My wife and I stayed at the State House Inn for the second time in two years, and we enjoyed it both times.

This hotel is mid-60s vintage, and is the youngest building on the list of historic places. As such, they've had to maintain their 60s kitsch, which is rather endearing, especially to us Baby Boomers who grew up in such surroundings.

My wife and I stayed in Room 106 both times and highly recommend it. It's at the end of a short hall, and has been redone in original and reproduction 60s furniture, but with modern amenities like an updated bath, high-speed internet access, and a TV that is 100% 21st century!

The desk staff was polite and helpful, the room rate reasonable (especially on the weekend when the Legislature isn't in session), and includes a couple of complimentary drinks at the bar and an OK buffet breakfast. It's close to 5th Avenue, which has a number of good restaurants and funky bars. Well worth checking out.

This hotel is by far the best in Springfield. While the outside is the original 1960's, the inside has been redone to have a wonderful contemporary art deco feel and a great eye for color and style. And the beds are fabulous- as is the excellent full breakfast. Two free drink tickets and a welcoming staff topped off a great weekend to see the Lincoln Museum and home as well as the Dana Lawrence house.

If you're staying in downtown Springfield this is a much better value than the other two hotels, the Hilton and the Abraham Lincoln. The rooms are on the small side (and wheelchair access might be an issue), but they have been extensively renovated and are far more appealing than the tired, worn out rooms in the other two hotels. A full breakfast (not just pastries) is included. It's convenient to the train and walking distance to everything in town. Unless you have to stay somewhere else, this is your best bet downtown.

We had a great one-night stay here when we went for the weekend to check out the sites. We arrived before noon, but were able to check in right away and were very pleased with our room. Very comfortable beds, and very clean with a huge picture window and nice bathroom. We received free drink tickets, and also enjoyed the complimentary breakfast wich had a wider variety of foods than the standard continental breakfast. We walked everywhere including the Lincoln library and museum, and homestead without any problems. Highly recommend this hotel.