Nice place to get out and stretch the legs after leaving Chicago or heading in from Springfield…read more Very clean inside and out. Love to see pride shine at any work place. Great decorations with tributes to Route 66 and the Funk farm more education than most rest stops that just offer parking spots, rest room, beverage and snacks. 12/2026

A good little rest area! I especially liked the fun bonus historical decor they had in two glass…read morepyramids inside. I was also a big fan of the two gender-neutral bathrooms that existed in addition to men's and women's. The restrooms were clean. There were water fountains (no bottle refill) and vending machines with beverages and snacks. Outside were lots of picnic tables as well as a playground. I didn't spend too long here-- just a quick in and pee-- but it seemed like it would be decent for a longer stopover for those who need it. Parking seemed a bit limited, not as many spots for cars and trucks as some I've seen. Could get pretty crowded overnight for truckers.

Beautiful station with tons of seating and very clean. The old Amtrak station was tight and dingy…read morelooking. This station has TV's and electronic monitors that show the train status. It's also a bus station for the city buses as well as the longer haul buses. The location is great for ISU and Weslyan students and includes a Subway to get a sandwich or beverage. It's a HUGE improvement.

Very clean station. Could use some more seating tho as it was a little crammed…read more Charging ports in chairs as well as vending machines if you need a snack or drink. Staff were extremely helpful with questions regarding parking; parking was extremely easy and convenient. You park in the garage connected to the station and pay with an app on your phone which is very easy to use. Overall a good station!

We really enjoyed our stay at Vrooman Mansion! It has an interesting history, has been well taken…read morecare of, and is a beautiful place to stay. All the employees were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We enjoyed a beautiful charcuterie board with fruit and cheese upon arrival, and loved our breakfast on the patio in the morning. It's conveniently located, in a beautiful neighborhood. We will definitely be back!

Beautifully cared for b'n'b with all the charm of days gone by and wonderful breakfast, super…read morefriendly staff

Good spot great manager just a good situation for long term or short term…read more They are so nice and helpful

Can I give zero stars? Seriously! The RELAX INN, will have you doing nothing of the sort. It's a…read morelow budget lodging that I'm sure was a nice place in the 1960s but desperately needs one of two things; a SERIOUS RENOVATION or DEMOLITION! See my photos I posted (they are NOT the staged and photoshopped ones on top). For 50$ a night I wasn't expecting that much, maybe some industrial furniture, durable but comfortable bedding, and a GENERAL sense of cleanliness. You get none of that with the relax inn. For 15$ more a night you could stay at America's Best Value Inn. Upon first impression the lobby smell strongly of cigarettes, possibly due to the bar attached to the building. The front desk attendant took 3-5 minutes to show up after ringing the bell and spoke nearly no English. After checking in and getting our room I was not just unimpressed, but shocked at the state to the room. Rumpled carpet, smoke smell (non smoking room), rusting bathroom, towel rack falling apart, burns on the carpet, mold and paint peeling off the ceiling, some lights don't work, the beds weren't made with fresh linen

This is a solid choice for a hotel that is not that expensive and covers what you need. We were…read moregreeted by staff that was helpful and friendly. Our room was pretty standard with a closet, bed, desk, and a tv. We had a view of the parking lot from it. The bathroom was clean. I just wish it had had an additional towel rack or clothing hanger. There was technically breakfast included, but not a lot which is fair since the price was about $57 a night. Breakfast was a couple of cereals, granola bars, and some packaged danishes. There was also milk, coffee, teas, and a couple of juices. All in all if you're looking for a simple place where you just need to sleep and hang out, this could be a good option for you.

This review is going to differ a bit from my usual style. I try to steer clear of doing pro/con…read morelists.. but that's really the only way here. So I'll do each and then elaborate. Pros Room Size Clean Big Shower Temperature Controls Mini Fridge and Microwave Desk (In King Room) Good Amount of storage Free Breakfast Close to Downtown All of these are fairly self- explanatory. Some may seem like I'm reaching to find the good and well I kind of had to. Mind you over all the rooms are nice but there are definitely some things that will keep me from coming back. I will now present you with that list and that will come with much more elaborate detail. Cons NO ELEVATOR 100 Dollar Security Deposit (Refunded) Ice Machine on Bottom Level Cheap Ice Bucket with no lid Uneven Floors- Foundation Issue? Weak WiFi Free Breakfast Breakfast Area Fully Visible to Front Desk Creepy Manager / Unprofessional Manager Hygiene No Pool Room issues Highway Noise Paranormal Experiences * I'm just gonna elaborate on this one item at a time.. One of the biggest and most glaring issues for me is the fact that there is no elevator in this hotel. I'm surprised that that's not mandatory at this point in any hotel but that was my first issue. Now anyone who has ever stayed in the hotel and been the one that pays, you know there's often a security deposit associated in case anything is broken damaged or taken. Until staying at this hotel the largest security deposit I'd ever heard of was $40. I think $100 is absolutely ridiculous. So if after this review you still want to stay here be mindful of that. The other thing I've never understood no matter what hotel it occurs at is only having an ice machine on one floor. You run water through the entire building. Put an ice machine on every level especially if you don't have an elevator. Which directly leads into my next complaint you want to keep that with your ice buckets fine, but give them a lid otherwise it's just pointless unless you're thinking everyone's going to use all the ice at once. 90% of the time we're not. Their Wi-Fi is weak at best. For a casual cell phone user like myself it's not a huge issue however if you're trying to do any type of business it won't work for you. Their free "Breakfast " . Yes I listed this under Pros as well because I understand that they don't have to offer it. But if you're going to don't be cheap about it. Even extraordinarily basic motels offer at least one hot option. You hard boil eggs, it wouldn't be difficult to scramble them up, put them in a warming tray ... buy bread.. plug in a toaster and offer eggs and toast. As you'll see from my pictures there was more than enough room to do so. And if cereal is going to be your main offering , offer more than one type of milk. Especially given today's very prevalent diet restrictions. I also wasn't a fan of the fact that the front desk attendant can fully see the entire breakfast area I understand that security is important but that's what you have cameras for and I thought it was creepy with the guy watching me eat. Speaking of a sudden manager or front desk attendant, or whatever his title was let's talk about workplace hygiene. Because when he came past me to check the breakfast area, let's put it nicely and say he did not smell clean. Also I don't believe a t-shirt is appropriate work attire. Unless it's a polo offered by the company. The lack of pool was not a huge issue for me but if you're traveling with kids it might be. Just another thing I wanted to make note of. Now getting to the actual room itself, as I stated the rooms themselves are fairly nice and definitely spacious. However, being on the second floor of this hotel made me extremely uneasy. Because as you make your way to the bed and then make your way back from the bed there is a very noticeable slant in the floor which to me speaks of foundational issues. There are lots of cracks in the ceiling as you'll see in two of my pictures. There is a slant in the bathroom floor as well . There was an our room anyway . The hotel is also directly off the highway which makes for a less than peaceful nights sleep. Tying into that is my final con. Shake your head and laugh if you will but both my boyfriend and I had paranormal experiences including hearing voices and detecting movements and sounds that were not coming from either of us. In our rush to leave I forgot to take a picture but also one of the pillars in the lobby has a significant gap between the pillar itself and the ceiling. I'm sorry this is long but you guys know how I feel about being entirely honest so I wanted you to know my full feelings and experience at this location. For about $30 more go somewhere else or use your own judgment on choosing this location. ** the staff is extremely friendly and the hotel is clean but those are the two most positive things I can say**

This listing is for a specific exhibit within the McLean County history museum. The exhibit itself…read moreis free and has a lot of interesting information! We happened to visit on a Saturday during the farmers market, a time during which the full museum (essentially the whole building) is free as well! (Otherwise adults are $5 and seniors over 65 are $4). We were very impressed by this local museum and would compare it to the museum at the St. Louis Arch. Educational with lots of artifacts and some interactive portions - great for history buffs and families! The building itself is also beautiful architecturally inside and out which we enjoyed. Lots of cool things in the gift shop, including the bean pots that Steak n Shake used to sell baked beans in prior to removing them from their menus during the pandemic (RIP to my favorite fast food restaurant side). They also sell and stamp the Route 66 and National Park passports here. Definitely worth a stop!

The rooms are very clean, very good cable TV, bunch of channels to choose from and a bunch of stuff…read moreto pick to watch, Mobil and Dairy Queen is just a short walk away, Washington Family Restaurant across the street, the beds are very comfortable, dog and cat friendly is a big huge plus as well, on site laundry, the owners are also very nice and friendly, the best and cheap motel you could ever stay at and the area is very safe as well!!

My wife and I spent a Saturday night here while passing through. Honestly, we picked this hotel for…read moreits large, trailer-friendly parking lot. Turns out we weren't the only trailered vehicle in the lot that night. Check-in was quick and easy. Our second-floor room was clean and quiet. The bed was comfy, but there were only outlets on one side of the bed. The TV was terrible. It took ten seconds to change the channel. The refrigerator in the room was handy, as was the ice machine two doors down. We left before breakfast opened the next morning. I thought the room rate was fair compared to other hotels in town.

I'd rate the hotel 3.5. Here's why:…read more Carpet smell in the room almost knocked me out. Stink like wet feet or mildewy. Once you were in the room for a bit, your nose grew accustomed to it. Which isn't a good thing. Heating/cooling unit made a clicking sound throughout the night. It woke me up at one point. Then you got used to it. We typically book accessible rooms. This king room was really big. No lounge/sitting chair though. Only the desk chair. Lobby was decorated so pretty. Loved the colors. We didn't eat the complimentary breakfast. Appeared to be typical choice-make your own waffles, cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs. Not sure if we'd stay there again. We usually select spots off Veterans Parkway closer to the airport