Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

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Choice Hotels International
7 (99 reviews)
510 E Etna Road, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350 , Ottawa , US

Facilities

Golfing nearby
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Braille or raised signage
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location (near I-80 and dining)
Quiet rooms and generally comfortable beds reported
Friendly/fast service at check-in in several reviews
Affordable budget price
Cons:
Repeated cleanliness issues: mold, stains, used toiletries
Limited/poor breakfast selections (no juice/protein, cold items)
Room-maintenance problems: cracked tubs, broken fixtures, slow drains
Inconsistent amenities: AC failures, missing towels, no elevator/pool

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed reports: several reviews describe mold, stains, sand/mildew, used toiletry bottles and dirty tubs, while a number of guests also said rooms and beds were clean—overall inconsistent cleanliness.
Service
8.5
Generally positive staff interactions noted (fast check-in, friendly attendants, 'excellent customer service'), though a few reports describe unresponsiveness or questionable billing practices.
Location
9
Frequently praised as convenient—close to I-80 and many dining options; location considered a strong point by multiple guests.
Room Quality
6
Mixed room condition: several complaints about cracked tubs, broken window handles, low toilets, hard beds and outdated rooms, but some guests found rooms comfortable and usable.
Amenities
6.5
Basic amenities present but unreliable: AC generally worked for some guests but also failed for others, hairdryer/toaster issues, missing towels, no elevator or pool—adequate but inconsistent.
Value for Money
7.5
Perceived as a budget option: guests expected less, and some felt the price was acceptable despite shortcomings; a number of guests still found it reasonable for the rate.
Food and Beverage
6
Breakfast repeatedly criticized for limited selection (no juice/butter/protein at times), cold items and broken equipment, though waffles and coffee were commonly noted as positives.
Overall Experience
7
A mixed budget-hotel experience: convenient location and generally helpful staff balanced by inconsistent cleanliness, room issues and limited breakfast—adequate for some travelers but disappointing for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:07

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, free self parking, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Cozy Accommodations
Relax in one of the 53 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The private bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries.

Nearby Attractions
Explore local sites like Dayton Ridge Golf Club, Washington Square Park, and Tangled Roots Brewing Company within a short distance. It's a short drive to Starved Rock State Park and other notable landmarks.

Book a stay at Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 99 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 7
L
Larina • family
4
Pros:

The room was not that clean. Bathroom had sand dust on the toilet paper holder, there was mold that was painted over in the shower, window was able to open but the handle was broken off so anyone could open the window from outside. The tub had a big crack in it in a couple of places. Ac stopped working our second night. Toilet was so low to the floor you felt like you were sitting on the floor. The bed was very hard to sleep in. The breakfast had very little selections. Just over all unhappy. Would like a refund of some kind. When I booked the hotel the picture showed a recliner but they have no recliners and was told to talk to Expedia about that.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
D
Doris
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed, clean

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • friends
4
Pros:

Run down, crappy breakfast, unfriendly staff

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • partner
8
Pros:

Air worked great on the hot day. Close to everything i needed to do while in town.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • partner
8
Pros:

Good

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Juanita
10
Pros:

Quiet and nice

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
R
Robert
2
Poor Quality
Pros:

The Hotel Breakwas little to Nothing. The Shower had a Bathmap glued to the Bottom to Cover up a Damaged Bottom. Dangerous!! Room 115. Never Again


2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
M
Mary
4
Pros:

We got to the Hotel late about 10:00 pm. Took a shower ready to get out and there were no towels. My husband called down to the desk no answer phone rang a while and no answer. He had to go down from the second floor to get towels. The shower controls had mildew under the plastic. The telephone was dirty and things looked like something split and dried. Disgusting. The beds were clean and comfortable. Would not stay there again. They gave a house cleaning problem.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Rita • partner
10
Pros:

Excellent customer service. Food places near by. Quite place. Comfortable bed.

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
J
John
6
Very Average Accomodations
Pros:

This is a typical budget hotel. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It's a 2-story hotel and there's no elevator. The sink in the room drained VERY slowly. But the TV channel selection was good, as was the LED lighting in the room. The air conditioning was accurate and quiet. We'll stay here again.

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
J
Janice • partner
10
Pros:

Very quiet. Close to I 80. Good food nearby. No smoking.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jeremy
4
Pros:

Room was clean. They did change my room from what I reserved. Seem to be a water and mold problem in the walls, especially in the bathroom.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
D
Dan
8
Pros:

No orange juice, no butter,

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Ashley
4
Dirty
Pros:

Went to check and tried to swipe my card without telling me. I asked why he was swiping my card and he said there was $100 fee in case of smoking or peta. Got to our room and it smelled awful. Had the 2 queen beds and they were dirty with stains and whatever else. Sheets and pillow cases didn't look clean. The mini shampoo and conditioner bottles were used. Tub had dirt in it.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
R
Rick
2
Pros:

This place was pretty awful. Will not return

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family
6
Pros:

We weren't expecting much at the low price point, but there were still some disappointments: bathroom was kind of grungy, hairdryer didn't work, no protein at all on breakfast bar, water controls on both the sink and shower (which never did get hot) were backwards from standard set up... several weird things like that. Also, be aware that there's no elevator, so if you have heavy luggage or any mobility issues, you'll want to request a first floor room.

2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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ROBIN • family
6
Pros:

The check was fast and the attendant was nice. The room was comfortable, but the tv remote did not work. The free breakfast was inadequate. The eggs and sausage were cold. They had coffee and hot water, no juice. The toaster sisnt work. Only really tasty item was the waffles. Over-all, not great, but not terribly bad.

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
S
shelley
6
Pros:

Hotel was outdated and not very clean. Garbage over flowing around the building.

2025-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Lana • family_with_children
6
Pros:

It was well run by friendly staff. It doesn’t have an elevator if you need one. Wish it had a swimming pool!

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
C
Chad
2
Bed Bugs Everywhere
Pros:

My room was ok. But my crews room had bed bugs. They moved them to a second room, it also had bed bugs. They tried to move them to a third, but it did as well. Very poorly maintained hotel. They even have a sign on the door that says cleanliness you can count on. 😅😅😅 Ya, ok. Don't ever stay there. Horrible place.

2025-05-21 • via Nuitee