My stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lisle, Illinois, was a great experience with excellent service, a clean and spacious room, and a few small areas for improvement.
Check-in was one of the best I’ve had in a while. The front desk staff was friendly,...
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My stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lisle, Illinois, was a great experience with excellent service, a clean and spacious room, and a few small areas for improvement.
Check-in was one of the best I’ve had in a while. The front desk staff was friendly, bubbly, and attentive—an asset to the company. The night shift employee addressed me by name each time he saw me, which was a nice personal touch. Morning and checkout staff were also warm and welcoming.
I stayed on the sixth-floor executive level. While they no longer offer breakfast on this floor (a change since COVID), the room was spacious and clean. Only a minor cleanliness issue—a spill on the side of the TV cabinet that was only visible under certain lighting. The room had a coffee maker, hair dryer, two luggage stands, four lamps, a closet, and two bathrobes. The closet included ample hangers, an ironing board, and an iron. The bathroom had a drawer with a spare toilet paper roll and a hair dryer.
However, there was no refrigerator, which was inconvenient, especially for an executive floor. There was also no bedside clock, which I actually liked since hotel clocks are usually too bright. The towels were thin and not what I’d expect at this level.
The onsite restaurant, 3003 Thirty 0 Three, was solid. For dinner, I had a large, satisfying burger with thick, shoestring-style fries. My server was friendly and attentive, mentioning she had just returned to work after medical leave and that the restaurant recently upgraded its point-of-sale system.
I ordered unsweet tea and was happy to learn they had brewed tea—something not always easy to find in Illinois. However, it was so strong and bitter that it was undrinkable, almost like a concentrate. Later, another server pointed out that it had been brewed double strength and should have been diluted before serving. By the time I realized the issue, I had already switched to water and begun eating, so it was disappointing.
Breakfast was a buffet with bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, oatmeal, pancakes, French toast, cereals, fruits, yogurts, and bread choices. The bacon stood out as particularly good. The restaurant staff were friendly and attentive.
One big downside was the hotel’s coffee policy. There was no complimentary coffee anywhere outside of the in-room coffee packs. All coffee, including to-go cups from the restaurant, was charged at $4, which I found ridiculous.
The lobby was large, spacious, and well-maintained—I even saw a staff member spot-mopping. Housekeeping staff were friendly and greeted me when I encountered them. I also noticed some seemingly antique pieces throughout the hotel, including a unique, possibly bronze water fountain and green marble with a brass lamp motif. These details added character, though I’m not sure if they’re original to the hotel or salvaged from elsewhere. The staff all seemed genuinely happy, which suggests strong management and a good work environment.
One major issue is that the hotel’s website and app contain outdated and misleading information. They still claim breakfast is available on the executive floor and that there is an open executive lounge, despite these services being discontinued since COVID. These changes were not recent, so it feels misleading and dishonest that they haven’t been updated after several years.
Overall, the hotel staff, from the front desk to housekeeping to restaurant employees, were consistently pleasant and attentive, which made for a great experience. While the lack of a refrigerator, thin towels, no complimentary coffee, the tea mishap, and outdated app and website information were drawbacks, the service, cleanliness, and atmosphere made for an enjoyable stay.
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
There's nothing within walking distance
Hotel highlights
Quiet