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Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
13653 Lodge Boulevard, Grafton, Illinois, United States
About the Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center is a charming retreat nestled in the heart of nature at 13653 Lodge Boulevard, Grafton, Illinois, United States. This institution offers a unique combination of food, lodging, and park amenities for guests to enjoy. The lodge provides cozy accommodations, delicious dining options, and a tranquil setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. With its scenic surroundings and convenient conference facilities, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center is the perfect destination for both leisure and business travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL 62037, United States
Reviews of Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
"We stayed at the lodge on a Sunday to Monday. The grounds were well maintained, the staff was friendly and the room was large and comfortable. We had a couple of meals at the restaurant and everything was really good, including the service. I do wish the game room was updated with working equipment and the hottub was in better shape. But, the beautiful scenery more than made up for it!"
"We have been taking our family here for years! We celebrate all of our kids birthdays here and everyone loves it. Super cozy and historical lodge with tons of character and beautiful surroundings. Looking forward to many more trips to the lodge!"
"Every summer, for almost 30 years, we gather here for our family reunion for a few days. This past summer was the worst stay we’ve had. We booked a cabin and although they are very cute on the outside, we had wasps coming through a window and bugs all over the webs outside the only door and hair on the bed sheets. If employees aren’t available (I’ve read this excuse on other reviews), hire it out. Guests should not be paying to have a room with bugs, it’s 2024, figure out a pest control system. We didn’t rent a tent, we rented a cabin. We had to switch to the lodge. The front desk employees were consistently unprofessional, it was almost shocking to see the lack of customer service at what used to be such a nice place. There is so much to write, so I’ll hit the highlights. Dinner service could be so much better. Our first night our waitress told us she was quitting because it was so bad. Slow service every single night, we chose the buffet to avoid ordering off the menu. The food is actually pretty good if you don’t mind waiting an hour. The bottom of the hot tub is literally coming up, no maintenance, obviously. No housekeeping, you have to call for towels and toilet paper for a 5 night stay. Nothing makes this lodge special anymore because of the poor upkeep and lack of staff. I no longer want to hear that staffing is bad because of COVID. You aren’t dropping rates because of lack of staff and service, why should I cut your business slack? Pay people a living wage and treat them right, they will work for you. The consumer should not suffer because of bad management. This lodge could be so much better, it has so much potential and it looks like it’s rotting. Also, whoever responds to reviews sounds condescending. There is no real effort to make things right. Just “oh well! That’s just the way things go”. You’re charging people money to stay here - take their complaints seriously and improve. It’s obvious most people harp on the same things, do something so they want to come back. Recommendations from patrons go a long way for your business."
"We just enjoyed a lovely overnight at Pere Marquette Lodge with their Bald Eagle package. As soon as our room was booked, I called my good friend and she and her husband booked the package for the same night. We had a great time at dinner and breakfast, and spent quite some time after dinner talking in front of the fire. Constructed of natural stone and logs, the lodge itself, and the adjacent cottages, are both rustic and beautiful. The recent light snow added to the ambience. Staff encountered at the check-in desk and in the restaurant were very pleasant and accommodating. Our room was very clean and well appointed, with the amenities one would expect. Our room was very quiet. Our friends were in the room directly above us and the elevator is located just off the lobby. You can’t beat the views and when I opened the drapes in the morning, I was thrilled to see that we’ve gotten a little bit more snow overnight! That just added to our stay! We saw two eagles in trees on our drive up the Great River Road to the lodge. (And maybe three more at the edge of an ice float, but I was driving and I wasn’t sure.) There is a nice road up the bluffs where we would probably have seen more, along with deer, but with the recent snow and ice we decided it was too dangerous to try to make that trek. We were there on a school night, so we didn’t see families. The lodge would be a great location for a family getaway, pretty much in every season. They have an indoor pool and offer an assortment of games for your enjoyment. The state park offers trails and overlooks and it looks like there’s even a riding stable. It seems like many of the people we met (also sitting around the fireplace!) were couples doing the same thing we were. We were within two hours of home, and it seemed like many of the others were, as well. It’s a great location for a quick getaway. The reasonably priced package includes lodging with two drinks and two dinners and two breakfasts from a select menu. Our dinner menu included beef, pork, chicken, and fish options. Breakfast options included eggs, pancakes and yogurt with fruit. We were at liberty to order from the regular menu at full price. The lodge is pretty much what one would expect for a state park lodge - rustic and nice. A huge common area with a long wall of windows offers a myriad of seating areas, soda machines, and games including a giant chessboard. It’s comfortable and cozy. It was a little too cold to step out, but patio areas are available off the lobby. We were drawn to the giant stone fireplace. We had been experiencing extreme cold, and the fire was very welcoming. Insider Tip: If the fire goes out, you can go to the front desk to ask them to relight it. We each made some purchases in the gift shop. We had a delightful stay, and I look forward to returning again!"
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