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Hampton Inn & Suites Aurora
2423 Bushwood Dr
Aurora, Illinois

Motel 6 Chicago Southwest - Aurora
2380 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, Illinois

Comfort Suites Aurora - Naperville
111 N Broadway
Aurora, Illinois

Candlewood Suites Aurora-Naperville
2625 W Sullivan Road
Aurora, Illinois

Super 8 Aurora/Naperville Area
4228 Longmeadow Drive
Aurora, Illinois

Staybridge Suites Aurora/Naperville
4320 Meridian Pkwy
Aurora, Illinois

Holiday Inn Aurora
2424 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, Illinois

Aurora Fox Valley Inn
2450 N Farnsworth Avenue
Aurora, Illinois

Quality Inn
4005 Gabrielle Ln.
Aurora, Illinois


Hotel Tips

Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.



Things To Do

Aurora makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.

Aurora has the perfect game shop for both young and old. Your friends and family will enjoy hours of entertainment with a wide selection of board games, card games and games of skill. A perfect stop for travellers with kids and those seeking a new adventure for game night.

Aurora has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Shari
the scenery, the people, love the activities that go on, even on holidays Ashland is the best to be in, the adventures and animals you can see on a daily bases, and most of all, kid friendly

Melanie Kraus
I have not been there in a long time. Last time I was there was with my parents. I thought it was neat little town back then. Could you send me some information on reelsville Indiana.

Janet White
Never been but I love discounts! Going Today!

Harriet Rapista
Never been but planning to go in August

Tammy Grubbs
First time visitors


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