An amazing pitstop hotel when you're driving. It's a bit older, but it's clean, has the amenities…read moreyou want, and even has enough "stuff" in the tiny highway city itself to be really helpful. PROS: -We wanted an easy pitstop hotel for an overnight's stay on a long drive. This one is directly (I mean, closer than the gas station!) to the highway. -Speaking of, the "gas station" next to this place is an odd, but cool, Jack Flash. I've never heard of it (maybe it's local to the area???), but it has a fantastic liquor store and gift shop attached to the gas station. For grabbing something on your route, it's probably one of the better options I've seen. -Speaking of, when you're in town, there are a few fast food places, so you can easily grab something at night or in the morning and get right back on the road. Tiny town entirely filled with off-the-highway things. -Parking lot is right next to the hotel with tons of space. It's closer than the parking lot at my own apartment. -There's an elevator despite only having two floors. You don't have to worry about lugging stuff up stairs. -The bed is SUPREMELY comfortable. I'd say this is one of the best hotel best I've slept on in years. -While the place definitely feels like an old building, they've done a fantastic job keeping it up here. It does have that "classic, old hotel" smell, but it's not offensive (kinda soothing, really). The room is clean, they've updated the furniture, nothing looks super spotted or gross, bedside lamps have plug-ins in them, etc. Probably one of the better older hotel buildings I've been in, too. -AC did a great job overnight in the summer. It was a great icebox in here. CONS: -The shower floor is a bit slippery. Water pressure and heat are good, but just be careful getting into the first step of the shower. -Check-in was really weird, and it was by-far the longest check-in experience I've ever had. It took about 10 minutes while we were holding all of our stuff, and the woman didn't really talk to us. She picked up the phone, listened to the phone for a long time, didn't really say anything, and we kinda stared at the floor. At a certain point, near midnight in a city we were unfamiliar with and right off the highway, we were looking at our exits in case we were being stalled for someone to rob us - it was THAT awkward, quiet, and unnecessarily long.

I can't say one bad thing about this hotel. Clean. Smells good. Easy check-in. Confusing mattress…read more Clean bathroom. Just a good place.

Wasn't sure what to expect because I don't frequent Effingham often, but was pleasantly surprised!…read more The check-in was incredibly easy and the front desk staff were very attentive and helpful. Rooms are updated and clean. The pillows, which can make or break your stay were middle of the pack for me, but that's personal preference. (and it might be because my big old head needs more support) The only time we saw other guests was during breakfast. and wow did we see the other guests! We woke up relatively early thinking we wouldn't have a problem getting in & finding a table. Well, apparently everyone else also had this idea. The place was packed! It's worth noting that the breakfast area is super small, so it may be in your best interest to come at an off time. Or take it back to your room. Overall this is a great place to stay!

Check in was quick and friendly. Close to the freeway which…read morewas really nice- easy to get off and on. Updated rooms, but could use some updated furniture that is not ripped and stained. Free breakfast if you want a quick grab and go. Little muffins, fruit nothing too fancy, but it's quick and included. Bathroom shower was a little sketch- the floor was a blackish tint- Ick. Minimal pet fee- $20 per pet. Beds are decent Indoor Pool Stayed for the pet friendly piece and the minimal pet fee.

OK, we stay at the Holiday Inns for the cinnamon rolls at breakfast. This Inn is by a Walmart and…read morean area where a lot of truckers park. But - the stay was quiet at night. The property was clean and comfortable. We were there for a reunion where other relatives stayed at other places and were not impressed. So - stay at the Holiday Inn Express. Easy to get to places in Vandalia (especially The Blind Society for eating). If you go to Walmart - say Hi to Margaret in the Vision Dept. from the sisters from Iowa. However, the AC was noisy. What is the deal with hotels not making sure their AC/Heater isn't too noisy? I've just learned to live with it.

SHITTY! VERY overpriced for what you would get! I didn't end up staying there! The girl running…read morethe front desk, she was a young girl, dark headed, at first I thought she looked so sweet, but she had no knowledge what so ever and was kind of rude and was kind of hurrying us along! So much that I was like "ya know what ... just forget it! I've changed my mind & i don't want to stay here tonight!". So me and my friend, we left and got a room over at the Quality Inn! They were at least very polite to me and didn't rush me at all! and their prices were awesome as heck!! I'll stay there next time too! SKIP this overpriced HOLIDAY INN bullcrap rudeness! She also had her meth-head boyfriend in there (i later found out that his name was Justin i believe and i guess her little child also). but it looked to me like he was dealing drugs out of that place! Cuz he sure had a lot of 'company' in & out of there!

Beautiful clean rooms! Soft blankets and comfy bed. Complimentary water on check in! Breakfast…read morelooked yummy but we opted for the grab and go bagel bag.

Very pleased with the choice of this Hampton Inn. We stopped here since we were done driving for…read morethe day and it was near a charging station. Pleasantly surprised at the quality of the accommodations which aren't always modernized in smaller towns. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean and well maintained. Will stop here again on a trek to Chicago.

Great accommodations, delicious breakfasts and wonderful hosts. Close to downtown square - easily…read morewalkable to local restaurants. Highly recommend.

An Outstanding Bed & Breakfast in a charming Victorian treasure. The house has been meticulously…read morecared for and it makes a great Bed & Breakfast. The beds in the Rose and Lilac Rooms are Tempur-Pedic and make for a good sleep if you have a bad back. The little things go a long way here - the inn has cold bottled water constantly available and the proprietors strive to make the guests feel at home. We had an elderly relative along and he used Helen's Room which is the ADA room in the Carriage House - it was perfect for him and all went well. The breakfast is just fantastic. Buzz, our host, was a great host and made sure we were happy. There is nothing like breakfast in the dining room with the fireplace making warmth and enjoying freshly prepared breakfast. No conventional hotel can match this. Buzz also recommended some restaurants and we were most pleased with his recommendation. We really enjoyed Market Street Inn and will return in the future. If you are looking for a great Bed & Breakfast, look no further - this is it. It is worth a special trip if you are traveling on the interstates and looking for the feel of home while on the road. This exceeds anything offered by most hotels on the highway. It is a destination place to stay. I highly recommend Market Street Inn.

A pleasant surprise here. Needed a room for a couple of nights during a visit to the area, and this…read moreseemed to be the best option in the vicinity. A very clean property with a well-lit parking lot, comfortable bed, nice bath products, and a spacious lobby area with seating and tables. Easy in and out at a reasonable price.

This place definitely goes the extra mile! From the lovely decor to the very helpful staff all the…read moreambiance of this facility is incredible. I was greatly surprised by the array of breakfast choices. They had all the usual cereals, waffles, eggs, potatoes plus both bacon and sausage. My favorite was the yogurt parfait machine with all the fruit toppings. I've stayed at many hotels and Best Westerns. This place definitely deserves the higher ratings since they go above and beyond. If you're looking for a descent place to stay that comes with some nice upgrades then this is the place for you!

A good place to rest after 800 miles driving in 1 day. The staff at front desk need a refresher…read morecourse on how to speak to guests. I have been around the IHG membership for many years and earned the platinum elite membership. Not even greeted as such even after I told them I did not bring card. I will stay here again as good location and hope for better training.

We're just passing through. My husband drives a hotshot truck (48 ft trailer). They don't have…read moretruck parking but they do have a small gravel area just across and a vacant parking area next to it. It's slow, so we parked here. The staff is very friendly. It's clean and rooms are updated. Free breakfast! All Dove soaps in bathroom, which I appreciate. There's a Denny's next door and McDonald's in walking distance. No complaints at all.

I feel like the best compliment I can give is that the rooms really are as nice as they look…read moreonline. Beds were incredibly comfortable and we loved the sheets! There is a little coffee nook on the 2nd floor with a Keurig and coffee pods. They are VERY clear on the website that you must be able to navigate a flight of stairs for 300 numbered rooms. However, the best way to navigate to the 200 rooms is also up a very steep staircase. It's a historic building so I get it, and they have tried to provide some accessibility with a lift on the outside of the building, but if accessibility is a key concern you may want to stay elsewhere.

Rooms are nice sized, with a nostalgic feel, comfortable bed, and very clean. However had some…read moredisappointing issues. This is not a Bed and Breakfast, no breakfast voucher either - so forget anything you read otherwise - I complained about the sign that was even in the window as you walked in stating Bed and Breakfast, which they did remove the next day. Speaking of walking in - I had to push the automatic door to the lobby open (they did fix that the next day) only to find a kiosk virtual front desk (from a different town/state who knows where, that had to call about everything that required attention). After we had drove a few hours, we did get a text to warn us that the elevator was broken (so check on that before you go, because it was still broke when we left). I had booked a room specific to 2nd floor, as my wife has some trouble with stairs after hip surgery (none on first floor, and 3rd floor only has stair access). After the steep climb with luggage (We heard some poor soul struggling to get luggage up the stairs and thought he was going to have a heart attack, but he made it before I was able to get out to help). We got settled in, but before the day was over... the TV quit working. Mr. kiosk suggested the typical things (reboot etc...) that I had already tried and had to show him a picture of the screen that showed it had no connection. He said they would have someone fix the next day after treating me like I did not know anything (I worked in IT over 40 years, I can tell when a Roku cannot connect to a network). Next day, after being out all day, came in to relax - no TV still, Mr. Kiosk said we could move to another room... OK we pack up and move to a new room, and it is super cold, go to Mr. Kiosk again because we could not find a thermostat, his solution ... we move to another room that has a thermostat we can adjust on the third floor - no - we are tired we don't want to lug up another flight of stairs, we will just get out another blanket. We did get a call at that point, and I was told the thermostat is currently in another room for the whole floor, but I can go and adjust (got there and it was set to 66), so we finally was able to settle in and watch TV for the night. (They are planning on making changes to have individual controlled, but something you might want to consider). The last day was better, but not sure we will be back even though we did like the room itself. Definitely, buyer beware - ask before booking.

Absolutely excellent. Hotel was sparklingly clean, service was beyond kind. My elderly father and I…read morewere visiting the area. He's on a walker, so we needed an accessible room with two beds. This was one of the only hotels left in the area (including in Effingham) that met our requirements and didn't break the bank. Hot breakfast was good. Eggs, meat, potatoes, waffles, etc. 24-hour coffee. Computer/printer available. Laundry facilities. Workout room. I didn't use the pool and hot tub, but we saw many guests enjoying it throughout our 2-night stay. Susie was particularly helpful and accommodating. Each time I went to the desk, she asked how my dad was doing. Very thoughtful! Would definitely recommend and would stay here again if/when I'm in the

Why 5 stars? (1) Everything you'd expect and hope for was there. All good. (2) I lost a mouth…read moreretainer either on the way or at the hotel. During my stay I searched up and down, and asked the staff to keep an eye out. A couple hours after I had checked out, and asked to be called if it was found, I went back and luckily got the manager David who knew of my dilemma. So he took me to the room for a 3rd or 4th pass. Then we went to my rental car where he engaged just as committedly. He politely asked if I was ok w/ his help, and then used his cell phone lite to look where I had already looked, felt, and told him the retainer was not. But he could see it under the seat and stuck into a gap in the floor paneling. Pretty incredible. Very incredible. Forever grateful. Above and beyond the call.