It is easy to get mesmerized by historic looking exterior and the renovated interior. I certainly…read morewas, I had to do a double take on whether or not this was still part of the Hilton family of hotels. The Hotel Royer has been a popular choice for myself as of late whenever I am in town as it is a very solid option in terms of locale, price point and amenities. Whenever I walk in, I immediately notice two things. First off, the decor really brings together the theme of the hotel. I felt as if I was being taken back a few centuries to some royal kingdom, with portraits of historical figures, and furniture that is modern to the touch yet antiquated to the eyes. I also notice the smell, it is clean smelling and inviting. It certainly beats the musty cigarette smell you get at some places. The rooms in general are pretty good. The beds are comfortable, the lighting is decent and the space is typically pretty clean. The bathrooms are okay in my opinion (I am quite particular about this aspect). Sometimes the showers take a while to heat up and the toilet paper is pretty low quality. I think the weakest part of the rooms are the fact that some rooms do not have a desk. I think this is a big miss, as someone who visits on business a lot, it makes doing work in my room impossible sometimes. Additionally, the WiFi is super inconsistent, I found my devices being disconnected at will! In terms of amenities, I think the Hotel Royer is much better than the average Hilton. While there isn't the complimentary breakfast, they have their own restaurant, a well equipped gym and a pool. They also have a bar and their own banquet hall, for big events. The hotel is well located, in a walkable area and not too far from campus. Overall, I am a bit weary to select this hotel on future trips where business is important. However, if I am looking for a relaxing and quality stay, then I know the Hotel Royer will have me covered!

The mattress:supportive The sheets: luxurious…read more The pillows: cloud like The towels: thick and thirsty The toiletries: plentiful and nicely scented The water pressure: excellent The decor: modern while preserving the original. The parking: free and easy as pie The neighborhood: walkable with many wonderful independently owned businesses I really like this hotel. I have stayed here several times. Like some of the other reviewers, I remember it as Jumer's Castle Lodge. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band stayed there in the 80s and I will never shut up about it. I think they have done a really good job with the remodel. Highly recommend.

Our daughter's wedding and reception was held here in Nov. 2019. She wanted a rustic chic venue and…read morewe sure found it here! The farm includes horses, cows, goats, chickens and probably more, but they are all just part of the beautiful scenery! Add the gorgeous home and beautiful pond at sunset...We had the ceremony in the small barn and the reception in the large barn. This worked perfectly! Traci and her staff were awesome! We highly recommend this venue!

Went here for a graduation dinner. Beautiful little spot. Great farm to table food. Cute ambiance…read more Our waitress was knowledgeable about the space and super sweet. Glad we lucked out with this place.

This was such a great place to go and enjoy a night with friends. They had everything set up when…read morewe got there. The artist took it step by step and walked around to help everyone out. It was so fun to see all the variations of the same painting. I am not an artist but I am so proud of my work. I will definitely be back!

The staff was amazing! There was a snow storm and they were very understanding and helpful! Would…read moredefinitely recommend

We used Palace Events for our wedding and were very happy with how everything turned out! Our…read morewedding reception was held in a machine shed, so we needed some elegant decor to dress it up. Palace Events provided drapery, lighting and a chandelier, which created the perfect setting! Courtney was the coordinator we worked with and she was polite and very organized. She also was proactive in seeing an issue with the lighting and fixed it before I had to mention anything. In addition, we used their Standard Photo Booth and were so glad we did! Sam was easy to work with and created the perfect photo design for our wedding! There were many options, including videos and GIFs--our guests had a blast with it! Overall, we're very pleased with Palace Events and are happy we used them for our wedding! *Professional photography by Miranda Malliet Photography

The Illini Union is really the center of the University of Illinois. There are tons of things to do…read morehere whether you're a visitor, alumnus, or student -- both during the school day and after classes. Some highlights of the union: - Awesome recreation room. Great quality of games, particularly in terms of rhythm games (DDR Illini) - Great place to hold club meetings (like the Illini Chess Club) or academic meetings - Relaxing place to spend time between classes - Awesome venue to supplement quad day activities - Convenient place to stay for campus activities (if you want something more historical feeling, as this doesn't have super new facilities) - Large space for conferences, lectures, and events - Convenient shop for tech, food, and bookstore items. - Great place to grab a bite to eat. Although there's lots of food options on Green Street, you can grab fast food or coffee here without ever having to go out in the rain or snow when the weather isn't as nice. Overall, the Illini Union is a great asset to the university and as the name suggests, a great place for students, alumni, and visitors to gather.

Historic building has a nice cafe which served Starbucks as they have live music . The students…read moreare busy finishing up their studies it's a good place to relax and People watch

I hosted a graduation party for 22 U of I graduates and their families (130 people) at the Hudson…read moreFarm reception barn on a Saturday night. Everything about it exceeded our expectations. The facility is very clean and spacious with high ceilings, and they have it beautifully set up with nice lighting. There was plenty of room for our buffet, table seating for everyone to sit down for dinner, the 360 photo booth that we rented, the bar, and the dance floor. Though everything inside the reception barn is picture perfect, when Dan opened the barn door at about 7:00 pm, all of the guests were blown away. We had a perfect evening with pleasant temperatures and a gorgeous sunset, and it became and indoor / outdoor event in a beautiful pastoral setting. The graduates and their families had such a fantastic time in a unique setting that made for a night we will never forget. Dan was so easy to work with and he and his staff worked so hard behind the bar to provide excellent service. Highest praise for Hudson Farms - its a gem. You will not be disappointed.

Seamless planning, coordinating, and event experience with Hudson Farms! I'd give 10 stars if I…read morecould! I've done planning and coordinating of small and large events as a hobby for over 15 years and worked with so many venues. Hudson's has by far exceeding any expectations and is hands down superior to any other event venue I've worked with in the past. Dan at Hudson's was such a great communicator and was warm and friendly as were any other employee we came in contact with. This 6th generation family farm has turned an incredible family heritage and farm into a dream venue left us wanting for nothing! Scroll through their photos for a tiny taste of the beauty of Hudson Farms. Seeing the ceremony barn, reception barn, rustic corn fields, and gorgeous green grassy fields and exquisite sunsets in person are simply breath taking. During the evening reception, Dan has the back doors opened to reveal the perfect view of the sun setting. Hudson Farms has such pride in their meticulous grounds keeping to the point you'd be hard pressed to find a single weed, the grass freshly cut and perfect for a stroll, and even the edges of their property to the road are freshly cut making your entrance to their farm beautiful and well cared for. His recommendations for additional venders like the DJ, linen rentals, and catering were helpful and also great people to work with. I'm addition to all of these things, Dan has a HUGE inventory of decor including a large variety of centerpiece items available for the bride and groom's use saving them hundreds and hundreds of dollars in decor and all come with the rental of the space. I could go on and on but come see for yourself. The bride and groom were so incredibly happy with Hudson Farms and as a coordinator, I am beyond grateful for their ethics, attention to detail, and experience. Thank you Hudson Farms for helping create their dream wedding.

Very nice and quaint. The service was great, the wine and beer tasty and no lunch/dinner food but…read morethere are snacks to eat with your drinks. Very lovely and recommended.

We've gone to Alto twice this year, once to see Sass perform and once for a comedy night. It's…read morealways a fun and great time here! The servers are great, very knowledgeable and quick to answer any questions. I only had the sangria, which was delicious, but everyone else in my group loved their wine. I do think the place is a little run down and needs a bit of a face lift to make it more appealing on the inside, but you'll have a great time here nonetheless!

I have stayed at the I hotel twice in the past three years. The staff is friendly and goes the…read moreextra mile to help guests with various requests. The rooms are beautifully decorated and beds are comfortable. The rooms are clean! The continental breakfast far exceeds what is offered at other hotels in the area

Of all the hotels in the area, if you're looking for clean and spacious, this is it. We had 6 rooms…read moreand only one had a few stray strands of hair left over from previous guest in the bathroom tub. Otherwise, rooms were clean and impeccable. Service was fantastic. They initially gave me a room with no bed (likely the living room area for a suite) and they immediately fixed the problem. Once I got into my room, it was relaxing and wonderful. The king rooms have a walk in shower and the twin queen bed rooms have a bathtub/shower combo. I mention this as those traveling with kids might prefer the tub option. Every room has a mini fridge. Traveling with little ones here is nice because they can offer a microwave in your room if requested. Made a big difference for us traveling with a young one. The gym is small but they do have a peloton bike among other equipment like free weights and other cardio equipment. Complimentary breakfast has warm savory options like egg burritos both with and without meat. They also offer oatmeal, fruit, yogurt and bagels with plenty of refreshments. Parking is free and easy to find. There's also a complimentary shuttle to take you to places on campus if you have no car. There are also bikes at the hotel to get around. All in all, we enjoyed our stay as did our guests for graduation.

Great location, nice service and good food. The ambience was wonderful. The patio was even nicer.read more

Very good service, solid menu, good drink choices and a great Sunday brunch. Typically crowded, but…read moretables typically move pretty quickly.