Historic Lincoln Hotel, Urbana

There was a moldy stench throughout the hall and room. The mattress smelled of urine and the bed linens had hair all over. It took HOURS just to get new sheets.

Loved the decor, felt like I was transported in time. The service was excellent, and the room was great. I only had a chance to spend one night there and breakfast, but I'll be back.

Room 411 is crazy. A woman hung herself in this room around 1930 on the night of her wedding. It is said that she still haunts the building, and you can really tell in this room. There is no heat, and bad television choices. But the freakiness is the worst part. The best "suite" in the hotel (Presidential, Honeymoon, whatever they call it) but the padded elevator to the fourth floor is just scary. Then the chills that run down your spine when you open the door, and the creepy simpleness of the room make it difficult to sleep. Especially when employees tell you the stories they've heard of the woman who hung herself making noise around 3 am, and being seen. Needless to say, we checked out at 11:39 PM. Won't be sleeping there anytime soon.

I stayed at the hotel in February and thought it must be one of their final weekends as nothing was maintained in the rooms. The lobby was OK. My heat didn't work on one of the coldest nights of the year and the staff acted like I was crazy. The condition of the hotel was awful and the attitude of the staff was that of folks who didn't expect to be there much longer. I was paying premium for the room as it was an event weekend and they did not discount my bill at all for the many inconveniences (cleanliness issues, security related to damaged door, etc.). I could not go anywhere else as other hotels were booked.

I've stayed here three times. It's often half empty, but if you want to go during big University weekends, it'll be booked up. Beautiful building, nice rooms, enjoyable Great Hall of the Manor style of restaurant. Had a wonderful breakfast once, but the next day not so good -- different cook! I marked the location 3/5 because it's not very close to the campus. The five stars are for the historic and architectural character.

My server, Martha, or Sister Martha as the patrons called her- was excellent! She was entertaining, and on the ball. Our food and drinks were served promptly and we were made to feel welcome. My husband and I will be planning a weekend getaway here soon.

This hotel could be very charming, but unfortunately it is not!! There is mold, a horrible odor throughout the hotel, TV's don't work, mold on the shower curtains, no screens in the windows, the base of our bed lifted up if you sat on it and you had to sleep with your head lower than your feet. We complained about all of the above, the staff was very rude and would tell you that there was nothing they could do. They would tell their manager Jaci. Jaci is never there. So one is forced to call her once they arrive home. She will not adjust the bill and says she will write you a letter which she never does. This hotel is getting away with this charade and there seems to be nothing you can do! Do yourself a favor. Stay ANYWHERE but here!!!!!!

Looks like a formerly nice hotel that's been run into the ground and has surly employees. Breakfast was really good, dinner wasn't of the same quality

We were very disappointed with our "suite". The room was just very plain and not worth the price we paid for it. The bathroom wasn't very clean and needed remodeled.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It has great antiques, fabric walls, great food and great service. My sleeping room was very different from any other place, and it was great.The hotel was quiet, charming and just plain enjoyable. I will be back.