Hotels in Champaign, Illinois

While most people think of Champaign as the home of the University of Illinois, the area also features a host of outdoor adventures. Several local state parks feature trails for hiking, bird watching and exploring prairie lands and marshlands along several lakes. Or hike or jog around any of the 500 acres of parks located within the city limits. No matter your adventure, a variety of hotels offer visitors to this Midwest college town a good night's sleep without breaking the bank.

Country Inn & Suites

Close to downtown Champaign as well as the university, this hotel offers beautiful accommodations designed in modern country décor. Choose from rooms or suites offering cable TV, coffee makers with Seattle's Best coffee, large work desks with ergonomic chairs, hair dryers and Wi-Fi Internet access. Suites feature whirlpools, wet bars, refrigerators and microwaves. Stop in the lobby for cookies and coffee served 24 hours per day. Wear off the caffeine and sugar with a workout at the fitness center, then take a swim in the indoor heated pool or relax in the hot tub.

Country Inn & Suites
602 W. Marketview Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61822
(217) 355-6666
(800) 456-4000
countryinns.com/champaignil

Baymont Inn & Suites

This upgraded hotel offers seven different types of stylishly-decorated rooms and suites. All rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, voice mail phones, ergonomic desk chairs, Wi-Fi Internet access and coffee makers. Suites offer a mix of flat-screen LCD televisions, DVD players, comfortable lounge chairs and whirlpool tubs. Guests may also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast featuring Belgian waffles and the use of the fitness center. If you plan to stay in the area for a while, ask about the extended-stay apartment that is available. Choose from a variety of dining options located within driving distance.

Baymont Inn & Suites
302 W. Anthony Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61822
(217) 356-8900
baymontchampaign.com

Drury Inn

Located close to all of the attractions Champaign offers, this hotel features 132 stylish and modern rooms and suites with many thoughtful extras. Enjoy a beverage on the house at the evening reception, then head to your room that features a flat-panel LCD television, in-room coffee service, hair dryer, voice mail phone, microwave and refrigerator. Before you leave in the morning, stop for a complimentary hot breakfast. When you return, head for the indoor or outdoor pools, whirlpool or exercise room if you still have energy, but don't forget to stop for some free popcorn and a soda pop before you retire to your room.

Drury Inn
905 W. Anthony Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61821
(217) 398-0030
druryhotels.com

Article Written By Nancy Wagner

Nancy Wagner is a marketing strategist and speaker who started writing in 1998. She writes business plans for startups and established companies and teaches marketing and promotional tactics at local workshops. Wagner's business and marketing articles have appeared in "Home Business Journal," "Nation’s Business," "Emerging Business" and "The Mortgage Press," among others. She holds a B.S. from Eastern Illinois University.

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