Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bourbonnais

First the good: Fast Wifi - nice Large airy lobby - nice Many Pillows - nice Check in - friendly nice young man Breakfast - good selection Could be better: Breakfast: not hot, barely warm Breakfast worker D- or maybe F, she was not helpful. Bad attitude. Here is my conversation with her: Me: Could I have a tray? (To bring food to my wife) Her: Shoulder shrug (frown) Me: (Use my hands to show a rectangle) Tray? Her: We ain't got no trays (frown) Me: I've never been in a Holiday Inn Express that did not have trays Her: Shoulder shrug (frown) A few minutes pass. I notice a sign that says "Trays Available". I picked up the sign and showed it to Ms. Helpful. Her: What is that? (Perhaps she can't read?) Me: It says "Trays Available" Her: If we had any trays, they would be here. She opened one of the many cabinets. (Frown) Me: Okay I look around as I eat. I see a stack of trays on the top shelf in the kitchen. Then I can hear her her moving the trays. I expect her to appear with one. Nope. She left the breakfast area. I didn't feel comfortable going into the kitchen, but I spotted a tray near the pancake machine! I took it and began getting food for my wife. Ms. Helpful returned, grumbling to herself "I ain't in housekeeping, why they ask me to do that?" As she stood in front of the eggs, in my way. She didn't seem to notice that I was using a tray or even that I was there! (Side note: it was 8:40am and I was the only guest in the room the entire time) Sorry HIE, one employee cost you a star. I would have given you four stars.

We stayed one night for a funeral. The staff was friendly and the lobby was clean. Once we got to the third floor where our room was, it smelled musty in the hallway and our room. Our room was fairly clean, but not spotless. They did offer a complimentary breakfast which was nice.

Overall, the hotel wasn't too bad, but it's in need of an update. The rooms are dusty and small. The air conditioning units in the rooms go from sweltering heat to arctic within one degree and they blow directly into the bed nearest to it. It doesn't make for the best sleeping conditions. The free breakfast is always helpful and the hotel is close to the campus. There are also lots of shopping and restaurants, so you can get all your needs quickly. It was great for the move in weekend, but until it's updated, I'll try somewhere else next time.

We came from out of state for our niece's wedding. The room was clean, the good was amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful. Vending machines and arms close by and the location to things in town was perfect.

Our room was a little dirty. There was a half empty bottle of water on the counter and a large stain on the iron board. Be careful of the bathroom floors! Once they're wet they are VERY slippery!! The pool was too cold for us to go swimming. Breakfast was good. Overall, It's decent for a 1 night stay.

The lobby was not so bad, just a little dated and dull. The room triggered my allergies because of the dust. I had to go across street to target to purchase Clorox wipes, to dust the room. Not only was the room dusty but it also reeked of a smell of smoke; of course I requested a non-smoking room. I will commend the hotel for providing a great breakfast each morning. I believe they did the name Holiday Inn an injustice because I expect more from the name alone. Below are pictures of cracks in the walls, the floors appear to have never been vacuum.

can get very busy during Beaars training camp renovated rooms, relatively quiet good location right off highway nice indoor pool the free breakfast is ok-nothing special -but fine if you're heading out ont eh road

Nice room. Clean. Comfortable bed and nice linens. Towels are like a luxury hotel. Can't go wrong with Holiday Inn Express. We have stayed in several around central Illinois and they are consistently great. Plus, throw in free breakfast of eggs, ham, and pancakes you make yourself on an ingenious machine.

Stayed one night. Easy access to hotel from Interstate 57. A good number of restaurants to select from nearby; Cracker Barrel is an easy walk. Front desk staff was friendly and efficient. The room was well maintained and clean. The bed was firm, but comfortable. The breakfast was the usual scrambled eggs and sausage patties, with cereals, yogurts, boiled eggs, coffee, milk, and juices. The buffet was clean and well maintained.