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Gray Plaza Motel Benton Rend Lake I-57

★★ 706 West Main Street, Benton, US

5.3 guest rating· 46 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Located off Interstate 57 and just 1 mile from Benton City Park, Gray Plaza Motel in Illinois offers a prime spot for both leisure and business travelers.

Comfortable Accommodations

Each room at the motel features dark wood furniture, carpeted floors, and amenities like free Wi-Fi and cable TV with HBO. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of making free local telephone calls from their rooms.

Amenities and Attractions

Gray Plaza Motel provides on-site laundry facilities and free parking for trucks, boats, and cars. With Rend Lake a short 15-minute drive away and Sandusky Creek South Public Use Area within 7.4 miles, guests can easily explore the natural beauty of the region.

Book your stay at Gray Plaza Motel now for a convenient and comfortable experience.

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Rooms & rates

Single Bed Smoking

Sleeps 1 · 23 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone

King Bed Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone

Single Bed Non-Smoking

Sleeps 1 · 23 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone

2 Full Beds Non-Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 23 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone

2 Full Bed Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 23 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone

King Bed Non-Smoking

Sleeps 3 · 23 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • TV
  • Telephone

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms

Location

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706 West Main Street, Benton, US

Check-in
from 01:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say5.346 reviews

+ Large parking lot+ Convenient location right off the interstate+ Some staff were accommodatingProperty described as run downUnclean bath towelsBugs present
Cleanliness2.0
Service4.0
Location10.0
Room Quality2.5
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.4

Staff was nice and accommodating, and place seemed sketchy at first, especially since we showed up at night, but looks c

8.0

Big parking lot right off the interstate.

Not much to dislike.

Mitchell · US · 2026-07-24

Don’t Stay Here

1.0

The location

Completely run down. Bath towels are not clean. Bugs. Advertised breakfast is just coffee and rotting fruit. Everything smells of mould. The owners who work the check in are not pleasant to deal with. Very unhappy people.

Jason · CA · 2026-07-21

Ask for an updated room

4.0

A few rooms have been cleaned up a little bit, but most of them still need quit a bit of work. Each time I'm there it seems they're working on at least one room, updating I hope. The average room has old, worn, mismatched furniture, air conditioners that take a long time to work, stained sticky carpets, bathrooms that need attention and old dingy drapes that need to be replaced. I don't recall seeing any bugs, though, and I've stayed there at least 4 or 5 times in the last year while traveling. I'm really not sure why I keep going back. I think it's because it's right off of the exit ramp, parking is a breeze and the office is extremely easy to see and enter. There's also no halls, stairs or elevators. You just pull right up to your room. When I'm really tired from driving, it's my go-to because of the convenience Pay cash if you can. It seems like my bill is less when I do. ?? Is it a great place to stay? No. Is it a really good place to stay? No. Is it an ok place to stay? Maybe. In my oppinion it's a 'fair' place to stay with a great parking situation, especially if all you want to do is get out of your car, take 10 steps and be in a bed. Definitely not the type of place to stay and hang out while visiting the area unless you get one of their nicer rooms which are still just OK. I ask for an updated room or I won't get one. I don't know who they're saving them for. Lol They will happily move you to another room if you don't like the one they put you in but it always costs more. Same type of room, just cleaner with better sheets and cleaner carpets. Crazy, right? I'm sure I'll be back in that area before too long and stay there again though. For me, the front door parking after a long drive is sometimes the deciding factor. For around $10 to $12 more a night, across the street, there's a major chain hotel that has a more clean, comfortable atmosphere which may be better suited for families traveling with children. That's just my opinion, but I'm usually right. :)

671tishw · 2025-07-08

I stayed there for 2 nights and 3 days and will never make that mistake again..

2.0

The owners,the MAN ,NOT the woman, was very rude and hateful will NEVER stay at this establishment again and will not give a good review if friends or family ask!

The MALE OWNER WAS VERY RUDE AND HATEFUL...PERIOD!

Gass · US · 2025-04-10

Good

7.0
Reed · US · 2024-09-04

Good

7.0
David · US · 2024-07-08

Good to know

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pets are allowed at $10 per pet per night.

Early Check in and Late Check Out is Subject to Availability at $20.

An ice machine is available for the guests. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.