Name: Ramada by Wyndham Effingham
Address: 1606 W Fayette Ave, Effingham, Illinois, United States of America, Effingham, Illinois, US
Price range: $57–$86 per night
Rating: 7.28

What guests think

Ramada by Wyndham Effingham draws mixed reviews: travellers like the convenient highway location and some friendly staff, but many report dated spaces, inconsistent cleanliness (stains, odors, mold), maintenance problems, and a hit-or-miss breakfast.

Reports frequently mention worn carpets, damaged fixtures, and thin or holey towels, though some guests did find clean rooms and comfortable beds. Service ranges from welcoming and responsive to unprofessional or unavailable at times. Expect a basic, budget stop that’s convenient but inconsistent.

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Facilities

Several reviews note the pool being closed or dirty, and the exercise room is basic with occasional access issues. Ice machines were sometimes out of order, some exterior doors didn’t lock, there is no elevator, and parking is easy.

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Erika

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool, service was friendly.

8

Nanci

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking

8

Rudge

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool looked dirty

4

Don

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room had a large red stain in the carpet. Bathroom tiles were broken and had crude inbetween the base boards. Toilet would not flush right. And the side door to the hotel would not lock. Will not go back to a Ramada again.

2

Maria A

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room, the shower/ bath tub was dirty with soap scum, the shower curtain seems like it was never changed was dirty looking and the toilet was constantly running. Loud!! Beds were not comfortable at all. The t. V, had a terrible pictur screen.We looked at the pool and it looked very cloudy and not treated with chemicals , just did not look clean. Very disappointed with our stay.

10

KIM

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room at a reasonable price with a decent breakfast. My only complaint is all the trash around the parking lot and the back of the building.

8

Jil

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking lot was cover in ice & snow. Dangerous.

2

Don

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool not in operation, didn't realize until I saw the sign on the door. Appeared to be blood stains on one of the pillows. Public hair on sidewall of shower. Stains in carpet, on desk chair, and spots throughout the room. And hallway reeked strongly of Marijuana, the entire stay.

4

Kristi

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Doors to pool and outdoors did not lock; bathroom door didn't lock; water pipe busted so we had no water that night, it was turned back on the next morning, wake were thin and there was a screaming child next door to us screaming into 2 in the morning; we were next to the vending machine and heard people getting ice at midnight; show on tv in the lobby at breakfast was not family friendly

6

Daniel

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff at night likes to sleep behind desk, couldn’t use pool was told when booked was open got here closed down due to condinsation and heaters not working properly my kids was very disappointed

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring concern: multiple guests cite dirty carpets, stained linens, moldy bathrooms or shower curtains, strong odors (smoke, must, pet), and worn towels. Others did find clean rooms, but standards vary widely.

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Kathryn

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place appeared to be poorly maintained. The sink didn’t drain, sheets were stained, ice machine struggled, carpet was sticky and dirty. At breakfast the coffee was cold and milk was sour.

4

Melissa

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Took awhile for front desk to even know we were here. Room smelled musty. Moldy bathroom ceiling. Air conditioner smelled when used. We did not use it. Snacks up front were almost empty. Continental Breakfast did not look appetizing. We left and ate somewhere else. We will not be back.

10

Ruth

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value. Very clean. Comfy beds. Gym. Strong, hot shower. Breakfast.

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Tobias

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looked fin from the outside and the lobby and main hall were similar. The oroblems started when we entred the room. There was a heavy must smell, which means active mold. I suspect the mold was in the exterior wall due to improper HVAC drainage. The lower quarter lf the shower curtain also contained dozens of independent mold locations. The carpet was filthy. In context of the conditions described above it is hard to be confident that the bedding and towels were not likewoae dirty, even if not visibly apparent.

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Melina

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn’t horrible for one night but the room had an overwhelming musty smell and there were stains on the bedding. The carpet looked like it needed swept and the shower had black stains.

4

Ron

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty sheets. Garbage around the property. Breakfast very limited and messy.

4

Diana

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I remember when Ramada was a nice place. Not this one. To begin with, the trashcan, two feet from the side entrance, remained overflowing with putrid garbage for two days. The ice machine was out of order the entire time. The shower curtain was moldy. The "clean" towels had long black hair on them. No towel to step out of shower on. Room and facility very run down. Something I have never seen, facility commercial laundry room door was left open at all times, this was not a laundry for guests, which this place does not have. When I requested a floor mat for the shower the front desk attendant went to laundry room and said there were none, that they were all dirty, but they could get me one the next day. The duvet cover had a suspicious looking stain that was crusty, so I am assuming it was not changed between guests. Won't guess as to what it might have been, just took it off. Made me suspicious as to the cleanliness of anything in the room. Just another reason I never travel without disinfecting wipes.

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cynthia

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It does not look anything like the photo. It's filthy. It's more like a halfway house than a hotel. Smokers are sitting at check-in, so you are choked by smoke as you arrive. It's dirty. I had a stain on my sheets. Soot came out of the heating system. Breakfast was disappointing. It was unpleasant and I did not feel safe.

4

Lloyd

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mold in the bathroom, strong pet odor

4

Traci

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not clean. I checked out and left before breakfast but would not have eaten there anyhow after seeing how dirty the rooms are. I would be afraid of what the kitchen look like.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with worn furnishings and carpets, and maintenance issues appear (HVAC problems, weak water pressure, broken or missing fixtures). Comfort varies: some guests found beds comfortable and rooms quiet, while others noted traffic or equipment noise.

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Daniel

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room looked like one from a budget motel. Desk chair only had one arm. Floor in the bathroom looked warm. Heating system didn't work properly.

6

Marge

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The interior of the hotel is very much in need of refurbishing; the carpet is stained, worn threadbare, walls are scratched, and the overall condition is deteriorating.

2

Johnson

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A/C didn't work properly. VERY VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN IT WORKED. Very loud exterior noice into the room

10

Kay

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Comfortable bedding. Heat/AC was noisy but worked. Good value for price paid. Free breakfast.

6

John

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. The overall impression was that everything needs a sprucing up.

10

joan

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older place but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Easy access to Interstate and a good variety of food places nearby.

6

Candina

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The light in one room didn’t work at all. The fridge was either not working or turned off. Just not a great hotel, nothing extra, nothing outstanding.

8

dianne

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills, bit very comfortable room, bed and quiet location.

6

Maggie

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just a quick in, sleep, shower and out. Did notice that there was a used wash cloth hanging over shower curtain. Curtains in room were stained. They should be replaced when they look like these did.

6

pamela

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to interstate, traffic noise all night. A/C stoped running in the night.

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Service

Many guests praise friendly, helpful staff and smooth check‑in, but others report unprofessional behavior or poor responsiveness (absent staff, unanswered calls, smoking near the entrance). Overall service feels uneven.

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marjorie

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in staff. Efficient and personable. Everything was as it should be.

10

John

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Owner was amazing, washer had broken earlier in the week and she washed a load of laundry for us because her repair man hadnt been able to get the there to fix the public use machine! Will definitely stay here again for just the service we received!

10

Melinda

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman who checked us in was very personable and efficient. Thank you!

10

Dena

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great and the breakfast is a big plus. I always get a quiet and clean room and everyone is friendly and helpful.

2

Bonnie

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t Stay Here!!! The rooms are dirty, the hotel is dirty, and it is not safe. The room was not cleaned. Hair all over the bathroom, dirty carpet, the room smells of mold, and stains on sheets. When I asked for another room, the employee at the front desk, started complaining about management and cleaning staff. In the lobby, a staff member was loudly playing online video games on the hotel computer with a towel wrapped around her. We saw her sleeping in the lobby the next morning. Very strange. Went to the second room and it was disgusting too. The hallway smelled of drugs and doors were propped open. Other businesses were happening at this hotel. Not safe.

4

Nicole

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room had no Kleenex, towels and barely any toilet paper left. No one present at front desk when we arrived. Room was not in good condition overall and the building was aged. Looked very out of place next to the gorgeous Holiday Inn across the parking lot. Will not stay here again.

10

Sandie

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Easy check in, comfortable room

6

Jane p

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was old but clean. The room was nice sized and included a soda and a comfy chair. Breakfast was okay and you get what you paid for. Now for the worst part. The front desk clerk and her friend were outside smoking marijuana. The entrance smelled so bad. When she saw us she went in to register us and it was obvious she was high. At that point I got scared and wanted to leave but knew I would lose my money. I think possession of marijuana is legal in Illinois but so is alcohol and you can’t do that while working. I will never stay there again and probably not another Ramada Inn either.

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Daniel

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff at night likes to sleep behind desk, couldn’t use pool was told when booked was open got here closed down due to condinsation and heaters not working properly my kids was very disappointed

2

melody

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible experience with this hotel. Front desk clerk was smoking pot by the front door . I had to walk through stink to get into hotel. When i called her out on the smell she refused to let me check in even though the room was already paid for. Said she didn't like my attitude. She took away my keys and told me i had to leave.

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Location

Just off the interstate with nearby dining, making it convenient for road trips. Some mention traffic noise, while others found it quiet.

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Jon

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good property, but a little noisy in and out. Close to the freeway with trucks going all on and off all night!

10

Kimberly

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy getting on and off the Interstate. It was also easy to get to Golden Corral and the Effingham Performance center from the hotel.

10

Deborah

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

conveniently located off of interstate

10

Jolyn

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet. Good location

10

joan

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older place but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Easy access to Interstate and a good variety of food places nearby.

8

Jorge

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the freeway

8

Dylan

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right off the interstate, easy to get to, close to some good restaurants. Really excellent place to stay for the price.

8

Ed

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to highway for easy on/ off for a long distance trip

8

Christopher

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for the money. Room was clean and traffic noise minimal since it is near two major interstates.

10

Linda

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and quiet. Convenient location

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: several guests enjoyed hot options like eggs, sausage and waffles, while many others found it limited, poorly maintained, or not edible. Coffee quality and replenishment also varied.

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Karen

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at about 10:30 pm. It took a bit for anyone to show up at the desk so we could check in. I called and that did not work. Finally located a service bell and that worked. Update: the breakfast was really impressive for this type of stay. Fresh scrambled eggs, sausage, bagels, juice, yogurt, etc and the coffee was good. Usually it’s just cereal and maybe a waffle maker if you’re lucky. So I give top marks for the breakfast, especially considering the room price.

6

Lorrie

Mar 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was empty of coffee and good well before cut off time. Worker wouldn’t replenish coffee for me

6

Rosemary

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good, staff friendly, helpful. Basic hot breakfast. Room and property clean. Breakfast coffee was like colored water. Staff said they were directed to use a premeasured packet. Definetly not good

10

James

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast clean and friendly establishment.

8

Nancy

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We just needed a good night's sleep after driving all day. Comfortable beds and a nice hot breakfast to "jump start" another full day of driving.

8

Lindsay

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service, clean rooms, amazing breakfast, and staff was very good! I marked it 4 out of 5 just because its an older building, but for everything for the price we paid, it felt like a steal! Great job!

4

Jennifer

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a convenient location, but very outdated and the pictures are not a good representation of the hotel. The breakfast was a joke and not in a funny way. They appear to cut corners where ever they can. The staff was not engaging nor helpful.

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Michael

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was not that good there's nothing left early on poorly attended ice machine not working The entry light in the room not working and had a lot of trouble with the TV generally the facility is average condition

2

Elaine

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower curtain missing/sink faucet leaked badly/floor was dirty. Called the front desk to get a room change but no one answered. Breakfast offerings were scarce/hot items (eggs & sausage)not edible. Staff did not seem to care. Will be asking for a refund.

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Donald

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was expecting more from the Ramada name, but we got what we paid for. The hotel was mostly clean, but very worn. Holes in the towels as one example. The breakfast presented well, but the eggs and sausages were horrible. Could not eat them.

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Month	Average price
January	$57
February	$62
March	$64
April	$67
May	$67
June	$69
July	$63
August	$62
September	$69
October	$72
November	$69
December	$63

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16 $86	17 $63	18 $71	19 $63
20 $59	21 $64	22 $63	23 $68	24 $65	25 $69	26 $74
27 $63	28 $60	29 $60	30 $62

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $61	2 $73	3 $74
4 $61	5 $70	6 $72	7 $76	8 $74	9 $80	10 $82
11 $64	12 $64	13 $61	14 $64	15 $65	16 $77	17 $74
18 $58	19 $60	20 $59	21 $60	22 $60	23 $70	24 $66
25 $59	26 $57	27 $59	28 $60	29 $59	30 $67	31 $63

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