Did a day trip from Chicago to St. Louis to do some sight seeing and catch a St. Louis Blues game, but the game would end at 10PM, so I'd get back to Chicago pretty late. So prior to going decided to book a hotel half way between both cities. Decided on Springfield, IL. Looked here on Tripadvisor for some recommendations. Did not want to spend a lot of money on a room, as I was only using it to sleep for a couple of hours. Saw that Motel 6 was rated #3 in Springfield, IL. Was a little hesitant at first, but the over all experience was good. Booked the hotel via their site and got it for $45 dollars. Hotel is right off Interstate 55. There is a restaurant next door to the property, a couple of gas stations and a McDonald's in the area. Checked in after midnight, so had to check in via a small bank teller like window, with bulletproof glass. A little imposing, but understandable for a business open 24 hours right off the highway. Free parking and lots of available space. Took the elevator to room. Room was bare bones. There was a table area, bed, night stand, coat rack with TV on top of coat rack. The bed was a comfortable queen size bed, pillows were a little flat. There is no alarm clock on the night stand. The ice/vending machine on the third floor are separated from the hallway. The next morning while leaving the hotel there was smell of cigarette smoke in the hallway/elevator, though the hotel is said to be a non-smoking facility. Check out was fast and easy. Would definitely stay here again for the price paid.









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