CANDLEWOOD SUITES CHAMPAIGN-URBANA UNIVERSITY AREA BY IHG, Champaign

The hotel is situated in a suburban area of Champaign, less than 2 km from Market Place Mall and its many stores and restaurants. University of Illinois campus is a short drive away, and the State Farm Center and Krannert Art Museum are within 4 km. Willard Airport is 14 km away; no shuttle is provided, but convenient highway access makes driving or ride-sharing easy. Nearby dining includes Subway (0.5 km), Chili's Grill & Bar (1 km), and several other casual options. The free parking lot wraps around the building, so finding a spot is straightforward.

Studio and one-bedroom suites are available, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating, and a fully equipped kitchen including a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, toaster, and all cookware. The living area features a sofa bed, work desk with lamp, flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, DVD player, and CD player. Room sizes are spacious, and the beds and pillows are consistently comfortable. Kitchens come stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. A free DVD lending library and the Out and About Board at reception provide local activity ideas. Connecting suites are available. Travelers seeking quiet should request a room on a higher floor.

The hotel does not serve breakfast or operate a restaurant. For light meals and drinks, the Candlewood Cupboard provides a range of frozen meals, ice cream, snacks, and soda available for purchase 24 hours a day. Every suite has a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size fridge, stove, dishwasher, and cookware, making it easy to prepare your own meals. Complimentary fresh-ground coffee is available in the lobby around the clock. Several grocery stores and casual dining options such as Subway and Chili's Grill & Bar are within a 2 km radius for additional food choices.

The free fitness centre is open 24 hours and includes elliptical machines, treadmills, stationary bicycles, free weights, and exercise balls; shower and locker rooms are available. Outside, there is a gazebo grill with picnic tables and barbecue facilities - ideal for casual cooking. The property does not have a swimming pool or spa. For entertainment, board games are available at the front desk. A nearby water park (10 minutes by car) offers an alternative for families wanting a pool experience.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. On-site private parking is free and does not require a reservation. The 24-hour business centre offers printing, copying, and scanning; it is staffed from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM. Guest self-service laundry is available for free on the first floor. Weekly housekeeping is provided for extended stays, with limited service available upon request. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, luggage storage, wake-up calls, and safety deposit boxes. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms on all floors, accessible parking, ramps, visual alarms, and TDD telephones. Accepted payment methods: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, JCB.