Club Carlson - Country Inn Bensenville, IL (near ORD)

:D :D I just did my CI check in last night at the CI Bensenville. Rate was $64 which included WIFI and breakfast. They also have a free shuttle to ORD. The hotel is newer, and very clean. No complaints on my part. I was a bit surprised as I arrived at the hotel Tuesday at around 5:30pm and the parking lot was practically full, well over 70 cars there on a Tuesday night. Most cars had IND and MKE plates. I thought that a bunch of FT'rs where there to satisfy their nights stay for the promo, however I did not overheard anyone commenting on it, so I didn't bother to ask/mingle around. I was greeted with a goodie bag consisting of a water bottle, granola bar, and some candy and was thanked twice for being a CC member by the check in agent. Room # 110 was clean, spacious (I requested 2 queen beds) and quiet. I was a bit concerned that I was in the first floor, as the hallway lead to the outside door facing the street, but it was quiet throughout the night, and no one was hanging around on the hallways or lobby. My only complaint was the a/c did not cool off well, I didn't open the window as I was on the first floor, but I sleep well and woke up rested. Other than that, excellent place to stay and I will certainly recommend it. I made a STAYCATION out of it, went to the pool, whirpool and used the gym facility. ^^^^^^^

Thanks for posting review arollins ^ I also had a stay here.

FREE PARKING ! (yes I expect it with CIs but still always nice).

Good breakfast, decent quality items, limp pastries was about the only downside.

Try to get a room on the back of the property as it faces a golf course, so more quiet than the front facing rooms which overlook the parking lot.

Not an easy on/off location from I-294 unfortunately, nor is it easy to get to from ORD, but the price was right !

There is not much nearby the hotel, does not appear to have anything within walking distance. I think my room was facing the back of the golf course, it was on the same area as the swiming pool and exercise area. The hallway went all the way towards Grand St.
A good place to eat, in my opinion, is De Campana Restaurant, on the other side of Grand St. its a 5 minute drive. Address is:
229 W Grand
Bensenville, IL 60399
(630) 595-1241

Thanks for the report. How busy was the breakfast area? I was at the CI at Ontartio Airport last weekend and it was packed. My first stay at a CI so didnt know if that is the norm or not. The Bensenville property should do well from this promo given its location and price.

How busy was the breakfast area?BUSY. While not packed, there were are a lot of grazers/Kettles, more than I would have expected for a weekday morning.

It was full got a wednesday morning, 6:30am. Like I previously mentioned, parking lot was full. No trouble getting good and finding place to seat and eat.

Now the price went up to $80-90 range.
Thanks for the review. I'm going to book this one.

Now the price went up to $80-90 range.
Thanks for the review. I'm going to book this one.try Roselle location for perhaps a better price.

I stayed there as well early June. It was unexpected full. Looks like a busy place. room was ok to me. I can hear people next door talking at midnight...

try Roselle location for perhaps a better price.

Thank you, look like Roselle is the cheapest in that area.

I'm at Roselle right now. Basically it seems like the Bensenville post. It was built about a year or two ago. So far everything seems very new and clean. We paid $64 today and the wife got the same price for next week. No mention or anything for Gold Elite. There is a strip mall next door with a great breakfast place (Brunch Cafe) and a Tilted Kilt.

I'm at Roselle right now. Basically it seems like the Bensenville post. It was built about a year or two ago. So far everything seems very new and clean. We paid $64 today and the wife got the same price for next week. No mention or anything for Gold Elite. There is a strip mall next door with a great breakfast place (Brunch Cafe) and a Tilted Kilt.
we are checking in there today. it is the mrs turn for the cc promo. this time we splurged and opted to gowith the upgraded jacuzzi room. will post a hotel review latter. currently we are at the radisson by ord, not bad, but nothing special either. will also post a review latter.

I'm at Roselle right now. Basically it seems like the Bensenville post. It was built about a year or two ago. So far everything seems very new and clean. We paid $64 today and the wife got the same price for next week. No mention or anything for Gold Elite. There is a strip mall next door with a great breakfast place (Brunch Cafe) and a Tilted Kilt.

I saw Roselle @$ 66.75 but only for July 7-8. I hope they have some food price the next week.