Illini Inn & Suites Hotel - Rantoul/Gifford/Champaign/Urbana

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (157 reviews)
200 Linden Ave., Rantoul, Illinois, 61866 , Rantoul , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Continental breakfast
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Bicycle rentals nearby
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Awkward room layouts

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
The hotel was clean, but some guests reported cleanliness issues regarding room maintenance.
Service
9.31
Numerous reviews highlight the staff as wonderful, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
8.85
Convenient location but concerns about safety described in some reviews.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were functional and clean but had some issues such as awkward layouts and small bathrooms.
Amenities
8.33
Basic amenities available, but several guests noted a lack of fitness and pool facilities.
Value for Money
9.29
Guests find the hotel to offer great value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.84
The breakfast received praise for its variety and quality.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall experiences were generally positive with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:37

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine during your stay. Start your day with a free continental breakfast and take advantage of laundry facilities and free self-parking.

Comfortable Accommodations

Relax in one of our 199 air-conditioned rooms with fireplaces and Smart televisions. Sleep soundly on a memory foam bed, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and unwind with digital programming. Each room also features a desk and a microwave for your convenience.

Prime Location

Explore nearby attractions such as Rantoul Public Library and Chanute Air Museum, both within a 5-minute drive. Venture further to visit the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, just 15.2 miles away. Book your stay at Illini Inn & Suites Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 157 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 9.29
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Terese partner
10
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable, nice shower pressure and hot water!! Staff was super friendly and efficient. Very helpful as well, when the gentleman found that my husband would struggle with steps, he made accommodations to move us to the ground level. Parking was a bit limited, close to the door and the overflow lot behind the building was poorly lit, being unfamiliar with the area I wasn’t comfortable with that option. Breakfast was over the top for a small independent facility and they also provided us with bottled water, thanking us for supporting a small business!! I would definitely stay here again!!

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Robert family
10
Pros:

Remote location - no frills but clean, comfortable rooms. Staff was friendly and helpful.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Jeff
10
Pros:

Old but clean and safe.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Sasha
10
Pros:

As someone familiar with military dorms, these definitely have a "used to be a dorm" vibe. Driving around the property you can see buildings next door that are still abandoned that make me hope the hotel will take over at some point. What I admire about this hotel is the EFFORT to keep things as clean and organized as possible despite some aging and perhaps limited capabilities. Example, the fruit they offered was fresh. The bananas weren't bruised, the clementines were ripe. They even offered oatmilk! The bread and bagels weren't stale but soft. The parking lot could use a repaving,but the parking lines are visible and I never felt my car was in danger. The rooms were clean but aged. But the only bugs I seen were the giant mosquitoes outside the window (easily fixed just keep the window closed because they don't have screens). Im hoping this hotel will keep the quality that they offer along with the great customer service and being bug free. And eventually maybe expand a little and renovate some of the areas outside. Some tips and details: the hotel has free parking, breakfast and wifi. There are no elevators. The surrounding areas is most of the former air force base then some apartments. The room has a desk and a small kitchenette (no hot plate). The closest restaurants are mostly fast food about 15 min away. I would take advantage of the breakfast they offer. I plan on booking again soon.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
S
Scott
6
Pros:

Average

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Ramana partner
6
Pros:

When the guest in the next room turned on tv or were talking you could hear them as if they were in your hotel room.
The rooms were clean, the exterior was run down and old carpet that was not clean nor was the staircase. Building old enough that there is no elevator. Our room was not ready when we arrived close to 5pm. Booking was confirmed for King and we were told 2 queens beds when we arrived. The clerk spoke with the cleaning person as it appeared they were just cleaning the king room. We told them we’d grab a bite to eat and come back so they could finish. No hand towels in the bathroom just 2 washcloths and 2 bath towels. This was odd.
Staff was friendly as were all the locals where we ate.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Emily
10
Pros:

Clean room and excellent staff

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Larry
6
Pros:

air conditioner was ok and the room was ok

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Pros:

Everything was clean, everything worked and the price was fair.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
J
John
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good with cold and hot offerings. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
J
john
10
Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was spotless and comfortable. I was traveling around the state visiting friends amd family and this hotel, even though it was the least expensive, was by far the best. And not too far from champaign-urbana. Well worth the stop.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Angelita
10
Pros:

A good example about how not to judge a book by it’s cover. The surrounding area seemed run down with an old building across the street. It is located on the former Chanute AFB. The building was a former dormitory. Our room was great! It was spacious and very clean. Staff was very nice. And the old building across the street turned out to be a haunted house! We would definitely stay again.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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THOMAS partner
10
Pros:

I would recommend this hotel.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Shyrell family
6
Pros:

The room was arranged in a weird way. The television was not visible from the bed by the door. I got some bites on my neck after I got under the blankets. I don't know what it was but after the room was cleaned and the blankets werechanged, I felt better. I enjoyed my stay there though.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
H
Howard family
6
Pros:

Great price for a basic hotel convenient to Champaign

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Pamela partner
10
Pros:

Our room was never cleaned the whole time we were there had to ask for towels, but the staff was absolutely amazing. They were very helpful and kind and I would stay 100 times over just for that kind of service.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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DONG HYUK
8
Pros:

Thanks

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
K
Kelsey partner
10
Pros:

Staff wonderful food wonderful clean rooms

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Karen
8
Pros:

The hotel was very clean, quiet and offered a great breakfast. Parking was minimal and very dark. Staff was friendly and courteous. The bathroom is very very small.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Sukhjeet
10
Pros:

I like it

2025-09-25 via Nuitee