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I admit, I spend 200-300 nights a year with Hilton brands. We needed a hotel for a few nights as we needed to rest up after making a drive from the East Coast.
I looked online and found IHG had the best priced hotels in the area. Given I normally am a Hilton Diamond loyalist, it felt like cheating on a spouse! It was exciting.
This location is right off Route 59. There is the Marriott and all the local shops and restaurants, as well as "The Arboretum". The location can't be beat, with plenty of places to eat, shop, and grab a drink.
Additionally, there is a flagship size Cabela's store and a moderate-large sized arena where concerts and events are hosted.
The hotel is clean and welcoming upon arrival. The front desk was smooth and efficient and happily accommodated our request for a high floor.
We checked in very late at night, so it was nice to have access to a small snack/convenience "store" on site. They had a solid selection of beverages, snacks, candy, chips, frozen meals, medications, and toiletries. The items are all reasonably priced, it's nice they don't take advantage in this area like many hotels tend to do.
Our room was clean, fresh, modern, and inviting. We booked the standard double-queen room. The beds were plush and the linens were fresh and crisp. No visible stains or stray hairs to be found.
The room offers a nice sized, wall mounted TV which can be easily viewed from both beds. There is an area for luggage, a wardrobe, a small dresser under the TV, and a work area with a desk chair.
Everything in the room was clean and functional. We especially liked the LED lighting that runs along the top of the TV "wall" and along the top of both beds.
Additionally, there were plenty of outlets built into the furniture and all of them worked without issue. If you travel with multiple devices like I do, you'll appreciate this!
Our beds were incredibly comfortable. Pillows were plush and provided a perfect night's sleep. The cleaning crew is thorough and takes pride in the upkeep of this location.
They do offer complimentary parking on site. There are several handicap accessible spots and an elevator on-site. Additionally, they do offer complimentary hot breakfast. They offer omelets, scrambled eggs, proteins, yogurt, cereal, etc. I can personally attest the breakfast IS worth waking up for!
Given I am close by when I am in IL, I will not hesitate to stop in here during my next cross-country road trip! The location is modern, clean, comfy, and cozy. Staff and management are friendly and efficient. They truly accommodate the guest.
I'd highly recommend this property to friends and family. It's a great property that is clean and well maintained. The price is also very reasonable, in my opinion.
One of the nicest Holiday Inn Express locations I've stayed in.