About
The Econo Lodge Princeton hotel is located just south of Interstate 80. This hotel is convenient to the national historic landmark Owen Lovejoy Homestead, the circa 1849 Colton Schoolhouse and Bureau County's Red Covered Bridge. The Peru Mall and Ronald Reagan's Boyhood Home are less than a half hour from the hotel. Princeton is home to a number of annual events including the Homestead Festival, Bureau County Fair and a Civil War reenactment held each October. The quaint downtown area has many fine antique shops and eateries, appealing to both tourists and locals alike. Several restaurants are within walking distance of the Econo Lodge Princeton hotel. Guests of this pet-friendly hotel are afforded many amenities including free continental breakfast, free local calls and an indoor heated pool. Business travelers will welcome additional modern conveniences like in-room desks and access to copy and fax services. All rooms at this hotel are air conditioned and come equipped with computer hookups. Some guest rooms contain refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers. Some suites include sofa sleepers and whirlpool bathtubs. Nonsmoking rooms and rental refrigerators are available. Interior halls, ample parking and laundry facilities are all provided for guest convenience.
134 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 4.9
- Staff
- 5.6
- Location
- 5.8
What Guests Say
- “Close off the highway”
- “It was a place to sleep.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Free Breakfast
- Pets Allowed
- Airport Shuttle
Room Options
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1/41 Queen Bed, Smoking, Accessible
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free Wifi
1/41 Queen Bed, Smoking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Satellite/cable channels
- Smoking room
1/41 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Daily housekeeping
1/4Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heating
- Nonsmoking
1/4Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heating
- Nonsmoking
1/42 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heating
- Internet access
1/41 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heating
- Internet access
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What Guests Loved
Based on 134 reviews
Pros +
- Close off the highway
- It was a place to sleep.
- The location & the price.
Cons -
- It?s advertised with breakfast and no breakfast and clerk quoted me a lower price had I booked directly with them. Mattresses were poorest quality, no cups for water, fridge hardly cool in its coldest setting. Only good was air conditioning.
- The pool pictures online are not accurate. Got there and the pool was almost empty. Didn't look like they had used it in a while. Also there was NO BREAKFAST! If you just need a place to sleep for the night it is all you get.
- The hotel should not be allowed to advertise that breakfast is included. The "continental breakfast" is a Rice Krispie bar & a tiny mimi-muffin.
Close off the highway
It?s advertised with breakfast and no breakfast and clerk quoted me a lower price had I booked directly with them. Mattresses were poorest quality, no cups for water, fridge hardly cool in its coldest setting. Only good was air conditioning.
It was a place to sleep.
The pool pictures online are not accurate. Got there and the pool was almost empty. Didn't look like they had used it in a while. Also there was NO BREAKFAST! If you just need a place to sleep for the night it is all you get.
The location & the price.
The hotel should not be allowed to advertise that breakfast is included. The "continental breakfast" is a Rice Krispie bar & a tiny mimi-muffin.
Nothing. The woman at the front desk who claimed she was the owner tried to charge me twice and then refused me a room telling me I had to leave.
Nothing. The woman at the front desk who claimed she was the owner tried to charge me twice and then refused me a room telling me I had to leave.
Nohing
Stained sheets, young folks partying in parking lot, old furniture, no breakfast, smelly building, microwave was dirty, we slept in our clothes and left before dawn as neither slept much. Felt uneasy the whole time there. I have never felt like this befor
Convenience to the freeway & staff was friendly
The stairwells smelled of urine & cigarette smoke and the carpet was filthy! Room was OK.
Price was cheap, and location is right off interstate. Room was not bad was actually clean. I will note that I asked to see the room before I checked in. I might have got the cleanest room. Will stay here again when passing through here.
Hotel is dated. There was coffee in the lobby but was not fresh or hot. Still no breakfast because of Covid. This was my second stay here in the last 6 months.
Location only
No coffee vending machine don't work pool ice cold stairs in pool extremely dangerous no one at front desk very old mattress entire hotel run down. No one from our company will ever stay there
There was a hole in the wall stuffed with tissue, the chair was stained and disgusting with holes, curtains were torn at the top, I could see through to the outside around the heat/ac unit. I could feel the springs in the mattress. It was awful.
We liked the comfort of the beds along with the bathroom and fridge.
The lady at the front desk took a long time to come up, it seemed as though she was sleeping. She was very rude. Also our TV didn¿t work.
Place to sleep.
Dusty. No breakfast, as advertised. Spotty wifi.
No hot water Igor shower but had it in sink in room 101
Run down hotel. Should be condemned. Bed was like a rock and pillow cases were yellow Left window open and flies in room because there was no screen on the window. During a shower the water didn't drain down so you were standing in dirty water and the
Location
The clerk was not pleasant to deal with. Upon walking in there was a musty odor and unfortunately it spread through the entire hotel. No sooner than we got to our room, we decided not to stay due to the smell. Would highly recommend staying elsewhere.
We were only there for one night and for the price...it was great.
It had a musty smell on the main floor but was clean.
Location
The fridge was controlled by the light switch, so food was not refrigerated. I was told "a customer changed it". Yet the power-strip could not reach another plug. Additionally the tub was slow to drain. The blankets are thin and worn.
It was very quiet. The girl the very first night was very friendly
The breakfast was disgusting the pools water was green. The hotel manager called the room at 9am to see when we were leaving and check out was at 11
Clean quiet friendly staff
Hotel has a very noticeable cigarette odor everywhere. Hallways and rooms smell like cigarette even though most seem to be marked no smoking.
Price was good.
Hotel was dated with signs of wear and tear.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Free Breakfast
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Airport Shuttle
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Hygiene certification
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
General
- Pets Allowed
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of USD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
2200 North Main Street, Princeton, IL
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