Modern Stay 39 Lakeview by OYO Minonk Garden

Stained bedspreads, dirty washcloth by sink, used bar of soap in bathtub, a black something on counter, only given 2 small leftover rolls of toilet paper, at 8:30 requested via front desk phone (no one around) for another roll. Delivered at 10:50. Room not ready for check-in when we arrived at 4 to come back in half hour. Girl at desk alone so had to kinda clean room, no ice in machine. Floors sticky. I could go on. We’re seniors and worst hotel experience ever!

Only because of Helen, and she would be rated a five! She went above and beyond her duty, same goes for the gentleman whose name escapes me, but he is studying to become an arborist and his father is a veteran. Both the air conditioning and the elevator in the lobby were inoperable .Old hotel that seriously needs sprucing up: repairing & repainting rooms, updating linens (which were stained) . Returned later and had great customer service but the elevator and a/c in the lobby still had not been repaired - six weeks later ! I will stay there again in October, but only because of Helen & team.

I had a bad experience here before but the roads were icy and slippery so I thought I’d give it another chance. WRONG CHOICE! Tom Bodette did leave the light on and it was staffed at least when I arrived. Room 214 was my room, door was open upon getting to the room. Door handle and security latch were broken, however the deadbolt did work. About 3:30am, a domestic argument starts up in the hallway and continues for hours. Since I was in the State of Death near the city of death called Chicago I did not leave the room or attempt to stop it. I guess 4 hours of sleep is pretty good at a Motel 6. Leaving at about 6am, no staff. Maybe thats why the domestic wasn’t addressed. Coffee in the lobby was ice cold. I won’t be staying here again. I will drive to Bloomington/Normal and pay more to stay in a safe, secure, and more accommodating hotel. Oh, and the bed had a thin sheet and thin comforter, bed was comfy, bedding ******.

Out of order elevator, used/opened toiletries (soap) and questionably clean (possibly used?) towels. Hole in corner of mattress (possible drug hiding spot???) Just bought by another company according to desk clerk so maybe will improve under new ownership.

Keep driving! The entrance is unattended at any hour, you must dial staff (living on premise of course). There is a roll up door over the host stand like the dang bus terminal and you can see why. Rooms are filthy and unkept, maintenance is minimal if done at all. Housekeeping is NOT CHANGING LINENS. I found a bloody dried cotton ball in the sheets of the bed that had also stained the sheets, don't know how long ago it got there but someone just pulled up the sheets. The floor was also filthy, I had the maintenance man sweep up a handful of filth. I got another room only to find that the toilet looked like someone peed in in and never flushed and feces covered the whole bowl. Staff said it looked like a bunch of chewing tobacco, likely was but pure filth that housekeeping didn't even care t clean. Got a 3rd room the manager cleaned herself and it was ok. To be fair, she was asled to relocate here and run the place with no budget, no control and no support. She is trying but without support it won't happen here. Move on if you value your heath or marriage.

Location was great for us but their ice machine was broke, towels were stained, no coffee pot in room, mini fridge FROZE my insulin pen and the complementary Coffee wasn’t ready til AFTER 9am, beds were not made up for us and looked like the beds were made by a blind person.

Storm took out electricity from 5 to 1 am. Bed felt like it was a set of box springs, not a mattress.

The hotel was very clean. The hotel was experiencing problems with their HVAC but our room's air conditioning worked great. Room was very comfortable. The room felt up to date and fresh. I was pleasantly surprised given the problems with the HVAC and the number of people staying at the hotel for events in the area. I would stay here again and recommend the hotel to others.

No hot water in the shower but hot water in the sink?? This motel 6 is a bit dated. The secure window for night checkins and roll-top desk cover over the registration desk area gives the appearance that security is an issue. Room was clean and bed soft but ok. Low noise even though near the highway and truck stop. Lumpy pillows need replacing. Alternatives: There is another Motel 6 in Bloomington IL which is where I will now go instead. The one in Urbana IL is new and very nice. Drury Inn IL in Urbana is also nice.