Des Plaines Vacations from $348

Clean, quiet, decent food, friendly staff and nice rooms. Close to several places to eat and local entertainment. Not sure what else anyone would expect from a hotel.

Staff was welcoming. Continental breakfast was above average. We stayed in a 2bdr/2ba suite and just had a couple of minor annoyances with the room. The shower head was seemingly broken and there was cardboard folded and wedged in so that it would stay on the rod. If you touched it at all, it'd just fall off. The sink sprayer also did not stay up at the base of the faucet - it just dangled there in the sink. It made it a slight pain to do dishes. Neither problem was the end of the world, but attention to detail and the little things can be impacted. Upon checking in (stayed Wed-Mon), we had asked for room cleanings (towels, bedding, and trash) for Friday and Sunday. They only did that Friday. We had to call the front desk for towels ourselves after getting back to the room from a full day of being in 100 degree weather and sweating to find we had no clean laundry. Again, not the end of the world but it caused disappointment after having a much better experience there the year prior.

This hotel was an unexpected value given the accommodations and the included breakfast. Rooms were clean and quiet with ample space. Breakfast was a surprise and great value (included in room). Be careful with what time you go to the restaurant as in can get very crowded. Also, watch out for other guests as some folks forget where they are and can run into you.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Free coffee and fruit in the AM.

Loved the convenience, restaurant, staff and location. Bar staff, however, was inattentive, forgetful, unqualified.