Off Route 20, this relaxed hotel is 2 miles both from Magic Waters water park and from the Midway Village Museum.

The straightforward rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as desks and pull-out sofas. They also feature minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add minibars and separate living areas; some have whirlpool tubs.

An area shuttle and parking are complimentary. Additional amenities include a casual restaurant and a sports bar, as well as a fitness center, a heated indoor pool and a hot tub. There's also a business center and meeting space. Breakfast is available for a fee.

In a grand building set in Downtown, this upmarket all-suite hotel with industrial-chic decor is a mile from the Burpee Museum of Natural History and 5 miles from Chicago Rockford International Airport.

The suites are warmly decorated; some feature exposed-brick walls, living areas and/or city views.

Evening receptions with snacks and drinks are free. A restaurant offers a terrace. There's a top-floor cocktail lounge with a seasonal patio and city views. Other amenities consist of an indoor pool, a hot tub, a spa and a gym, plus a game room. Event space includes a ballroom and conference facilities. Parking and breakfast are available.