RED ROOF INN CHAMPAIGN - UNIVERSITY, Champaign – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Red Roof Inn Champaign - University offers 101 air-conditioned rooms with microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels, including HBO. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Rooms also feature laptop-friendly workspaces, iron/ironing boards, and multiple outlets for charging devices. ADA accessible rooms are available.
Dining & Nearby Eats
Guests can enjoy free coffee in the lobby. Nearby dining options include Alexanders Steakhouse (0.08 miles), TGI Fridays (0.12 miles), Bob Evans (0.14 miles), and Panera Bread (0.23 miles). Other choices within walking distance are Taco Bell, Olive Garden, and Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel has a picnic area with outdoor BBQ grills and a guest laundry facility. Nearby attractions include the Virginia Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and Lake of the Woods Golf Course. Families can visit the William M. Staerkel Planetarium (3.7 miles) or explore Champaign County Forest Preserve District. Sports fans can catch University of Illinois games at State Farm Center (3.4 miles) or Memorial Stadium (3 miles).
Location & Transport
The hotel is in North Champaign, 3 miles from the University of Illinois campus and 1 mile from Market Place Mall. University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) is 5.6 miles away. Free parking is available, and the hotel is near Bus #7 (to Central Station) and the Green Line Tram (Stop: Hauptbahnhof). Nearby landmarks include SoDo Theatre (2 km) and West Side Park (2 km).
Services & Policies
The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free long-distance calling is available, and kids 17 & under stay free. One pet (up to 80 lbs) is allowed at no extra cost. Daily housekeeping is provided for stays of 6 nights or less; limited service is available for longer stays. ADA accessible parking and communication assistance (TTY & bed shaker) are provided.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I stayed at the hotel and found the location to be convenient, close to various attractions and eateries. The rooms had a slightly stale smell and needed some extra cleaning in corners, but once I switched to another room, it was spacious enough for my family. The service was accommodating, with the staff being cordial and helpful. The dining experience offered a modest continental breakfast in the morning. However, the surrounding area wasn't the most scenic, being near strip malls by a highway. Overall, the stay was decent with a good balance of positives and negatives.
The hotel room was a bit cramped with tight quarters but provided decent value for the money. The faucet on the basin was a bit shaky but functional. Unfortunately, the room had a strong smell of mildew and old cigarettes, which was not very pleasant.
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The room was in great shape and clean, but the bed was not as comfortable as I had hoped for. The service provided was excellent, especially when they offered to find a better room for me due to a scent issue. However, the location was a bit of a downside for me being quite far from downtown. The dining options were limited, but the service and facilities made up for it.