4/5
Good
Katherine
10/28/2023
Room was very clean and comfortable.
4/5
Good
Jorge
10/17/2023
Convenient.
4/5
Good
Scott
10/16/2023
We enjoyed a nice quiet stay.
3/5
Verified traveler
10/18/2015
We stayed for one night after a wedding. Checked in quite late had no issue. There is no elevator so make sure you're ok with stairs. The pillows were terrible. But the room was clean and the continental breakfast was yummy!
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
10/14/2015
Try it, basics are good. No frills
Comfortable, clean, a great value
2/5
sheila
09/09/2015
Family reunion needed hotel in area
We arrived early and could not get into a room, returned at 6 o clock and we were told we had a room on the second floor. I have a handicap and asked about the elevator and I was told there wasn't one. I had to carry my baggage without help to the second floor. If the room had not been prepaid, there is no way I would have stayed there. When we returned to our family reunion, we told everyone about our experience . I Would never stay here again, my next trip to Ottawa, I will be staying somewhere else.
4/5
Good
Duck
09/07/2015
bathroom handicap accessible
Had trouble with expedia securing handicap room.
2/5
Verified traveler
08/27/2015
Nice room if you get past the checkin desk
Our room was decent ... comfy bed. clean linens, OK bath. but the general state of the hotel itself was not inviting .... hall looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in quite a bit ... carpets looked dark and dingy. Checkin was not welcoming ... rather hostile almost. And you are immediately greeted with a screen from 16 cameras about the locale. Not inspiring ...I appreciate the security but seeing them in lobby was off putting and scary.
OK place to stay for a quick night but there are other places nearby that I would try next time that looked a little more clean and inviting for not much more money. We had been travelling cross country and this was one of the lesser hotels we stayed at with it also being one of the more expensive.
4/5
Good
Trav101
08/18/2015
Quick trip
Nice staff, great value for the price. Clean rooms, nice breakfast.
4/5
Good
Dilma
07/02/2015
We may stay there again.
We checked in very late after a 9 hrs drive. We showered and went to sleep. During the night the room became warm so we turned on the A/C and the smell of mildew and worse filled the room. We shut it off and went back to sleep. We complained in the morning and were given a new room.
The comp. breakfast was only ok. The waffle maker was of poor quality and waffles not eatable, we saw lots of then in the garbage can.
The bath/hand towels were small, old and needed to be replaced.
The Hotel itself was very nice and in a good location.
The Staff was understanding and very friendly.
We may stay there again in the future.
4/5
Good
David
06/09/2015
Ok Hotel but in Great Location
The hotel was ok, but the location was perfect.
4/5
Good
Michael
05/19/2015
Clean Rooms
Checked in real late and didn't really interact with many people. Room was nice and clean, bathroom light was out, but again, it was late and we were tired so we didn't really care. I let them know on our way out in the morning.
5/5
Excellent
Patrick
02/28/2015
Pleasant Stay.
Pleasant, and the staff was so nice. Very friendly place and everything was just fine.
Accommodations were quite acceptable. It was very quiet to and peaceful.
4/5
Good
Judith
12/06/2014
Comfortable and clean
This was a very comfortable night on a long road trip. We appreciated the friendly staff and the very clean and quiet room. Everything is basic, including breakfast, but good. We will stay here again on the way home.
4/5
Good
Susan
10/01/2014
Nice Place To Stay
We arrived in the afternoon and had a quick check in. Our room was clean as well as the common areas. The hotel was nearly full but very quiet. There were several signs that stated the hotel was being renovated, but I didn't see any evidence of this in terms of construction work, clutter or noise. The breakfast was a nice addition and the area was clean, well stocked and maintained. Check out was also quick and easy.
4/5
Good
visitor
09/30/2014
cleaning
The coffee in the pot and coffee grounds were left in the coffee maker by housekeeping both days. We were given new cups and package coffee to use it again. The bathroom sink had a stain in it that would rub off, but it was still there when I left. So, the sink was not actually scoured. Yet she had a can of scouring cleanser on the housekeeping cart.
1/5
Jeremy
09/29/2014
Tacky hotel near Starved Rock. DO NOT STAY HERE.
The Econolodge is located 9 miles from Starved Rock State Park, which is why I wanted to stay there. I tried to book at the lodge, but they were full. Thinking I would save some money, I decided to stay at the Econolodge. Terrible decision. The staff is not friendly at all. When I checked in, I was handed a copy of a receipt, which I was asked to sign. Since the form did not have a rate already filled in, and it required my signature, I asked for a copy. The manager rudely refused to provide me with one, saying that "this is our document and I do not need a copy of it." Furthermore, the entire hotel is supposed to be non-smoking, but our room immediately wreaked of cigarettes. The sheets had stains, and there was sock in the bed. Given that there are plenty of other hotels right next door, DO NOT STAY HERE. It is not even that cheap.
2/5
G
09/28/2014
Def. not worth $90!!
After taxes room came out to $90. The room is more like a $30-$40 room. Still have tube tvs. Hotel not updated at all! Room stunk like pi$$ and ammonia. I will Never stay there again. Very ghetto.
1/5
Verified traveler
08/12/2014
Room dirty
2/5
Stephen Carpenter
08/11/2014
I could see that while we were staying there, there was a lot of construction going on and that's ok but there is no excuse for the smell.That whole hotel needs the windows open, the carpets cleaned and dried out,or pulled out.The smell of mildew is so overwhelming that we were going to move but our party had 4 rooms and we wanted to stay together so we all "tuffed" it out.We also needed a couple extra pillow's as my back is bad and were denied so one night I slept on a chair.the other nights I was too exausted to care about the pain.The old saying "you get what ya pay for" is so true.I do expect comfort and clean.Nothing that smells bad enough to take your breath away can be clean or healthy.I would not advise anyone to stay here...
4/5
Good
bill
08/04/2014
decent room for the price, friendly staff. They were doing work in the halls to upgrade, so not perfectly clean halls, room was fine
1/5
Picky Pattie
08/04/2014
under construction
Under construction certainly fits! Although the wallpaper was missing in the hallways, etc., that is no excuse not to sweep up the hallways. Someone put a rock in the door to the outside, so you would not need your hotel key to get in and out. Guess what! At 6:30 am the next morning, the rock was still in the door. Who is on security here?
3/5
Verified traveler
06/18/2014
Dirty/outdated
Room was dirty and out dated. Parts of the hotel were being renovated, so maybe it will be better.
2/5
Verified traveler
06/09/2014
Inexpensive, but not the greatest
Room was musty, and sheets while clean appeared marked in spots. This hotel is also changing from an EconoLodge to a Quality in. Hopefully when it does it will get better "quality"...
4/5
Good
Chrisl4
06/08/2014
good stay
Good stay for the price. Pool under construction but everything else was great.
4/5
Good
Keyskerbear
06/07/2014
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights, it was nice and clean, would stay again
5/5
Excellent
Bill & Becky
04/28/2014
Great service & stay!
Very clean rooms. And great service. The breakfast was pretty good too. :)
3/5
Verified traveler
02/18/2014
Decent
The rooms were pretty decent. Very clean but the bathroom toilet ran now stop! The room to my door had to be slammed shut in order for it to completely lock. The main desk area wasn't finished and had a terrible smell. It would have been nice to know that the building was undergoing some construction. I would have chosen a different place to stay.
1/5
andy
01/13/2014
horrible
I would have should've slept in my truck. Extremely dirty. run down
4/5
Good
Carol
11/02/2013
Silk flowers
So many silk flowers in the lobby, thought I was in a funeral home (kidding). A super nice place in the middle of nowhere. Very nice people in a very clean place.
3/5
Tim
10/22/2013
Nice hotel. Pleasant staff. Clean and quiet.
The hotel was about a mile form my class reunion. Staff behind the desk were pleasant. Room was clean and quiet, which is a must for me.
4/5
Good
Patrick
10/16/2013
Very good.
It was pleasant and a good location for us. Only was disappointed the pool was out of commission. Otherwise, not bad at all and very pleasantly pleased. A little high in price, but its what the going rate is for the area, so that is my opinion only.
4/5
Good
Whit
10/11/2013
Decent hotel
Not a bad hotel. Was there for a bodybuilding
Competition and could have used better lighting.
2/5
Catherine
10/08/2013
Clean but smelled
The staff was friendly checking in and the room was clean however the whole hotel from the lobby while checking in, the hallway, and the rooms all had a musty odor. Just have no idea how it can smell like that :(
2/5
Montana
09/26/2013
Terrible value
Way overpriced for what it is. Room smelled mildewy no matter how high we cranked the air conditioner. Pool is ridiculously small, cold, unappealing. Wifi sporadic, and front desk staff tries to deflect blame by saying it's "your computer" that has the problem. No fruit at breakfast, but hard boiled eggs are good. Limited toiletries in bathroom, old linens, nice TV though. Microwave and fridge in room is helpful. This place needs a better makeover though!
5/5
Excellent
Naomi Wieringa-Bogyo
09/21/2013
Close to Resort and close to quality retaurants
GRRRReat!!!
4/5
Good
Cara
08/06/2013
Close to hiking & Ottawa Riverfest
The more important things were all good i.e. condition and cleanliness of room. I was disappointed I could not get extra pillows and the pool was too dirty and cold to use. Liked that continental breakfast was included but had to ask for plates & cups. Some fruit would have been nice.
1/5
Verified traveler
07/29/2013
yucky air quality
Don't stay here .. gross environment
3/5
Will
07/25/2013
The hotel was nothing fancy just standard.
Really uneventful which was good. There was a bit of an odor in the hallway/stairwell but it was a warm day out.
Tried to have breakfast in the morning but there was no room.
1/5
Johnny
07/23/2013
Dirty, used adult magazine filled room that smelle
The non smoking room smelled of smoke, we found a huge stash of adult magazines in a dresser, smoke alarm did not work, bed looked dirty and we slept on top of the comforter. I will never stay at this hotel again! I would rather sleep in my car. Do yourself a favor and stay anyplace else when in Ottawa, IL
3/5
Sue S.
07/22/2013
Convenient location
Everything seemed nice and clean. Although the rooms were all non-smoking, ours definitely had a strong stale smoke smell. They should not advertise as breakfast - consisted of rolls/toast, make yourself waffles, a couple cereals and coffee. No fruit, yogurt, etc. Served it's purpose for overnight stay.
5/5
Excellent
Laura
07/22/2013
Birthday Weekend
It was my Birthday weekend and some of my family came and stayed with my boyfriend and myself and we all had a blast.
3/5
Robert Kurz
07/16/2013
You get what you pay for
The rate was reasonable but the general condition of the hotel left something to be desired. The electronic door entry system was not working up to par. I had to swipe my card at least 6 times before the door would unlock. WI FI and television went out in my friends room and they had to be moved to another room. Plus in general there is a musty odor in the building. The room was clean and the continental breakfast is what I expected.
4/5
Good
Michele
06/12/2013
Your typical lower cost hotel
The hotel was clean, staff very nice, the room was a room. Nothing to write home about but then again the price made up for it
3/5
dave
05/28/2013
ok
when I checke in the hotel. There wande India Man. He was training A girl she was nice and friendly. He was not I don't know if he was a manager or the owner. But he was very condescending. which I did not Like at all. She was very friendly and nice. But
1/5
Bilmer
05/28/2013
The manager was horrible and very rude to employees
2/5
Megan
05/27/2013
Easy to get to
Tried to check in early (noon) wasn't ready. Came back around 5:00 exhausted wanting to shower and relax. Air wouldn't work. After 4 calls and hour wait, finally manager came up. Fiddled with air, said should be good. We said no! Either fix or give new room. Gave new room, packed up and moved. Got to new room and cable wouldn't work. Ugh. Had to call again! Manager some how got working but once turned off couldn't work again. :-(
Disappointed but guess what get with cheap hotel. But still things should work!
4/5
Good
Anon
04/23/2013
Frontdesk Friendly. Little light on the Buffet Breakfast. No complaints otherwise.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
03/22/2013
Had good wafle for breakfast.
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4/5
Good
KC
03/18/2013
Perfectly good hotel for the $
I stayed here overnight and didn't have any major complaints at all. It's a budget hotel. Get over it, other reviewers! Complementary breakfast was fine, although we got there during the a.m. rush, and they had to refill the waffle batter. Pool looked fine, but we didn't swim. Owners and desk staff were very kind - my son was competing in the State taekwondo tournament, and on the way out the owner wished him good luck. A fine budget hotel for the money.