Located in the heart of the Illinois Technological Corridor, the Sleep Inn is an ideal choice for business travelers looking for a place to lay their heads. But all work is no fun, so when you're ready to play, you'll find you can dine in the adjacent Cracker Barrel, golf a few holes on nearby courses or make the 30-mile drive into Chicago.

Amenities include free continental breakfast, coffee and weekday newspaper. There's also a television with VCR (video rentals at the front desk) and an oversized shower you can clean up in after taking advantage of the running trail.