Name: Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
Address: 7675 Walton St, Rockford, Illinois, United States of America, Rockford, Illinois, US
Price range: US$135–US$328 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

At Hilton Garden Inn Rockford, travelers often commend friendly staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms, while recurring complaints cite inconsistent service responsiveness, occasional maintenance problems, noise from events or children, and the lack of complimentary breakfast.

The location is convenient for interstate travel and the Hard Rock casino, with plenty of restaurants nearby. Families appreciate the zero-entry kids pool and hot tub, though some report cold water, towel shortages, crowding by non-guests, or occasional cleanliness lapses. On-site dining and bar are handy, though food quality and hours vary. Expect a practical, family-friendly stay with good amenities and occasional operational hiccups.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

The family-friendly pool area and hot tub are highlights, and the fitness room is appreciated. Reports note cold water, occasional cleanliness issues, towel shortages, closures, and lax wristband enforcement when the pool gets crowded.

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10

Shaun

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No issues at all. Stsff was helpful. Had a nice gym and water area

2

Ursula

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a ton of black lint floating in the hot tub :(

10

Shawn

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have a zero entrance pool for the kids, which is nice. They do charge for breakfast compared to other hotels that offer complementary breakfast. Staff is very polite and friendly. This is our go to when we come into the Rockford area.

10

Joel

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was awesome for the kids! staff was good, breakfast was good but should be a sign out that explains it is not complimentary and is restaurant style.

10

Sharon

19 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great kiddies pool

8

Susan

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The facility was very clean and the staff was for the most part very friendly. It would have been nice to have towels available at the pool!!!!

10

Michelle

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and hot tub needed some extra attention

6

Roxanne

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were rock hard but hotel was clean except for some little fellas looking for a free stay. See pic below. Pretty gross. Clerk at checkout was unfriendly. Asked for coffee and he pointed and said down there. A sign said no more coffee. A lady in the kitchen came out of the kitchen with a big smile and graciously filled my cup. Disappointed pool was closed at 10am. Wanted to do a morning swim. Same rude hotel clerk said he didn’t know why it was closed.

10

Delancy

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My child really appreciate the pool area. I appreciated the hospitality and cleanliness.

4

Mark

30 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was very good except for one thing. The lounge staff were excellent. Would like to say Vericona was outstanding taking care of the lounge with dinner and drinks. The problem was the indoor pool area. Guest were suppose to have blue bands on. On Saturday the pool was taken over by non guest and the staff did nothing to stop it. People were bringing their own food thru the front door and having a kid party at the pool. Even say one person bring a crock pot in. They were also sneaking in thru the back door. The lobby security man did not do anything to stop it.

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe rooms and public areas as clean, but there are recurring lapses such as mold in bathroom caulking, leftover items, soap scum, and occasional smoke or other odors. Housekeeping feels inconsistent in a few stays.

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PETER

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smells like smoke so bad we can’t even stay here.

8

Lindsey

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People were friendly and helpful. Pool was clean. Rooms were overall clean.

10

Olga

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Highly recommend.

8

Jasmine

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay and service was average—I was there for business, so I just slept and attended my meetings. I can’t speak to the food, because I did not eat at the hotel. The bed was a tiny bit uncomfortable (on the harder side) and the floor was a little noisy at times, but they were hosting several events. The smoke alarm in the room went off on the first night due to low battery and continued on, so I called the desk several times, but no one answered. I had to go downstairs to the front desk for help. The staff was kind enough to help and they took it down for the evening and then it was fixed the following day. I asked for an extra comforter twice and never received it—once to housekeeping and once to the front desk. Overall, those things didn’t make the stay terrible, just minor inconveniences. The room was clean, staff was helpful when needed—just perhaps a little spread thin, and the environment was family friendly.

6

Mayte

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed in Hilton Garden like 5-7 in the last year but this room in particular was not clean to the stadards of this hotel. There was no bags on the trash cans, there was hair on the counter by the sink and something that looked like mice poop on the desk. The bed also looked like a 9 year old had made it.

4

Mary

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Before arriving, I tried six times to reach the operator at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockford. I had questions, but each call to the local number rang over 25 times before disconnecting. Every time, I had to call Hilton’s 800 line, battle the bots, and beg a human to transfer me back to the hotel. It was an enormous hassle, a time-suck, and a terrible introduction to this branch. The problems didn’t stop there. The mums outside were dead from neglect, the lobby coffee table was littered with debris, and only one clerk manned the front desk during peak check-in. None of the staff wore uniforms or name tags, and they looked sloppy. The elevators crawled, my room was cave-dark, with lumpy pillows, too few blankets, a sagging mattress, mold in the tub caulking, and stains on the floor. The wedding brunch was a disaster. There was no coffee, stale pastries, bagels with no toaster, yogurt with no spoons, raw bacon, and constant silverware shortages. Service was chaotic, and the spread was embarrassingly poor. I expect better quality from Hilton. I paid an exorbitant amount for my room, and the conditions were unsatisfactory. The phone ordeal was infuriating, and the other failures — from the dead mums to the sloppy staff and mold in the bathroom — were shocking. This branch clearly needs help. I want my money back. Bad form, Hilton. I expect more!

8

CHERYL

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing really stands out about this hotel, other than the lack of attention to detail with cleanliness. The k-cup used by previous occupant wasn't removed; shower contained residue, including noticeable soap scum; and door handle to fridge was broken. Otherwise, room was comfortable

2

Shannon

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel smelled like pot! Even in our room

10

Delancy

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My child really appreciate the pool area. I appreciated the hospitality and cleanliness.

10

Kim

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean property. Close to several restaurants and the hard rock casino

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and modern, but several reviews mention hard beds, flat pillows, small 'queen' beds, and in-room maintenance issues (HVAC noise, broken remotes, coffee makers, or plumbing). Noise from halls or the nearby highway is sometimes noticeable.

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Steven

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Time to check in was too long as I had to wait for me room beyond 4:30 as none were ready. Then when I checked in I was in a special needs room where the bed was low and uncomfortable. The front desk staff was very nice.

6

Nancy

23 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The only thing causing me to give a lower rating is the ac/heating unit was messed up and we were unable to use due to it sounding like a jet taking off and landing while it was on. They would've moved us, had we asked, but I was there for a big surgery and switching rooms wasn't worth it. So, we just asked for a box fan and tney had one so it all worked out. Each staff member was so nice and friendly and went above and beyond to be helpful. The hotel itself is very updated and beautifully decorated. The rooms were very clean, well stocked and roomy. Oh and the food frok theor restaurant was 🔥. Will definitely stay here again when I come back soon.

8

Guillermo

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are clean and well configured. Lobby is spacious, bright, inviting and comfortable. Their fitness room is not super large, but I appreciate them having a complete set of dumbbells, a peloton and a rower. My common complaint, which I DO bring to their attention, is that their pillows are pointless. Off how something that looks to have volume can immediately disappear when you lay your head on it. 2, 3, 5 pillows... still just fluff. I asked for a firm pillow when asked by the front desk how they could better accommodate me after the 1st night, and none was given by the time I got to my room for the 2nd night.

4

Dana

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We've stayed at this property before and had a good experience. Our previous stay was with only two people in the room and we had a king room. This time we had four people and a double queen room. The room was clean, expect a dirty washcloth left in the bathroom. However the queen beds are no way queen sized, they were so small and not acceptable for two adults together. We requested a cot for the room and were told it was not possible because of fire code. I've never heard of this restriction in a hotel.

10

Pamela

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were not very comfortable but very clean rooms

8

David

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is nice, but it is certainly not a five star either. We just stayed in an outstanding hotel, so this review may be more on the negative side in comparison. The bed was fine but the linen was below average - fitted sheet came off during the night so I was sleeping directly on the mattress with no barrier. The bathroom room was basic and fairly cramped - not meant for a couple to share at the same time. This hotel is close to the interstate so you will hear highway traffic. On the positive side, the restaurant and bar was excellent and the food was great. It is very nice to not have to go out to eat after a long day of travel.

6

David

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For being a Hilton I was shocked on the staff not being present ay front desk, where I waited 20 minutes for someone to check in because the app would not work. Coffee maker didn't work, Hair dryer didn't work, and the TV had no remote and then after putting in a work order request after waiting 10 minutes for someone to come to the desk, (no one answered the phone) hair dryer still no good, TV still not online just cable available and that's all I get. Very disappointed at this location.

6

Kevin

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were average sized, just like a red roof inn. I expected a bit more for $200 a night. Also the $50 deposit that I have to wait to get back really rubbed me wrong. Breakfast is $13, everyone else is free. The bed was like sleeping on plywood, kept waking up. Walls and floors are paper thin, could hear everything upstairs. I wont go back.... But the girl who checked us in was super nice and did her job very well!

6

Alison

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly, but we had a poor stay here. I didn't like the bed, my partner was allergic to something in the room (we suspect the laundry detergent), and there were screaming children running through the halls until after midnight. The kids in the room across the hall were so loud. We had trouble sleeping.

6

Kristine

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charges me double the going rate for the room . Sent me notices to check in early online then wouldn’t allow me to do it and when I inquired with Hilton for help told me to just check in when I arrive. Toilet gurgled all night. Handicapped room and auto remote for shades did not work properly.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with some standout employees. However, multiple guests experienced long waits or unanswered phones at the front desk, early housekeeping knocks, unfulfilled requests, room changes, and inconsistent follow-through.

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Jason

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a quick friendly check in. Stayed the night and at 8 am the next morning housekeeping was knocking on doors. They were going down the hallway and only knocking on doors where people were staying. They were waking everyone up. I could here people answering and then her saying “Oh sorry.” Then moving on to the next room that was occupied. I will never stay here again. Lots of hotels in this area pick a different one. Would not recommend this hotel.

6

Shawn

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

overnight stop on a longer trip. the first night we stayed there was no one at the front desk for over 20 minutes. Granted we checked in late but still no way to contact anyone to let them know. The second time we stayed everything was fine but again the front desk is not very friendly.

10

ruthann

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great. Staff was very helpful when we decided to stay another night.

10

Andrea

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This trip was for a major surgery I was having and traveling to a world renowned surgeon in Rockford. From the minute we walked in the door Michelle was absolutely amazing. She was informative, genuine and welcoming. I was nervous and knew that at least my stay here was going to be wonderful. The day of my surgery we returned and we asked for extra pillows, she was spot on and said absolutely and anything else we needed, do not hesitate to ask. She recommended the restaurant and they did not disappoint either. We ate both nights we were there and it was amazing food and service! The room was very comfortable and clean. I needed a few extra towels and the cleaning staff in the hallway had no problem giving them to us. Overall, even though this was not a stay of pleasure, I am so happy we chose to stay here, as it made my first 2 days of recovery so comfortable and accommodating! Thank you Michelle and everyone there for being so kind and friendly!!

6

David

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For being a Hilton I was shocked on the staff not being present ay front desk, where I waited 20 minutes for someone to check in because the app would not work. Coffee maker didn't work, Hair dryer didn't work, and the TV had no remote and then after putting in a work order request after waiting 10 minutes for someone to come to the desk, (no one answered the phone) hair dryer still no good, TV still not online just cable available and that's all I get. Very disappointed at this location.

8

Jasmine

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay and service was average—I was there for business, so I just slept and attended my meetings. I can’t speak to the food, because I did not eat at the hotel. The bed was a tiny bit uncomfortable (on the harder side) and the floor was a little noisy at times, but they were hosting several events. The smoke alarm in the room went off on the first night due to low battery and continued on, so I called the desk several times, but no one answered. I had to go downstairs to the front desk for help. The staff was kind enough to help and they took it down for the evening and then it was fixed the following day. I asked for an extra comforter twice and never received it—once to housekeeping and once to the front desk. Overall, those things didn’t make the stay terrible, just minor inconveniences. The room was clean, staff was helpful when needed—just perhaps a little spread thin, and the environment was family friendly.

6

Lilly

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice but when I booked for the room I wanted I did not receive when arriving. Checking in I wasn’t told or notified that my room had gotten changed from a king bed to 2 queen beds for me and my significant other. I went back to the front desk immediately and said something about it, she told me that the hotel was overbooked so the manager must’ve changed it. She also said even though I reserved and paid for what I wanted doesn’t mean that I was receiving the room I wanted and told my significant other and I that we still can sleep on the same bed together. Have never experienced a hotel where they have changed the room, as well as lack of notifying customers on any change of room

4

Mary

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Before arriving, I tried six times to reach the operator at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockford. I had questions, but each call to the local number rang over 25 times before disconnecting. Every time, I had to call Hilton’s 800 line, battle the bots, and beg a human to transfer me back to the hotel. It was an enormous hassle, a time-suck, and a terrible introduction to this branch. The problems didn’t stop there. The mums outside were dead from neglect, the lobby coffee table was littered with debris, and only one clerk manned the front desk during peak check-in. None of the staff wore uniforms or name tags, and they looked sloppy. The elevators crawled, my room was cave-dark, with lumpy pillows, too few blankets, a sagging mattress, mold in the tub caulking, and stains on the floor. The wedding brunch was a disaster. There was no coffee, stale pastries, bagels with no toaster, yogurt with no spoons, raw bacon, and constant silverware shortages. Service was chaotic, and the spread was embarrassingly poor. I expect better quality from Hilton. I paid an exorbitant amount for my room, and the conditions were unsatisfactory. The phone ordeal was infuriating, and the other failures — from the dead mums to the sloppy staff and mold in the bathroom — were shocking. This branch clearly needs help. I want my money back. Bad form, Hilton. I expect more!

10

Deanne

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

accommodated early check in.

6

Kyle

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When checking in I informed the front desk that I was there for work and that there was a potential that I would need to extend my stay by a day or two. I also informed them that I would not know until later in the week. The front desk told me this would be no problem. On my day of checkout I went to the front desk to extend my stay and was told my room had already been reserved for someone else and that the hotel was completely booked. I then had to go back and scramble to get my things together and find another hotel for a night. This overall was the icing on the cake for me. Its to bad because I almost gave this hotel a five star review. Pure incompetence at its finest.

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Location

Convenient near the interstate, restaurants, and the Hard Rock casino; some guests even walked to the casino. A few mention highway noise or GPS leading slightly past the hotel.

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10

Lisa

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access off the interstate for a long road trip. Staff friendly, room was everything we needed and clean

10

Charles

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for three nights visiting family. Loved location and ease of access.

10

Mark

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location great rooms.

10

Todd

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent experience, minus finding it. The address takes you a mile or so past the hotel.

8

David

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is nice, but it is certainly not a five star either. We just stayed in an outstanding hotel, so this review may be more on the negative side in comparison. The bed was fine but the linen was below average - fitted sheet came off during the night so I was sleeping directly on the mattress with no barrier. The bathroom room was basic and fairly cramped - not meant for a couple to share at the same time. This hotel is close to the interstate so you will hear highway traffic. On the positive side, the restaurant and bar was excellent and the food was great. It is very nice to not have to go out to eat after a long day of travel.

10

Deborah

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay as it walkable to the Hard Rock.

10

Allison

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient for getting around the area

10

Thomas

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and a safe walk to the casino!

10

Rachael

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice and clean hotel. desk staff were friendly and helpful. room was clean and quiet. close to lots of restaurants and the hard rock casino.

8

Lynn

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice, quick stay. Very near restaurants, casino, and a nice pool. Too bad the fire alarm went off randomly about 6:30am on Saturday morning.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant and bar are convenient and often praised. Several reviews note breakfast is paid, and feedback on quality and availability varies.

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8

Tricia

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast and dinner options and staff working the kitchen were very pleasant and helpful!!!

4

michael

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was very cold. The tv only had basic cable without access to apps. Breakfast was limited and bad.

10

Shawn

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have a zero entrance pool for the kids, which is nice. They do charge for breakfast compared to other hotels that offer complementary breakfast. Staff is very polite and friendly. This is our go to when we come into the Rockford area.

8

David

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is nice, but it is certainly not a five star either. We just stayed in an outstanding hotel, so this review may be more on the negative side in comparison. The bed was fine but the linen was below average - fitted sheet came off during the night so I was sleeping directly on the mattress with no barrier. The bathroom room was basic and fairly cramped - not meant for a couple to share at the same time. This hotel is close to the interstate so you will hear highway traffic. On the positive side, the restaurant and bar was excellent and the food was great. It is very nice to not have to go out to eat after a long day of travel.

6

Kevin

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were average sized, just like a red roof inn. I expected a bit more for $200 a night. Also the $50 deposit that I have to wait to get back really rubbed me wrong. Breakfast is $13, everyone else is free. The bed was like sleeping on plywood, kept waking up. Walls and floors are paper thin, could hear everything upstairs. I wont go back.... But the girl who checked us in was super nice and did her job very well!

10

marion

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean and had everything we needed….except a complimentary breakfast. So many lesser hotels provide that at no additional expense. Front desk greeter very friendly.

4

Kassie

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I didnt like that breakfast isnt included in the room but the breakfast was amazing. So many choices

8

Tasha

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast should be provided free for children.

10

shelley

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff smiled and made me feel welcome. The room was clean and comfortable. I was so happy and surprised to find a restaurant and room service!!

10

Rose

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kind and courteous staff, clean and comfy room! I wish I had a couple of days to spend with the cook. As a life-long student and participant of the art of Gastronomy, the restaurant food was disappointing. Pardon my grandiosity. My mother was a chef and my brother was a restaurant consultant way back in the 1990’s. It’s not that costly or difficult to do better in your restaurant! The particular dish I ordered said fresh basil from menu. There was no fresh basil, just too much dried thyme. Sorry, chef!

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Month	Average price
January	US$119
February	US$131
March	US$167
April	US$152
May	US$169
June	US$206
July	US$180
August	US$160
September	US$160
October	US$170
November	US$137
December	US$122

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $169	18 $224	19 $328
20 $137	21 $260	22 $260	23 $246	24 $268	25 $318	26 $295
27 $135	28 $210	29 $260	30 $253

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $154	2 $308	3 $288
4 $147	5 $211	6 $254	7 $252	8 $206	9 $289	10 $289
11 $144	12 $145	13 $148	14 $232	15 $147	16	17
18 $141	19 $201	20 $259	21 $257	22 $180	23 $289	24 $304
25 $140	26 $199	27 $260	28 $260	29 $152	30 $147	31 $155

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Room, Accessible

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Two Queen Beds, Accessible with Bathtub

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite with Sofabed

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King Deluxe Room with Sofabed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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