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Americas Best Value Inn

2.0 of 5
1606 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express Effingham)
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Americas Best Value Inn
Ranked #12 of 21 hotels in Effingham
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South Bend, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

This America's Best Value Inn is quite acceptible for a night or two. My room was clean and quiet, and featured some surprises like a hair dryer, iron and ironing board, a comfortable bed, decent quality TP (I get so tired of lack of decent TP), and breakfast which included waffles. I felt safe in this location, and know exterior... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012 via mobile

The room was pretty clean, no smell. Bathroom could use some updating, but wasn't too bad. We were looking for something inexpensive and this sufficed as a place to rest for the night on our long trip. Bed was comfortable except for the plastic mattress cover (which was easily removed) Conveniently located right of the interstate. Would stay again on... More

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Ramsey, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012 via mobile

Stayed here from 9pm to 6am while on a long road trip. Check in staff was friendly. Rate was best in area. Bed was more comfortable than any we'd had since we left home 8 days ago. Morning staff was friendly and complimentary breakfast included jot waffles, coffee, juices, milk, cereal and pastries. Would stay there again if passing theo

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Selden, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

This motel is an easy on and off of the interstate. It is a former Howard Johnson. The motel is clean inside and the outside as well. It is near gas stations and places to eat, both fast and a little restaurant. The room was immaculate and had a refrigerator and microwave. The desk staff was helpful and extremely polite.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012 via mobile

Several family members and I booked four rooms for a mini (1 day) reunion of a few first cousins and our kids. Pros: cable tv VCR! clean bathrooms free wifi very nice front desk man safe box in room small in-door pool ironing board and iron in room wall blow dryer Cons: SMELL, SMELL, SMELL. It begins in the lobby... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

Th Americas Best Value Inn in Effingham Illinois is extremely nice for it's money. I was very pleased. It was clean, updated, and had all the extras. I will make sure to stay there when I have to make my yearly trip north.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012 via mobile

Where to start...we got this room (a double queen) for cheap with a coupon...and i know why. The lobby wasnt the nicest. The guy there was foreign and hard to understand. The "pool" was cloudy and didnt look nice. The whole pool room had a stink to it. Actually the whole outside did. The parking lot is appearantly a place... More

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Georgetown, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2012 via mobile

Dont expect much. After all this is not a five star hotel. But we didn't pay for one either. They allowed pets which was nice.

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Venetia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012 via mobile

Again, another motocross trip. Last minute arrangements that always depend upon the weather. All of the other hotels were fully booked because of a track and field event going on in the area. We booked this hotel two days prior to arrival. The best thing about this hotel was the caretaker. He was very kind and friendly. The rating is... More

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Ohio
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Cleanliness was very good in my second floor room. Keep in mind it is a budget motel, so it is old with poor remodeling, has scratchy towels, a very small continental breakfast. Road construction is still going on at the main street where you enter the access road. The thing I liked least was the room location, I got my... More

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Additional Information about Americas Best Value Inn

Also Known As:
Effingham Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Effingham
Address: 1606 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express Effingham)
Region: United States > Illinois > Effingham
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 21 hotels in Effingham
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
2 story interior corridor. Heated indoor pool. Pet friendly (charge). Gas and diesel nearby. Restaurant nearby. FREE guest breakfast. FREE wi-fi. FREE car/truck/bus parking. I-57/70, exit 159. FEMA = IL 0020. Cable TV. Near Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. ... more   less 
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