"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"
"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"
"Nice, clean, quiet hotel with polite employees. The continental breakfast was good. Great place.2017-06-20"
"Nice hotel with friendly employees and excellent customer service. The bathroom walls and ceiling needed some work, but everything was clean. Nice variety at breakfast. I'd definitely stay again and would recommend it to family and friends.2016-04-19"
"Plenty of restaurants, stores, and gas stations nearby. I had a quick, easy, comfortable stay at this hotel.2015-09-22"
"The room, hotel lobby, and breakfast area were clean, attractive, and had everything I needed. All the employees were friendly and gracious, and the breakfast attendant made the best eggs ever. We highly recommend staying here.2018-07-22"
"Nice hotel with clean rooms and a good breakfast. Great place to stay.2017-11-06"
"Nice hotel, but the room needed better soundproofing. The beds and pillows were comfortable. Great front desk clerks and breakfast.2017-05-02"
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 room and bathroom were clean, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast food was fine. I had no complaints.2019-08-09"
"The hotel clerks were accommodating about finding the right room type for my needs. Don't hesitate to stay here.2018-02-23"
"The hotel was clean and well-run. I had my dog, and there was a grassy area with waste bags and a disposal container. The front desk clerks were helpful and nice to my dog and me. There were many restaurants in the area.2017-05-24"
"The toilet in our room didn't work properly. No housekeeping during our 4-day stay. Find another motel.2022-06-24"
"Nice motel with helpful, friendly front desk clerks. Good place to stay.2018-01-07"
"We had a disappointing stay at this motel. Didn't look like online photos. We were greeted in the parking lot by patrons of the adjoining bar. Our room had a view of garbage and discarded mattresses. The toilet overflowed; a maintenance worker came to plunge it, but left toilet water on the seat. We were offered a room in the exterior addition, but asked for a refund instead. The clerk was rude but complied. Stay away from this place.2015-08-27"
"Clean hotel room and friendly staff. Bring a shower cap if you need one. Breakfast was good.2018-09-09"
"Good hotel, but don't get a handicap room if you don't need one.2016-09-08"
"The hotel was busy, but the staff was professional and friendly at all times. They were very helpful when we needed a room change. Book a stay here.2016-06-21"
"Our dog stayed at the hotel with us. The staff was competent and friendly, and breakfast was great. An excellent experience.2015-12-17"
"Great hotel. My room was huge and quiet, and the bed was very comfortable. Loved having a fridge and microwave, and a newspaper outside my room door in the morning. Nice bathroom. Staff was friendly. Good breakfast.2015-01-21"
"This hotel was just as comfortable as more expensive places. The room was clean and had a good bed. The front desk clerks were helpful, and breakfast was nice. Stay here.2018-08-23"
"A budget-friendly hotel with fair accommodations.2018-07-19"
"Good location. The hotel was clean and comfortable. I liked having a fridge and microwave in the room.2017-06-22"
"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"
"We were happy with the entire experience. Great value. The room was clean, and the AC worked well. The hotel was full, but it was quiet and relaxing. Friendly personnel. Excellent, well-stocked breakfast with plenty of choices.2017-10-05"
"The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and there were a lot of choices at breakfast. Great place to stay.2017-08-29"
"The front desk clerk and breakfast were the best things about this hotel. The room was OK, but the furniture was worn and dated. The hallway was smoky. We were advised to park in front to avoid a car break-in. We won't return.2016-03-29"
"The hotel was quiet, comfortable, and clean, and the front desk clerk was friendly and polite. No issues at all.2023-09-12"
"The hotel employees were nice and friendly. Book it.2020-03-20"
"Nice hotel, but the door to our room wouldn't close without using the key card, and the phone didn't work. The whirlpool was too hot, so we had to sit on the edge and just put our legs in. 2019-03-05"
"Our hotel room was by the pool equipment room, so we heard noise all night long.2017-10-18"
"We were able to stay at the hotel with our 2 cats, and the check-in clerk put us in a 1st floor room so we could easily take the cats out. The room with a king-sized bed was too small. Great complimentary dinner and drinks, and breakfast was free. You won't regret staying here.2016-10-17"
"The hotel room was clean, and breakfast was delicious. Stay here.2016-09-21"
"The hotel was older and the carpet needed to be replaced, but it was clean, comfortable, and affordable. The room had a microwave, fridge, iron, ironing board, and hair dryer. The staff was friendly and quite helpful. I enjoyed the warm pool and whirlpool. Breakfast was adequate. There was an ice machine and a snack vending machine near the entrance. I'd stayed here twice before and would likely stay again.2018-11-19"
"An OK hotel for a weary traveler, but needed remodeling. Not the best choice.2015-10-03"
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
"The AC in my motel room rattled on and off all night. No extra pillows or blankets available. The bathroom tile was broken. Breakfast was a packaged honey bun. 2020-08-19"
"The motel was fairly nice, but for some reason the washcloths turned black when wet. There was a bottle cap on the floor when we arrived, and it was still there when we left.2020-06-03"
"Close to SIU Carbondy and Marion. My room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was nice. The continental breakfast was adequate. I recommend this motel.2018-05-17"
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