Name: Holiday Inn Express Tuscola by IHG
Address: 1201 Tuscola Blvd, Tuscola, Illinois, United States of America, Tuscola, Illinois, US
Price range: $103–$240 per night
Rating: 7.95

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Express Tuscola by IHG is praised for very clean, updated rooms, comfortable beds, and consistently friendly service, along with a convenient location just off I‑57 that works well for stopovers and campus visits.

Breakfast earns frequent compliments for variety and quality. However, guests also report recurring hiccups like broken pancake machines, items not replenished, or grab-and-go service during renovations. Renovation periods also left the lobby dusty at times and changed common-area setups. Some rooms pick up highway noise or had minor maintenance issues such as a stiff door latch; overall, expect a practical, traveler-friendly stay.

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Facilities

Several guests noted renovations. The pool is appreciated, but occasional maintenance closures and construction periods affected the lobby and breakfast setup.

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10

Drew

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stay here every New Years Eve for the kids to swim. Hotel is great! Breakfast is amazing and around the clock coffee

8

Kerry

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, quiet and great breakfast. Pool under maintenance was the only downside to the stay.

8

Judith

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is under renovation. The lobby & 1st floor are a dusty dirty mess. The room was new and updated, sparkling clean. There were only 2 small tables for breakfast, sticky, not clean. Only good thing serves were the cinnamon rolls.

10

Lawrence

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Finishing rebuild. Desk clerk very friendly and helpful. Too bad that the mall next door is empty Very quiet.

10

PADMA

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, friendly staff and simple but well made breakfast. Wish we could have had more time to enjoy the pool and the gym.

10

Kandalyn

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was open nice and late and it was heated which was lovely. Location a bit bizarre (by an outlet mall that is mostly out-of-business), but kind of like a hidden gem. Great food options just a short drive away. Really friendly staff.

10

shari

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for UIUC graduation. Reasonable rates compared to campus and only about 35 minutes away. The hotel is currently under construction (May 2024) but that did not impact our stay at all. Our room was brand new, pool and workout room were open, breakfast was being served but on a "grab n go" system. Thank you to hotel employee Julie for her helpful and friendly customer service.

6

Delores

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As soon as we walked in we could see they were remodeling. They had tables set up for them to use to check people in. One of the main reasons we picked this hotel was for the hot breakfast. With the remodeling going on they were not serving hot breakfast. We could have stayed at another hotel for cheaper with the same grab and go breakfast. What a disappointment.

8

Larry Tonya

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older but very clean nice pool great staff

10

Lyssette

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I recently traveled out of town to catch the Illinois football game and stayed this hotel. Hotel is very clean. We arrived a bit late, after 9:30, but the staff was incredibly accommodating and allowed us to enjoy our meal without any hassle, which I greatly appreciated. The only downside I noticed was the size of the gym—it was quite tiny and could use some expansion or additional equipment. However, the comfort of the beds made up for it. I had a fantastic night’s sleep, which is always a plus.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the hotel very clean, with many rooms and common areas feeling newly updated. A few reported inconsistencies such as a soiled bathroom, musty odors, a dead bug, or minor maintenance issues.

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Bridget

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was professional and friendly. Room was quiet and had a comfortable bed. We were pleased with the breakfast selections. Only disappointment was the shower curtsin & liner were soiled. Also the toilet wasn't clean and the tile floor looked as if it hadn't been cleaned. Otherwise the other areas of the room and the hotel were clean and well kept.

10

Halina

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service, clean and newly renovated rooms. Great alternative to very expensive hotels in Champaign.

10

Lois

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

After a long day driving it was nice to book ahead a room and find it pleasant and clean.

10

JIMMIE

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and professional. The hot breakfast was good. When I visit Tuscola, this will be my go to hotel.

8

Tricia

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wasnt a bad 2 day stay. Kinda sucked hearing the interstate but wasnt too bad. The only thing i didnt like was that the bathroom door wouldn't stay open, so the bathroom stayed pretty warm entire time. Did find a dead bug in the window sill but it happens. Overall decent stay for a couple day trip.

8

Susan

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall we were very happy with our stay. The room was clean. Staff was friendly. We did not have breakfast there so I can’t comment on that. It was concerning that we did not have a smoke detector in our room- where the smoke detector should have been was just wires hanging down - I do have a photo of this. This was a safety concern for us. For my preference, the bed was hard and pillows waaaay too soft, but that is a personal preference. We would stay here again, just hopefully next time we would have a smoke detector in our room and not just loose wires.

10

Debi and john

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicest motel we have stayed in in a long time! Very clean, comfortable beds, lovely staff. We will definitely stay here again! Oh and the breakfast was very generous too!!

10

RICHARD

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very nice quiet hotel clean room excellent breakfast. Good selection.

8

Patricia

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean. The pancake machine for breakfast was broke and there was no bacon. Looked to be bacon earlier but they never refilled it. Our stay overall was still nice. Cleanliness is my #1. Would stay again.

4

Michael

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was it a functional room? Yes. But a little more run down than most Holiday Inn Expresses I've seen. The entire hallway smelled really musty and damp, and the smell got even stronger in the room. The carpet had a large burn mark, and almost felt moist from the dampness that you felt just walking into the room. Blackout curtain had holes in it. It was a place to spend the night to get some sleep, but that's about all I'd say about it.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern with comfortable beds and are often quiet. Some guests experienced highway noise or minor issues like a hard-to-latch door or a warm bathroom when the door wouldn’t stay open.

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Paula

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Updated rooms

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Tricia

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wasnt a bad 2 day stay. Kinda sucked hearing the interstate but wasnt too bad. The only thing i didnt like was that the bathroom door wouldn't stay open, so the bathroom stayed pretty warm entire time. Did find a dead bug in the window sill but it happens. Overall decent stay for a couple day trip.

10

Donald

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable! Front desk staf was great!

10

Kevin

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes the room was great and clean. We have one issue where the door didn't close well. You really have to pull hard, so hard my wife couldn't get the door to latch. We were in room 110.

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Susan

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall we were very happy with our stay. The room was clean. Staff was friendly. We did not have breakfast there so I can’t comment on that. It was concerning that we did not have a smoke detector in our room- where the smoke detector should have been was just wires hanging down - I do have a photo of this. This was a safety concern for us. For my preference, the bed was hard and pillows waaaay too soft, but that is a personal preference. We would stay here again, just hopefully next time we would have a smoke detector in our room and not just loose wires.

10

William

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were real comfortable. Room was clean, tv was large, breakfast was better than most hotels. It was quiet so it had everything I needed.

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Zhonglin

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We can clearly hear the traffic noise from the nearby highway.

10

Ellen

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very modern!

10

Erica

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Modern, quiet and clean plus dog friendly.

10

Lyssette

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I recently traveled out of town to catch the Illinois football game and stayed this hotel. Hotel is very clean. We arrived a bit late, after 9:30, but the staff was incredibly accommodating and allowed us to enjoy our meal without any hassle, which I greatly appreciated. The only downside I noticed was the size of the gym—it was quite tiny and could use some expansion or additional equipment. However, the comfort of the beds made up for it. I had a fantastic night’s sleep, which is always a plus.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, professional, and helpful, with easy check-in. A few reviews noted miscommunication about early check-in or less friendly interactions.

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10

iyana

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in and friendly desk staff.

10

JIMMIE

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and professional. The hot breakfast was good. When I visit Tuscola, this will be my go to hotel.

10

Sheena

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was easy and the front staff was super friendly. The beds were comfy and the breakfast in the morning was great! (Shoutout to whoever put the cinnamon rolls under the steamer thing 👍) And, the price was excellent! We were driving through on our way to Iowa and this was the perfect spot to rest.

10

Jeanetta

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Customer Service was Amazing!

10

Debi and john

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicest motel we have stayed in in a long time! Very clean, comfortable beds, lovely staff. We will definitely stay here again! Oh and the breakfast was very generous too!!

10

RICHARD

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very nice quiet hotel clean room excellent breakfast. Good selection.

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Mary

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Called early to make arrangements for early checking, when i arrived was told the person i made those arrangements with was new and didnt know she couldnt do that. All i needed to do was change clothes for a wedding. I requested to cancel my reservation before the desk agent would put me in a room. Hotel was exceptional clean, updated, pool and hot tub area was clean. Wifi was great, tv had an array of channels and movie channels. Hotel staff was very nice once we got checked in. Definitely would recommend.

6

Sridhar

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Too close to the highway; lots of traffic noise. Staff was not friendly. Pancake maker was not functioning.

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Chris

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk clerk was very polite and helpful

10

Robert

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fast Friendly Service.

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Location

Very convenient just off I‑57, with dining options a short drive or walk. The adjacent outlet mall is largely empty, and some rooms pick up highway noise; several reviewers used it as a base for Champaign‑Urbana.

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Lawrence

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Finishing rebuild. Desk clerk very friendly and helpful. Too bad that the mall next door is empty Very quiet.

10

Thomas

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a good experience. The staff are friendly, no surprise, people in Tuscola are generally friendly types. Nice and clean. Quiet-- no shared door between rooms is a plus I like about most Holiday Inn Express properties. I'd stay there again. I had to do business in Tolono and Savoy and the hotelbetter priced than a comparable property had I stayed in Champagne and Tuscola is 20 minutes from downtown Champagne and 15 from Savoy and 10 from Tolono. So, it worked out well.

10

Karen

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stopped here for a night on our way to Michigan. Everything was good and it was convenient access to the highway and the local restaurants.

10

Kandalyn

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was open nice and late and it was heated which was lovely. Location a bit bizarre (by an outlet mall that is mostly out-of-business), but kind of like a hidden gem. Great food options just a short drive away. Really friendly staff.

10

Antwan

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place clean big room great location next to I57 restaurants walking distance

8

Jennifer

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is next to a mall with almost no open stores. If you want a quiet, clean hotel it’s great! If you want something to do close to your hotel, go somewhere else.

8

Zhonglin

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We can clearly hear the traffic noise from the nearby highway.

10

Hunter

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was close to the interstate

10

Mary

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to access from freeway. Very clean and comfortable..

10

Julie

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for travelers, easy to access!!

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as generous and tasty. Recurring issues include broken pancake machines, items not refilled, limited seating, and temporary grab-and-go service during renovations; a few found food overcooked or basic.

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JIMMIE

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and professional. The hot breakfast was good. When I visit Tuscola, this will be my go to hotel.

10

Sheena

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was easy and the front staff was super friendly. The beds were comfy and the breakfast in the morning was great! (Shoutout to whoever put the cinnamon rolls under the steamer thing 👍) And, the price was excellent! We were driving through on our way to Iowa and this was the perfect spot to rest.

10

shari

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for UIUC graduation. Reasonable rates compared to campus and only about 35 minutes away. The hotel is currently under construction (May 2024) but that did not impact our stay at all. Our room was brand new, pool and workout room were open, breakfast was being served but on a "grab n go" system. Thank you to hotel employee Julie for her helpful and friendly customer service.

10

Debi and john

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicest motel we have stayed in in a long time! Very clean, comfortable beds, lovely staff. We will definitely stay here again! Oh and the breakfast was very generous too!!

10

RICHARD

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very nice quiet hotel clean room excellent breakfast. Good selection.

10

mike

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was wonderful

8

Patricia

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean. The pancake machine for breakfast was broke and there was no bacon. Looked to be bacon earlier but they never refilled it. Our stay overall was still nice. Cleanliness is my #1. Would stay again.

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jon

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I got down for breakfast, I had a fairly large selection. My only complaint was everything was already dried out, and overcooked rolls were hard. The biscuits were hard. The eggs were overcooked and dry. You might wanna turn your temperature down a little bit.

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Delores

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As soon as we walked in we could see they were remodeling. They had tables set up for them to use to check people in. One of the main reasons we picked this hotel was for the hot breakfast. With the remodeling going on they were not serving hot breakfast. We could have stayed at another hotel for cheaper with the same grab and go breakfast. What a disappointment.

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Susan

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

We stay in Tuscola once a year for a family Christmas reunion and usually at the Holiday Inn Express. The rooms are very comfortable and clean. Our only disappointment was with breakfast. Although it is very good, the pancake machine was out of batter and not being refilled and no cinnamon rolls were replenished. There also was no oatmeal for one of our party. Seems small but we do look forward to it. We thought breakfast was until 10 on the weekends but the hours changed to 9:30 and we came down at 9:15. Could be why the low supply, but the hotel charges quite a bit for the area and it should be stocked until closing. Just my opinion.

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Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$111
March	$106
April	$116
May	$135
June	$108
July	$108
August	$114
September	$129
October	$130
November	$123
December	$99

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $157	16 $123	17 $126	18 $164	19 $146
20 $117	21 $107	22 $110	23 $106	24 $107	25 $137	26 $137
27 $103	28 $107	29 $103	30 $103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $107	2 $151	3 $240
4 $107	5 $110	6 $123	7 $117	8 $109	9 $143	10 $130
11 $118	12 $115	13 $122	14 $127	15 $131	16 $142	17 $141
18 $112	19 $107	20 $105	21 $112	22 $103	23 $172	24 $203
25 $116	26 $112	27 $120	28 $113	29 $104	30 $121	31 $124

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