I loved this hotel…read more I stayed here on the way back east from a trip to Colorado. This was the first AmericInn that I've stayed at, and I wasn't sure what to expect. However, I was pleased with every aspect of this hotel. Check in was super easy and fast. The woman behind the desk was very helpful in explaining all of the available amenities. Near the front desk is one of my favorite parts about the hotel: a 24 hour coffee/tea bar. I'm not big on coffee, but I was IN LOVE with how many teas were offered! I'm talking 7+ varieties. It was amazing and I was delighted. The lobby was beautifully decorated for fall, and the hotel smelled really good and comforting. The decor was neutral yet welcoming, and everything was clean and well taken care of. The room was pretty nice, and included a mini-fridge and microwave. The beds were comfortable and everything seemed clean. I really liked how big the window was in the room, because it made everything seem more open and bright. Included were the standard amenities like soap, shampoo, and lotion--but a makeup remover towelette was in the bathroom too, and I thought that was pretty cool. The pool/hot tub: Probably the nicest I've seen in a hotel. Everything was clean, there were plenty of towels, and there's a shower/bathroom in the pool area, which is rare to find! I spent a lot of time in the pool while I was there, and it was really just a great time. They have an exercise room, which I didn't use, but which looked clean and updated. This is probably something that a lot of people don't notice, but the elevator was really nice at this hotel. Some hotels have elevators that are really slow or creaky and you just aren't sure if you'll make it to your room. This elevator was really fast and seemed pretty new. Wi-Fi was good. I work while I'm traveling and I had no problems with it. Had some trouble watching TV, because the satellite was going out. It wasn't bad weather, so I don't know what happened. It wasn't a big deal, as most of the channels were okay. The breakfast was EPIC!! The breakfast room is really nice, with lots of seating and decorated to go with the season. They had a lot lot lot to choose from: fresh scrambled eggs (not like you usually find--these tasted really fresh), crispy bacon, waffle makers, fresh-tasting orange and apple juice, donuts, muffins, bagels, English muffins, toast (all in baggies for extra sanitation, which was a nice touch), cereal, fruit, and a fridge full of yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, and a few other choices. They also had coffee, tea, hot cocoa mix, and apple cider mix. One cool thing? They had fresh pitchers of ice water, which is something that I often don't see at other hotels for their breakfasts. I also liked that they had wooden tongs to get your bagels etc from the toaster with, because I'm always burning myself when I get my breakfast bagels at hotels. :) Overall, I cannot recommend this hotel enough!! I just wish they had them in the east so that I could stay again. If I am ever going past this hotel for any reason, I will find a way to stop there for the night! It costs a little more than the "economy" hotels across the street, but trust me when I say that it's absolutely 1000000% worth it!

stayed for 2 nights bed was hard as a rock and came with 2 sheet breakfast was not good and for…read more200.00 a night it was not worth it when we walked into our room it smelled like cleaning stuff and not the good kind the smell hit us hard everytime we walked in and ended up getting a headache. it was a very nasty smell. would of love to have a blanket. we had family staying as well their room did not smell but they as well only had sheets on the bed no blankets.To me it was not worth the money. Will not stay again

What an amazing place to stay in Princeton! This is our third time staying here in the last 3 1/2…read moreyears and we will stay here again next time. Tom, who works at the front desk, area is friendly, kind, accommodating, and funny too! We also are fond of Dilip and the other gentleman who works there. The rooms are just the right size, clean, nice temperature control, and do not smell bad or feel crunchy. For the price, we will continue to recommend this place to anyone in Princeton.

Coming through the door and the smell of smoke hits you. Lobby is super tiny and pool is closed…read more Get to our room and it smells moldy and was humid. Super outdated, dust bunnies everywhere. The bathroom had a dirty towel still hanging on the hook, yellow stuff dripping on the walls and a brown stain on the wall next to the toilet paper...... we left and will not be back....

Maybe I'm easier to please than some people, but I thought this place wasn't bad. The room was…read morecomfortable, the price was cheap, and they allow dogs, which is pretty cool. There's also a lounge with very inexpensive beer and wine ($11 for 2 beers and a wine) Yes...the parking lot was almost pitch black when we arrived, and I didn't see a Days Inn sign until I guessed at where the entrance was and walked inside. Yes...a door down the hallway had CAUTION tape cross-crossed over the door (my wife wondered if it might be a crime scene). Yes...we called the front desk for a wake-up call after the automated system didn't work, and they never called us. So, yeah: It's not place were you would necessarily want to take your kids, or hold a family reunion. It's not a place where you'll have your daughter take her senior pictures. But, it's not bad. The TV has a good selection of programs - including HBO - and it's in a good location, right off the freeway. There was also a decent sized refrigerator, and a microwave in the room. So...not the worst place I've ever stayed, by a long shot.

The room was clean, except for a big wad of hair in the drain. The bed was lumpy and the blanket…read morehad a cigarette burn. No continental breakfast, the bar is closed indefinitely, and it looks as if the pool is too. The front desk service was accommodating and friendly

If you can look past a couple issues here, it's not a bad place to stay for the night. Nothing…read moreelegant, but adequate for my requirements. I typically reserve a room online while I am just a few miles away, typically within an hour's travel. I look forward low price and free breakfast . I have slept in tents and am military grade. While I enjoy nice accomodations, I don't require much more than a hot shower and a nice bed. A two-stick or three-star rating is fine when I travel alone. Additional breaking news: they do not offer a continental breakfast. Free or not, no breakfast. Please see my photos and accompanying comments.

Good price. The owner was super nice. Safe location. I would return. Would give 5 stars…read moreif hotel gets a few updates

I prefer top notch hotels which aren't easy to choose from a haul on the road. This one wasn't…read morethat. However, it had 'other' amenities. We enjoyed talking to the manager and the other occupants. It was casual and friendly. The rooms were clean and supplied abundantly. Our only complaint is that the rooms had an odd odor. Not horrible but perhaps ozone spray covering a smoking scent. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay. The beds were comfortable and that's what we really needed.

11/28/2025 we were holiday weekend guest with Hampton Inn & Suites in Peru, IL. The facility just…read morewent thru a major renovation and was fantastic. Everything was nice and clean, the staff were welcoming and our room was warm and comfy, it was 19* when we checked in. Jalapeño Mexican restaurant is just across the parking lot which was an AMAZING dinner. The facility has a pool, laundry, gym and breakfast for your pleasure. There were slight hwy sounds as this location sits next to hwy 80 and our room was on the back side. Perhaps the rooms facing the parking lot are a bit quieter but all in all the hwy sounds were not that bad. Nice hot shower with great water pressure, nice big tv in our room with comfy beds, pillows and linen. Nothing like being a Hilton member.

We love staying here. Love the hiking and the lodge and the restaurant and entire atmosphere.read more

Beautiful setting. The lodge is amazing and so very typical of the type built by the CCC in the…read more1930's. Enjoyed some delicious food in a cozy dining room. Bar room available as well. Then take a walk to burn off that comfort-food type meal!

Stay here over the Lodge! A wedding was at Starved Rock and we opted to not stay on site and stay…read morehere and so glad that we did! It was spacious and updated and close to everything! I saw a room at the lodge and it was very old and not nearly as nice as this! Parking was easy and we walked to breakfast the next morning.

We stayed one day last week. Very clean and so close to everything in Utica. We will definitely…read morecome back!

I've stayed at this Holiday Inn Express a few times and I really like it. The view from the…read morebalcony rooms is wonderful, a nice place to sit in the early mornings and evenings. There is also a large balcony off the dining area, a good place to enjoy breakfast, or to sit in the evening. My king room was large and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was excellent. Breakfast was typical HIE but the food was kept hot and fresh, and the food area was clean.

We booked several rooms here for a family funeral in Rock Falls. We could not have been more…read morepleased with everything about it. The rooms were comfortable and clean, the pool was warm and clean, and they even worked with us to give us the meeting room area to have a family dinner! The breakfast was plentiful and tasty... with something for everyone in our group... ages 2-87! The staff went above and beyond to make our entire family group welcome and comfortable! Highly recommend staying here!!