Here are some hotel options, with approximate distance from Lincoln Hall and nightly rate:
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 210 S Race St. (right next to Lincoln Square Mall!)
Walking distance from Lincoln Hall (1.3 mi, about 25-30 min). Continue straight on W Green St. until you reach the Illini Union (you should pass by the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana on your right, about 1/3 of the way there). You know you're going the right way if you see a Circle K and the "University of Illinois, Founded 1867" on the brick wall (with the big I insignias!) at the same intersection (Green & Lincoln); keep going straight (due north) until you reach the Union.
50E Green Saturday bus service to Illini Union, beginning 5:53 AM in ~30-minute intervals. We recommend the 7:36 bus from Lincoln Square (the bus stop is right outside of the Lincoln Square Garage; it's right near the Champaign City Courthouse. If you see the Lincoln Square parking garage, cross the street and make a left, then a right) to arrive at Illini Union around 7:41 AM, before check-in/same-day registration (Lincoln Hall) opens at 8 AM.
About a 15 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $117/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 11 AM
Free Wi-Fi, 50+ Mbps
Writer's Room, a fine dining craft kitchen inside the hotel. Friday hours: 6:30 - 10 AM and 5 - 10 PM; Saturday hours: 7 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM.
Breakfast from 7-11 AM, included with the room
Free self parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available, as well as EV charging stations!
Luggage storage service at front desk
Business center, fitness center, indoor pool included
No pets allowed :(
Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana, 1200 W University Ave.
Walking distance from Lincoln Hall (0.9 mi, about 20 min). Turn left on N Mathews Ave; you should pass by the Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science and the Transportation Building on your left before making a right onto W Green St.
About a 20 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $109/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 12 PM
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast from 6-9 AM on weekdays and 7-10 AM on weekends, included with the room
Free self parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available
Luggage storage service at front desk
Business center, fitness center, indoor pool included
Cats and dogs allowed; up to 2 pets total; $50 fee per pet per stay; service animals exempt from fees
I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, 1900 S First St.
Distance to Lincoln Hall: ~1.3 mi (25-30 min) by foot; ~1.5 mi by car
About a 10 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request!
Approx. $168/night
Check in starting 4 PM, check out by 11 AM
Free Wi-Fi
Houlihan's, an upscale casual American restaurant and bar right outside the hotel. Hours: 11 AM - 2 PM and 5-10 PM.
Continental breakfast from 7-9 AM, included with the room
Free self parking, RV/truck/bus parking, and valet parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available, as well as EV charging stations!
Luggage storage service at front desk
Business center, conference center, fitness center included
Only dogs allowed; up to 1 pet total; $100 fee per pet per stay; service animals exempt from fees
Best Western University Inn, 902 W Killarney St.
Distance to Lincoln Hall: about 2.7 mi
About a 20 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $127/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 11 AM
Free Wi-Fi
Olive Garden at 30 E Anthony Dr, about 2 miles from the hotel on I-74. Hours: 11 AM - 10 PM on Sun - Thu; 11 AM - 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. There is also a brunch spot right outside the hotel, Maple & Yolk, open 6:30 AM - 3 PM (7 AM - 3 PM on Sundays).
Breakfast from 6-9 AM, included with the room
Free self parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available
Business center, fitness center, indoor pool included
Up to 2 pets allowed; up to 80 lbs per pet; $20 fee per pet per stay; pets only in specific rooms and must be accompanied at all times; service animals exempt from fees
Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area, 612 W Killarney St.
Distance to Lincoln Hall: about 2.9 mi
About a 20 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $77/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 12 PM
Free Wi-Fi
Olive Garden and Maple & Yolk are also close to Rodeway Inn.
Free self parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available
Up to 2 pets allowed; $20 fee per pet per stay; pets only in specific rooms and must be accompanied at all times; service animals exempt from fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL, 602 W Marketview Dr.
Distance to Illini Union: about 3.6 mi
About a 20 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $109/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 12 PM
Free Wi-Fi
Red Lobster at 1901 N Prospect Ave, 0.5 mi from the hotel, open 11 AM - 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, closed Thursdays; Chinatown Buffet at 713 W Marketview Dr, 0.2 mi from the hotel (~5 minute walk!), open 11 AM - 9 PM on Sun - Thu and 11 AM - 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays; Thara Thai at 912 1/2 W Bloomington Rd, 0.9 mi from the hotel, open 11 AM - 9:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Continental breakfast from 7 - 10:30 AM included with the room, only on weekdays
Free self parking on site and off-street; wheelchair-accessible parking available
Business center, fitness center, indoor pool included
No pets allowed :( (Exceptions can be made for service animals.)
Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign University Area, 2001 N Lincoln Ave.
Distance to Lincoln Hall: about 2.6 mi
About a 20 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $135/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 12 PM
Free Wi-Fi, 25+ Mbps
Silvercreek at 402 N Race St, 1.7 mi from the hotel, specializing in surf & turf and fresh-baked bread; open 11 AM - 2:30 PM and 5 - 9 PM on Friday/Saturday
Buffet breakfast from 6 - 9 AM on weekdays and 6 - 10 AM on weekends, included with the room
Free self parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available
Business center, fitness center, indoor pool included (if under 16, must be accompanied by an adult in the pool and fitness center)
Up to 2 pets allowed; $21.20 fee per pet per stay; service animals exempt from fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG, 1003 W Killarney St. (Or the location on 101 Trade Ctr Dr, which is closer to Home2 Suites and many of the restaurants)
Distance to Lincoln Hall: about 2.8 mi
About a 20 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $133/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 11 AM
Free Wi-Fi
Silvercreek is also close to the Holiday Inn on Killarney St.
Buffet breakfast from 6:30 - 9:30 AM, included with the room
Free self parking, RV/truck/bus parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available
Business center, fitness center, indoor pool/hot tub included
No pets allowed :( (Exceptions can be made for service animals.)
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana, 217 N Neil St.
Distance to Lincoln Hall: about 1.5 mi (~30-35 min by foot)
About a 15 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $133/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 12 PM
Free Wi-Fi, 100+ Mbps
Being close to the Illinois Terminal, many of the restaurants mentioned below (lunch recommendations) are also excellent choices for Friday/Saturday night dinner! Some choice favorites include Kohinoor (0.2 mi away), The Himalayan Chimney (0.1 mi), Black Dog Smoke & Ale House (0.2 mi), Ko Fusion (less than 0.1 mi away!), Seven Saints (32 E Chester St, 0.2 mi away, a tavern-style restaurant specializing in burgers and craft beer for the parents!), Manzella's Italian Patio (0.4 mi), and DD Fish (401 S 1st St, 0.6 mi away, specializing in Chinese-style roasted/spiced fish).
Fresh International Market at 505 S Neil St (0.5 mi away from the hotel) is a wonderful choice for Asian goodies!
Buffet breakfast from 6:30 - 9 AM on weekdays and 7 - 10 AM on weekends. NOT included with the room; must pay a fee of $11/person
Self parking on site for $15/day (can leave and re-enter at any time); wheelchair-accessible parking available; EV charging
Business center, 24-hour fitness center included
Only dogs allowed; up to 1 pet total; $100 fee per pet per stay; service animals exempt from fees. (If charged, the cleaning fee is $100)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana, 2013 S Neil St.
Distance to Lincoln Hall: about 1.9 mi (~40 min by foot)
About a 10 minute Uber ride from CMI airport
Approx. $121/night
Check in starting 3 PM, check out by 12 PM
Free Wi-Fi
Plenty of restaurants! Steak 'n Shake at 1709 S Neil St, 0.3 mi from the hotel, open 10 AM - 12 AM next day; The Ribeye at 1701 S Neil St, 0.4 mi from the hotel, specializing in steak, fish, and an unlimited salad bar, open 4:30 - 9:30 PM on Friday and 12 - 9:30 PM on Saturday; Baxters American Grille at 100 Trade Ctr Dr, 0.4 mi from the hotel, specializing in steaks and cocktails (for the parents!), open 11 AM - 9 PM on Fridays and 3 - 9 PM on Saturdays; Napolis Italian Restaurant at 1807 S Neil St, 0.2 mi from the hotel, serving up authentic Italian cuisine like fresh pasta and strombolis with rich handmade sauces, open 11 AM - 9:45 PM on Friday/Saturday; Aspen Tap House at 2001 S Neil St, right outside the hotel, specializing in burgers and wings, open 11 AM - 11 PM on Friday/Saturday; Dave's Hot Chicken at 2009 S Neil St, right outside the hotel, open 10:30 - 12 AM next day on Friday and 10:30 AM - 12 AM next day on Saturday; Moe's Southwest Grill at 2041 S Neil St, 0.2 mi from the hotel, offering Southwestern-style Tex-Mex staples, open 10:30 AM - 9 PM on Friday/Saturday; Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano at 2235 S Neil St, 0.5 mi (about a 10 minute walk) from the hotel, specializing in pasta and Italian-style seafood and steaks, open 11 AM - 10 PM on Friday/Saturday. If you're looking for a wide variety of dining options before or after the tournament, Hyatt Place or Home2 are your best bets!
Harvest Market is also right near the hotel (0.2 mi, a 5-minute walk!)
Buffet breakfast from 6 - 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 - 10 AM on weekends, included with the room
Free self parking on site; wheelchair-accessible parking available, as well as EV charging stations!
Business center, 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool (open 6 AM - 10 PM) included
Up to 2 pets allowed; $75 fee per pet per stay; service animals exempt from fees
Note: Room rates are variable and subject to change; the nightly rates provided here are only a rough estimate for rooms with 2 queen beds (generally sufficient for a family of 2 parents and 2 children). Please be sure to contact the hotel in advance with regards to special accommodations, including, but not limited to: pets, disabilities, dietary restrictions, and smoking/non-smoking rooms.