For a small hotel in a small town this was comfortable clean and impressive. Due to allergies I…read morehave a tendency to take a look at the air conditioning filter just to make sure it is not jammed with questionable stuff. This one was surprisingly and shockingly clean so that's the reason for the four stars. Also for a weekend it was relatively quiet and peaceful. Check in with simple and easy. The bathroom was clean the towels were good. I would stay there again if I had to be in doctors in that area again.

I see that there are literally no new reviews on this place and so I will update everyone…read more Looking back at my first review 3 years ago, I see that I paid a little over $100/night. Fast forward to 2022, and after taxes I paid $165/night. I knew the prices went up but dang, that is incredible! Upon further consideration, I'm kind of annoyed. For those of you unfamiliar with the area-YOU ARE NOT IN CHICAGO! Chicago is still almost 2 hours away. Even Starved Rock is 30 minutes away. Princeton, I'm sorry to say, is not a cultural epicenter full of attractions that draw people in and away from a city that does have those things. In the past, I've appreciated the amount of effort that goes into decorating the lobby for Christmas. Now I'm thinking that if half the effort was put into the rooms, versus the lobby, we may be getting a little closer to the cost vs quality ratio. I did notice that room had vinyl flooring and zero carpet. I liked that, as we all know how icky carpet can be. Yet the dated panther picture was way too reminiscent of items available at a local truck stop. The linens weren't extra snuggly and there is no variety in the pillow department. Unfortunately, that left me with a crick in the neck and wishing I had brought my own. Moving along, there is a pool in this inn. I saw signs that said, "The spa is closed", so I think that was referring to said pool. The free breakfast is still being served to you by employees, which makes for long lines. Waffles are no longer available on the weekend either. What? So you're telling me all the amenities of staying in the Americinn are not available and you want to charge people more? How very American of you! You may think I'm being snarky. You may think my expectations are too high. Duh! All other places that charge that kind of money have extras that make your stay lovely. Snuggly linens, firm/soft selections of pillows, warm cookies when you check-in, etc. I will no longer stay at the inn, I'd rather drive the 2.5 hours back home than drop that kind of cash. After all, I come to this area because it's where I grew up. I know the demographics of customers is probably a mixture of: extended family of residents in surrounding communities, truck drivers, and a business person here or there. All that to say, this area is full of hard-working people. They aren't about that big city life, tossing money around, and treating themselves. Why would your rooms cost so much? Okay, enough of the rant. I will put my money where my review is and no longer pay these ridiculous prices.

What an amazing place to stay in Princeton! This is our third time staying here in the last 3 1/2…read moreyears and we will stay here again next time. Tom, who works at the front desk, area is friendly, kind, accommodating, and funny too! We also are fond of Dilip and the other gentleman who works there. The rooms are just the right size, clean, nice temperature control, and do not smell bad or feel crunchy. For the price, we will continue to recommend this place to anyone in Princeton.

Coming through the door and the smell of smoke hits you. Lobby is super tiny and pool is closed…read more Get to our room and it smells moldy and was humid. Super outdated, dust bunnies everywhere. The bathroom had a dirty towel still hanging on the hook, yellow stuff dripping on the walls and a brown stain on the wall next to the toilet paper...... we left and will not be back....

Maybe I'm easier to please than some people, but I thought this place wasn't bad. The room was…read morecomfortable, the price was cheap, and they allow dogs, which is pretty cool. There's also a lounge with very inexpensive beer and wine ($11 for 2 beers and a wine) Yes...the parking lot was almost pitch black when we arrived, and I didn't see a Days Inn sign until I guessed at where the entrance was and walked inside. Yes...a door down the hallway had CAUTION tape cross-crossed over the door (my wife wondered if it might be a crime scene). Yes...we called the front desk for a wake-up call after the automated system didn't work, and they never called us. So, yeah: It's not place were you would necessarily want to take your kids, or hold a family reunion. It's not a place where you'll have your daughter take her senior pictures. But, it's not bad. The TV has a good selection of programs - including HBO - and it's in a good location, right off the freeway. There was also a decent sized refrigerator, and a microwave in the room. So...not the worst place I've ever stayed, by a long shot.

The room was clean, except for a big wad of hair in the drain. The bed was lumpy and the blanket…read morehad a cigarette burn. No continental breakfast, the bar is closed indefinitely, and it looks as if the pool is too. The front desk service was accommodating and friendly

I prefer top notch hotels which aren't easy to choose from a haul on the road. This one wasn't…read morethat. However, it had 'other' amenities. We enjoyed talking to the manager and the other occupants. It was casual and friendly. The rooms were clean and supplied abundantly. Our only complaint is that the rooms had an odd odor. Not horrible but perhaps ozone spray covering a smoking scent. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay. The beds were comfortable and that's what we really needed.

11/28/2025 we were holiday weekend guest with Hampton Inn & Suites in Peru, IL. The facility just…read morewent thru a major renovation and was fantastic. Everything was nice and clean, the staff were welcoming and our room was warm and comfy, it was 19* when we checked in. Jalapeño Mexican restaurant is just across the parking lot which was an AMAZING dinner. The facility has a pool, laundry, gym and breakfast for your pleasure. There were slight hwy sounds as this location sits next to hwy 80 and our room was on the back side. Perhaps the rooms facing the parking lot are a bit quieter but all in all the hwy sounds were not that bad. Nice hot shower with great water pressure, nice big tv in our room with comfy beds, pillows and linen. Nothing like being a Hilton member.

We stayed for 2 nights before Christmas Eve. First of all the pros. Every staff member or server we…read moreinteracted with were exceptional. Check in was easy. There is a choice of 3 places to eat in the main lodge, although the café does close at 5 p.m. in the winter, which still leaves 2 choices available. But it's very nice to be able to park your car and leave it for the duration instead of braving winter weather. Sandwiches and burgers are pricey; the main dining room entrees for dinner are about what one would expect pricewise.* The atmosphere is very rustic and the public areas were beautifully decorated for the holidays which lent a very festive touch. The roaring fire in the Great Room is a huge hit with plenty of seating areas. The dining room fireplace is also beautiful. There were several jigsaw puzzles out on the tables, but the games that were advertised as being available were nowhere in sight. *On our first night in the main dining room my husband ordered the 1/2 duck. He loves duck. It was very over cooked and dry, so much so that he had to leave 1/2 of it since he couldn't even cut it. One should also be aware that dinners do not come with salads, which we are accustomed to. My bourbon pecan glazed salmon was out of this world good as was the chicken picatta the next night. The cons. As the website and brochures fully explain, this is an OLD hotel. And it shows signs of it's age. Public restrooms had lots of rust and just not the crispy clean I like to see in a stay away from home. The rooms were nice and the pillows were actually soft, but again, signs of aging are evident in the tub, vanity, etc. Shampoo and soap/shower gel are provided, but there aren't the usual amenities like plastic or even glass glasses. Just some Styrofoam coffee cups. We were able to ask for some plastic cups at the front desk. No makeup wipes, hand lotions, hair conditioner, etc. AND, the bathrooms in the rooms are not heated nor do they have bath fans to take away the steam. And as already stated, it's not crispy new and clean. I think of importance to note is that if someone in your party uses a walker or cane, or has trouble with balance, the areas that have the natural stone floors, although beautiful to look at, are extremely uneven and would be extra tricky. I know my elderly friends could not have navigated it without help. This includes the main lobby and an area near the Great Room and main dining room. We chose a special winter price that included two $15 vouchers towards breakfast, which ends at 10:30 a.m. I would much more appreciate a $15 voucher per day that could be used at any time of the day for food. Some people are not breakfast eaters. And others, like myself, have insomnia, so if you don't get to sleep until 4 a.m., it's a given that I'm not going to be ready to eat a breakfast by 10:30. What's the big deal? Food is food, and allowing a voucher to be used at the guest's desired time would be a much greater value. So we were not able to take advantage of essentially $30 of free food. We were truly looking forward to just a completely chill out afternoon, sitting by the fireplace to read or people watch, enjoying a glass of wine or coffee. Unfortunately the Great Room doesn't always live up to its "great" expectations. A group of approximately 25-30 people including MANY children took over one corner of the Great Room. The children (and parents) decided it was OK to let their children run ragged in the attached private space (which is blocked off on the front end stating it was a private event area) screaming and screeching their shoes, and running up and down the hallways. I even heard one of the moms say, "OK, let's go run again." So much for peace and quiet. I had a woman stop me in an adjacent hallway to tell me that we were raised to have respect when we were young, and children and young adults these days have none. She reported almost being run over on the stairs and had to step aside to let the naughty children continue running down the hall as parents remained oblivious. Other couples came to sit down for a minute, and after observing what was going on shook their heads and left. So much for peace and serenity. I did note the day before that a family had rented a private room for a get together, and that seems like it should be the norm if you truly want the rest of your guests to enjoy their time. A bit later when my husband made a trip to the restroom down the hallway, he overheard someone arguing with staff about a complaint received and being told "this was their Christmas." Well, it was everybody else's Christmas too. The children weren't at a gymnasium and it really soured our experience. If your children are taught that it's OK to behave that way, then they should have probably chosen a more kid-friendly venue where running and screaming is acceptable. Overall, would we go back? I'm not sure. I love rustic and I loved the cozy ambiance. But I also like sparkly clean.

Beautiful setting. The lodge is amazing and so very typical of the type built by the CCC in the…read more1930's. Enjoyed some delicious food in a cozy dining room. Bar room available as well. Then take a walk to burn off that comfort-food type meal!

Beautiful and quaint hotel with really unique attention to detail, that made our stay feel one of a…read morekind! Super close to everything on Main Street for Princeton and easy check in! When booking the hotel there was mention of it being located close to the train, which personally was not very disruptive (only every so often did it actually come through, and I must have slept straight through the night!). There were only 1 small inconvenience: there is a window about the main door into the room that opened into the hallway which did let light in the entire night. If it were possible to have a curtain or way to block the light, that would be great!! :) Overall excellent service and unique experience!!

From the owner: Take a step back in time at the Historic Knox Hotel, a newly-renovated Victorian hotel located in…read morethe heart of downtown Princeton, Illinois. Experience spacious, elegant suites overlooking Princeton's historic Main Street, a quick walk from shopping, dining, local events, and more!

Stay here over the Lodge! A wedding was at Starved Rock and we opted to not stay on site and stay…read morehere and so glad that we did! It was spacious and updated and close to everything! I saw a room at the lodge and it was very old and not nearly as nice as this! Parking was easy and we walked to breakfast the next morning.

We stayed one day last week. Very clean and so close to everything in Utica. We will definitely…read morecome back!

I've stayed at this Holiday Inn Express a few times and I really like it. The view from the…read morebalcony rooms is wonderful, a nice place to sit in the early mornings and evenings. There is also a large balcony off the dining area, a good place to enjoy breakfast, or to sit in the evening. My king room was large and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was excellent. Breakfast was typical HIE but the food was kept hot and fresh, and the food area was clean.

We booked several rooms here for a family funeral in Rock Falls. We could not have been more…read morepleased with everything about it. The rooms were comfortable and clean, the pool was warm and clean, and they even worked with us to give us the meeting room area to have a family dinner! The breakfast was plentiful and tasty... with something for everyone in our group... ages 2-87! The staff went above and beyond to make our entire family group welcome and comfortable! Highly recommend staying here!!