found out they were…read moregoing to Rend Lake I knew I had to try to join them. I drove out a day after them but since the drive from St. Louis is only about an hour and a half, it wasn't a big deal at all. The drive is pretty boring, but once you get close to Rend Lake the scenery is beautiful! I saw a few deer and the lake itself is gorgeous. Five stars because this place is everything I want a campground to be: clean, pretty, spacious, and quiet. Each of the lots are really spread out so even though we were there with other friends, we had our own area (which is nice in the morning when you roll out of bed looking like you were attacked by a wild animal.) Our lot was really close to the lake, so we went down there a few times to fish. That was until I heard people were getting fined $500 on the other side of the campground for not having an Illinois fishing license. I reeled that baby in fast and vacated the premises, but if was fun (and peaceful) while it lasted. They have a shower and bathroom area that's pretty nice if you need it, and there are a TON of playground areas so the little ones can run off some energy. Wind down your day with a huge fire in their oversized fire pits, and just take in the beauty of the place. Thanks for a relaxing weekend, Sandusky! (Good lord that's an unfortunate name now-a-days.)

My family and I have camped at Rend Lake many times. We just got back from another camping trip…read morethere, and this was our first time staying at the North Sandusky campground (we usually stay at the South Marcum campground) . We stayed at site # 118 and loved it. The entire campsite was surrounded by honeysuckle trees/bushes and it smelled a m a z i n g! There is only one other campsite next door, which, is a good distance away...directly in front is an open field w/ a playground, then the lake (fishing at this part of the lake is do-able, but, not really for kids...unless you don't mind restringing their pole every time they snag it on trees or logs in the water, etc). The other side and behind the campsite is just woods....so you have a lot of privacy. The bathroom was a short walk. The showers are a bit away, but, they are super clean and the water will get nice and hot. The attendants at the gates at Rend Lake are friendly and helpful. A quiet campground, great for families....nobody playing loud music or having parties all night. The bike and nature trails are beautiful. The lake is clean and just gorgeous. Be sure to visit the dam near the South side of the lake...its pretty cool. There is also a little camp store right outside the campground for firewood, ice, etc. I absolutely LOVE Rend Lake, and I don't have any desire to camp anywhere else since finding this place years ago...

I love staying here owners are nice very comfortable easy to get around I'm disabled easy excessread more

TERRIBLE BUSINESS. I…read morearrived around 5pm after a 5 hour drive only to find the front entrance locked with a note on the door stating someone would be back in 30 minutes with no time of departure noted. I waited in my car for someone to return. I was finally checked in and the room was not as dingy as some I've seen, but the cable did not work. At check-out the next morning (around 10am) I was unable to get any complimentary breakfast because the door was AGAIN locked with no one available at the front desk. I dropped my key in the box and left. AWFUL way to run a business. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone. Spend a few extra dollars at another hotel and save yourself a headache!!!