CHAMPAIGN GARDEN INN, Champaign

Champaign Garden Inn - A Victorian mansion with gardens, wrap-around porch, and contactless check-in in historic Sesquicentennial district

Located in a historic neighborhood on brick-lined streets, this 3-star Champaign hotel occupies a Victorian Queen Anne mansion built in 1901. Five guest rooms spread across the second and third floors feature Bemco Presidential pillowtop beds, smart TVs, and private bathrooms. The property includes a living room with a 55-inch smart TV, a dining area with floor-to-ceiling bay windows, and a wrap-around porch furnished with wicker seating and a swing. Champaign Garden Inn provides 24-hour access to self-serve continental breakfast, coffee, and snacks in the dining room. The gardens showcase lilies, roses, hyacinths, and cornflowers, while mature trees offer seasonal shade. Situated four blocks from downtown's restaurants and nightlife, the property stands 1.5 miles from the University of Illinois campus. The Amtrak station and local bus stops are within walking distance.

Pros

24-hour complimentary continental breakfast, snacks, and beverages

Multiple outdoor seating areas including porches and garden furniture

Walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars, and shops

Contactless check-in available

Cons

All guest rooms are on upper floors with no elevator access

Private bathroom for Berkeley room is detached across the hall