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Reviews of Gray Plaza Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

706 West Main Street, Benton, IL 62812, United States of America

#3 of 3 hotels in Benton

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    6.0
    It served our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Room 114 was great, Room 113 had problems. The lighting wasw very poor and the heater knob was missing so the room was not warm.

    The rooms were clean and the water was hot.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    7.0
    a decent place to lay your head at night if you are just passing through. didn't venture out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    wifi signal was very weak-to-nonexistent. the hole in the bathroom wall(where doorknob had punctured) and/or airconditioner(noisy, but drowned out other sounds, and was consistent 'white noise', and situated in a way that it didnt blow directly on the bed--unlike a previous hotel) resulted in numerous dead gnats and other small insects in room by morning.

    a decent place to lay your head at night if you are just passing through like we were. I know nothing about the local restaurants, how close to any "attractions" bc we were just passing through on a 15+ hour trip. The room was comfortable: temperature, bed, refrig/microwave, nonsmoking (our "must haves" as we carry our food for reheating when on these trips). No frills, that's for sure, But we got a decent night's sleep.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2022

    7.0
    motel was good if you are looking for a place to lay your head
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    needs updating

    Location was good and it was clean

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2022

    6.0
    We look for budget lodging but also want cleanliness. This fit the bill.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The internet was not high speed. It was almost non-existent.

    It was convenient to the interstate. Budget friendly. I enjoyed the retro architecture.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in took a while and they were less than professional at check in . Guy was not even wearing a shirt.

    I did not have breakfast there but Hardee’s is really close by and they are open 24 hours so we hit that on the way back there

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast was available, not even coffee

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2021

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room smelled funny

    Cost

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not eat anything there I was just 5 minutes away from the in-laws we ate at my in-laws

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    1.0
    Didn't stay and they were nasty people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I booked the room Feb.24th and April 7th when I've drove 3.5 hours due to the Eclipse there was no room for $80 dollars, but he could let me have the room for $200 dollars. Sorry but if I have booked a room and got a confirmation ,I must look like boo boo the fool. I don't think so.

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    2.0
    It was horrible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tolling was clogged with paper and the guy at the front desk wouldn't help. There were roaches and bugs in the room and bed. The walls and floor was flith6.

    The location,

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    1.0
    I could not stay at this hotel due to the condition of the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a very old and outdated hotel. When I arrived the room was very hot and very musty. There is an older like old sweaty gym clothes and curry. After I paid at the front office, I went into the room. Within 10 mins I left the room and let the owners know I could not stay in the room and asked for a refund. They refused and pointed to a sign saying "no refunds". They seemed like good people. If you stay here....please look at the room first.

    The owners seemed to be good people.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    3.0
    I won't be staying here ever again. Do not go by the pictures on Google.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Oh, where to begin. Creepy. The place was obviously built in the late 1940's to mid 50's. Maybe even the early 60's and not much has been done to it since. The air conditioner was shoved through the wall haphazardly and had to be turned on via a switch on the wall and it ran, loudly, all night long. There was only one lock on the door and it didn't make me feel secure. I was the only guest in the whole place. 50-ish rooms and I was the only guest. When I first pulled up to the place I honestly thought is was a place you'd expect drug deals to be happening at.

    There were two good things about this place. One was that the shower was really good, plenty of Hot water and good pressure. The second good thing was that the bed was really comfortable. The room was clean, I'll give it that. The internet speed was good too. The Indian family who ran the place seemed nice enough and I'm sure they were doing their best.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    10
    Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Faster check in

    Very peaceful. It was real quiet.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2022

    2.0
    will not stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    better drains ,better furniture wanted to charge $25.00 dollars more for early check in (10 ) and $25.00 dollars for late check in (4pm) carpet needs to be replaced the list goes on

    did not serve breakfast

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2021

    9.0
    nice room. comfortable and clean. good value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice comfortable clean room.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2021

    4.0
    Needs major updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was old and needed updating. Mattress looked to be 20 years old and wasn't comfortable. Carpet had stains and it looked sketchy.

    Sheets were clean. Price was ok. We stayed here because everything, literally everything was booked for hours. Crashed here at 130am and left at 630am. In our situation, I was glad to get a room but under normal circumstances this isn't somewhere I would stay.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2021

    8.0
    Classic vintage 60s roadside Motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No coffee in lobby or room

    None offered due to covid

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2021

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • King Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good

    9

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

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