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The State House Inn, A Clarion Collection Hotel: Traveller Reviews

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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 125
Description: The State House Inn is the premier hotel in downtown Springfield, Illinois. Conveniently located across the street from the historic Illinois State... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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101 East Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
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“Great Rooms, Fun Decor, Good Service!”

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4 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
25 Apr 2008

I stayed at the State House Inn on April 22, 2008, along with four colleagues from work (we each had separate rooms, which were mini-suites).

This is one of the most interesting places I have stayed in my travels over the years. The hotel was built in 1961 and has been given a history theme of sorts-- especially on the inside, where the furnishings in the rooms and lobby are 1960s retro-chic.

The service at the hotel was fine-- not up to Hyatt or Hilton standards, but good. For instance, check in wasn't speedy, but then again, Springfield, Illinois, isn't exactly New York City-- things are more laid-back in the Midwest!

The rooms were very clean. The bathroom was equipped with thick towels and a decent selection of soaps and shampoos.

The bar/lounge in the hotel was not exactly a hotspot of nightlife. However, the selection was good, the bartender was friendly and the decor was also cool cat 1960s-style.

The breakfast buffet the next morning was very good and gets a big thumbs up from me.

Kudos to the creative owners of this hotel who embraced this establishment's history. By doing so, they created a very fun place to stay!

If you are in Springfield (home of Abraham Lincoln's homeplace and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum-- both worth seeing while there), give the State House Inn a try.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — 1960s Retro-Chic Decor!
    • Disliked — Hotel was relatively quiet-- just like Springfield, Illinois!
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noskaj's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Travelled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 16 October 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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“A fine Budget Hotel, at a Premium price”

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2 of 5 stars
Chicago IL
20 Apr 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The other reviews are highly misleading. The hotel room was very small (just room for the beds, space between beds and desk was too small for one person to pass unless chair tucked in, people
had to walk one at a time). The finishing and bathroom were of a clean well done BUDGET hotel.

The price (for Springfield) was premium.
This is a fine BUDGET hotel but at a PREMIUM price (for the area).

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Beisenbe's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: 27 April 2005
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Management Response
joejeter, Managing Owner
(Management representative)
2 May 2008
As the Managing Owner of The State House Inn, I regularly review the Trip Advisor reviews. When we find a review that suggests we have provided unsatisfactory service, we make every attempt to rectify the problem AND to contact the guest to see if we can make amends. When you deal with tens of thousands of people every year, you are bound to make a mistake once in a while. We vigorously pursue these issues.

The average price for a hotel room in the United States is now over $100/night. This includes all of the Mom & Pop hotels in the middle of nowhere that don't have a fraction of the operating costs we have. Depending on our occupancy, we often charge less than $100/night and the State of Illinois will ONLY pay us $70/night for the rooms they occupy. Occasionally, if we are approaching 100% occupancy, our rates will rise above $100 BUT if you tried to get a room at any other hotel in Springfield, you would find that some of them were charging up to $179 on the same night. We are forced by the State of Illinois to maximize our returns from our private sector clients because they steadfastly refuse to raise the State Rate. Since we do not have a substitute for State Business, we are forced to sell up to 30% of our total room nights at a rate that is below our cost to operate.

I find it ironic that a guest from Chicago would complain about the rates. Our hotel, even if located out by O'Hare Airport, could easily command $159/night and we would still be a bargain. Our operating costs in Springfield are comparable to this area including property and bed taxes so our rates are not only consistent with the market, they are good value.

Not everybody can appreciate that we renovated the hotel and used a 1960's theme both inside and out. Not everybody knows that we are the youngest building to ever be Historically Landmarked in the City of Springfield. Not everybody can appreciate that the size of the rooms was determined in 1960 when people slept in smaller beds. What they do appreciate however is that we provide the same amenities as a four star hotel at 3 star rates.

I am sorry that this guest felt that we were over-charging. That disturbs me given that we struggle in the Springfield market. Perhaps if they had stayed at one of the other Mid-Rise or High Rise hotels in town, paid $30 to $50 more per night and had bread & water for breakfast instead of the massive hot breakfast that we supply, they would understand that we truly are a bargain hotel.

Joe Jeter, Managing Owner
The State House Inn Management, L.L.C.
Joe@TheStateHouseInn.Com
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“Poor customer service”

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2 of 5 stars
Illinois
11 Mar 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

The first indication of poor customer service was when I arrived to check-in. Behind the desk were two employees, neither of whom could be bothered to help me. One was on the computer and said I had to talk to the other woman. The other woman kept answering the phone while I struggled with my bags. I'm drenched in snow and just want my room card. But I had to wait until the phone stopped ringing.

The room is okay if you like that sort of decor. I didn't use the in-room coffeemaker because it is on the bathroom counter. I guess they didn't get the memo about e-coli that is airborne when a toilet is flushed and ends up on all bathroom surfaces. I prefer not to prepare food and beverages where a toilet is flushed.

You can hear nearly every sound in the hallway due to a ridiculously huge gap at the bottom of the room doors (see picture). Some cheap weatherstripping would fix this issue.

When I unpacked I realized I had left something in the room. I called and left a message for the housekeeping supervisor. My call went unreturned and called again and left another message with a man named Jordan. Again, this call went unreturned. Finally, five days later I get in touch with the manager on duty who said he would look into it. I received a call later from the housekeeper who said they couldn't find anything. Very convenient.

I travel a lot for business, but will not be staying at this hotel again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Service
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ah60004's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 11 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Management Response
joejeter, Managing Owner
(Management representative)
12 Apr 2008
As the Managing Owner, I too read the Trip Advisor reviews. First, I would like to apologize to this guest that we were unable to meet their expectations.

To add to our Assistant General Manager's Comments: The gap under the entrance door is to allow fresh air to enter the room and is a code requirement. I have stayed in 4 and 5 star hotels, specifically the Sofitel in downtown Chicago, and the same gap exists there. If there are guests making noise in the hallway, unfortunately it will migrate into the room. What this guest did not comment on was the extensive soundproofing that has been done between the rooms. Most of our guests don't spend much time in the halls.

As for being afraid to make coffee because of bacteria flying around the bathroom, I'm afraid that modern television advertising promoting everything from disinfectant sprays to disinfectant wipes have made an entire generation afraid to go outside. I have been advised by several physicians that this comment is nonsense. The coffee maker could have also easily been moved out into the room as there are electrical receptacles in other locations outside the bath where they could make coffee.

Unfortunately, in the hospitality business you occasionally run into a guest that simply cannot be made happy. This person arrived wet and covered in snow which would be enough to make anyone grumpy. Again, I am sorry we were unable to meet their expectations.

Joe Jeter, Managing Owner
Joe@TheStateHouseInn.Com

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“good and no parking fee”

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4 of 5 stars
illinois
20 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

wife and i were pleased with our room,the king suite,that was actually 2 rooms.we received complimetary drink coupons upon admittance at the No Name Bar.. the interior walls are a little banged up but the room(s) were fine..the free hot breakfast was just ok for me but better than most..they had eggs.bacon(not crispy enuff),sausuge,oatmeal,cereals,bagels,etc and you could even fix your own waffles..our room was 113$ including taxes and no parking fees and included that free breakfast so i was satisfyed

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the living room being a seperate room from the bedrooms
    • Disliked — no indoor pool or jacuzzi
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meeth's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 24 March 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Old hotel and very retro, but nice”

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4 of 5 stars
Southern Illinois
13 Jan 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at the hotel for business for one night. The building is old, but the rooms have been remodeled and were nice. It was evident by looking at the tub that it was an old property, but everything worked fine and the bed was very comfortable. It has heat/air with a thermostat - not a window unit - which is always a plus to me. They provided us a drink coupon that could be used all night at the bar in the hotel.

We had lunch catered and it was very good. The staff seemed very nice and I had not complaints, nor did any of the others that stayed with me.

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S1Blum's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 19 November 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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