La Quinta Inn Champaign

I would stay here again, rooms are very nice and up-​to-​date. Only problem is no elevator (for hauling up for long stay) but everything else is great.

I would absolutely stay here again, and recommend it to everyone!
— outdoor pool
— exercise area with treadmill, elliptical strider, recumbent bike, and free weights (the elliptical was pretty meh, but the equipment seemed clean and in good working order)
— washer/​dryer (I am ALL ABOUT THE WASHER/​DRYER)
— free, fast wifi
— fridge and microwave in every room
— accepts pets (so many cute dogs)
— good soundproofing (except right outside your door — I couldn’t hear crying babies from my room, but I could hear them as I walked down the hallway)
— great water pressure, temperature
— recently completely renovated and totally clean
— right off the highway with free parking; near restaurants and grocery stores; about 15 minutes from everything in Champaign-​Urbana, including the airport (though this says more about C-​U than about the hotel)
The front desk staff were lovely. I had to make a change to my reservation and book a new one; they made no bones about it and did it all for me in about 3 seconds. Hooray for not having to bother!
Plus: all this under $ 70/​night!

Talk about shock value! I found this La Quinta because it was a comfortable halfway point along our vacation route, and it takes pets for free. FREE. We have paid up to $ 100 for our two dogs to stay for one night in other hotels, so the reason I booked was completely out of value. When we arrived, we noticed that all of the hotels in Champaign are basically near the mall, and on this same block, so why pay more when you can have the location affordably?
Then I read about a previous issue bedbugs, as we drove into town. Now bedbugs are common in hotels, and they can’t treat for them until they know about them. The problem is people who go from one hotel to the next don’t even know there were bedbugs in the previous hotel, until it’s too late, and they have spread. There were no bedbugs in our room, and the certificate from the health inspector was clearly displayed (with tape) in the front lobby window, which helped ease my mind. My OCD was on fire, though, and I kept itching all of my mosquito bites from vacation for the first few hours.
When we got to our king suite, I was pleasantly surprised. The décor was current, the carpets and bedding were all very new (I did a bedbug check and found only a few hairs and minimal lint under the edge seam of the king bed and pull-​out sofa mattresses. The TV worked well– better than some nicer hotels, and there was one in each room. The bathroom was basic, with a 2-​in-​1 shampoo/​conditioner, and a soap for each sink and shower. Pretty clean.
It looks like an airport meets Target. I don’t know how better to describe it. Artwork is generic photographs of leaves, train tracks, wood, things from nature. Walls are stucco-​textured. Outdoor landscaping is almost nil, but the pool was very clean and had dated patio furniture, with ashtrays on tables. We found a long strip of «poop patch» for our dogs along Neil Rd., but there was litter EVERYWHERE, including broken glass, so keep that in mind. It looks like the landscapers just mow right over the garbage people throw from their cars.
I slept really well on the bed and pillows, and the in-​room fridge kept our beer and gogurts cold. Breakfast the following morning was great for the kids– two waffle irons for like 120 people made for a very tight breakfast area, and the coffee was extremely weak, but was changed out and improved once I mentioned it to the service staff.
I’d give the spot a «totally fine» overall. Not too noisy, dogs stay free, breakfast included, and two bedrooms for under $ 130? YES, PLEASE! We will absolutely be back.

Hey, I’m pretty easy to please when it comes to business travel. I don’t tend to spend much time in the hotel room when I’m out of town (even less on vacations) so as long as you can hit me with clean accommodations, good WiFi, and a friendly staff that knows what they’re doing, I’m all over it.
That’s what I got here, and I got it at a bargain. The room was less than $ 70/​night, and it was a steal. It’s not super fancy, but it has been updated and everything was pretty new, nice and clean, and I had a quiet stay with no hiccups.
I arrived super late, so had called ahead to let them know that I wasn’t a no-​show. When I rolled in, they had me all ready to go, simply handed me a key, and I was off to sleep.
I don’t love the parking lot situation; on the one hand, there are multiple entrances and you can park closer to an access door so you don’t have to traipse through the lobby every time. On the flipside, the main entrance is tucked back in a corner and you have to drive around the building to access it. That’s not a huge deal though.
Bonus points for breakfast. At this price you certainly don’t expect breakfast, but they provide it, and they have the infamous hotel waffle machine, so you know I’mma be grabbin it.

We arrived to find our room exactly as we expected. It was comfortable, quiet and in an excellent location. They welcomed our small dog with a doggie biscuit as well. Breakfast was the usual fare which we wish they would add to, Some type of meat would be appreciated. Thank you for a nice stay.

I will have to admit that this was a clean hotel that felt new but in essence felt like a motel 6 upgrade. It had a cheap feel to it. There was a time 20 years ago when La Quinta was a quality brand. Not anymore. The front deck clerk was somewhat arrogant and the breakfast was chintzy. What really irritated me was the pricing. A king bed is $ 10.00 more than two beds. Doesn’t it make sense that two beds require more labor to launder and make up than one? Whats more, the two beds that are $ 10.00 less than a king and not queens but doubles. Have you ever tried to sleep with your mate in a double bed?
I would like to liken this to extortion. In other words, if you want to share your bed, you are penalized. I just don’t like it and will never stay at a La Quinta again.

The hotel does not have an elevator so if you have luggage be prepared to lug it up stairs. The continental breakfast is nothing but carbs. No good balance with proteins. everything smells like stale hairspray and old smoke. The rooms are quaint and clean. If you’re looking for affordable, this is the place, but if you’re looking for a little more upscale, look somewhere else

It was a OK Hotel… We had to stop where they accepted animals and that being said. there was obviously a lot of animals previously in this Room… The hotel was fairly comfortable. a little pricey for such dirty carpet and odd unmatched bedding… Hope I dont ever have to stop there again!

We were very happy with our stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious, clean, and smelled fresh. The bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was simple, but we had the choices we needed… yogurt, hard boiled eggs, toast, waffles, cereal, milk, juice. The hotel, is conveniently close tomthe highway but we didn’t hear any highway noise from our room.

I liked this La Quinta because it didn’t have that telltale LQ odor in the hallway and inside the room. Maybe they’ve changed their cleaning products OR maybe, this Champaign LQ is exceptionally well managed. Whatever, I like this place and I got a great deal. The staff was friendly. The room was comfortable. Pretty good for a national cost saver property. Cheers!

We got there in the evening to check in after a 2 day road trip (with an infant).
They had no information about our reservation and despote having a confirmation number they were not willing to figure out what happened to our reservation and we had to pay for a room (even though everything was already paid). We were on the phone for over an hour to solve the issue and they didn’t even apologize for messing up. At 10pm !!! (did I mention the baby?) the guy called our room to let us know they won’t be charging our card since the room was already paid. Duh! I’m gonna skip details about our key not working the last day because they thought we have checked out.
The beds were clean but the bathroom sink still had beard stubble around the faucet, the carpet was dingy, the hallway smelled musty and the ac/​heater was so loud that it woke us up every time it turned on.
Although the lobby is nice and remodeled it is way too small. Some guests had to take their breakfast with them. The coffee was horribly thin.
Yes, there is Free wifi but that’s the least I expect for paying $ 100 a night.
This was the worst stay we ever had at a LaQuinta.

I was a bit hesitant since I had to book this hotel since all the ones I preferred were taken. It was move in day for my daughter at UIUC college. I was pleasantly surprised. It was very clean, beds comfortable, breakfast was very nice. The bathrooms were a bit small but overall the room was very comfortable. It is next to many restaurants and a mall and easy access to UIUC. I would stay here again without hesitation. PS… I am highly allergic to mold and was worried from a past review. I prefer non carpeted rooms. It was 90 degrees and my throat would swell with any type of serious mold. I slept great with no sore throat so I am certain no real mold issues for those worried.

If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Champaign, this La Quinta will do the trick. It’s nothing fancy whatsoever, but the hotel has been updated recently and is an A-​OK place to stay.
Here’s what I liked:
–it’s a real bargain.
–The staff was all friendly.
–The bed was comfortable, and the room was clean.
–They offer free breakfast, but be warned: it’s carb overload. Since I don’t eat wheat, I didn’t have anything. But still, it’s a nice touch.
–Free wifi!
And here’s what I didn’t love:
–The rooms still feel cheap even with the updates. But hey, you get what you pay for.
–It’s really easy to hear every little thing outside the room. Get ready to hear everything in the hallway and outside at the pool.
–This is nitpicky, but this was hands-​down the worst coffee I’ve ever had.

This recently remodeled hotel was perfect for our two night stay for a wedding. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. The main lobby was very nice! The breakfast area was a little small, but I didn’t eat in the lobby. I took it back to my room. We put the do not disturb sign up for the weekend– so not to waste the maids time. They were so awesome and they left a bag of clean towels at our door just in case we needed them! The pool looked nice, we ran out of time to use it. The only complaint I have was that the air conditioning was hard to control, it was really loud, but I think that was more my boyfriend’s fault. I would definitely stay there again!

I am very pleased with this hotel. Clean, nicely decorated, close to the highway. Good selection for free breakfast — waffles, oatmeal, breads, fruit, eggs, juices. Came in late last night & got a great room with a nice view of the outdoor pool. Cozy little exercise room with newer equipment. I definitely feel like I got my money’s worth.

Only stayed here because of a snowstorm and because the seven other hotels, I called were booked. I was not satisfied with my stay.

Clean as a whistle.
Good beds.
Good shower.
Carpet seemed very new and clean.
Breakfast was good. Nothin fancy. Coffee was very good.
Friendly people at the desk.
Good price.
I will be back!!!

Stayed just for a day while visiting friends in Urbana. Rooms were well lit and clean; lobby staff was friendly and professional as well. Price was ~$ 75 (after tax) for a room with two double beds.
Many restaurants and businesses within walking distance, making this a convenient location. I’ve stayed at LaQuintas before, and they’ve usually been very clean, with friendly and professional staff.

We spent one night at the La Quinta Inn in Champaign while attending Ebertfest. There are few hotels in Champaign that are actually convenient to anything other than the highway and the mall, so that was neither a draw nor a drawback. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the staff at the front desk were very apologetic about putting us in a handicapped-​accessible room rather than the regular king room we’d requested. Handicapped-​accessible primarily meant a larger bathroom/​bathtub, which is always a good thing. The Continental breakfast was uninspired but not skimpy either: breakfast breads, yogurt, fruit, cereal, prepackaged muffins, and a waffle bar. In short, the La Quinta was a good value, and I’d be happy to stay there again.

Avoid this place like the plague! I know your options are limited in Urbana-​Champaign, but please limit yourself to other places!
If you’re used to motels and such, maybe this place isn’t so bad? My standard is the Marriott chains (Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, etc.), and the typical Marriott will receive 3 stars for me. This place is probably closer to a ghetto Motel 6 that houses a bunch of prostitutes than it does a hotel chain. I’ve been to other La Quintas and usually rate them 3 stars, but this one does NOT make the cut.
Mold on the bathroom ceiling…
Mold on the shower nozzles…
Mold on the bathroom door…
Mold in other places in the room.
Wireless was very slow (couldn’t stay logged in to work network via VPN)
Two words: No bueno…