Country Garden & Suites-Benton

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Amber

The room was clean, but could smell cigerette smoke even though we had non smoking

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Rod and Sherry

Overall good room. Comfortable beds. Decent television. The bathroom could use some TLC.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Walt

It wasn't anywhere as it was advertised. The mattress was comfortable but everything else wasn't good at all. The bathroom faucet handle was about to fall off and literally hardly any water would come out. The shower had very little water pressure at all. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Lazarina

Everything is just right.
It isn't my first visit and definitely will be my preferred stop on my next trip in this location.

4/10

Poor

11 May 2026

Christy

This hotel needs a complete renovation. The bed was comfortable, but the bathroom was in poor condition.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Julie

Breakfast was sparce

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Larry

Nice, clean rooms. Good breakfast.

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Ashley

No turn down service, so unfriendly- 3 fully grown adult roaches on our week stay- We checked out an entire day early because such terrible service & pests on top of it- please do better, we were so excited to be there & left for the live pests so we don’t risk any roaches getting into our clothing items- and no, a refund was not asked for nor offered-

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Marion

This place has everything you need, shower, bed parking.. its located near food options.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Henry

Clean room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Tracy

Room was clean, bed was comfortable. The shower was not great as could not get water to be a consistent temperature it would start out right but then would go cold and extremely hot throughout my 10 min shower.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Clean rooms great free hot breakfast and very comfy beds

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Shawn

Very clean rooms staff are very friendly beds are very comfortable overall had a great stay definitely will come stop again

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Hailey

Room was smelt, dusty, stains on the bedding. staff was great.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Test

Clean and very comfortable

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Charles

This is probably the best place to stay in Benton, IL, which is only saying a little bit. The room was . . . fine. Kind of shabby and in need of renovation, but basically clean. They actually have a breakfast, and it was . . . okay. The staff seemed to be competent, though we only dealt with them at check-in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

don

Good value. Beds good amenities as expected. bathroom just hanging on

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Dallas

The room was clean

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2026

Russell

An older hotel, BUT, inexpensive, and everything was clean and the staff was helpful. It was the perfect place to stop and get a good night's rest on the way to my destination.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

Grayson

Decent for a small town.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

Devin

Pleasantly surprised. No frills. But bed was super comfy. Room was impeccably clean with a large TV. It’s directly (very close) next to a truck stop. The trucks were loud. Get a room on the west side of the building if you can.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2026

Debra

The room was not in ideal condition. Especially the bathroom. The overall condition of the room was not BAD but definitely could use improvement. The owner/manager was very helpful and pleasant. The breakfast was satisfactory. I shortened my stay by one day to return home early, even though I could not be refunded for that.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Lazarina

Clean room and fast and excellent service

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Jack

Room was very clean and neat beds was comfortable. great breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend.

Business Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2025

Amari

There were two roaches in my room, sheets were stained in spots with something red. Hotel itself looked like it was falling apart. Would not recommend

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Nancy

I had a great experience during my stay. The hotel was very neat and clean, and the room was comfortable and well-maintained. The hot breakfast in the morning was delicious with plenty of options to choose from. The bed was very comfortable, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall, a wonderful stay — I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Business Pet

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2025

Elyzabeth

Price was great, for a reason. The facility needs major upgrades. The ceiling in the bathroom was falling in, wallpaper peeling off & overall cleanliness was lacking.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Jacqueline

I didn’t stay there it was too far from where I was

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Michael

Clean, comfortable room.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

05 Sep 2025

Greg

The rooms had bed bugs had to find a different hotel.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2025

James

Need to refurbish bathroom vanity.

Access through gas station parking lot inconvenient.

Expected coffee pot and microwave in room.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Ashley

Comfortable Stay with Excellent Amenities
Stayed at Country Garden and Suite in Benton, IL and was very impressed. The room was very clean, the bed was super comfortable, and everything looked recently updated.The hot breakfast in the morning was a great touch — fresh and filling. The staff was friendly and check-in was fast and easy. I also liked that the hotel is right off the highway, which made it convenient for my road trip.

Business_and_leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

We will never book a stay there again. Our room was beyond filthy. Floors not swept or mopped. A dirty towel in the bathroom. Dust everywhere. Obvious room hadn’t been cleaned in some time. TV didn’t work. Very disappointed.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

Miranda

Definitely a place to rest your head at night. When we arrived, I found several brown stains all over our sheets. Thankfully the front desk staff gave us a new sheet in which it was also stained. The floors were very nasty, after walking around for less than 20 minutes, my feet were stained black. The property claims to be smoke free but smelt very strongly of weed and cigarette smoke. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Mercy

I had a wonderful experience staying at Country Garden and Suite in Benton, Illinois. Right of i57The bed was very comfortable, and the room was spotless—no signs of bed bugs or roaches, which is always a relief when traveling. The property looks newly renovated, and everything felt fresh and clean. I also enjoyed a delicious, hot breakfast in the morning, which was a great way to start the day. Overall, a clean, quiet, and comfortable stay. I would definitely stay here again!

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

29 Jul 2025

Kimberly

We had to switch rooms when we got there because of roaches. The second room we moved to also had roaches. Shower curtains in both rooms had mold on them. I would not recommend staying here. The staff was very helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

Dawn

Very old and run down. Our door wouldn't lock unless you slam the door and the screen on the TV was busted. The breakfast was a waste. I wouldn't stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Paulett

Shower

Shower needs an upgrade

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2025

Veldon

very nice for the price

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Nice hotel. Appears to be in the process of being upgraded in terms of room furniture.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Michael

Convenient

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2025

Rita

There was a Waffle House within walking distance.

Business_and_leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

Wendy

The young man at the front desk was Very nice.
The room was dirty, sticky floors, chips on floor, shower temperature hot or cold streams.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2025

Kyle

A clean room with simple check in

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2025

Adam

Worst caae of catfish in a hotel

From pulling into the parking lot it looked run down and not like the pics on the site. Going against my gut, we went in thinking that maybe they hadnt redone the outside. But upon walking in you could smell an undeniable scent of wet decay. We grabbed our room keys and headed onward. The whole hotel stunk and it looked nothing like the photos! There were cobwebs on the wall and bugs. We didn't even sit our bags down. Ww told the front desk we would not be staying and they didn't care. They aaked if we wanted different rooms, at that point i waa tryung to find a different hotel. I waa also trying to file a grievance and get a refund. I walked out without a refund feeling like i needed a shower. Do Not believe the pics for this hotel!!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

25 May 2025

Ronald

This is a very old facility and it looks it. No PM security, entrance doors open all night, desk attendant had to be searched for.

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2025

Stanley

The external doors into the facility were left open, one was propped open and use of the room key was needed to gain entry.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2025

Frederick

Around 1:30 am multiple people were trying to get into the room. Felt very unsafe. My husband was there on a fishing trip and probably won’t ever stay there again due to this occurring.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2025

Karen

The property was very run down and dirty. Everything in the room was very dusty and random hair was noted on the walls and bed quilt. The towels were tiny and felt like sandpaper. We paid in advance and almost left but it made for a very uncomfortable night. Would NOT recommend.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2025

Kim

Easy to get to off the interstate

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2025

Dave

just ok

keys didn't work later in the evening. Had to get replacement key cards.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

Brittany

Great stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Brenda

Love the little casino!!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2025

Gina

The office person was very nice and accommodating, the room was large with a comfortable bed, nicely decorated. More choices for breakfast. Conveniently located off the highway. The only thing I did not like was that the side entrance was not secure. It was left unlocked, not like most motel/motels that need a key card for entry. Also fairly priced.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2025

Alice

Hard to find.

The sign was hard to find and the place did not have its own entrance. You had to enter through another business. Once you got in it was clean and comfortable but we went around at least 3 times - with GPS - before we saw the sign and figured how to get to it.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2024

Alex

Can tell they have tried to update it in areas, it’s outdated but for $68 it’s a value. It was clean .

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2024

Brandy

The hotel is a little run down, but the bed was suprisingly SUPER comfortable and it was very clean. If you are in Benton, I would stay here again rather than making the drive to Marion or Mt. Vernon, and the price was good.

Self

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2024

Jasmin

I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt for the price but dirty room and found a roach. People constantly trying to get into our room. Ended our stay 3 days early and found somewhere else to stay. Says it’s smoke free but the entire building smells like they sprayed air freshener to mask the cigarette smell.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Tyler

Friendly staff, clean rooms, breakfast, reasonable rates

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Tyler

Friendly staff, clean rooms, breakfast,

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2024

Tyler

Good stay, breakfast every day, clean rooms, friendly staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Jonathan

This place was extremely cheap. It was extremely clean. It didn’t smell like marijuana like most hotel rooms too. They were slot machine, machines, free alcohol and it was very comfortable and I enjoyed my time there. My wife and I felt safe and it was great as we went and watched our kid play Division I college football. It’s awesome to have a place that doesn’t break the bank and is comfortable and has stuff for you to do.

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2024

Curtis

The property is old. Pictures on line do not properly describe the property. The beds in the double rooms are full size not queens. There was water damage in the bathroom. The property had a musty smell. You could not regulate the water temp in the shower. It would be great and then freezing cold then scalding hot without touching the water. Not the worst place I've stayed, and I've stayed in allot of places but close.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2024

Maria

One of the worst experiences

I didn't even get to stay. I got in early, and they offered early check in for a $30 fee. I was willing to pay that, but they would not honor the amount that was quoted by your website

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Crystal

Clean

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2024

Elisheba

Definitely not safe

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2024

Greg

All nice and clean and tidy and a comfy bed,,, Jenopal Australia

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Ray

Good

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Cindy

The staff were very helpful! The room was clean and comfortable!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

27 Aug 2024

Megan

We attempted to stay here and the property was filthy. Not family friendly. Unsafe. Several homeless people sleeping outside

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2024

chris

This property is immediately next to the I-57 ramps, keep that in mind whether its a plus/minus for you. It is compact and motel style, with a big convenience being there's a big Phillips 66 walkable from the parking if you need all that awesome stuff.

Unique cool stuff that was unexpected: huge newer TV, heat lamp in the bathroom, a video gambling area in the lobby.

Great value for people doing fishing/camping/hunting or traveling solo.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2024

Julia

Room was clean but no coffee pot and after 8:30 am the breakfast bar was empty including coffee. They were supposed to have the breakfast bar open until 9am. The water in the shower would go from hot to cold within seconds and you couldn’t even control it.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Stephen

Clean and neat

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2024

David

It’s was good for a quick stay.. and the fridge was a bit small.

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Mary

The outside appearance was worn. Landscaping overgrown. Lobby was functional and very plain. However, the room was clean and the breakfast was pretty good for the room price. Very small eating area but clean. Generally positive experience.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2024

Tami

Mistake

The front desk people are not friendly, (rude). The room was not very clean and had a smell. Only good thing was the breakfast it was A+

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 May 2024

Riley

The hotel room was open when we got there and was incredibly dingy and dirty. Within two minutes of being in the room, we saw bugs crawling on the ceiling.

Business Pet

2/10

Poor

13 May 2024

John

Nasty outdated hotel

The hotel was a disaster. All the outside doors were left open (ajar) so anyone walking off the street could walk down the hallway. The room was in disparate need of an update. The bed spread was a nasty dark pattern. The bathroom had very thin small towels with a drop ceiling with water posts from the bathroom above leaking. I would not recommend staying in this hotel. I stayed one night out of the two that were booked.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2024

Sarah

Great location and clean rooms!

Hotel is easily accessible from interstate. The staff was wonderful! Pleasant and professional.
The room was very spacious. Decor was pleasing.
Bathroom was spacious, good shower, and other than the vanity light could have been a bit brighter, a very clean bathroom. Will definitely stay here again!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

David

A go place for overnight or longer.

Great breakfast & Large Gaming slots room. Quiet room. Large TV. Good water pressure in the shower & plenty warm. Bed was very comfortable & comforter kept us nice & warm.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2024

Jennifer

We were only in the hotel for less than 10 hours, a quick stop on a long road trip. But it was a great experience because it was clean friendly, comfortable beds and Delicious hot breakfast.. manager was very helpful and kind

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2024

Michael

Clean and comfortable stay. The property is well-maintained newly remodeled delicious hot self-service breakfast. Friendly and efficient check in experience. Would definitely stay here again.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2024

Emily

VERY CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE
Recently remodeled it looks fresh. Breakfast were good quality and available right at 6am on time GREAT COFFEE staff was pleasant and helpful and also great gaming room..

Family

4/10

Poor

16 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Run down, feet turned black walking in room, staff were nice.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2024

james

In a downtown part that was seedy. No chart, no clock, no early coffee, bath tub faucet plate missing, shower hard to balance for temperature. Exterior doors did not lock and breakfast area was locked.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2024

Steven

Blow drier didn’t work. Walls were old.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2024

Terrence

Bathroom was disgusting

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2024

Steinar

Expensively \"cheap\", comfortable bed, that's it.

We got the room for the evening before the Solar Eclipse on 08/08/2024. Paid $450 (astoundingly expensive), obviously taking advantage of their location. They have refreshed the Hotel, but it was done on the cheap (so the quality in workmanship was lacking). Room 407 had a bathroom that didnt have a working ceiling light, and no fan (so the air was stale) plus a stained bathtub - and water was like on a navy ship ... hot then cold every 30 seconds. Beds were comfortable & clean tho (thankfully). Breakfast was lacking freshness (eggs were old & was not replenished when container was empty, biscuits were hard), but sausage links plus gravy was plentiful & cooked/replenished consistently. Breakfast room was too small for the amount of guests eating. Slots in gameroom were tight as a fist (not worth the gamble). If we ever come back to this area, I'll choose another venue.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2024

Erik

Was only place available during the eclipse

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2024

Jordan

Great

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2024

Jordan

Clean friendly

Business_and_leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2024

Marcie

Nothing

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2024

Cody

Need to update prices on website and Expedia. Price was more than site said which is upsetting and bad advertising.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2024

Jimmy

Property was run down. Had upgrades going on which were inconveniently placed for storage in hallways and entry ways. Room was fairly clean but the shower/bathroom was disgusting. Hair all over . Shower hadnt been cleaned still had a big spot where soap had sat but never got wiped off!

Business Self

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2024

Stacie

Oh my!

Hotel rooms under renovation, it’s ok but not great. Breakfast was to begin at 6am, 6:10am the door opened but nothing was ready, the guy literally plugged in a skillet on the floor and put sausage links on it while he squatted there cooking them. At that point we got up and walked out. We picked this place to stay being it was right off the interstate, had connecting rooms (we needed 2 rooms) and had breakfast as we have 5 kids traveling with us. Controlling costs is important to us.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Charlie

Excellent, Hotel Highly recommend

This was a stop on a cross country trip. The hotel was fantastic. It was exceptionally clean. The room was very comfortable. The Hot Breakfast were excellent and the big tv for entertainment free HBO and SHOWTIME the staff were very personable and friendly.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2024

April

There are things that are listed that aren’t available

2/10

Poor

04 Feb 2024

Barrie

I checked in and went to my room, and the room was clearly occupied by somebody else. So I go back downstairs, and I told the guy working the desk. He was on his phone and barely looked up at me. He was surprised, but he gave me another room. I go to that room and there’s a “do not disturb” sign hanging on the door. I’m not going to enter a room and get shot so I went back downstairs and told the guy, still on his phone. He takes my key and goes up to the room and opens the door. All ok. Housekeeping just forgot to remove the sign. I get settled and want to watch some TV and the remote doesn’t work. So I put some clothes on and go back downstairs and tell the guy who is still on his phone. He comes upstairs with me to check the TV so I propped my door open for safety. He said he’d be back, so I sat on the bed with the door propped open waiting for him to come back. 30 minutes passes. I go back downstairs and he’s sitting behind the desk playing on his phone. I Told him I was waiting for him to come back with another remote. He said his job was the front desk and he was not a maintenance man so I told him to get me another room. This guy was a complete jerk from the minute I walked in. I could barely understand his accent, and had to ask him over and over and over again, to repeat himself. Thankfully, I don’t live in this area. I will never have to go back to this dump with the worst customer service I’ve ever had. The guy just could not be bothered to do his job. ZERO stars.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2023

Irene

Good enough for the orice

It was good enough for the price I paid. It looked like they were getting ready to replace carpet with plank flooring which is nice. The place needs a lot of detail work

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2023

Rick

While the bed was comfortable the room furnishings were tired. Glass and mirrors were streaked and not cleaned properly. Towels were clean but needed replacement. Coffee only available in lobby at 8:30 AM. On arrival in the room, were was a cockroach on the interior side of the door, but did not see any others. Hotel options in Benton IL are limited, may be better off staying in 20 miles away in Mt. Vernon for a few dollars more.

Business Self