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    Clarion Inn Elmhurst - Oakbrook

    3.0 (66 reviews)
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    Roaches

    Stay at your own risk. Everything was filthy and outdated. Bathroom had a huge cockroach and they didn't even apologize or offer any refund. The "non smoking" room smelled like a carton of cigarettes and it was musty and funky. Worst experience ever.

    Trump sign

    AWFUL place to stay including management. I took pictures of my room. The room was not cleaned. An opened beer was in the fridge, safety bobby pin on the floor, tape literally holding some of the wall together, and the mirror when steamed stated 'TRUMP 2021!' I talked to the supervisor when he came in at 4pm only to say they will just take 20% off and can't find any product to remove the sign on the mirror! Room preparation is a simple task. Hotels accept damage deposits, so most issues should be an easy fix, just buy a new mirror or washing product then! Seems very lazy on staff

    Val K.

    BEWARE! THEY HAVE BEDBUGS! I stayed in room 150 that's was booked on Hotelstonight. I stayed 6/24/19 and 6/25/19. The sheets also had blackish streaks which resemble blood that has been washed (I believe that it was blood but cannot verify). The bedbug however is 100% verified.

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    AJ S.

    Upon entering, I noticed that their lobby was more elegant-looking than what the exterior suggests. The staff was welcoming when we checked-in (and when we eventually checked-out) and were very accommodating. It's two floors of rooms with stair access, but no elevator -- but that wasn't a problem for us. Entering the room, things were cleaner than expected. We got the rooms with 2 queen beds, which was very spacious. It was a good price given the fact that we booked it literally hours before arriving. The bed was nice and comfortable and the A/C was perfect (especially after driving a whole day in the heat). What a great stop for us before continuing our road trip back to the east coast! It's not luxurious, but it's fairly priced for the slightly above quality rooms. They get brownie points for having a mini-cafe (Bistro C) in their lobby. The toasted croissant with egg came with your choice of meat and cheese and tots on the side. The hearty meal was such a good start to my day. Now, onwards to our next stop!

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    Linda Sova is amazing and fantastic, friendly and accommodating and needs more help.

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    The hotel charged me 250 for a smoking room fee and I promise you no one smoked in the room!

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    Charged all kinds of major charges to my card upon check out. Over $1000. Beware! I had to contact my banks fraud department.

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    It was... disappointing and NOTHING like the real Drake…read more Honestly, upon arriving and seeing the place up close, I decided to leave and not stay after all. I can see where they are trying to go, but it's not there. The place is in disrepair if you pay attention at all (cracks, holes, chipped paint), a crappy elevator, there's even random crap thrown in a corner still in view of guest. If you want to be taken seriously, then handle all the stuff no one sees that isn't sexy, rather than just putting lipstick on a pig. There's no consistent theme. It's like 5 different people walked through a 2nd hand store in a rush, with no other options, so each picked what they found in their scavenger hunt and then threw it all together. It's a big space. The staff was great and welcoming. Seriously, they were solid. The place is a 2 star, but staff is worth another star. It just felt like coming to visit my aunt who doesn't get a lot of visitors so she threw everything in a closet knowing guest are coming over. We all have to ignore the smell and everything else. The stuff on the walls makes sense to her as they are her memories, but there's no theme other than her history, so none of it makes sense to anyone else. It's just awkward. The reason this place isn't booming is 100% on the owner. They are trying to look bougie, while ignoring real issues, and clearly in way over their head attempting to do way too much with too little. They need to take a loan or get an investor and make this place amazing. It could be, but it's not. Then again, not sure if the place they dream of could survive in that area as the prices would need to double and the area may not be willing to pay. Potential investors may have said the same. I see the vision, but also see the reality, which just frustrated me as there was conflict around every corner. Also, the bar closes early at like 8 or 9pm. Additionally the upgraded rooms with "garden view" are anything but. The actual room is good. The detached building however looks like it was a nursing home that's never been changed or upgraded; at least on the outside and entrance. When you walk in the front door of said nursing home, it SMELLS like a nursing home. It was strong and not in a good way. When you are in your room and look outside at the "garden view", it's a crappy 1/2 wall that appears to have been designed and built as a favor by a drunk uncle who was in a rush. It's very small and insignificant. It's an eye sore, but the "garden" is actually just the back yard looking directly into a crappy middle class neighborhood of back yards. All in all, my "get away" upgraded experience felt more like a motel 6 with a $1,000,000 dream on a $500 budget.

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    We enjoyed an amazing time at this lovely property! The staff were professional, friendly and…read morehelpful. I had the pleasure of speaking to Joseph the GM, and could see that they are a reflection of his leadership. I arrived and was greeted with a smile in a genuine welcoming manner by Needi who took time to accommodate our needs. She also was attentive, and took the time to see if we needed a roll in shower for my elderly father. My dad really enjoyed that shower because of the features. I also had a wonderful interaction with Vicky who was kind enough to answer my questions. The property was clean, and well maintained. The accommodations were great! We really enjoyed the room, and the love and care that housekeeping that took care of the room did to get us in quickly. One thing that I noticed was that each of the staff members who I came in contact with were friendly, and greeted us with a smile while making eye contact. The staff was enthusiastic, and I had the pleasure of the 3 ladies that made breakfast a success! It was not your average breakfast that you get from other facilities. The omelettes were PERFECT! The associate was engaging, and quickly and efficiently managed her busy line making sure to accommodate all guests, and to ensure everyone enjoyed their omelette. There was another staff member who managed the hot foods. She was eloquent, and very attentive. If she thought you needed something it was addressed in a personalized manner. Another staff member named Arnetta was phenomenal! She made sure everyone had a memorable experience. I can't wait for my next visit next month. This is a great place for business travel, wedding party accommodations, to host a retreat, family reunions, or for a couples getaway. It is also great when you have family members who are in the area, and you need that perfect place to be close. I was traveling with my elderly father and we were so impressed with the kindness of all of the staff, and other guests. The cocktails/ light drinks and snacks were great. The bartender Richard was personable and did a great job of keeping things fun. The drinks were perfectly mixed, and the beer served at the perfect temperature.

    Really disappointing stay. My room had a leak in the ceiling and when we informed the front desk…read moretheir response was basically implying that they didn't care and that they would switch us to a room that didn't meet our needs - nothing we could do, really disregarded by maintenance staff and front desk. Staff was less than friendly and felt as if we were inconveniencing them with any request. Many other hotels in the area- would encourage you to try one of them.

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