Best Western Sycamore Inn

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Best Western
8.3 (193 reviews)
1935 Dekalb Ave , Sycamore , US
+1 815-748-7400

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms (many reports)
Excellent breakfast / good food choices
Convenient, central location
Firm/comfortable mattresses
Parking available
Good for family stays
Front desk resolved billing issues
Cons:
Occasional serious cleanliness issues (filthy floors, foul smell, damp sheets)
Handicap room problems (no tub, dirty shower)
Slow checkout / understaffed at times
Denied room-change requests
Missing small amenities (no conditioner)
Small elevators
Breakfast accompaniment missing (e.g., biscuits)

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed feedback: several comments praise very clean rooms, but multiple guests reported serious issues (filthy floor, foul smell, damp sheets, dirty shower in handicap room).
Service
8.7
Generally praised (friendly, helpful front desk; resolved a Booking.com billing issue), though there were service lapses (slow checkout, denied room-change requests, limited resolution for damp bedding).
Location
9
Consistently positive: described as perfect, convenient, close to job/activities and overall a great location for visitors.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: comfortable beds and firm mattresses noted, but issues include small elevators, handicap-room limitations (no tub), dirty shower and occasional odors/filthy floors.
Amenities
8.5
Generally good (breakfast options, parking, family-friendly), with occasional missing or inadequate items (no biscuits for gravy, no conditioner).
Value for Money
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast received strong praise (excellent, good choices and food); minor complaint about missing accompaniment (gravy without biscuits).
Overall Experience
8.6
Mostly positive overall: multiple guests would stay again or recommend, despite occasional cleanliness and service shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Sycamore, Best Western Sycamore Inn offers easy access to popular attractions like Raging Buffalo Snowboard Ski Park and Founders Memorial Library. With the Huskie Stadium just 8.2 km away, guests can enjoy the local landmarks effortlessly.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind in our indoor pool or stay active at the fitness centre during your stay. Our 24-hour front desk is always available to cater to your needs, ensuring a stress-free experience.

Nearby Entertainment
Explore nearby attractions such as Magic Waters Waterpark and Santa's Village AZoosment Park for a fun-filled day. And with the Chicago Rockford International Airport just 54 km away, your travels are made convenient.

Book your stay at Best Western Sycamore Inn for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 6.43
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 193 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.7
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Rasheed • couple • us
7
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • couple • us
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Tina • family_with_children • us
10
My stay was overall excellent.
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean .

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Devin • couple • us
10
Very clean
Pros:

When we first got there, the TV did not work the came and tried to trouble shoot it and nothing. They gave us another room to accommodate us.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • couple • us
6
It was nice for what we needed
Pros:

The location was nice. Close to where we needed to go

Cons:

Took awhile to check out. The desk person was sick. I wish she would have gotten someone to cover her. It took over 10 minutes to check out.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
9
I woukd stay there again
Pros:

It was close to my job. It was clean and breakfast was good. Staff was friendly

Cons:

The elevators r pretty small

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Rasheed • couple • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
5
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Iris • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, good choices and good food. Front desk people were excellent, very helpful in straightening out a Booking.com bill.

Cons:

Can't think of anything.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
8
comfortable bed friendly staff but room needed a little more attention
Pros:

Great friendly staff

Cons:

I was in a handicap room, no tub and shower looked pretty dirty. breakfast had sausage gravy but no biscuits to go with them. there was no hair conditioner in the bottle. and I forgot mine

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
8
No complaints. I enjoyed my stay. It was as advertised. I’d definitely recommend & stay again.
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Myrza • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice and cosy hotel!
Goood for family stay
Food is great!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Vic • extended_group • us
8
nice hotel near amenities
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
G
Guzman • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Holly • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Firm mattress, nice shower

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Fortier • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah Cokbilen • couple • us
10
We enjoyed our stay and will book again in our future visits.
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect and close to everything.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee