Name: Econo Lodge El Paso, IL
Address: 630 West Main Street, El Paso, Illinois, United States of America, El Paso, Illinois, US
Price range: $63–$77 per night
Rating: 8.18

What guests think

At Econo Lodge El Paso, IL, reviewers highlight very limited breakfast, frequent pool closures, mixed cleanliness with odors and pests, dated rooms with maintenance issues, and a basic overall feel for the price.

Many guests appreciate quiet rooms and convenient access to the highway and nearby eateries. Service is often friendly at check in, though several reviewers reported refund difficulties and occasional professionalism or responsiveness concerns. Overall, expect a simple budget stop with uneven upkeep and amenities.

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Facilities

Pool is frequently closed, empty, or locked despite being advertised, making it unreliable. Some guests also noted missing signage and no elevator.

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Beau

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Place is clean enough, staff is nice enough. Pool was locked and had to ask to use it, and ask for towels. Breakfast was cereal or toast, just butter, no jelly. Awful coffee, hot water but no hot chocolate or tea for it. So it’s a fine place to sleep and have a swim for the price, but don’t expect anything else and just go to McDonald’s next door for food.

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Wayne

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was too hot. No A/C inside the facilities. The room A/C was not on although they knew we were coming - we called them. No elevator!!! Can you believe that? We were upstairs with a lot of baggage this time. Not sign outside with their name!!! I will never stay here or recommend this property to others.

8

Tascha

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool is under maintenance, which was unfortunate. Beds were super comfortable and water was always hot, even after 3 showers

2

janet

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a dump! Dirty carpets & furniture! Smells like smoke! The pool was being resurfaced & out of service. In the back entrance were chairs & mattresses all pilled up presumably to be taken to the dump! Mattress pads were dirty & pillow smelled!

6

Shelly

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

U get what u pay for. Not bad for an economy rate hotel. Pros: Room, lobby and breakfast area were clean. Bed was comfortable. Cons: carpet in the hallways was disgusting. breakfast was toast, cereal and a waffle maker. Pool was empty. Stayed in El Paso because it was closest to the event we were there to attend. In the future we will drive the extra few miles to stay in a nicer hotel in Bloomington-Normal.

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Joseph

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No pool, “under maintenance” Breakfast was only waffle and cereal. There is not much around to do Floor in bathroom was sticky

6

Betty

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. I booked became it had an indoor pool, buf the pool was not filled. I was upset. I had 2 little kid's, that were expecting to swim. Highly upsetting.

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Lacey

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

You advertised a pool so i booked 2 nights with 3 little girls who wanted to swim. We got all dressed in swimsuits and got to pool to find it empty and with boxes in it. No signs anywhere and was never told. I WOULD NOT OF STAYED IF I WAS TOLD THIS.

4

Sheri

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Advertised as having a pool (with photos) when in fact pool is permanently closed. Small cramped rooms, tiny bathroom. Very disappointing.

6

Bill

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a decent place to stay for what we needed. Wish the listing would have said pool was closed for winter as that’s why we mainly picked this location for our travels.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is highly mixed: several guests reported dirty rooms, odors, pests, and stained or worn areas, while others found their rooms clean. Housekeeping standards appear inconsistent across the property.

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10

Israel

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean room. Reasonible price

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janet

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a dump! Dirty carpets & furniture! Smells like smoke! The pool was being resurfaced & out of service. In the back entrance were chairs & mattresses all pilled up presumably to be taken to the dump! Mattress pads were dirty & pillow smelled!

10

Angel

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in, booked a king size non smoking room. Very kind and courteous staff, room was very clean, towels, soap, tv, microwave, fridge, free WiFi, clean pool. Breakfast consisted only of cereal, milk, cinnamon rolls, and coffee at breakfast at the time of stay. Pillows were small for my taste, but overall, would book again. Would love to see more breakfast options :) thanks again!

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terry

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was full of the little black ants this was the morning we were leaving and they said oh yes we know about the ants

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Bill

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very unclean, we didn't stay. We went to different hotel. We were shown 3 different rooms all very dirty the bedding wasn't even changed, hair and soiled sheets. The frig was full of black mold in two rooms one didn't have one. Also someone had been sick it was never cleaned up still on bed skirt and floor.I have Never been in a hotel with such horrible conditions!

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Alen

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirtyy unsanitary rooms were damaged

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Terry

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Found bugs that looked like bedbugs. Could not get refund.

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Mark

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed bugs, locks on the doors don't work and locks on the windows were broke unsafe. Left after first night but didn't get refunded for the second night.

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Teresa

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was terrible bug on the floor . Hair all over. Bodily functions.

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Susan

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the dirtiest hotel I ever stayed in. The room smelled like urine. I was on my hands and knees cleaning the floor and outside the toilet. Rag was black after cleaning. The rim under the bowl was black. My sister and I raided the cleaning closet for cleaning supplies to try and get rid if the urine smell. We changed ALL of the bedding. Mattress pad did not look clean. It had a big stain. Needless to say we did not stay another night. We did NOT get a refund or a part of the bill refunded. They offered another room, not when I asked for it that night it but the next morning. We looked at the room but… again the inside and outside of the toilet was filthy I did not trust the bedding The absolute worst. Where is Econolodge inspection of property.

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Rooms

Rooms are a mixed bag: some guests liked the comfortable beds, while others found the spaces small with very small bathrooms. Repeated maintenance issues were noted, including faulty locks, lighting, TV quirks, and weak water pressure.

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Michael

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean. Bed was uncomfortable with a deep groove running down the middle. Shower was luke warm.

8

Tascha

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool is under maintenance, which was unfortunate. Beds were super comfortable and water was always hot, even after 3 showers

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LATONA

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid for 2 nights and checked out after the 1st night. Pros: -Staff was friendly. Cons: -Owner was sitting in the lobby with his shoes off like he was in his personal living room...gross. -Carpet in the hallway was filled with stains. -When I got to the room the door was already open. The lock to the room didn't work. After the owner looked at it, I was told to lift the door up to close and lock it. -Room smelled clean but actually wasn't. (See pics below) -Requested another room but was denied. -TV malfunctioned. Upon investigating, the guests from the room next door, their remote controlled their TV and my TV. -After checking out early, was told that my money for the rest of the stay could not be refunded.

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jonie

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable. The bed was very comfy. J.P. checked me in, he was very friendly. The only negative things were that the coffee in the room was NOT good, and the juice and coffee in the morning was nearly non-existent.

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Sheri

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Advertised as having a pool (with photos) when in fact pool is permanently closed. Small cramped rooms, tiny bathroom. Very disappointing.

8

Bobette

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One light did not work looked like a short. Reported it to the front desk. They stated they would look in to it, but did not while we were there. The room could have been cleaner.

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Hannah

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our nonsmoking room reeked of smoke. The bathroom was so itty bitty you could barely move. The whole building smelled like pot and curry. You could tell trashy people were living there with the vehicles in back. The breakfast was oatmeal packets and some bread. The back door does not lock so anyone can walk into the building. There is no advertisement for the building except for the gps bringing you there- no signage, etc. But-the front desk kid who was running the entire place alone was very kind.

10

Jeremy

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was noce the beds were comfortable. It was pretty clean if you didnt mind old tattered chair...

10

Paula

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was nice and provided everything we needed. Bed was comfortable.

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Kisha

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Water pressure in shower wasn't good, but overall the property was good. My room was clean and the bedding looked new. Carpet in hall was pretty worn and dirty looking but the room made up for that.

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Service

Staff are often friendly with easy, fast check ins. However, multiple guests reported refund difficulties and occasional professionalism or responsiveness concerns.

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Daniel

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I was supposed to receive a refund for days in stayed and never received it they also acting like they could not hear me when I called multiple times

10

Angel

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in, booked a king size non smoking room. Very kind and courteous staff, room was very clean, towels, soap, tv, microwave, fridge, free WiFi, clean pool. Breakfast consisted only of cereal, milk, cinnamon rolls, and coffee at breakfast at the time of stay. Pillows were small for my taste, but overall, would book again. Would love to see more breakfast options :) thanks again!

2

Candis

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff tried to enter room before check out time Breakfast was horrible and super cheap

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Marvin

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, no nonsense check in. Clean rooms, easy access from highway. Limited breakfast options. Not a deal breaker, really good mom and pop restaurant directly across the street.

2

Terry

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Found bugs that looked like bedbugs. Could not get refund.

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Mark

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed bugs, locks on the doors don't work and locks on the windows were broke unsafe. Left after first night but didn't get refunded for the second night.

2

LATONA

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid for 2 nights and checked out after the 1st night. Pros: -Staff was friendly. Cons: -Owner was sitting in the lobby with his shoes off like he was in his personal living room...gross. -Carpet in the hallway was filled with stains. -When I got to the room the door was already open. The lock to the room didn't work. After the owner looked at it, I was told to lift the door up to close and lock it. -Room smelled clean but actually wasn't. (See pics below) -Requested another room but was denied. -TV malfunctioned. Upon investigating, the guests from the room next door, their remote controlled their TV and my TV. -After checking out early, was told that my money for the rest of the stay could not be refunded.

10

Janet

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast and room was clean and comfortable.

2

Susan

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the dirtiest hotel I ever stayed in. The room smelled like urine. I was on my hands and knees cleaning the floor and outside the toilet. Rag was black after cleaning. The rim under the bowl was black. My sister and I raided the cleaning closet for cleaning supplies to try and get rid if the urine smell. We changed ALL of the bedding. Mattress pad did not look clean. It had a big stain. Needless to say we did not stay another night. We did NOT get a refund or a part of the bill refunded. They offered another room, not when I asked for it that night it but the next morning. We looked at the room but… again the inside and outside of the toilet was filthy I did not trust the bedding The absolute worst. Where is Econolodge inspection of property.

10

Tim

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy off and on from highway. Staff was quick amd friendly.

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Location

Convenient for road trips, with easy highway access and fast food or a local restaurant across the street. The setting is a small town with limited things to do, and several guests appreciated quiet stays.

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Janet

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A quiet place to stop when traveling through this area. Friendly owners. Well kept.

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Marty

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and quiet. The price was high and the beautiful indoor pool that was advertised was empty. Coffee wasn’t ready in the morning. Went to restaurant across the street and next door for breakfast.

10

Marvin

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, no nonsense check in. Clean rooms, easy access from highway. Limited breakfast options. Not a deal breaker, really good mom and pop restaurant directly across the street.

10

Laure

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience Continental breakfast was lacking but adequate

4

Joseph

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No pool, “under maintenance” Breakfast was only waffle and cereal. There is not much around to do Floor in bathroom was sticky

6

Loretta

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was right. We were thankful to have a place to stay in a small town like El Paso.

10

Melinda

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Room was clean. Quiet atmosphere. And right next to McDonalds!!

10

Tim

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy off and on from highway. Staff was quick amd friendly.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited, often just cereal, toast or waffles, small pastries, and basic coffee or juice, with some complaints about quality and availability. Many guests opt for nearby eateries instead.

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Beau

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Place is clean enough, staff is nice enough. Pool was locked and had to ask to use it, and ask for towels. Breakfast was cereal or toast, just butter, no jelly. Awful coffee, hot water but no hot chocolate or tea for it. So it’s a fine place to sleep and have a swim for the price, but don’t expect anything else and just go to McDonald’s next door for food.

10

Angel

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in, booked a king size non smoking room. Very kind and courteous staff, room was very clean, towels, soap, tv, microwave, fridge, free WiFi, clean pool. Breakfast consisted only of cereal, milk, cinnamon rolls, and coffee at breakfast at the time of stay. Pillows were small for my taste, but overall, would book again. Would love to see more breakfast options :) thanks again!

2

Candis

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff tried to enter room before check out time Breakfast was horrible and super cheap

6

Marty

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and quiet. The price was high and the beautiful indoor pool that was advertised was empty. Coffee wasn’t ready in the morning. Went to restaurant across the street and next door for breakfast.

10

Marvin

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, no nonsense check in. Clean rooms, easy access from highway. Limited breakfast options. Not a deal breaker, really good mom and pop restaurant directly across the street.

6

Dean or Jackie

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reeked of marijuana - no smoking property. One shampoo and soap, that's it. Breakfast was two choices of cereal and tiny cinnamon rolls, coffee, OJ, bread.

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Shelly

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

U get what u pay for. Not bad for an economy rate hotel. Pros: Room, lobby and breakfast area were clean. Bed was comfortable. Cons: carpet in the hallways was disgusting. breakfast was toast, cereal and a waffle maker. Pool was empty. Stayed in El Paso because it was closest to the event we were there to attend. In the future we will drive the extra few miles to stay in a nicer hotel in Bloomington-Normal.

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Caleigh

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Stay was fine. Breakfast was basically non existent so don’t plan on eating here, and the staff was odd at times. There is a McDonald and a restaurant within walking distance and a DG market!

10

Laure

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience Continental breakfast was lacking but adequate

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victor

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Continental breakfast was not appealing

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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