Name: Hotel Gurnee
Address: 6161 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee, Illinois, United States of America, Gurnee, Illinois, US
Price range: $75–$206 per night
Rating: 7.45

What guests think

Reviews of Hotel Gurnee describe a convenient, generally clean stay with friendly staff and comfortable beds, but also note ongoing renovations, limited or closed amenities like the bar, restaurant, pool, and hot tub, plus a basic breakfast.

Many guests find the rooms dated and sometimes affected by maintenance problems such as weak A/C or hot water and noisy hallways. Service feedback is mixed: numerous compliments for helpful front desk staff alongside repeated reports of reservation confusion, slow responses, and inconsistent housekeeping or breakfast staffing. The location near the highway, shopping, and Six Flags/Great Lakes Naval Base is praised for convenience. Expect a practical, location-first stay rather than a full-service experience.

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Facilities

Ongoing renovations have reduced amenities: the bar and restaurant are often closed, the hot tub is shut, and the pool is at times closed or unheated; parking is plentiful and free.

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Phyllis

Feb 16, 2024

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They sent us to the wrong room, people were in there. Then after calling while reserving, i asked to make sure there was a spa next to the pool and they told me yes. Well guess what, there isnt! We just drove 3 states for this reason, to enjoy a hot tub for 2 nightd

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Karla

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was not in working order. One of the reasons w stayed was to have a pool.

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Lee

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

When we arrived and got to our room the TV did not work. Called the front desk BUT the phone did not work. Maintenance said the TV had no connection. Got new room on 2nd floor. Key didn't work. They had told us wrong room number. Refrigerator froze my insulin! Ask for fridge that worked. NEVER got it. Indoor pool is NOT heated and was freezing. Could not use it. Hot tub is permanently closed. Lobby was beautiful. Hallways were caliber of a motel 8. Room was clean and bedding was great. Continental breakfast is a joke. About 4-5 different sugared cereal, apples and oranges, bagel and yogurt in a tube. That was everything! They did take $75 off our bill for the insulin that froze. Would we stay there again? NEVER! Comfort inn across the street has a great pool and hot tub as well as a great breakfast. Several nice options in the area. Skip this one!

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Ruth

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

We were warmly welcomed and the person at the desk made sure we had what we needed for an extended stay. The property is under a major renovation, so we got a really good deal on one of the rooms not yet renovated. Our suite showed signs of wear and tear but was otherwise clean. The bed was super comfortable which can make or break a stay for us. All interactions with the staff were positive and helpful. I’m sure this property will be beautiful once the renovation is complete. Breakfast is bare bones and the pool looks really nice but I was here for work and had no time to use it. Parking is plentiful and free. There is a bustling mall with plenty of dining options across a busy road, and it’s very close to the tollway. It’s also close to Great Lakes Naval Base and lots of families are here for boot camp graduation. High recommendations! Thanks for a fantastic stay.

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Greg

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property currently under extensive renovation. No food options other than a small breakfast and no swimming pool.

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Kerri

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Expedia advertised there is a hot tub. No working hot tub in years. Pool was ice cold. Property needs some TLC…dusty, chipped walls, carpets, etc. breakfast buffet…they were more worried about obtaining the buffet tickets or getting customers to pay to eat than they were about providing warm food or cleaning tables. Be better

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Joshua

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Stayed here for one night after a fun day at Six Flags. Hotel is just up the street so location was great. No issue with the rooms or service. Cons: Breakfast cost extra, we did not buy it. The pool was not heated, it was ice cold. Was an average size pool. Hot tub was closed and boarded over.

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Cynthia

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was advertised pool, restaurant, and continental breakfast. Pool was closed, restaurant was closed, and continental breakfast constituted of an empty coffee pot and a couple boxes of corn flakes. Room was clean, bed was comfy.

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Iris

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool not working, none of the hotel restaurants were open, and only bagels, juice, and coffee was offered for the continental breakfast. Nice hotel though, I wish I could have experienced all the amenities.

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Paula

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Plenty of free parking.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many mention clean rooms and public spaces, while others report odors, worn carpets, pests, or general shabbiness in halls and elevators.

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Lee

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

When we arrived and got to our room the TV did not work. Called the front desk BUT the phone did not work. Maintenance said the TV had no connection. Got new room on 2nd floor. Key didn't work. They had told us wrong room number. Refrigerator froze my insulin! Ask for fridge that worked. NEVER got it. Indoor pool is NOT heated and was freezing. Could not use it. Hot tub is permanently closed. Lobby was beautiful. Hallways were caliber of a motel 8. Room was clean and bedding was great. Continental breakfast is a joke. About 4-5 different sugared cereal, apples and oranges, bagel and yogurt in a tube. That was everything! They did take $75 off our bill for the insulin that froze. Would we stay there again? NEVER! Comfort inn across the street has a great pool and hot tub as well as a great breakfast. Several nice options in the area. Skip this one!

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Josefa

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciated the cleanliness of the place and the space that we had in our room. The staff wasn't particularly friendly, and the breakfast they provided was lacking (bagel & coffee); it didn't seem like the morning staff was attentive to that. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.

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Tameka

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is out dated and has a smell. We Lysoled everything down and sprayed the room

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Dylan

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small bugs in the window. Nothing crazy but strange. Room was big, lobby smelled like propane kinda. All in all it was pleasant, I love the convenience of the location.

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Alex

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good area but roaches, had to leave mid stay and find a different hotel. Didnt even give a decent discount to cover cost of laundry matt to ensure we didnt bring their filth home.

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Jahan

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was kind of dated. Peeling paint , peeling ceiling , dated carpet. It’s not terrible but it’s seen better days. Breakfast was not good. The front desk young lady was awesome!

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Drazen

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great rooms ..clean

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Judy

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel clean comfortable friendly and great location

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Abid

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty, smells and stuffy

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JOACHIM

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This smelly property is in dire need of renovation

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with some reporting small TVs, limited in-room amenities (no fridge or microwave in some standards), temperature or hot water issues, and noise from hallways or doors.

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kyle

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

I was at this hotel for a week, the room was ok, but the lounge chair was broken so I couldn't sit and lean left. It was kind of outdated in regards to tech. No USB ports, just plug ins. TV was pretty small and most of the channels didn't come in. For the location of where it was, I expected better.

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Stefanie

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a standard double bed room. There was is no microwave or mini refrigerator in those types of rooms. I don’t know if they have them in a suite, but in a standard there were none. I expected to have those amenities inside of a standard room because anywhere else I stayed it was a standard amenity. The downstairs bar/restaurant was permanently closed. They only serve a breakfast buffet in the mornings for $12 per person and 1 child eats free with per paying adult. The hot tub in the pool area is covered and shut down permanently as well. I was traveling with my family and this hotel did not accommodate my family. I needed a mini refrigerator for juice boxes and nursing milk. It did have a coffee maker in the room but we don’t drink coffee so it was useless for our family needs. Lesson learned we won’t be staying at this property in the future.

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Devona

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A/c didn’t work called multiple times about it . Someone came up cleaned the filter and left a/c still didn’t work. We were hot and uncomfortable they never switched out to a new room.

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Bhavesh

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel. Very low on staff and staff not very welcoming. Very basic customer service. Worst part of the hotel was we didn't have hot water in shower so that is huge issue. Better check hot water when you check in.

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Kevin

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A shade on the window would be nice.....

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Lilly

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel, easy to get to food and shopping, and had a nice big pool. Family friendly, clean. Only downside was that there was no refrigerator in our room. So we got ice to keep water cool overnight. No big deal

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Emily

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very dated. The vanity in the bathroom was detached from the ground. The vanity top in the kitchenette area was stained. The disposable coffee cups supplied in the room were too tall for the coffee maker. The mattress in the pull-out couch had stains and holes, and was very thin. The property was conveniently located and easy to get to.

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Kathrine

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy to get to, right off the highway. Great to have the option for late checkout added on before arrival so we could plan it into our day. A couple of things to note: Checkout was a long wait due to the line and only one person working in the lobby at the time. Room was incredibly noisy. Couldn’t sleep before 2am because there was just too much noise—kids running and talking loudly in the hall outside of our room, loud noises (heard loud banging sounds multiple times and the sound of doors closing was louder than the tv) from the rooms around us and the level above. Possibly due to our location on the second floor? Some noise was expected on a Friday night, but this was truly excessive and even frustrating at times. I would request a room on a more upper level in the future as I would likely give this hotel another chance.

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Amy

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms need to be refurbished, they are very aged. The location of the property is great, and the water pressure in the shower is fantastic!

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Stephanie

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service at the desk was not very friendly or helpful. She wasn’t necessarily rude, she just wasn’t a great person to put at the front desk to greet people and make them feel welcomed. Room was meh. Door was loud and made a loud sound every time you opened/closed it. Bathroom was meh, didn’t feel dirty but also didn’t feel clean and comfortable to be in. For the price, you kind of get what you pay for I suppose. The area seemed to have a decent amount of food and entertainment surrounding the hotel though they may be difficult to walk to from the hotel due to where the crosswalks are.

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Service

Many guests found staff friendly and helpful with smooth check-ins, but there are recurring reports of reservation mix-ups, slow or unresponsive service, and uneven breakfast staffing.

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Tabitha

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Management and staff are amazing

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Michael

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk person was very helpful. I wish i could remember his name but he fixed the issue with my reservation and went above and beyond to make my stay good.

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Brian

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property and friendly staff.

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Teshima

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was outdated. Dirty carpet. No security . Kids were running in the hallway all night

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Christopher

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrives and they said I didn't have a reservation. Showed them everything, it took them 20 minutes to find my info. The bed and the sofa bed were hard. The furniture is beat up. The toilets didn't work right. The tub drains slowly. The thermostats didn't work. The best thing about the place was the free WiFi. I'd recommend staying elsewhere

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Rajesh

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk told us that the booking doesn’t exist when we got there to check in, then took more than half an hour to figure out our booking. Some rooms A/C doesn’t work. Offered free breakfast when I booked but no breakfast available free. This was a worse experience. Not recommended..

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Sammantha

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My partner and I had a great stay at Hotel Gurnee. We stayed at the property for one night while on a roadtrip. The hotel itself is modern with a stunning lobby and a large, well-lit parking lot. The staff at the property were very kind. When checking in, we asked the woman assisting us for the best places to get deep dish pizza in the area and her recommendations were spot on. The room we were provided was clean and spacious. I would recommend staying at Hotel Gurnee for a comfortable stay if you're in the area!

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Stephanie

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service at the desk was not very friendly or helpful. She wasn’t necessarily rude, she just wasn’t a great person to put at the front desk to greet people and make them feel welcomed. Room was meh. Door was loud and made a loud sound every time you opened/closed it. Bathroom was meh, didn’t feel dirty but also didn’t feel clean and comfortable to be in. For the price, you kind of get what you pay for I suppose. The area seemed to have a decent amount of food and entertainment surrounding the hotel though they may be difficult to walk to from the hotel due to where the crosswalks are.

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Zachary

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was painless and staff was helpful.

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Al

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel changed name so they didn't have our Expedia reservation. Clerk had to contact supervisor and finally found our reservation

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Location

Convenient spot near the highway, outlet mall/shopping, dining, and area attractions like Six Flags and Great Lakes Naval Base; easy parking.

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Ruth

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

We were warmly welcomed and the person at the desk made sure we had what we needed for an extended stay. The property is under a major renovation, so we got a really good deal on one of the rooms not yet renovated. Our suite showed signs of wear and tear but was otherwise clean. The bed was super comfortable which can make or break a stay for us. All interactions with the staff were positive and helpful. I’m sure this property will be beautiful once the renovation is complete. Breakfast is bare bones and the pool looks really nice but I was here for work and had no time to use it. Parking is plentiful and free. There is a bustling mall with plenty of dining options across a busy road, and it’s very close to the tollway. It’s also close to Great Lakes Naval Base and lots of families are here for boot camp graduation. High recommendations! Thanks for a fantastic stay.

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Patrick F

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location

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Emmanuel

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well centered location.

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Carolyn T

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It was in a very convenient area

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Dylan

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small bugs in the window. Nothing crazy but strange. Room was big, lobby smelled like propane kinda. All in all it was pleasant, I love the convenience of the location.

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Allison

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is very close to lots of shopping and dining options. Very close to the highway making it convienient for travel. Rooms are okay, shows lots of wear. Was more well upkept when we stayed 2 years ago.

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Robert

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient access to and from the highway. Carpet in room seemed worn and old. Good price for the area.

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Jared

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very conveniently located near major attractions in Gurnee and close proximity to Lake Forest. Very price friendly and near great shopping and dining.

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Judy

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel clean comfortable friendly and great location

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John

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to many attractions.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as limited or poor value, sometimes charged when guests expected it free; the on-site restaurant/bar is often closed, though a few guests found the coffee or breakfast acceptable.

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Earl

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the fact they had a washer and dryer, but they didn’t have a coin machine. when I first arrived, they said they had breakfast from 6 to 9 and all they had was muffins, cereal, and fruits.

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Kenton

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine. Only criticism I have was the breakfast had almost nothing. All that was left was muffins, scones, and a couple pieces of fruit

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Stefanie

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a standard double bed room. There was is no microwave or mini refrigerator in those types of rooms. I don’t know if they have them in a suite, but in a standard there were none. I expected to have those amenities inside of a standard room because anywhere else I stayed it was a standard amenity. The downstairs bar/restaurant was permanently closed. They only serve a breakfast buffet in the mornings for $12 per person and 1 child eats free with per paying adult. The hot tub in the pool area is covered and shut down permanently as well. I was traveling with my family and this hotel did not accommodate my family. I needed a mini refrigerator for juice boxes and nursing milk. It did have a coffee maker in the room but we don’t drink coffee so it was useless for our family needs. Lesson learned we won’t be staying at this property in the future.

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Ted

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There breakfast was an embarrassing joke. They want to charge you 11.95 for one tray that had scrambled egg, next to diced potatoes and a tray of bacon. That's it for hot! No waffles, pancake,oat meal,toast,etc. Joke

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Josefa

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciated the cleanliness of the place and the space that we had in our room. The staff wasn't particularly friendly, and the breakfast they provided was lacking (bagel & coffee); it didn't seem like the morning staff was attentive to that. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.

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Amanda

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was so nice. The continental breakfast could have been better, but we understand things are a pain when there is a renovation going on.

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Quentin

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked how close the hotel was to Six Flags. I liked the food choices in the lounge. I was not impressed with the breakfast buffet. If I was paying $15 per person per day, I might look elsewhere. I prepaid for $10 so it was ok. The spread was limited and lack healthy choices on 2 of the 3 days that I stayed.

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Cynthia

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was advertised pool, restaurant, and continental breakfast. Pool was closed, restaurant was closed, and continental breakfast constituted of an empty coffee pot and a couple boxes of corn flakes. Room was clean, bed was comfy.

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Iris

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool not working, none of the hotel restaurants were open, and only bagels, juice, and coffee was offered for the continental breakfast. Nice hotel though, I wish I could have experienced all the amenities.

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Kim

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All most no breakfast,

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Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$75
March	$84
April	$91
May	$101
June	$123
July	$111
August	$88
September	$86
October	$86
November	$73
December	$74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $117	17 $95	18 $168	19 $162
20 $85	21 $85	22 $80	23 $79	24 $79	25 $153	26 $152
27 $77	28 $78	29 $78	30 $77

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $79	2 $206	3 $146
4 $76	5 $76	6 $76	7 $76	8 $84	9 $137	10 $146
11 $76	12 $75	13 $76	14 $76	15 $76	16 $136	17 $144
18 $77	19 $76	20 $76	21 $78	22 $76	23 $149	24 $162
25 $76	26 $77	27 $76	28 $77	29 $76	30 $144	31 $153

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Bathtub with Grab Bars)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Suite, Multiple Beds

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