Hotel Père Marquette
Located in the middle of downtown Peoria, Hotel Père has been a city institution for more than 80 years. It's just steps away from the Peoria Civic Center, and four blocks from the Riverfront's restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
This hotel features a variety of rooms and suites to meet your needs. Nearly 300 rooms and 40 parlor suites include a variety of amenities. Each room features a king room or double beds. Bedding features feather comforters and pillows. A complimentary buffet is provided. Cable TV with video games and Internet access also are available. Telephones with voice mail, coffee and tea maker, hairdryers and a USA Today newspaper are provided to guests.
Suites are available featuring a separate living room and pullout couch, refrigerator and wet bar. A fitness center is on the hotel's street level. Airport shuttles are available. If you and your family are hungry, try the hotel's Carnegie 501 restaurant, featuring steak, chicken and seafood entrees.
Hotel Père Marquette
501 Main St.
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 637-6500
hotelperemarquette.com
Staybridge Suites Downtown
Staybridge Suites is in the middle of the city's action for business or pleasure. The hotel is next to the Peoria Civic Center and just four miles from the Peoria Zoo. Riverfront shops, dining and nightclubs are just a short walk away.
Staybridge offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Each suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen. Living and work area are also included. High-speed Internet access is provided, and two phone lines with personalized voicemail can customize your business communications.
The hotel offers fitness center for your workout. Or take a dip in the Staybridge's indoor pool or whirlpool. A free breakfast buffet and afternoon receptions are provided. Dry cleaning and laundry services are provided on site.
Staybridge Suites Downtown
300 W. Romeo B. Garrett Ave.
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 673-7829
staybridge.com
Residence Inn Peoria
The Residence Inn is located off I-74 and is close to the Northwoods Mall and the nearby Newman Golf Course. Newman provides a challenge. Steep terrain, ravines and deep bunkers are throughout. The 18-hole course is a par 71 and 6,467 yards.
Hotel amenities include: wireless Internet access, full kitchen and spacious living room. A breakfast buffet is provided. Take the family for a dip in the hotel's indoor pool or work out in the fitness center.
Residence Inn Peoria
2000 West War Memorial Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 681-9000
marriott.com
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