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Sep 14, 2008 by Raymond from Wilmington, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very friendly and helpful staff.
• Rooms were very dated and had worn out linens.

“This used to be a top shelf property. The bar and restaurant are first class but the rooms could use some updating.”

Sep 14, 2008 by Jason from Peoria, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• I liked the hotel restaurant at breakfast.
• When I arrived the room seemed stale (no air movement, phone unplugged).

“The staff was helpful. The bed was nice to sleep on. I did not like the temperature of the room. It did not seem to get cool enough for me. It seemed as if the room had not been used for a while because the phone was unplugged and the room was stuffy when I first entered. Self parking was difficult to navigate. The hotel's location was centralized and allowed me easy access to my training site.”

Sep 9, 2008 by Mike from Rockford, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Quick check in. Room was clean and comfortable.
• Everything was excellent.

“Room quality and comfort are exceptional. Rates a 5 star - plus.”

Sep 8, 2008 by John from Naperville, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Close to downtown and museum.
• Bathroom was dated.

“Great location downtown, close to Lincoln museum and Capital building.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Amanda from Litchfield, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The lobby was nice. Staff was friendly.
• Parking is not good. Parking meters by chance. Rooms need up dated.

“This is nice hotel if you are in Springfield as a tourist, but not for the romantic feel of it.”

Sep 1, 2008 by Robert from Crystal Lake, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Excellent central location; very professional staff and appearance.
• Room air conditioner was erratic.

“A real value for a leisure or business traveler with the parking the only real exception if you drive there. Staff was professional and hotel is very clean and modern.”

Aug 31, 2008 by Todd from Bloomington, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[1] • Location:[10]

• Great location.
• Hotel receptionist (older woman) was rude and unprofessional.

“Nice location, cute bar and the food was very good.”

Aug 27, 2008 by Tory from Fremont, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• It had an old fashion charm.
• View of a very ugly Hilton across the street.

“This was a nice enough hotel. It had a pool, but I wouldn't recommend swimming. The high chlorine level destroyed my son's suit. Good thing he didn't go in the hot tub, his suit would have dissolved completely.”

Aug 25, 2008 by Lyn from Fairfax, VA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• Rooms need updating.

“Parking garage under construction, so we used public parking in the next block which was conveniently reached through the Hilton across the street. Furniture very old in the room. It looks like they may be refurbishing as we saw a delivery of a lot of new mattresses.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Cindy from Jerseyville, IL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• The antiques decorating the hotel.
• Had to park along the street--one to two blocks away.

“Was not told the parking garage was under construction and that we would have to park along the street and carry anything we might have. finding a parking space was difficult. They are the most uncaring, incorporating people I have ever dealt with.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Rey from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] •

• Great location, great price, great service.
• The room was a little small.

“My family and I enjoyed our stay and will be staying there in the future.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Tim from Council Bluffs, IA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[3] • Location:[3]

• This was a terrible place. Bed bugs. No elevators in parking garage.
• This was a terrible place. Bed bugs. No elevators in parking garage.

“This was a terrible place. Bed bugs in the bed. No elevators in parking garage. Parking garage next to hotel ($7), but the only entrances/exits are two blocks away. The sidewalks over the two blocks were closed, so we needed to walk on the street to get to the hotel entrance.”

Aug 20, 2008 by Dan from Teutopolis, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, price, staff.
• Walls very thin, very noisy.

“Great for location and price; the walls are very thin and noise was constant throughout the night.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Maike from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The staff was very friendly.
• The walls and ceilings are thin. We could hear everything. The bathroom was also not clean upon arrival.

“The rooms are quite small and, because it's an older building, the walls and ceilings thin. Noise is heard easily. The hotel staff is friendly and accommodating (sent security to noisemakers without hesitation). We did find it very expensive for what you get for the money, but it's a nice place. There were hairs from the previous guest on the floor of the bathroom when we arrived, which made us question how thoroughly the room had been cleaned prior to our arrival.”

Aug 16, 2008 by Diana from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Cleaning staff did a great job.
• No notification of construction on parking lot - this posed a daily problem.

“Accommodations were good, clean, appealing. The staff was quite friendly. My only issue was that the adjacent parking lot was under construction and so an $8.00 valet service or timed street parking were the options left. When I called the hotel the night before our arrival, no mention was made about the construction.”

Aug 15, 2008 by Sw from Carmi, IL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Good location; nice toiletries.
• Needs cleaned and updated.

“This hotel is in a good downtown location. The guest rooms should be cleaner. The rooms are in need of renovating.”

Aug 15, 2008 by Cindy from Des Plaines, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• The hotel is conveniently located and was affordable.
• Parking garage was closed which we did not know in advance.

“The hotel is nice and relatively clean. It is conveniently located and was affordable. The rooms were a bit musty and need more air flow and the twin beds were way too small for a family. There was one day where they did not make up our room until 6 pm when we were returning. The parking garage was under construction. We had to use the valet park which was not discounted because of the garage construction. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.”

Aug 14, 2008 by Cindy from Ballwin, MO
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Very large room with 2 wing back chairs.
• Waking up the pounding construction at the hotel.

“At first impression, I was very pleased. The valet was extremely helpful, and the room appeared to be quite nice. However, I asked for the best room possible as we were celebrating a special occasion. I felt as though my request was greeted with sarcasm, and our room had a view of nothing more than the parking garage rooftop. To make matters worse, we woke up to the pounding of the jackhammer on the garage. The girls at the desk the next morning said he could easily have put us on the other side of the hotel to give us a view and reduce the noise, but it appeared he had a made an intentional choice to contradict my request. It was somewhat disheartening. My rating on service above was only so high because the valet folks were great as were the desk personnel the following day.”

Aug 13, 2008 by Rita from Hoffman Estates, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• It is a perfect location for walking to the various historical sites.
• Their parking garage was under construction, so we had to park in a separate facility or on the street. Also, there was only 1 computer.

“The young men were very nice and friendly. One of the women at the front desk was curt and not helpful at all.”

Aug 10, 2008 by Bill from Northfield, MN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Nice hotel, pool & restaurant. Very convenient to sites in Springfield.
• Everything was fine as far as we were concerned.

“We found this hotel to be a very nice clean and pleasant place in which to stay while we were in Springfield and the ratings were which were posted on other travel sites not accurate.”

Aug 6, 2008 by Glenn from Linden, VA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[3] • Location:[10]

• Easy walking distance to the Hilton.
• Rude check in service.

“I will certainly stay at the Hilton as I liked the attitude.”

Aug 5, 2008 by Steven from Round Lake, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Close to major tourist attractions.
• Walls seemed thin - could hear other guests often.

“The room was comfortable, spacious and clean. The beds were new (we saw three huge Serta trucks delivering new mattresses to the hotel while we were there). The pool was great for our kids (6 & 8) and the staff was exceptionally pleasant and friendly. The location is amazing. Even the elevators were great never had to wait for more than a minute or so (even when they were loading the mattresses). Admittedly, some of the fixtures in the room were dated (faucet, shower, counter top, etc.) but not nearly as dated as some people would have you believe. For those folks who are looking for marble countertops and top-of-the-line furniture and fittings, look for a five-star hotel in Chicago or New York! Your experience may vary but we had a great stay and will recommend this place to friends and family. Our family had an awesome time staying at this hotel in Springfield!”

Aug 5, 2008 by John O. from Hoxie, KS
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[6] • Location:[4]

• Fairly well maintained.
• Parking was a block away and cost $6 per night; no free wireless in room.

“The Abe Lincoln in Springfield is a nice enough facility but as is the case with so many so called 3-star hotels. They charge for just about everything (and this is above and beyond the room cost). Parking was terrible. You had to park in a public parking garage a block away from the hotel and it cost $6 per night. In addition, if you wanted wireless internet in your room, it cost $10 per night (totally ridiculous). And as is the case so often, breakfast at a 3-star costs many bucks extra.”

Aug 4, 2008 by Steve from Naperville, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Location was excellent for proximity to historical sites.
• The parking garage was under renovation and valet service was slow.

“I did not think that the hotel was upscale however it was clean, convenient and the staff was very courteous.”

Aug 4, 2008 by Christine from Aurora, IL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[5] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Needs updating.

“Great location, needs updating. Friendly staff.”

Aug 2, 2008 by Pat from Seattle, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• It was the perfect place to be for touring new Lincoln Presidential Museum (a few blocks away).
• Parking was a big problem since new multilevel hotel parking lot was not ready yet.

“It appeared to be a very well managed hotel, professional, clean and certainly under-utilized while I was there. The staff was above expectations. Since it is in the heart of the downtown area, it fits the needs of many different travelers. It's not the kind of place I would want to spend more than 2-3 nights though. As mentioned parking is a problem at the moment due to new construction next door. But, I would stay there again without hesitation.”

Jul 30, 2008 by Tara from East Alton, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The front desk staff was welcoming and helpful with local attraction questions.
• Parking garage is under repair an $8 fee is added for valet. With no mass transit parking costs add up quick when coming and going.

“The room was spacious and very clean. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We even had a call in the evening from the front desk to see if we needed anything.”

Jul 29, 2008 by Ann from St. Charles, MO
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• The room was clean.
• We had to park in the street due to garage remodeling.

“The quality of this hotel is on par with a budget motel. What a disappointment!”

Jul 23, 2008 by Barb from Marseilles, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Room had character.
• The lobby had a musty order to it.

“Near attractions, ok for a short stay but parking garage was under renovations and hotel smelled musty.”

Jul 23, 2008 by Joe from Bastrop, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• Clean, nice appearance.
• City owned parking garage under repair, forced to use valet parking or park on street.

“Nice and clean.”

Jul 21, 2008 by David from Mount Prospect, IL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Parking, was not upscale.

“This is a decent hotel with average rooms. It is not a 31/2 star hotel by national standards.”

Jul 21, 2008 by James H. from Wheaton, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Elegant, well maintained.
• Small TV's, terrible valet parking.

“Nice old hotel with very classic feel. Well maintained. Nice bathrooms with large vanity. Bad experience with the valet parking. Right now you can only valet park with the construction going on, as I understand it.”

Jul 16, 2008 by Maryann from Florissant, MO
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[2] • Location:[9]

• Very nice ambiance.
• Check in clerk was very snooty.

“Nice hotel but the staff was rude.”

Jul 16, 2008 by Jeff from Groveland, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Good value for price.
• Had to pay $7.00/night for parking!

“When we got there the with streets were closed down by the hotel and it was difficult to get to! Also had a festival. Gus Macker basketball tournament in the street next to the hotel and a VFW convention at the hotel.”

Jul 11, 2008 by Cathlyn from Oconomowoc, WI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[4]

• Proximity to historic sites.
• Difficult to get to, lack of restaurants.

“Very nice, older appearance. Great if you wish to visit historic sites, not so great if you are looking for a restaurant.”

Jul 10, 2008 by Lori from Independence, KS
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Staff was fantastic - very friendly and accommodating.
• Charge for internet access, small room for family.

“Although the public areas of this hotel are very nice, it seems that the glory days for this hotel were about 20 years ago. The room was comfortable but the furnishings needed significant updating. The staff was very friendly and helpful when we needed a few band aids, first aid ointment for my son's scuffed knee.”

Jul 9, 2008 by Dustin from Bloomington, IL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[5]

• Would be an improvement to be knocked down.
• How dirty the place was.

“The hotel was really old and looked like it has not been cleaned from a long time. The carpet was black from wear and covered in stains. One bed seemed to be broken and the other had spiders in it. The toilet was broken and I had to fix it. Very disgusting. I will never stay there again.”

Jul 8, 2008 by Ashley from Saint Louis, MO
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Great location, wonderful price, just what we needed.
• Hotel is in decline, clean but shabby.

“This hotel is in a perfect location for tourists, near everything you want to see. Whole our room was clean and just fine for what we needed, this is not a 3 or 4 star hotel. Furniture is stained, there are scratches on the wall and cigarette burns on the carpet. And it wasn't a smoking room. The hotel is owned by the state of Illinois, which has budget problems, so I'm not surprised that the hotel hasn't been renovated. But, the room was cheap. The staff was very friendly and helpful - couldn't have been better. My advice is to take the cheap rate and not except a high-class hotel.”

Jun 28, 2008 by Tiffany from Mccullom Lake, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• I liked the location in downtown Springfield - in walking distance to Lincoln sites.
• I would have preferred not to have to pay for parking in the hotel garage.

“Overall, it was a nice stay. The location was convenient, just blocks away from the Lincoln historical sites. The hotel had a pool and exercise room, which were small, but ok since there were not many people using these amenities. The room was clean.”

May 22, 2008 by Marilyn from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The location. Perfect spot.
• The parking. They should make the parking free for hotel guest.

“The overall stay at the hotel was a good one. For what the Hotel offers, it is what it is, a conference center.”

May 18, 2008 by John from New Lenox, IL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Staff was friendly and helpful.
• Beds were no better than best western and the room had some litter. The lobby feel for this hotel does not match up to the feel of the rooms.

“Nice hotel in a great location that has an attractive appeal inside. However the rooms are, at best, ordinary with comfort and cleanliness not leading the pack.”

May 18, 2008 by C. A. from Dennison, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Staff were accessible, helpful, and friendly. A+++.
• Only worn feather pillows in room, but didn't ask for more.

“Grand relic of past glory. If you appreciate historical settings and accept that a historical building like this will have smaller rooms and some limits on amenities, this is a great hotel. Hotel restaurant was adequate, if pricy for what was offered (avoid room service and go for the breakfast buffet). Overall, a hotel staffed with very helpful and accommodating staff. The open, friendly welcome and service reminded me of the era of the hotel, before major chains began stamping uniformity.”

May 17, 2008 by Dave from Aurora, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The convenient location to the capital building.
• Had to pay $5 for parking.

“Clean, convenient and excellent customer service.”

May 15, 2008 by Pat from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The staff were all friendly and helpful.
• I wish parking were included in the room rate.

“The location of the hotel is within walking distance of many of the Lincoln tourist sites and the state capital buildings. The accommodations were quite comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful.”

May 14, 2008 by Janet from Lookout Mountain, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The location was perfect.
• The bathroom was a little dated.

“This hotel is the perfect location for seeing all the Lincoln sites without moving your car. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Public parking is adjacent to the hotel, you can access it without going outside. The bathroom was a little dated, but the elevators served the hotel well. I would not have wanted a different hotel.”

May 12, 2008 by Mary E. from Lerna, IL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• Beds were very uncomfortable & not enough handicap parking.

“Lobby area was nice. Did not dine there. Location was great but one of the most uncomfortable hotels that I have ever slept in. Would not recommend this hotel to others simply because of the old decrepit beds.”

May 5, 2008 by Chris from Westfield, IN
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• There is a piano in the foyer. That does not make it a 3 star hotel.
• It is old. It is dirty. It has uncomfortable beds and is in bad need of a remodel.

“This hotel is a dump. It's the worst 3 star hotel. It's old, and is bad need of a re-model. The furniture and beds are straight out of the 70's. Just because a hotel has a conference center, a restaurant, and a piano in the foyer, doesn't make it a nice hotel. And giving a hotel a historic name like, Abe Lincoln Hotel, is not an excuse for having old dirty rooms. Avoid this hotel and stay across the street at the Hilton.”

May 3, 2008 by Diane from Peoria, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Staff very accommodating/friendly.
• Nothing.

“I've stayed at the Westin Diplomat/Peabody/Drake/Marriott presidential suite and the service which my family received at this hotel is on the list of hotels mentioned.”

May 2, 2008 by Tracy from Carbondale, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Close to the Convention Center.
• Uncomfortable king bed.

“Next to Prairie Convention Center, friendly staff. The waiter at Lindsay's Restaurant was slow, lazy, and put our dessert charge on another customers bill. Check your bill if you eat at this restaurant.”

May 1, 2008 by Amanda from Kankakee, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• We like the accessibility from the interstate and that all our needs of fitness, leisure and comfort could be met here.
• On our 1st night, we had to have our bed remade due to an identified curly hair we found when we pulled back our blankets to go to bed.

“The hotel provided a nice stay for us. We had great accessibility to the interstate, as well as, had all our needs met with a nice fitness center, sauna, and pool, as well as were able to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet in the morning. Even though we encountered a suspicious bed sheet situation on our 1st night, we were offered either another room or to have our sheets changed immediately. They were very accommodating and helpful.”