My daughter graduated from NIU in May 2009 and we needed a place for family and friends to stay. I was not too fond of the hotel selection in DeKalb so Sycamore was the next location I searched. Stratford Inn offered everything we needed. We had my daughters party at MVP's sportsbar which was located around the corner. The location... more

I loved this hotel! It was like stepping back in time. It is located in a quaint little town on the main road, with wonderful shops and restaurants up and down. The Stratford Inn has a wonderful atmosphere; the front desk staff was so nice and helpful. The room was perfect, it was clean, it was not at all like... more

This hotel is not kid friendly! DO NOT TOUCH signs posted. T.V. was black and white, NO KIDDING!! Room 200. No Free breakfast, fridge, microwave, or pool. Staff was very business like-- not friendly. Hallways are very narrow and smoky smelling. It is an outdated old motel with few ammenities. Walls are thin. Outside noise was bothersome from the bar... more

had our daughters wedding here on nov. 16th. food and service were o.k. but even tho we paid for an OPEN BAR all our guests were charged a hefty price for all their drinks for the first half hour of the reception because the hotel screwed up and thought we had a cash bar?? an apology was offered, but not... more

This hotel is embarassing. Nothing has been updated in over 25 years. The linens, carpet, bathroom, beds, pillows, etc etc..all TERRIBLE. The owners should be ashamed of themselves for selling this place as a "quaint historic inn." Far from it! The wife owner is very unfriendly and VERY unprofessional. She is quite rude to patrons as if we were bothering... more

A nice, comfortable small hotel on the main street in Sycamore. The building is old, but the owners have done a very good, tasteful, thorough job of redecorating and refurbishing, and have created a warm, country-charming property. The rooms are large, the linens were new, the plumbing fixtures up-to-date, the entire place is clean, the service was quite satisfactory and... more