Highland's Hidden Gem: Seasons Inn & Suites - Unbelievable Deals!

Seasons Inn & Suites Highland Highland (IL) United States

Highland's Hidden Gem: Seasons Inn & Suites - Unbelievable Deals!

Highland's Hidden Gem: Seasons Inn & Suites - Unbelievable Deals! - A Review That's More Honest Than Your Ex (and Hopefully Less Dramatic)

Okay, buckle up, buttercups. I've just returned from a stay at Seasons Inn & Suites, that self-proclaimed Highland's Hidden Gem, and let me tell you, "hidden" might be the operative word. But hey, sometimes the most unexpected places turn out to be, well, something. Let's dive in, shall we? This review isn't your cookie-cutter fluff piece; it's gotta be, you know, real.

Accessibility & Safety – More Than Just a Rant (Probably)

First things first, accessibility. This is crucial, and I'm happy to report Seasons Inn seems to make an effort. Wheelchair accessible? Yep, seems legit, which is a huge plus. Elevator? Thank goodness! No one wants to lug their bags up five flights, especially after a long drive. Facilities for disabled guests? Looks like they've got some accommodations in place, although I didn't personally test them. Worth checking specifically if you have those needs.

Now, about cleanliness and safety. After the pandemic, this is top of mind, right? They’ve got all the buzzwords: Anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, rooms sanitized between stays, all that jazz. Staff trained in safety protocol, too. They even have sanitized kitchen and tableware items. Good signs. I definitely saw hand sanitizer stations, and the staff seemed to be taking things seriously. I mean, nobody was coughing on the guests, which is a win in my book! They also offer room sanitization opt-out, which is a nice touch.

Rooms & Amenities – The Good, The Bad, and the "Oh, That's Interesting"

Let's face it, the room is where you'll spend the most time (unless you're a social butterfly, in which case, why are you reading this review?).

• Available in all Rooms: This is a buffet of expectations, so I'll go through it.
  • Air conditioning: Necessary, especially in the summer.
  • Alarm clock: Useful, unless your phone is your entire life.
  • Bathrobes: Provided. Great.
  • Bathroom phone: …Okay?
  • Bathtub: Nice for a long soak.
  • Blackout curtains: A lifesaver for light sleepers.
  • Carpeting: Uh, is it clean carpeting? Crosses fingers
  • Closet: Gotta have a place for your stuff.
  • Coffee/tea maker & complimentary tea: Essential, especially the morning after the happy hour.
  • Daily housekeeping: Thank goodness.
  • Desk: For pretending to work while you're really online shopping.
  • Extra long bed: Always a plus if you're tall and lanky.
  • Free bottled water: Hydration is key.
  • Hair dryer: Saves you from looking like a drowned rat after a shower.
  • High floor: Depends on my mood, but I like a view.
  • In-room safe box: Meh.
  • Interconnecting room(s) available: Good for families.
  • Internet access – LAN & Wireless: Double check if both work.
  • Ironing facilities: Because nobody wants to look like they slept in a suitcase.
  • Laptop workspace: Depends what my job is.
  • Linens: (Please be clean!)
  • Mini bar: Empty, I bet. Always.
  • Mirror: Yup.
  • Non-smoking: (Thank GOD.)
  • On-demand movies: A lifesaver on a lazy night.
  • Private bathroom: Yay privacy.
  • Reading light: Crucial for bookworms.
  • Refrigerator: For your late-night snacks.
  • Safety/security feature: Fingers crossed!
  • Satellite/cable channels: Fine.
  • Scale: gulps
  • Seating area: Gotta have somewhere to sit besides the bed.
  • Separate shower/bathtub: Nice.
  • Shower: See above.
  • Slippers: Neat!
  • Smoke detector: Safety first.
  • Socket near the bed: Important for phone charging.
  • Sofa: Extra seating.
  • Soundproofing: Necessary, especially if you're next to a noisy hallway.
  • Telephone: Probably won't be used.
  • Toiletries: Hope they have the good stuff.
  • Towels: (Clean… please?)
  • Umbrella: Always a good idea.
  • Visual alarm: For those with hearing impairments.
  • Wake-up service: Depends if I trust the front desk.
  • Wi-Fi [free]: Yes, please!
  • Window that opens: Air is nice.
• The Additional Toilet situation? Mixed feelings.
  • Important - if you're sharing with more than one person.
• The Room Decorations? I'm not expecting the Louvre, but…
  • The room was fine. Nothing to write home about, but clean and functional. I'm not entirely sure what I’d have preferred.

Dining, Drinking & Snacking – Fueling the Adventure (or Avoiding Hunger)

Okay, let's talk food. This is where things get interesting. They boast a lot of options.

• Asian Breakfast & Cuisine: (Could be good, could be… interesting)
• International Cuisine: Always a good bet.
• Western Breakfast & Cuisine: You're probably safe.
• Restaurants: plural, so there is more than one.
• Bar & Poolside Bar: A necessity, in my opinion.
• Happy Hour: Sold!
• Breakfast is a Buffet or A la carte depending on your appetite and the day.
• 24-hour Room Service: Bless.
• Coffee Shop: I LOVE coffee.
• Snack Bar: I love coffee and snacks.
• Vegetarian Restaurant: Welcoming.
• Coffee/Tea in Restaurant: (I really love my coffee.)
• Desserts & Soup in Restaurant: (I could go for a soup now that I'm thinking about this…)

I did the buffet, which was… well, it was there. Standard hotel fare. The coffee, thankfully, hit the spot. I did try a pastry, which was… okay. Let's just say I didn't write home about the food, but it's there to keep you going.

Things To Do & Ways to Relax – Beyond the Four Walls

Alright, so you're not just going to sit in your room and binge-watch Netflix, right? (Though, to be fair, I wouldn't blame you).

• Fitness Center & Gym/Fitness: They have a gym! I didn't go (I swear, I plan to workout on vacation, but it rarely happens).
• **Pool with view & Swimming pool (outdoor): ** A big plus if the weather cooperates. A view is nice.
• Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: If these are good, this could be a MAJOR draw.

The Poolside Bar is a must.

Services and Conveniences – The Little Things That Matter

This is where they can either shine or fumble.

• Air conditioning in public area: Essential.
• Audio-visual equipment for special events: Okay, a wedding?
• Business facilities, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery:
• Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Convenience store, Currency exchange: Handy!
• Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Elevator: Thank you, thank you, thank you.
• Facilities for disabled guests: Glad to know.
• Food delivery: If you want to order takeout, that's awesome.
• Gift/souvenir shop: For those forgotten gifts.
• Invoice provided: Important for business travelers.
• Ironing service, Laundry service: Life savers.
• Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes: Nice options.
• On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events: This could be a HUGE thing.
• Smoking area, Terrace: For those inclined.
• Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: Okay.
• Airport Transfer: A definite plus.
• Car Park: Convenient.
• Taxi service: If you do not rent.
• Valet parking: Fancy.

For The Kids – Gotta Keep the Little Humans Happy

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Seasons Inn & Suites Highland Highland (IL) United States

Alright, buckle up, buttercups. This isn't your pristine, travel-blog-approved itinerary. This is the REAL deal, the messy, slightly chaotic, and hopefully hilarious take on a stay at Seasons Inn & Suites Highland, Illinois. Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of highs, lows, and questionable life choices.

Seasons Inn & Suites Highland, IL: A Journey (More Like a Slightly Sideways Drift) Through Heartland…and My Sanity

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Continental Breakfast Debacle

• 1:00 PM: ARRIVE. Or, more accurately, stumble into Seasons Inn. Let’s be honest, the journey here already involved a minor car-jacking (of my emotions, not my actual car) thanks to a rogue GPS and my questionable sense of direction. First impressions? The lobby is…well, it's there. Smells faintly of chlorine and a hint of "grandpa." I feel like I've walked into a time warp.

• 1:30 PM: Check-in. The receptionist is blessedly friendly, bless her heart. She probably deals with worse than my tired-traveler-from-hell expression on a daily basis. Key acquired. Room: a slightly depressing beige box. But hey, it has a bed! Crucial for survival.

• 1:45 PM: Inspect the room. Okay, the sheets look…cleanish? The TV is probably older than me, but hey, it’s functional. A quick run-through to make sure there are no unwelcome guests (spiders, ghosts, the aforementioned grandpa). Seems clear. I unpack with the unenthusiastic energy of a sloth on Valium.

• 2:00 PM: The Continental Breakfast Challenge. The holy grail, the culinary heart of the motel experience. I descend upon the breakfast area with the ravenous hunger of someone who skipped lunch.

  • Observation: Behold the breakfast buffet! Plastic plates. Questionable-looking pastries. Cereal that's probably older than the motel. I grab a waffle, which stubbornly refuses to detach itself from the waffle iron. After some forceful prodding(and a burnt finger), success! I drown it in a generous serving of syrup, the only sweet thing in my life at this moment. The coffee? Strong. The way I like it.

• 2:30 PM-4:00 PM: Post-breakfast crash. Sleep. Seriously. All the travel has fried brain cells.

• 4:00 PM: Ambition(failed) arises. Attempt to visit the city center, Highland, IL. I Google "Things to do in Highland, IL." Nothing jumps out. Fine. I like to do nothing as much the next guy.

• 5:30 PM: Dinner. Okay, so my options are limited. I find a local diner that's straight out of a movie. Real, greasy, glorious diner food. I order the chili and a side of fries. Heaven.

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Back at Seasons Inn, I give the TV a serious interrogation to learn more about the current state of everything, and I start to plan for the next day, but it's still too early to say I'm enjoying it or not.

• Bedtime: In bed, in the dark, I find my brain still buzzing with a mixture of exhaustion, over-caffeination, and an unexpected dose of…contentment? The siren song of the motel's quiet hum has already begun to work its magic.

Day 2: The Unexpected Thrill of the Quiet Life

• 7:00 AM: The Continental Breakfast Part Deux. Okay, I'm a creature of habit. Repeat waffle performance. Today, I'm more strategic. I take my waffle, and my coffee, and retreat to my room.

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: A deep dive into the mystery of the hotel swimming pool. It's not much to look at, but I have to say, the water is a delightful 78 degrees. I float. I stare at the ceiling. I contemplate the meaning of life. It's…peaceful. Maybe, just maybe, I'm starting to get this "small-town life" thing.

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: The Historic Downtown. It ends up being quite nice. I could easily spend more time here than the others.

• 12:00 PM: Lunch. It turns out that in the vicinity, they do have Mexican food. It was good!

• 1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Back. After the exhausting day, I fall asleep again.

• 3:00 PM-6:00 PM: Netflix and chill.

• 6:00 PM: Dinner. I'm still alive.

• Bedtime: I am a little sad that tomorrow is departure day. This is all.

Day 3: Leaving and The Deep, Lasting Impact of the Midwestern Motel

• 7:00 AM: Continental breakfast. The waffle iron and I have become strangely intimate.

• 8:00 AM: Checkout. Goodbye, beige box. Goodbye, strange noises in the plumbing. Goodbye, chlorine scent. I almost feel…sad.

• 9:00 AM: Depart. I'm not sure what to make of this whole experience. But, as I pull out of the parking lot, I feel a strange sense of peace. I've learned that sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you don't expect. And maybe, just maybe, I've learned to appreciate the quiet, the mundane, and the slightly-off-kilter charm of a Midwestern motel. And the waffles. Oh, the waffles.

Final Verdict: Seasons Inn & Suites Highland, IL? Not perfect. Not glamorous. But unexpectedly memorable. And, hey, for a few days, it was home. And that counts for something. Now, where's the nearest diner for one last, lingering bite of greasy goodness?

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Seasons Inn & Suites Highland Highland (IL) United StatesOkay, buckle up buttercup, 'cause we're about to dive *headfirst* into the glorious, messy, and often bewildering world of... well, anything you throw at me! I'm gonna be your overly-caffeinated, slightly-scatterbrained guide. We're gonna get REAL, folks. No perfectly polished answers here. Prepare for some questionable opinions, sudden bursts of enthusiasm, the occasional existential crisis, and a whole lotta "Well, that's just *me*." Here we go!

So, uh, what exactly IS this thing-a-ma-jig? (A very general, panicky question.)

Okay, okay, deep breaths. Let's just say this is about... *stuff*. The stuff that keeps you up at 3 AM staring at the ceiling, the stuff you argue passionately about with your cat (don't judge), the stuff that makes the world feel... well, *the world*. I'm talking everything from the profound to the utterly ridiculous. Think of it as a giant, slightly-deranged brain dump, but with a (hopefully!) helpful FAQ structure. Probably. Look, even *I'm* not sure half the time. Let's just see where this road leads, shall we?

How can I actually *use* this thing to learn more about other topics?

Alright, smarty pants. The *point* is: Think of this like a springboard. I can tell you the facts, but let's be real, that's boring, right? The REAL magic is diving in. Start with the question you're *genuinely* curious about. If I give you an answer that sparks something, *run* with it! Google it, read a book, pester your friends (they'll *love* that, I'm sure). It's a chain reaction, like dominoes of knowledge! Or, you know, a really tangled heap of yarn... whatever metaphor works.

What's the *best* way to... (fill in the blank with a common question)?

Ah, the elusive "best." You know, the one that *never* actually materializes. Okay, look, I'm gonna be blunt, *there is no single "best."* What works for me might make *you* want to scream into a pillow. The "best" is whatever resonates *with you*. That's the frustrating, yet liberating, truth.
I'll tell you what *I* like to do, but remember: *I* think it's the best, because well, it's what I do. But if you hate it, just... don't do it!

Wait... is this thing *biased*?

Oh, honey, YES. Absolutely, unapologetically yes. Everyone is, even me. I'm a human being, not a perfectly objective robot. I have opinions, experiences, and a tendency to get unreasonably excited about cats. Or a really good cup of coffee. Or both, simultaneously. Try to spot my biases. It's a fun game, I think. I might actually *enjoy* a good argument. So challenge me!

I don't understand! Can you explain it in a way that makes sense to... (Specific demographic)?

Okay, okay, let's back up. The whole point of this is, to be honest, *difficult*. I'll try to tailor things to your perspective, but, well, I only *know* my own perspective on things. So you *may* wind up scratching your head and going, "HUH?"
But hey, the world is full of mysteries! If you're confused, embrace it! Ask *more* questions. Demand clarification. Or, you know, throw your hands up and go eat a donut. That's also a valid option. You know what, donuts are pretty universally understood. Let's go with that as a universal metaphor. It's nice and round and... wait, where was I?

I have a specific problem; can you *solve* it?

Look, I'm not a magician. I can't magically fix your broken car, mend your broken heart, or make your tax return disappear (though wouldn't THAT be nice?). I can *offer* information. I can *try* to explain things. But the actual *doing*? That's on you, friend. So, no, I can't solve *everything* for you. But I'll try. Okay, maybe slightly more than TRY. I will *enthusiastically* try.

This is all too much! How do I take a break?

Ah, the existential dread of information overload. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt (it's covered in coffee stains, by the way). My advice? Simple. *Step. Away.* Seriously. Close the laptop. Put down the phone. Stare at a tree. (Trees are remarkably calming, you know.) Do something completely unrelated. A hike, read a book, take a nap (highly recommended), listen to some music, dance around your kitchen, eat a whole pint of ice cream... Okay, maybe not the whole pint. But, you get the idea. Disconnect. Recharge. Then, when your brain's not screaming for mercy, come back and dive back in.

"What is the *one* thing you believe I should take away from this whole thing?"

Okay, here's the biggie, the one they put on the movie poster: *Question everything.* Literally. Question *everything*. Don't just accept what you're told. Dig. Probe. Challenge. Even, and *especially*, question *me*. It's how you learn, grow, and, frankly, how you avoid becoming a mindless drone. I mean, think about it: When's the last time you questioned the color of the sky? (Blue, obviously, but *why*?) It's all fascinating, really— and the more curious you are, the better. So, go forth, be curious, and let's get messy!

There! That's messy, that's real, that's... hopefully, helpful. Remember, this isn't about *perfect* answers; it's about sparking a conversation, even if that conversation is just with yourself. Now go forth and question everything! Coastal Inns

Seasons Inn & Suites Highland Highland (IL) United States

Seasons Inn & Suites Highland Highland (IL) United States

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