Clarion Suites at the Alliant Energy Center

This hotel had space when all others were sold out for Epic XGM. It’s not on the official Epic shuttle line but they had a free shuttle of their own if you reserve. Everyone was courteous on staff there and it’s walking distance to food across the street. The rooms were very spacious but they are a bit dated. However they did the job as I only spent one night there. It’s a great basic hotel with some amenities but it was also priced the same as others that are much newer. So overall o don’t know of the value was the best given the price. I was just grateful they still had a room for me due to a mishap at my originally intended hotel.

This place was so outdated and depressing. Toilet didn’t flush and faucet had a drip. We selected it because it is within walking to Allient Energy Center where we were seeing a show. Two stars because we didn’t have to get in the hour long traffic jam after the show and because it was clean.

The hotel is large and was nearly empty when we went. The place looks a bit run down and shabby. The people at the desk were nice, but I took nearly 10 minutes before the second person went into action to check in a long line of people. The room was a "suite" in that it was larger than average, had a kitchenette and a pullout couch. For some reason, the bathroom vanity was at my knees.

I wasn’t sure what to expect but was pretty pleasantly surprised. Yes, the hotel and rooms are old & pretty dated. But, everything was clean and working and looked well-maintained. For example, the wood furniture looks dated, but it’s chipped or cracked, and doesn’t have broken drawers or cabinet doors, etc. the refrigerator was a very basic older model, but it kept things cold and was clean inside & out. The couch & carpet look old but are clean & not threadbare. The staff was nice. Elevators were pretty quick. Parking was readily available and no space is too far from the door. Would definitely stay again. Especially compared to other hotels in the area when considering price.

We were in town visiting family. Staff were very friendly, the room was nice yes the bathroom was dated with a little rough spots but nothing terrible. The beds were super comfy, the pool and hot tub were nice but the breakfast was probably the best and most impressive we had in awhile. They had waffles, eggs, two different sausage, potatoes, cereal, yogurt, muffins, & bagels. We stayed three nights and had no complaints. Would definitely stay again.