The Econolodge is located 9 miles from Starved Rock State Park, which is why I wanted to stay there. I tried to book at the lodge, but they were full. Thinking I would save some money, I decided to stay at the Econolodge. Terrible decision. The staff is not friendly at all. When I checked in, I was handed a copy of a receipt, which I was asked to sign. Since the form did not have a rate already filled in, and it required my signature, I asked for a copy. The manager rudely refused to provide me with one, saying that "this is our document and I do not need a copy of it." Furthermore, the entire hotel is supposed to be non-smoking, but our room immediately wreaked of cigarettes. The sheets had stains, and there was sock in the bed. Given that there are plenty of other hotels right next door, DO NOT STAY HERE. It is not even that cheap.