Spent a week at this lovely B and B in mid-September-- probably my 7th or 8th visit! As usual, I…read morefelt warmly welcomed and that I was "coming home." Sherry Brewer, the attentive innkeeper, does a superb job! The beautiful, old well-kept home provides a cozy and comfortable environment. It is located walking-distance to the picturesque downtown with its excellent restaurants, parks, and a day spa. I am already planning a return visit next Spring. Sherry M Arlington, Virginia

This was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast and I am glad we did! The house was…read morebeautiful and so clean. We stayed in Sir James room and it was spacious, clean, and had a private bathroom. The back patio is a great touch - perfectly shaded in the summer with a great warm breeze. Sherry was an excellent host - very friendly, personable, and hospitable. The breakfast was delicious. If I ever go back to Algonquin, I would stay here over any of the hotels. The location is also great - it is right downtown Algonquin with great restaurants, walking/biking paths, ice cream & coffee shops, within in walking distance.

When booking this room, it was not clear that the bathroom was "detached "…read more Although it was considered private,(a code was needed to get in) the guest must travel through a common area to use it. (Yes, even in the middle of the night) "Don't worry " they said, "we provide bath robes" I didn't find this info on the booking site. I came across it on their website after I booked. When I cancelled which was 2 hours after I booked, they would only give me a partial refund. It looks like a cute place, but beware if you need your privacy. I guess what bothered me most was that they insisted that it was clearly indicated, which is why they kept half of my payment. It was not. I will post a screenshot of what they listed. Very disappointing.

This bed & breakfast was a great play for my husband and I to stay. The breakfast was homemade with…read morefarm fresh eggs. The rooms are very clean, affordable, and we felt very safe. We enjoyed visiting the ducks & chickens in the backyard which gave it a country feel! The hosts were welcoming and treated us like family. Would visit again.

I've never had an experience like this from a front desk clerk. We tried checking in at almost 11pm…read moreon a Saturday night after a long day. When we got their the clerk was on a personal call (how do I know it was personal, because she mentioned that she was attending church at 0830 the next morning). After five minutes of standing there waiting to even be acknowledged, she finally ended her call. No apologies, nothing. I was very shocked at the lack of customer service! The room was great! Even though we were facing the bright lights of the business across the road, the blinds were able to block out the light. Everything else was as expected

My daughter and I were stranded on the highway near Rochelle from 3 pm to 10pm on a friday night…read moreafter my car died. We waited and waited for a promised tow from AAA. At 10 pm, defeated and tired and 85 hours from our Chicago prepaid hotel, i called the holiday inn and talked to a sweet gal named Rachel ? She offered a room and some options to get a ride from our stranded location. She was kind and genuine and very helpful.

Extremely poor customer service. Based on this experience, I would be very hesitant to trust Hotel…read moreBaker with any important event or family celebration. Very disappointing experience with Hotel Baker. We canceled our Easter Brunch reservation in advance, and I called again on Friday to confirm that we would not be charged. Drew told me he did not see my name anywhere and specifically said I would not be charged. Despite that, Hotel Baker still processed a $360 charge to my credit card. I have now contacted the hotel multiple times, and Drew acknowledged that he remembers telling me that. However, I am now being told that no one can process the refund until the manager, Trina Ledger, returns on Thursday. In other words, they know the charge was wrong, but are still not correcting it immediately.

We had a great experience, stayed only one night. The service was fabulous. We loved the breakfast…read morethat was included with our stay. The Martini Bar is newly decorated and we had great appetizers with our drinks. This is a must visit!

Perfect hotel location and numerous amenities! Great location near the best restaurants in Crystal…read moreLake IL, near Walmart, and other major shopping areas. Hotel view is very scenic and well kept. Very Clean and comfortable rooms. The staff is super accommodating and the lobby mini store is packed with goodies! Very enjoyable bar in lobby and great restaurants in the hotel as well. Lots of convention space attached to the hotel as well for family or business meetings.

We reserved access to the pool in the hotel using Resort Pass on a day that kids were off of…read moreschool. The water was cold. My son was shivering and didn't stay in the water long. There were ants everywhere around the pool which then ended up in and on our things we brought with us. It was $60 for myself and my 2 kids under 10. Could have been a pretty good deal if it were a place we would have enjoyed for even half of a day. Would not recommend this hotel if going for the pool.

What a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful house, lovely area, great host, terrific room, quiet and…read morepeaceful stay. Too many good things to mentuon....but definitely recommend and will come back.

A few firsts of 2008... Chicago, Thanksgiving in the snow,…read moreand a first at a bed and breakfast. 2 years later I still reminisce. I regret forgetting the owner's name but he really was the most pleasant and hospitable person. My favorite part of the mansion was a quiet comfy library nook that had a hanging decorative wreath made of artfully interwoven branches and lights. It spread across the ceiling and added warmth to their hospitality. I wouldn't hesitate to board here once more.

Greatest place overlooking the water with its own private beach! It has everything from camp fires…read morewith the family to boat rentals for a day on the water. Well kept beach with a massage tent for relaxation! Only 50 minutes from Chicago - this place is a hidden gem!

Best place on the chain to hang out. Very nice people, private not over crowded beach. Keeping my…read moreboat in cypress was best decision. Love the place.

The location has access to freeway within minutes…read more Upon arrival the staff was kind and helpful. It has free coffee and free laundry area. Same area as coffee are a few snacks to purchase as well as some toiletries. Our room was great! It had a full refrigerator, stove top burners, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, individual coffee pot, and all the main items you would need for a kitchen. It also had a laundry basket, a large closet, iron and iron board. The bathroom had toiletries needed so I didn't need to use any of mine. We took coffee to go on an early road trip and that make the stay even better. Would love to go back and maybe stay a little bit longer. Only wish would be a bigger TV! We didn't have time for any addtional amenities due to time constraints. I would recommend this off the path stay. We loved it

Perfectly fine stay, no problems, although more basic than my typical Marriott stays. Bed was…read morecomfortable, shower was warm with nice water pressure. Front desk person was pleasant helpful. I appreciated having a kitchenette with a proper fridge, dishes, and utensils. Nice temp control in the room. No pool and the fitness center was closed for repairs, so I just ate my take-out and went to sleep. Free parking was nice, too.

My mother and I went to the Sonesta Select Chicago Elgin West Dundee which is where my brother has…read morea block of rooms for his wedding. We went to see if there was an area where we could host a party for family that was coming to stay at the hotel for the wedding. The person that we talked to was bright and cheery. She showed us the meeting room and areas where we could meet. She provided us information and answered all of the questions that we had. The meeting room and common areas that we were shown were very nice, kept clean and were well-maintained. The prices were in line with meeting spaces at other hotels I've been at. I highly recommend Sonesta Select Chicago Elgin West Dundee!

We stayed here as part of a wedding block. The reservation process online was easy and we had no…read moreissue getting the room type we wanted. When we arrived at the hotel, there was a line backed up into the lobby because the check-in process was taking so long. There were two staff members working and while it wasn't clear what the issue was - computer lag, lack of urgency, etc. - the process was weirdly slow. There were several weddings staying at this property on the same night and people were getting antsy in line because they needed to get to venues. It appeared there was a shuttle running to the venue; we chose to drive ourselves and avoid some of that hassle. The room itself was fine. It's not updated but it was comfortable enough for our one-night stay. Every outlet in our room was loose except for those right next to the sink, meaning nothing we plugged in worked. Again, not a huge deal for one night but I'm glad we didn't need anything charged beyond our phones. The hotel was also a little loud, probably in part due to the multiple wedding blocks. We could hear the people above us well into the night. I left a dress behind in the closet and went back to get it a few days later. Staff were helpful in that process, including the woman who answered the phone when I called to verify the dress was there.

The Paper Doll House was adorable, super organized and the food was beyond excellent. MaryKim…read moreanticipated everything we would need for a relaxing weekend. The crafting area gave us enough space for all of our things (and you know that us scrap bookers have paper in every shade and tons of stuff with us). The meals were so delicious. The desserts were better than any bakery could make! I would highly recommend this hidden gem!

Get pampered, eat fantastic food, meet wonderful women, share ideas with talented crafters. The…read moreowners do a wonderful job of making you feel welcome,relaxed and definitely well fed and catered to. Treat yourself to a great experience you won't be disappointed. This old house has so much charm.