<p>I am visiting the university in October and wanted to know what hotels were close to campus and also nice.</p>
<p>Also Ive heard that the Union has its own hotel. If someone can tell me more about that like pricing, rooms, etc, that would be great</p>
             
            
              
              
              
            
           
          
            
            
              <p><a href="http://www.union.uiuc.edu/services/hotel.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.union.uiuc.edu/services/hotel.htm</a></p>
<p>^bet you can find anything you need there.  I've stayed there twice, nice place.  I dont know how busy they are during the school year, but during the summer i've heard you have to make your reservation at least a month to two months in advance.  I made mine in June for a late August stay.</p>
             
            
              
              
              
            
           
          
            
            
              <p>DO NOT stay at the Travel Lodge.</p>
<p>We stayed there for TheatreFest, and it was vile. I promise you, vile. Like- dead animals and drunks vile.</p>
<p>Other than that, i just stay with people i know; do you know anyone there? I'd say that's your best bet.</p>
             
            
              
              
              
            
           
          
            
            
              <p>the big problem is...the homecoming game is on saturday night...and i will be there sunday night/monday so there will probably be some problems finding a hotel</p>
             
            
              
              
              
            
           
          
            
            
              <p>If you'll have a car, the Marriott Courtyard is the cleanest and nicest hotel I have stayed at in the area.  It's less than a 10-minute drive off campus, but not really a walking option.  Lots of decent restaurants in the area, though.  There are a few other hotels/motels owned by Marriott in the immediate area.  The Union is the best option if you want to be within walking distance of everything.</p>
             
            
              
              
              
            
           
          
            
            
              <p>What about the Holiday Inn Express. Its a few miles from campus as well</p>