Dekalb Hotels - Reviews of Hotels in Dekalb IL

DeKalb, Illinois, located some 60 miles due west of downtown Chicago, began to grow in 1853 when the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad added DeKalb to their line which had a tremendous impact on its agricultural economy.  In 1873, Joseph Glidden invented and began manufacturing barbed wire which lead to DeKalb’s nickname, The Barb City.  Today, while still a highly agricultural area, DeKalb, Illinois is also a college town and proud home to Northern Illinois University.  In August, DeKalb, Illinois comes alive with their annual Cornfest.  For the past 30 years close to 100,000 people annually descend on DeKalb for their free music festival featuring some of country music’s most popular acts.  Lodging options include The Baymont Inn Suites DeKalbwith an indoor pool, comfortable rooms, friendly staff and a complimentary breakfast.  Additionally, if you are there for university business or events, this particular hotel is within walking distance of campus.  Americas Best Value Inn offers large rooms and suites with a great location, just a few miles off the Interstate.  Reliable internet access is available and a business center provides all the amenities that business travelers need, including a continental breakfast and laundry facilities.  The Holiday Inn Express Suites Sycamore is conveniently located just a few miles from DeKalb, Illinois, has queen and king size beds, large family rooms, suites which include a Jacuzzi and a complimentary continental breakfast.  A swimming pool and in-room broadband internet are part of the amenities and business travelers are made to feel especially welcome.  So, be it for education or fun festivities, travelers will find more than ample lodging in DeKalb, Illinois.