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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Decatur
5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd
Decatur, Illinois

Ramada Limited Decatur
355 E Hickory Point Rd
Decatur, Illinois

Welcome Hotel & Suites
5170 N. Wingate Dr.
Decatur, Illinois

COUNTRY HEARTH INN DECATUR
3141 North Water Street
Decatur, Illinois

Baymont Inn and Suites Decatur
5100 Hickory Point Frontage Road
Decatur, Illinois

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Decatur
2370 S Mount Zion Road
Decatur, Illinois

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
4191 US 36 West (Wyckles Rd.)
Decatur, Illinois

Americas Best Value Inn - Decatur
333 North Wyckles Road
Decatur, Illinois

Sleep Inn Decatur
3920 E Hospitality Lane
Decatur, Illinois


Hotel Tips

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.

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

Decatur brings a custom fit every time a shoe is bought locally. Nothing beats the hands on experience of shoe shopping to add to your collection of Men's, Women's and Children's shoes. Try them on, walk around and make sure you have the best fit as every manufacturer is a bit different on sizing.

Decatur is the place to plan your wedding. You'll be spending a lot of time downtown as there are so many wonderful shops to find invitations, photographers, bakers, caterers and jewelers. Planning your wedding will be a breeze with so much support from local merchants to make a perfect and memorable day.

Decatur brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Diane Koivunen
Love the yarn store and the restaurants

Kate O'Rorke
We love the amazing shops and restaurants. The city is so clean and everyone is friendly and welcoming.

Dora keltner
Quaint, small town friendly atmosphere.

Ariel
i have been here since 2005 and fell in love with downtown, the shops are amazing, good prices, nice people, great gifts ect... the scenery is wonderful as well

Bob Puthoff
I'm sending some clients there this Summer and want to get them a discount card to shop. Thanks!


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