I booked a night in mid-April 2007 at this Microtel, at the rack rate of $58, directly on the hotel's website. While booking I indicated that I would arrive at noon (official check-in is 3pm). This hotel is along Interstate 57, and about 5-10 minutes drive to the rest of Champaign-Urbana. There is NO public transit to this location, and... more

I was a little put off by the ill-fitting slipcovers and folding chairs in the lobby. But the room was clean and not worn-looking. It was small, in the style of the European motels, and wouldn't do if you had two large suitcases, certainly, but we've learned to pack a "road bag" with just what we need until we settle... more

It's only about 10 min from Champaign's campus-town. For a short stay, this hotel is great for low rates. It is in the middle of a cornfield, but what do you expect when you are traveling to Champaign. The whole town is in the middle of nowhere. So if you are going to Champaign, it's a pretty good hotel and... more

The only reason to stay at the Microtel is if you want easy access to the interstate and nothing else. The place is in the middle of a cornfield! There is nothing around. NOTHING. I didn't feel exactly safe. Plus, you can hear everything from the rooms above. A friend got stuck with a smoking room and had to check... more