DeKalb Township Hotels with Gym

We’re north of I-88, less than 10 minutes from Northern Illinois University. Ellwood House Museum and Egyptian Theatre are a five-minute drive away. Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. is under seven miles from our door. Take a dip in our indoor heated saline pool. Each of our suites features an in-room kitchen, free breakfast, and WiFi.

This place is a bargain - for well under $100 (the price offered on the Red Roof Inn web site where I booked) I got a newly refurbished room that was clean (see exception below) and quiet. I had a standard room with 2 double beds. There was a clean fridge and microwave, cleverly concealed separately in a dresser (took me a bit to find them). Bed could have been firmer, but all the furnishings looked new and were in excellent condition. Plenty of plugs, good work desk, wi-fi worked properly, nice TV, designer sink (but which would be too high for a child to reach, if that matters). I didn't try the shower, but it was clean. Although next to the railroad, the room was surprisingly quiet and I slept well (and I had a room close to the tracks, most rooms are away from/shielded from train noise, and trains do not blow their horns when passing through the town). One plus for me: the a/c has a fan-only setting and will cycle on and off, and is reasonably quiet; my pet peeve is that a lot of motels have a/c's that have to operate continuously or you get no air flow. This made sleeping better. No free breakfast for that bargain price, but there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance (one on each side of the motel). If COVID is a concern, note that all doors open directly to the outside in this property (they do have an indoor corridor west wing which is not currently in use, I was told they ”use it for storage”). Checkin/checkout were both friendly, speedy and simple. The property was formerly a Best Western. Although the room was fully updated and spiffy, work needs to be done next on the exterior, which looks run down in places with some sketchy dark breezeways. But the 2-story building is obviously well built - a poured concrete floor (not wood) helped keep the room quiet. The only negative turned into a positive: although the room itself was really clean, housekeeping had obviously forgotten to clean the drawers, in which I found some trash from a previous occupant. I mentioned this in a constructive way to the front desk when checking out, and was surprised to receive a personal e-mail from the manager apologizing a day or so later. Good management. Overall, recommended.

The well-being of guests is top of mind at Choice-branded hotels. Guests may experience a variety of new, improved cleanliness protocols and products. Our smoke-free hotel in Dekalb, IL is perfect for those who want to explore all the sights of northern Illinois and more. Amenities include free WiFi, Grab n Go breakfast, a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool and a business center. Guest rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators, LCD flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, alarm clocks and irons and ironing boards. Hotel amenities and the location of our Comfort Inn makes it a great option for vacationing tourists and business travelers alike. Enjoy easy access to destinations like Northern Illinois University, Huskie Stadium, Ellwood House Museum, NIU Convocation Center and Shabbona Lake State Park. Complete your plans for your getaway by booking a guest room at our hotel in Dekalb, IL.

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