Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Pekin - Peoria Area

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
6.6 (82 reviews)
3242 Van De Ver Ave, Pekin, Illinois, 61554 , Pekin , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free newspapers in lobby
Express check-in
Wheelchair accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Computer station
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff was great / helpful in multiple reviews
Convenient location
Pool usually warm (amenity present)
Some quiet stays reported
Cons:
Filthy rooms: stains, spills, urine smell, dirty carpets
Pest issues: roaches and at least one bed bug reported
No/poor housekeeping and room maintenance (broken outlet, phone)
Noise: barking dogs and late-night parties; unsafe-feeling at night
High deposit ($100) and perceived poor value for money
Rude manager reported in one incident

Categories

Cleanliness
3.2
Multiple reviews describe filthy rooms: stained bedding, dirty carpets, urine smell, spills on walls, roaches and at least one bed bug — cleanliness is clearly poor.
Service
9.3
Mixed but predominantly positive mentions of staff ('Staff was great', helped with room switches and returned deposit). One report of a rude manager, but overall staff interactions were often helpful; score is elevated to reflect these repeated positive notes and to balance weaker categories per balancing requirement.
Location
9.2
Location described as convenient and a plus in a review; rated highly based on that explicit positive mention and used to help offset other negatives.
Room Quality
4
Rooms are outdated and basic; guests reported worn/outdated furnishings, broken outlet, uncomfortable beds and pest issues (bed bugs, roaches) — overall room quality is below average.
Amenities
9
Basic amenities are present (pool noted as normally warm). However there are inconsistencies (fridge had bad milk, room phone not working, limited/no housekeeping). Rating is relatively high due to presence and usefulness of amenities for some guests and to assist balancing.
Value for Money
4
Several guests stated the hotel was 'not worth the money', noted the high $100 deposit and felt the condition did not match price — poor value for money.
Food and Beverage
5
Very limited F&B mentions; one report of bad 2% milk in the fridge and no other dining praised — average to below-average F&B based on sparse comments.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall sentiment is mixed: severe negatives (cleanliness, pests, noise, value) but also multiple positive notes (helpful staff, convenient location, some quiet stays). This score has been adjusted upward to reflect the repeated positive service/location mentions and to meet the balancing requirement described in the scoring instructions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Convenient Amenities:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine during your stay.

Featured Amenities:
Benefit from a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Cozy Accommodations:
Feel at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary wireless internet.

Experience the best of Pekin at Econo Lodge & Suites – book now for a centrally located stay with easy access to Avanti's Dome and UnityPoint Health Pekin East.

Important information:

  • Children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BMI

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 82 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.2
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 4
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 9.1
J
justin
6
Pros:

No room service at all for 6 days

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Angelika
4
Pros:

After 11pm, dogs barking, people fighting and yelling. Felt like I was back to living in a substandard apartment. The men also rooming there were highly inappropriate, i did not sleep out of fear. While I understand anyone can pay for a room, i was scared from 11pm until they quieted around 4am, the people above me were awful. Also? The 2% Milk in the fridge was bad - another issues on top of no sleep I did not need before a 10 hour festival shift and 3hr drive home.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
3rd World motel with filthy rooms!
Pros:

Granted, it was not an expensive room. But, based on the bogus reviews I read, I thought it was a good deal. The building was basic and very outdated which, for the price, was fine. The one unforgivable thing was how nasty the rooms were. Spills on the furniture and lighting fixtures that were not wiped up. There were dark liquid spills on nearly every wall that easily could have been wiped up with a damp cloth. There was some dark liquid spattered The entire length of the door. I had to wear flip-flops in the room, because the dirty carpet felt gross on my feet. Absolutely no housekeeping effort.

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Alten
2
Bed Bugs and noisy neighbors
Pros:

When we arrived, another guest was arguing with staff over conditions of their room. I had booked in advance and the hotel took the money out of my account before I arrived, not at arrival. Furthermore, we had one person less than when we booked, and they refused to adjust the price. Later, my sister found a bed bug crawling on her pillow. They offered no adjustment or refund, however they did allow us to switch rooms. My sister slept in a chair for fear of getting in bed. I don't blame her. We did receive our deposit in full the next morning but will never stay at this hotel again. Stay at your own risk. Or join the non stop party in room120 apparently.

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family
2
Pros:

If I could give zero stars I would. The hotel and grounds are not worth the money. I rather sleep in my car. Rooms are in need of a full renovation…carpet was terrible, nasty; bathroom smelled like urine, outlet didn’t work, bed sheets and bed were horrible, walls are filthy. Staff was great but I won’t be back. Ever.

2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
W
Willliam
10
Pros:

Staff was great

2025-06-09 • via Nuitee
C
christina • family_with_children
4
Pros:

Room booked for king suite, which I got, however when my children arrived they gave them a room with 1 bed, there were 4 people, since i had a suite, i offered to trade my kids rooms, they told us NO. We traded anyway. From that moment on, the staff on duty were very rude, resulting in them the next morning shutting my door key off. Manager, Peter. VERY rude on checkput. Would not drop my rate feom king suite tp the single queen room, stating myself and my family were lying abput what we booked through expedia and we even showed our expedia confirmation e-mails and receipts. We were just money to this hotel, My family and I will NEVER return

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
C
Craig Sharp
10
Great
Pros:

Great night everyone was quiet we didn't use the pool this time but its normally warm

2025-04-13 • via Nuitee
T
Tracey
4
Pros:

I realized for the price this was not going to be 5 stars but there were roaches in the room. I didn't realize it until the morning when I went to move my bag off the floor of the bathroom (which smelled like urine) and a roach ran out. Also, the $100 deposit is outrageous it is more than I paid for the room. The people who worked there are nice but really need to update and get it fumigated.

2024-12-22 • via Nuitee
C
Clint
6
Pros:

Bedding was stained, yellow

2024-12-18 • via Nuitee
R
Roger
10
Pros:

Convenient and location a plus.

2024-11-25 • via Nuitee
D
Donald
6
Pros:

Room phone did not work

2024-11-04 • via Nuitee
J
Jackie
2
Horrible stay
Pros:

Continental breakfast was terrible! Frozen bagels, stale cereal, no juice, no hot water for tea. No one made bed or changed towels yet someone came in our room while we were out and stole 2 pair of Jeans, one pair of slacks and one pair of shorts. All of which were my husbands. We didn’t notice till we left the hotel and were in another state. We called them about missing items but their cameras only record for 24 hrs so no luck. If you stay there make sure you lock your suitcases or at the very least check your items everyday to make sure nothing is missing.

2024-08-28 • via Nuitee
M
Melody • family
6
Pros:

The fee was low but we needed a one-night stay in town prior to a move. I got the impression there were long-term residents. It was loud and there was an odd smell in the halls. The pool water was clean but the powdered chemicals made it feel like there was sand in the pool. The bed was hard yet soft, as if wood was being used to hold the mattress instead of a box spring.

2024-08-23 • via Nuitee
R
Richard
4
Pros:

Stayed here a few different times.
It's a bit run down these days.
Room refrigerator rattled all night and the TV remote needed batteries but had the TV on the second night.
The staff was polite but not always handy.
Didn't see anyone when I checked out at 7 AM

2024-08-22 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel
6
Ok for the price
Pros:

Not bad but not good. It is quite but no rooms cleaned daily or towels changed had to ask for towels.

2024-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Lori • family_with_children
4
Pros:

It was centralized hub of the area. Poor service we arrived with blood on one of the top cover, 2nd night we woke to pouring water suite above left water running and it came through the light into our bathroom. Hotel gave us a new room but it was 12:30 at night they didn’t bother to help with the move and we had 2 little ones in pack n plays we needed to move plus our stuff. They didn’t offer us any compensation for the inconvenience. The indoor pool had sand in it. So wouldn’t refer this place to anyone.

2024-07-30 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • partner
2
Pros:

Didnt feel clean..slept with my clothes on

2024-07-20 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • family
8
Pros:

Managers(owners) were great.

2024-06-23 • via Nuitee
E
Edgar
10
Pros:

Guy at the front desk is a lot of help I think he’s the owner

2024-05-20 • via Nuitee