My daughter graduated from NIU in May 2009 and we needed a place for family and friends to stay. I was not too fond of the hotel selection in DeKalb so Sycamore was the next location I searched. Stratford Inn offered everything we needed. We had my daughters party at MVP's sportsbar which was located around the corner. The location of both were very convenient. Stratford Inn is a little dated but the service was wonderful. Our stay was for 2 days but we were in our room very little. I was suggest this hotel based on their location and price.

I loved this hotel! It was like stepping back in time. It is located in a quaint little town on the main road, with wonderful shops and restaurants up and down. The Stratford Inn has a wonderful atmosphere; the front desk staff was so nice and helpful. The room was perfect, it was clean, it was not at all like a hotel but like being at home. I loved their fabulous Sunday brunch, and all of the restaurant staff was amazing. My entire trip was wonderful. Once more let me say I loved this hotel!!

This hotel is not kid friendly! DO NOT TOUCH signs posted. T.V. was black and white, NO KIDDING!! Room 200. No Free breakfast, fridge, microwave, or pool. Staff was very business like-- not friendly. Hallways are very narrow and smoky smelling. It is an outdated old motel with few ammenities. Walls are thin. Outside noise was bothersome from the bar across the street. Our family would never here stay again. EVER

had our daughters wedding here on nov. 16th. food and service were o.k. but even tho we paid for an OPEN BAR all our guests were charged a hefty price for all their drinks for the first half hour of the reception because the hotel screwed up and thought we had a cash bar??
an apology was offered, but not the extra money that they made off our guests and none was refunded. the embarrasment and humiliation of having our GUESTS pay for their drinks was NOT worth it. this was definately the WRONG way to start off a special evening. think twice before doing business with these people if they can't even remember what YOU the customer has paid for !!!!