"The hotel room was clean, and the staff was competent. Book it.2019-08-13"
"An awesome hotel. The room was clean and smelled good, and the staff was courteous and helpful. Great breakfast with eggs. I'd stay again without hesitation.2018-10-11"
"The hotel was centrally located, and less than an hour from Shawnee and several nice golf courses. Everything was clean, and the staff was nice and accommodating. The front desk clerk even made a pot of decaf coffee for me. Smooth check-in. Great food and service at the restaurant next door. Enjoy your stay.2016-11-04"
"The beds needed to be upgraded. The hotel didn't have an elevator, so if stairs are an issue, ask for a 1st floor room.2020-06-21"
"The hotel room was clean and quiet, and I couldn't ask for more helpful front desk clerks. Great pool and exercise room, and the breakfast bar was good. Stay here; you won't be disappointed.2019-07-29"
"The hotel was clean, updated, and quiet. The staff was welcoming and friendly.2019-06-06"
"The rates seemed a bit high, but the room was clean and the service was good. Minimal breakfast. Not a bad hotel, but it wasn't great.2017-04-18"
"The hotel room was clean, but the stairways smelled a little musty. The microwave didn't work. Friendly, helpful staff. Good place to stay.2015-12-15"
"I liked the snacks provided by the hotel.2015-11-23"
"We woke to find bugs crawling on both beds. I'd never stay at this hotel again.2015-10-13"
"Nice hotel and staff. The beds were comfortable. Breakfast was OK. Good stay.2015-08-26"
"Close to SIU. The room was quite comfortable, and the manager was professional and kind. Loved the complimentary breakfast. This was my 2nd stay, and both times were just what I wanted. Highly recommend this hotel.2015-08-14"
"The carpeting needed to be replaced, but the room was comfortable and the beds were great. I slept so well. The hotel staff was accommodating, and we appreciated their help. 2017-05-11"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per suite - $75 per stay pet fee if staying 1 to 6 nights - $125 per stay pet fee if staying 7 nights or more. - Sep 2022 < Less
"This hotel is well worth a stay. The room was nice, and the staff was friendly.2022-08-28"
"There was hair in one of the beds, so we didn't use it but left the covers down so the sheets would be changed. I also spilled a soda. When we returned, the spill hadn't been cleaned up, and the bedsheets hadn't been changed. The front desk clerk was helpful in finding us a 1st floor room since my wife was using a cane.2020-06-15"
"The hotel room was average, and the staff was unprofessional. The morning crew spent more time on smoke breaks than at the front desk. Find another place to stay.2017-09-18"
2.5 miles northeast of Southern Illinois University
3 floors, 65 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Lounge
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 80 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $20 per night fee for each dog - $100 maximum pet fee per stay up to 7 nights. - Jan 2017 < Less
"The hotel was noisy, and my room was right by the staircase. There was also noise from the room upstairs. The TV didn't work, so I had to unplug it and plug it in again to re-set it. The desk was wobbly, and the chair and closet door were broken. The lamp outlets didn't work. I was sorry I chose to stay here.2022-04-30"
"I was happy with the accommodations and will recommend this hotel to my relatives.2018-09-26"
"The room was in need of cosmetic repairs to the ceilings and flooring, and the windows were dirty. I found a bug in the bed. Nice indoor pool, though it needed repairs to the tiles and hand rail. Good breakfast. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, this hotel will do.2017-07-15"
"The hotel was clean and quiet. Great staff. We plan to stay again next month.2023-11-28"
"Nice hotel in a good location. The bed was clean and comfortable. The only problem was that CDC Covid guidelines weren't followed, and there was no breakfast. I recommend staying here.2021-05-26"
"We waited at least 15 minutes to get checked in since no one was at the front desk. The hotel clerk didn't seem to care about us.2016-05-16"
"Good hotel. Everything was all right. 2023-11-15"
"Conveniently located. The hotel was clean, up to date, and quiet. Be aware that pets are allowed, so you may hear a dog bark and there may be a bit of a pet smell. The staff was friendly and professional.2022-05-09"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
