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Gray Plaza Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in West Frankfort with free parking

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Gray Plaza Motel offers practical comforts for road-weary guests. The 24-hour front desk staff provides assistance whenever needed, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected to home. Laundry facilities on the premises make longer stays more manageable.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1010 W Main Street, West Frankfort, IL, 62896

What's nearby

  • Ken Gray Presidential Hall of Fame - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Coal Miner's Memorial Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Frankfort Area Historical Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • I-57 Drag Strip - 5 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 16 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Du Quoin Station - 33 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Gray Plaza Motel

Property highlights
Gray Plaza Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Gray Plaza Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 7 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 7 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gray Plaza Motel West Frankfort
Gray Plaza West Frankfort
Gray Plaza
Gray Plaza Motel Motel
Gray Plaza Motel West Frankfort
Gray Plaza Motel Motel West Frankfort

Frequently asked questions

Is Gray Plaza Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Gray Plaza Motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 7 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Gray Plaza Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gray Plaza Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gray Plaza Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Gray Plaza Motel located?

Situated in West Frankfort, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ken Gray Presidential Hall of Fame, Veterans Military Museum, and Coal Miner's Memorial Park. Frankfort Area Historical Museum is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Gray Plaza Motel Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a little sketchy looking outside, parking lot also, but the room itself was fine and clean, and no problems, so overall it was fine, especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting and falsely advertised.

This was the worst place I have ever seen. It is definitely not the way it is advertised on Hotels.com. It looks like a drug dealer and prostitution pay by the hour motel. Trash and shopping carts all over the place. Blinds in the windows falling apart. This place is disgusting and wouldn’t be fit for a prisoners last stay. A homeless person would be better off sleeping on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
No pets
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Office was not manned at any time I went there. Sign on door to ring bell.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service

Not a good choice

The host was okay but he came running down to the room as he gave us the wrong room. The walls were cut 2 ft off the top and off the bottom separating the wash basin from the beds. The bedding was stained and the spread didn't look clean at all. The temp control did not work right it was either freezing or nothing. The television remote didn't work right either and when it finally came on you could only receive 3 channels. The good thing was we didn't have neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

charles

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst hotel experience that I have. First the check in. The picture below is the front lobby, that's correct you stand outside to check in as the desk blocks the door to the lobby. At least it's covered. Could be cold in the winter though. I had to sit (sdtand actually) and wait while the “made a key” for the room they were giving me. This was a metal key not just a magnetic card. That made me think it must be a master that probably fit other rooms. Can't say for sure because I didn't try. Got my key to room 239 and went in. Tried to turn on one of the lights next to the bed, but it was missing the switch. As a landlord of more than 30 years the switch costs about $5 and would take about 10 minutes to change if one is interested in changing it. There was another light on the other side of the bed so I thought I would live with it. I then went to start the refrigerator. When I opened the door I was almost overcome by the odor. There was lunchable in there that must have been in there at least a week as there was mold all over it. At this point I went to get the manager to show him the room. After ensuring that he saw the issues with the room he said he would give me a different one. I told him that managers had to get out and see these rooms every once in awhile. My next room was was 246. Seemed to be alright went to make a call and no cell service (not the hotels's fault) so I grabbed the phone in the room, but it didn't work. In the hotel's defense they don't
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nic place to stay

Gray Plaza Motel was a nice place to stay, prices were reasonable, rooms were clean and comfortable. i would stay yjere again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lora

Pet friendly and big comfortable room. Beds and bedding were great. I like the retro feeling. Previous reviews look like some vindictive attempts. Owners could be more tech involved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Sammy

Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a place to stay that’s about all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden no frills gem

For $65 this was an amazing place to stay. The room was affordable, nice, clean, quiet and comfortable. Just what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Theresa

Room smelled and didnt seem very clean, the a/c didnt work very well, but was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is older. Room was comfortable and quiet. If you are looking for a bed and a shower this will work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Wonderfully kitschy vintage motel. Not spotless, but very quiet and the price was right. Loved the sparkly ceiling!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The helpful, friendly staff & the price were the best things. The property is old & in need of repair, but our room was clean, quiet, & very adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was dated, but i dont need fancy stuff. price was right, room was good, plenty of parking, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Frankforts finest

It's ok, I have stayed in better but also stayed in worse.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Larry, Box Elder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place took my money & was boarded up practically.. no one would answer, the lobby is covered in plastic over the doors so you couldn’t even get in… Remove this one from your site cause aren’t even open for business
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

dell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasantly surprised.

Easy to find from the highway. Old style motel style. Room was clean. Fridge and microwave. Nice TV - a bit limited channels. Beds were firm but comfortable...nice heavy duvet for warmth and 'security'. Guests were situated at least 2 units apart, so no noise from neighboring units. I was in the back section, so no road noise. Very enjoyable for a quick overnight stay. Comparable to a good Motel 6. Single senior female traveling sols. I felt safe and secure. Will definitely stay here again when travels bring me back this way.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness

Adequate no frills motel

This is an adequate no frills motel. It’s main attraction is the low cost, which is significant. Not for someone wanting a high end motel with breakfast. Wifi and TV reception was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the most awesome time I have ever had the swimming pool was great the hot tub was always on and the Room service was off the chain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Quick but easy and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was pleasant and helpful as I checked in. But I was disappointed by the lack of cleanliness of the room. The worst part was the strong smell of Indian food across the entire property- most strongly in the office (which is fine, assuming the staff has to eat), but the fact that my room in the adjacent building also smelled the same way (albeit not as strongly) really put me off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hotel with a clean bathroom and clean bed but nothing else
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, but needs some updates........ ..............
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Clean and basic motel. Great water pressure, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

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