With a stay at Econo Lodge Princeton in Princeton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and Bureau County Fairgrounds. .This hotel is 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Starved Rock State Park and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Spring Creek Golf Course.
What's nearby
Bureau County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
Spring Creek Golf Course - 15 min drive - 19.3 miles
Sheffield Village Hall - 19 min drive - 22.6 miles
Starved Rock State Park - 27 min drive - 34.9 miles
Getting around
Princeton Station - 18 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 119 min drive
Restaurants
Scooter's Coffee - 7 min walk
Casey's - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Culver's - 7 min walk
Coal Creek Brewing Co. - 3 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge Princeton
Econo Lodge Princeton offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Princeton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Gym
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Pay movies
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Property is also known as
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Econo Lodge Princeton Reviews
Reviews
6.2
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 406 reviews
10 - Excellent
68
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 406 reviews
8 - Good
79
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 406 reviews
6 - Okay
116
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 406 reviews
4 - Poor
86
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 406 reviews
2 - Terrible
57
6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.0/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rosanna
Aug 2, 2025
Met the expectation of being an inexpensive place to stay solely to sleep for the night.
The lady at check in was friendly and very helpful.
Marissa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
jennifer
Dec 8, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lady that runs the desk is literally the rudest woman.I've come across in a hotel scenario.The rooms were old fashioned which to be expected for the price. That required a fifty dollar cash deposit.And i'm still yet to have received it back
property was conveniently located and reno's were progressing.
Towel rack in bathroom was pulled from wall on one side.
Allen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Francie
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A no frills hotel that has a friendly staff. I stay here sometimes when I go to see my daughters family. I'm looking for a place to lay my head and this place fits the bill.
Francie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kenneth
Sep 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Just okay. Clean fresh sheets, not a lot of vending machines working. Elevator not working.
Kenneth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were clean but had a very strong disinfectant & musty smell. The grass around the hotel was very overgrown.
Could feel the springs in the mattress, so it wasn't comfortable to sleep on. The owners were very accommodating & helpful in finding a way for our group to watch the baseball game together.
Under new ownership and they are friendly and accommodating. They are busy updating and painting and you can tell the difference. I will be staying there again when I'm in the area.
Francie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Peter
Aug 7, 2022
Disliked: Amenities
Basic Econo lodge. Convenient off I-80. Otherwise not remarkable.
Building has tarps on the roof, landscape was overgrown, hallways were dirty, room had newer floors but ceiling had water damage. Overall building is in poor condition and doesn't appear to he kept up.
Leslie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
James
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family party
The staff was friendly and the room was clean and quiet, the bed was a bit uncomfortable the mattress was worn out, no breakfast is offered but there is a restaurant 50ft away and Wendy’s that’s 25ft away, for the price it was ok
Lobby smelled like marijuana. Could not understand broken English of attendant. Pool did not look clean. Broken vending machines. It did not match what the online pictures showed. Would not stay there again :-/
All the water was shut off to all the rooms for at least 45 minutes during my arrival
AC unit did a poor job of keeping the room at a constant temperature of 72
Shower ran out of hot water after 5 minutes and there probably wasn’t 10 vehicles in the parking lot