Peoria hotels are often all sold out. Or they have a few remaining rooms at full rack rate which is really unfair if you qualify for a discounted rate...AAA, corporate, etc. So, if you plan on staying in this area, plan ahead.
As for the Baymont, you get what you pay for. It was the only hotel with rooms left the night I was stranded. The hotel is worn. My room was a suite on the 3rd floor with an interior entrance/first 2 floors have exterior entrances. The elevator had a worn, very dirty rug. I had to return my left-overs to the cold car trunk because the refrigerator was warm and moldy. Dried blood was on the corner of my bed sheet. No sign of bed bugs. Just felt like hotel needed a makeover. The breakfast included cereal, yogurt and even a waffle-maker. About a cup size container showed signs of eggs, but it was not refilled while I was there. Only one person seemed to work at the desk at a time and you do need to stand in line to check-out. The lady in front of me was quite mad about the things that did not work in her room. She had very wet hair and was asking for a functioning hair-dryer.
To summarize: tired hotel, but okay if nothing else.

On my business trip to Peoria....

It was early August, 2011 around Midnight (with flight missed from Chicago), reached Peoria Airport and found enteir Airport vaccant. Luckly we had Baymont van and its driver waiting for us. Checkin was cool & quick, settled into the room -- with comfortable bed...had no issues of sleep.

Overall the hotel has good staff, bed and decent breakfast counter. stayed for 15 days and had almost homely feeling...!! WILL DO GO BACK AGAIN..!!!

All the staff went above and beyond what would be expected; was offered by one staff member for a ride to the hospital day or night, the owner offered to stop on the way from the airport to get food and brought some food when arrived at the hotel before taking me to the hospital at 10 p.m. The owner inquired about the health of my daughter and when I cancelled the duration of my stay due to change in circumstances, they were very gracious and refunded all my money and then gave me a ride to the hospital after I was no longer a hotel guest. I would stay again at this hotel without hesitation and commend their customer service in a world where little is to be found.

I often stay at the Baymont when travel permits me to be in Peoria. The staff ia ffreindly and the manger goes out of his way to accomdate you if any problems should arise. The beds are very comfortable and the rooms are clean. Love the biscuits and gravy.