Best Western Clock Tower Resort

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  • 7801 E State St.
    Rockford, Illinois 61108
    (815) 398-6000
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Mashka
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3 out of 5
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15
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A lot of changes

  • February 13, 2009
  • Rated 4 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
I have stayed at the Clock Tower in the past and thought it was ok but needed updating. They have done many updates and renovations since I stayed just last year. The room was nice and clean, the staff friendly, the the food was good. The hotel seems to have taken a turn for the better! The Water park was excellent too but I think even those without kids can get a nice getaway at the Clock Tower Resort!

Terrible stay, never to return.

  • October 26, 2008
  • Rated 1 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
About 15 minutes after my arrival (this has been a host hotel for an annual conference I attend), there was a loud noise in the hall, which I assumed was the fire alarm, although it sounded like a wounded animal. There was no rushing around in the hall, so I thought it might be a false alarm. After 2 minutes, I called the front desk and asked the girl what the noise was, and she replied, "It's CALLED a FIRE alarm." (very snotty). I was taken aback by her reply, and thought she might tell me to evacuate, or it's false alarm, but nothing, and she hung up on me. I went in the hall, and the other guests suggested it was a false alarm. The next morning, I was looking for the soda and ice machines, was given wrong directions, and could never find either of the services within a reasonable distance to my room. I had to go to the restaurant to buy a glass of soda. Later that day, we had "testing" of the fire alarm. On the second day of my stay, the shower ran out of warm water and the soap was not refilled in my room. The only bathroom near our conference room was out of order. Upon asking directions for an alternate bathroom, neither myself, nor 2 other people, could locate one. I have been to this conference for 3 years, and with each year their "remodel" it's getting worse, not better. I was not the only unhappy guest, there is discussion of not bringing the conference back to this location because of the declining conditions. I had a $* rate, and this place wasn't worth $*.
Editor Pick

Clock Tower Resort

  • July 3, 2008
  • Rated 2 of 5 by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Clock Tower Resort

The Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center served as the headquarters hotel when over 250 teams from the Midwest convened for the US Youth Soccer Midwest Region Championships. While there were a number of other hotels in the housing block for teams, the state association and tournament officials were all booked into this hotel.

As a frequent business traveler and someone who has had to book a number of hotels for conference attendees, I have to say I was not very impressed with the "deal" that was negotiated at this "resort" hotel. At $115+tax per night, this hotel fell short of what I would consider calling a resort.

My room was somewhat small with few amenities. There was an in-room coffee station, TV with a nice cable network and free in-room wifi. Beyond these things, however, it was just a clean room. The bed was small (full sized, not even queen) and the bathroom had a leaky tub faucet. The work desk area was adequate and comfortable for working in the evenings on my laptop.

A number of folks in our Wisconsin delegation ate breakfast in the hotel's restaurant on the first morning in town. Unfortunately it was subpar and resulted in most people staying in the hotel to go to other nearby choices including Dennys and the Cracker Barrel. We never did try the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner.

The one feature that was lost on us is their new indoor waterpark - Coco Key. Given that most waterpark hotels in Wisconsin include park privileges for hotel guests, that was not the case here. Not that I was looking to use the waterpark, but from what I'm told by others, there was a discount offered to hotel guests on the $25/day admission fee.

This resort is clearly trying to compete with Wisconsin's waterpark capitol of the Midwest - the Wisconsin Dells. In addition to the indoor waterpark, they also have kids play room and arcade.

For more information on Clock Tower Resort and the CoCo Key indoor waterpark, you can go to: http://www.clocktowerresort.com/playland.cfm?&Size=1280 .

I gave this hotel a "somewhat recommended" because it would probably be a nice place for a family who has kids wanting to enjoy the full hotel & waterpark experience, especially during the cold winter months in the Midwest.

NOTE: This hotel used to be affiliated with Best Western but as of this writing is not. Apparently they left the B/W family of hotels and will soon be rejoining them. For my stay, however, they were not a Best Western property so no frequent traveler points were available to guests.

From journal Rockford as the Soccer Capitol of the Midwest

Business Trip

  • January 23, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The front desk clerk greeted with a big smile and gave me a timely wake-up call. I stayed in the business wing and enjoyed free hi-speed, a USA Today paper and had complimentary hors d' oeuvres at the Manager's reception. I had the chance to meet the Sales Manager and she was very friendly. I have never felt this welcome at a hotel before. When I'm traveling to Rockford I will always stay at this hotel. Thank you!

So much fun - CoCo Key Water Park

  • January 23, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
We had so much fun during our X-Mas holiday. The CoCo Key Water is wonderful. The staff is very friendly and the service was outstanding. My room was very clean and the food was delicious. My family would definately come back again!!!

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