Name: Gateway Inn
Address: 1320 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, Illinois, United States of America, Sullivan, Illinois, US
Price range: $88–$111 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Gateway Inn is an older, budget-friendly roadside motel where many guests praise clean, comfortable rooms, friendly owners, and a quiet, convenient location, while noting dated exteriors and a few hiccups like no ice or in-room coffee.

Several mention recent upkeep like fresh paint and newer flooring, and many rooms include a fridge, microwave, and flat-screen TV with ample channels. A handful encountered issues such as an AC failure, a musty or chemical smell, a Wi-Fi outage, or housekeeping lapses, while others disliked an unusual check-in setup behind plexiglass. Expect a straightforward, budget stopover at Gateway Inn.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with in-room fridges/microwaves and TVs with many channels. Parking is available, but guests note no ice machine and no on-site concessions; one Wi-Fi outage was reported.

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10

Laura

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fridge and tv channels

6

Anita

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great to have a full-size refrigerator in the room. Property is generally worn out.

10

Christina

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy.Bed was comfortable.There was a microwave and refrigerator.

10

William

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only downside was there wasn't ice onsite, however the kind gentleman who runs the place gave us enough to get through the night out of his personal refrigerator. Grab a bag of ice, its a small inconvenience for such an affordable clean little motel. It is an older building but has all the modern tech charging stations and flat screen tvs. This will be our go to for fishing in the area from now on!!!

6

Crystal

Jul 2, 2023

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Hotel was ok for the affordable price and limited options in the area. Stayed here while visiting family nearby. The rooms are old and had a strong chemical fragrance smell when we came in. The toiletries they give you aren’t good, and the wifi was down when we got there. Beds were comfortable though, and the staff was friendly.

10

Clinton

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice budget friendly motel. nice room, lots of tv channels with a nice 50 in tv. no real concession area but close to others just down the road. best of all it was clean and smoke free. nice man at the check-in desk. i would stay here again.

10

Michelle

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was regretting my decision to book this room when I saw the outside of the motel. It is quite old. I was relieved when the room was nice and comfortable and clean. The walls had been painted, the t.v. was nice and there was a fridge with freezer and a microwave. The shower was warm and with decent pressure. Beds were fine.

8

Kevin

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice parking spots. Clean towels.

10

Bob

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The folks who run the motel have always been helpful and pleasant. The back side of the motel is very close to the property line but there is room to park, but there's nothing scenic about it----and I'm not looking for scenery anyway. One thing i wish could be done: One must driver over a street curb to get onto the property and off of it. A cut in the curb for a smooth entrance and exit would be appreciated. Otherwise, the most recent stay---as has always been the case---was good.

10

Joe

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Motorcycle friendly. Red Apple diner just across the street. This place is on my list of cool road motels. I'll go back.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise across reviews. A few report issues such as missed housekeeping, dust in a bathroom fan, or lingering odors.

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Phelicia

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older hotel but the owners do a good job at maintaining it. It's been a good long while since I have stayed a night there prior to this stay. I noticed several updates such as the flooring in the bathroom, fresh paint on the walls, etc. I didn't hear a peep from any of the neighboring rooms or from outside which was fantastic. If you like a firm bed, you'll get a great night of sleep, unless you're like my husband who thinks he has to sleep on a mattress made out of 10 layers of memory foam 🙄😄 The room smelled fantastic! The sheets, pillow cases, bathroom towels, etc all looked new (otherwise very very well bleached). My ONLY complaint: the lighting in the bathroom ceiling has fans which had a bunch of caked up dust in it. So there's giant dust bunnies up around the light bulbs. Maybe a stick duster can knock all that out? Television worked great. Mini fridge was super clean and kept our drinks perfectly cold... and the window curtains kept all morning light out so we got to sleep in a bit later than usual which my husband did not complain about 😄 Thank you once again for another positive experience!

6

Crystal

Jul 2, 2023

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Hotel was ok for the affordable price and limited options in the area. Stayed here while visiting family nearby. The rooms are old and had a strong chemical fragrance smell when we came in. The toiletries they give you aren’t good, and the wifi was down when we got there. Beds were comfortable though, and the staff was friendly.

10

Michelle

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was regretting my decision to book this room when I saw the outside of the motel. It is quite old. I was relieved when the room was nice and comfortable and clean. The walls had been painted, the t.v. was nice and there was a fridge with freezer and a microwave. The shower was warm and with decent pressure. Beds were fine.

10

DAVID

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room friendly staff

6

Amanda

Aug 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Room had a bit of a musty odor because the refrigerator did not cool. Nothing fancy but we got a good night sleep.

10

Ann

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean room

10

Alana

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, quiet. Customer service is great and I had no issues checking in or out.

10

Deborah

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy with the room. Very clean.

6

Dale

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The area is nice and quite. The only thing I didn't like is I was there four day and they only cleaned the room the first day. Plus I never got clean towels the whole time I was there

10

Joe

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Motorcycle friendly. Red Apple diner just across the street. This place is on my list of cool road motels. I'll go back.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and simple but generally comfortable and quiet, with several guests highlighting good beds. Some mention dated furnishings or a smoking-room smell.

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Marlisa

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a quiet place to stay . Lots to do in area . We enjoyed our stay . The owner was very accommodating .

8

Philip

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in area is a bit sketchy, the older Indian gentleman checks you in from behind a plexiglass panel and you slide your ID through a little slot at the bottom! He didn’t say much but he soon exchanged my payment for his room key. The rooms are dated but clean, and they were painting the outside of the hotel while I was staying. It’s the best hotel in this town! (The only hotel in this town!)

6

Anita

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great to have a full-size refrigerator in the room. Property is generally worn out.

10

Christina

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy.Bed was comfortable.There was a microwave and refrigerator.

10

Russell

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older property but the room was fixed up pretty well, bed was comfortable, things were clean. Nothing fancy here but was an OK budget priced overnight stay.

8

Phelicia

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older hotel but the owners do a good job at maintaining it. It's been a good long while since I have stayed a night there prior to this stay. I noticed several updates such as the flooring in the bathroom, fresh paint on the walls, etc. I didn't hear a peep from any of the neighboring rooms or from outside which was fantastic. If you like a firm bed, you'll get a great night of sleep, unless you're like my husband who thinks he has to sleep on a mattress made out of 10 layers of memory foam 🙄😄 The room smelled fantastic! The sheets, pillow cases, bathroom towels, etc all looked new (otherwise very very well bleached). My ONLY complaint: the lighting in the bathroom ceiling has fans which had a bunch of caked up dust in it. So there's giant dust bunnies up around the light bulbs. Maybe a stick duster can knock all that out? Television worked great. Mini fridge was super clean and kept our drinks perfectly cold... and the window curtains kept all morning light out so we got to sleep in a bit later than usual which my husband did not complain about 😄 Thank you once again for another positive experience!

4

Ronald

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place would have been the last place I would have stayed if there was a better alternative in town. Very, very old and poorly repaired. Thought I was in 1975 with the furnishings. Thank God I only had to stay one night.

6

Diana

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only room left on the “good” side of the place with 2 beds was a smoking room. Don’t smoke and never have - room smelled disgusting. Property/rooms are very dated.

10

Michelle

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was regretting my decision to book this room when I saw the outside of the motel. It is quite old. I was relieved when the room was nice and comfortable and clean. The walls had been painted, the t.v. was nice and there was a fridge with freezer and a microwave. The shower was warm and with decent pressure. Beds were fine.

10

Alana

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, quiet. Customer service is great and I had no issues checking in or out.

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Service

Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, with easy check-in/out and responsive owners. A few disliked the check-in behind plexiglass or noted isolated lapses that were addressed.

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Marlisa

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a quiet place to stay . Lots to do in area . We enjoyed our stay . The owner was very accommodating .

8

Philip

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in area is a bit sketchy, the older Indian gentleman checks you in from behind a plexiglass panel and you slide your ID through a little slot at the bottom! He didn’t say much but he soon exchanged my payment for his room key. The rooms are dated but clean, and they were painting the outside of the hotel while I was staying. It’s the best hotel in this town! (The only hotel in this town!)

10

THOMAS

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice quiet stay in a small town. The owner was on site and very friendly and helpful when we had a question about the tv settings. He made coffee and was also pleasant to talk to.

8

Rebekah

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet and Friendly. Had an issue with privacy door hanger being on the door and housekeeping coming in anyway. Spoke to owners and it was taken care of immediately.

10

Vishal

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a pleasant stay. Appreciate the management.

10

Clinton

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice budget friendly motel. nice room, lots of tv channels with a nice 50 in tv. no real concession area but close to others just down the road. best of all it was clean and smoke free. nice man at the check-in desk. i would stay here again.

10

raymond

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing group Of people running that place Absolutely loved it

10

DAVID

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room friendly staff

10

Ann

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean room

10

Alana

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, quiet. Customer service is great and I had no issues checking in or out.

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Location

Location is quiet and convenient for a small town, with a diner across the street and easy access. One review felt the area was dark and unwelcoming at night.

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Marlisa

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a quiet place to stay . Lots to do in area . We enjoyed our stay . The owner was very accommodating .

2

Iuliia

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 19,329 nights

it was a terrible place ,when we drove up the whole area was dark, there were several lights on the whole area, there were three cars parked next to the hotel ,the hotel was in the dark and to be honest, I was even afraid to leave the car there and I didn’t even go inside, i went found another place, I don’t know why they don’t describe the location of this hotel for people, but I would not advise anyone to go, it looked like some abandoned village. I do not advise anyone to take an overnight stay there.

6

Sherri

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms we keep clean and the area was nice and quiet

8

LaVorna

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to locate, easy in and out. Missed having a coffee maker in the room.

10

Greg

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, nice location

10

Dale

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It is in a good location. Grounds and room were clean and keep clean.

10

david

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and clean

6

Dale

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The area is nice and quite. The only thing I didn't like is I was there four day and they only cleaned the room the first day. Plus I never got clean towels the whole time I was there

10

Bob

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The folks who run the motel have always been helpful and pleasant. The back side of the motel is very close to the property line but there is room to park, but there's nothing scenic about it----and I'm not looking for scenery anyway. One thing i wish could be done: One must driver over a street curb to get onto the property and off of it. A cut in the curb for a smooth entrance and exit would be appreciated. Otherwise, the most recent stay---as has always been the case---was good.

10

Joe

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Motorcycle friendly. Red Apple diner just across the street. This place is on my list of cool road motels. I'll go back.

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Dining

No on-site dining or breakfast is noted, and several guests mention no in-room coffee maker. Nearby options like a diner across the street cover meals.

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Jennifer

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable if old. The AC stopped working about 12 am, and then I was up fiddling with it every hour and a half to try to get it going. Manager was upset as he said he replaced all the units just last year. Wondered why I didn't contact him. (to move us? to send a repair man at midnight? Don't think so-but the sentiment was nice. Whether or not the concern was genuine). No ice machine. No coffee. And really out of our way for a "meh" experience. Would not be likely to stay again.

10

THOMAS

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice quiet stay in a small town. The owner was on site and very friendly and helpful when we had a question about the tv settings. He made coffee and was also pleasant to talk to.

8

LaVorna

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to locate, easy in and out. Missed having a coffee maker in the room.

10

Clinton

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice budget friendly motel. nice room, lots of tv channels with a nice 50 in tv. no real concession area but close to others just down the road. best of all it was clean and smoke free. nice man at the check-in desk. i would stay here again.

10

Joe

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Motorcycle friendly. Red Apple diner just across the street. This place is on my list of cool road motels. I'll go back.

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