Comfort Suites Pontiac (Choice Hotels)

Standard king rooms include a king bed, a small desk, an upholstered chair with reading lamp, a microwave, a mini fridge, and a wall-mounted television. Two-queen rooms add a second queen bed for families or pairs of road-trippers. King suites are the property's largest layout, with a separate sitting area, a pull-out sofa, and additional desk space useful for travelers working remotely from the road. Bathrooms include showers, hair dryers, and Choice's brand-standard toiletries.

All rooms have in-room coffee makers with regular and decaffeinated options, climate control via wall-mounted units, and blackout curtains that genuinely darken the room. Wi-fi is included free across the property and is reasonably fast for streaming and video calls. ADA-accessible rooms are available with roll-in showers and grab bars; reserve in advance to guarantee availability. Pet-friendly rooms accommodate dogs of a standard size for a per-night fee verified at booking - pet policy details should be confirmed with the front desk before arrival.

Bedding is the Choice brand's standard package and is generally comfortable, with multiple pillows per bed. Climate noise is minimal and the interior-corridor layout cuts most highway noise to acceptable levels. The walls between rooms can transmit some sound at peak occupancy, so light sleepers may want to request end-of-corridor rooms. Both an outdoor seasonal pool and a small fitness room are available to guests; the pool typically opens Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day weekend.

The complimentary continental breakfast is served in the lobby breakfast room from roughly 6:30 to 9:30 weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 weekends. Items typically include scrambled eggs, breakfast meats (sausage or bacon, rotating), waffles from a self-serve waffle iron, oatmeal, an assortment of cereals, fresh fruit, yogurts, juice, milk, and coffee. A toaster, bagels, and several bread options round out the cold side. The selection is sensible rather than extensive and represents reasonable value at the property's price point.

Coffee is available 24 hours from a self-serve station in the lobby, which is appreciated by early-departing travelers and by motorcyclists wanting to be on the road at first light. Take-out cups and bags are available so guests can grab breakfast items and continue on their way; the front-desk staff are generally helpful with this. Vending machines for soda, snacks, and bottled water are on each floor, and an ice machine is located near the elevator on the ground floor.

Other on-site amenities include a small business center with a computer, printer, and complimentary access; a guest laundry on the ground floor with coin-operated washers and dryers; and the seasonal outdoor pool and adjacent deck area. The fitness room is small but adequate with a treadmill, an elliptical, and a small free-weight selection. The 24-hour front desk handles late check-ins, takeout/grocery deliveries, and the usual travel-information requests. Staff are local and generally helpful with Route 66 itinerary questions.

The hotel is at 1823 West Reynolds Street, immediately west of Interstate 55 exit 197 and right next door to the Holiday Inn Express in the same hotel cluster. Walking-distance restaurants on the same corridor include Applebee's, Subway, Denny's, McDonald's, and a Casey's General Store for fuel and snacks. The Old Log Cabin Restaurant - the Route 66 highlight of Pontiac dining - is a three-minute drive north on the original alignment. Downtown Pontiac and the Route 66 attractions are a four-to-six-minute drive east on Reynolds Street.

For Route 66 travelers, the property is a natural overnight on the Illinois itinerary between Chicago (about 100 miles north on I-55) and Springfield (about 75 miles southwest). A common pattern is to arrive late afternoon, dinner at the Wagon Wheel or at the Old Log Cabin, full morning in Pontiac for museums and murals, then continue on to Bloomington-Normal or directly to Lincoln. The free parking and the interstate proximity make late arrivals and early departures equally easy.

Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am, with flexibility at the front desk's discretion. The hotel takes major credit cards, Choice Privileges points and free-night awards, and standard discount codes. For the 2026 Centennial year, book as far in advance as possible for major event weekends - the property and its IHG neighbor are the two largest chain hotels in Pontiac and demand will run high. Travelers with strong loyalty to either Choice Privileges or IHG One Rewards can save meaningfully on a multi-night Pontiac stay by booking with their points.