Located in the historic downtown area of Springfield, Illinois, The hotel is the closest hotel to most of the Abraham Lincoln historic sites. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library and Lincoln's Home Site are both two blocks away. The Old State Capitol, the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dana-Thomas House, Governor's Mansion and Lincoln's Tomb, as well as many other sites are less than 5 minutes away. The Illinois State Fairgrounds, Knight's Action Water Park, Route 66, and White Oaks Mall are all easily accessible from the hotel's front door. Guests will enjoy the many quaint shops, cozy bistros and the vibrant nightlife that downtown Springfield, Illinois offers. These are just some of the reasons that downtown Springfield is referred to as "The jewel of the city".