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| - iHotel is probably the closest hotel to the ISU campus in Champaign, IL. We went for one night only, to attend a wedding.
The event itself was not held at the hotel, so I can't say anything about their facilities. But, we did spend the night there and had a quick breakfast at their coffee shop.
First, the hotel. From the exterior, it does not really look like much. The interior tells a much different story. They obviously spent quite a lot fixing up an older hotel into something very modern and very pretty. The lobby and adjoining lounge are roomy with comfortable seating. The front desk staff was very nice.
The rooms were also well done. They were well appointed. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom clean and modern. The TV left a bit to be desired - it was a flat screen, but did not have a great selection of channels. Seems to be something they skimped on that was pretty minor that could have a big positive impact on their customers.
The only real disappointing experience with had was the coffee shop. Serving Starbucks coffee, we expected good coffee. But, the coffee was burned. The servers were obviously college kids who were nice and cheerful, but didn't really know what they were doing.
So, if you need to stay in Champaigne, the iHotel is a good choice. But, for coffee, go elsewhere.
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