I'll be kind , since most of negative comments would be about stuff that should be better once they finish their remodel. It has not started yet at the date of this review (Sept. 2011), but they do have information in the lobby that says it will be starting soon.
If you're are staying here you're probably staying for business or have some sort of personal business in the general area. I can't see any other reason to stay in Carol Stream other then that. So if you are going to stay you probably have not many other options in the area or your company put you up there.
That being said, this is a Hampton and with a Hampton Inn you can expect a few things since they are mostly alike other then what the rooms look like. You'll get a good price, excellent service from the staff, a free and descent breakfast, clean rooms and a safe and comfortable hotel. This Hampton has all that, so if that's all you need you'll be fine.
Like I said in the description title they will be remodeling soon. The rooms are very basic and dated. The TV is pretty small and outdated and they have plastic plants that should just go away. The bathrooms are large enough but simple and the air is not central air, it's one of those ones that are under there window with few setting other then Hi / Low Hot / Cool. I'm sure most of this will be better once they are done, other then the air. If I had one complaint that might not be changed was that my comforter was super lumpy in the squares that contained the fill. All the fill was clumped out a big ball and not spread out. It was like sleeping with a blanket full of tennis balls. This was switched out during my stay and the second one was much better.
The pool / hotub is indoors and nice. I didn't go into the pool because it was a bit cold for the weather, but the hot tub was large and nice.
The gym is a bit weak, hopefully they remodel that too. It's pretty small and there are no free weights. Just a couple of machines (treadmill/bike/elleptical)
One tip I would give would be the room view you prefer, Even number rooms have a view of the car dealership next door and odd actually have a view of the area, even though there isn't much to see other then homes and trees.
There is an AM/PM just a minute walk from the hotel in case you need anything quick and convient and there is a small but nice bowling alley across the street in case you don't want to drive to get a drink.
- Hampton Inn Carol Stream
- Carol Stream Hampton Inn
