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Magnuson Hotel Dixon

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, in the vicinity of Sauk Valley Community College

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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
443 Illinois 2, Dixon, IL, 61021

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 119 min drive

About this property

Magnuson Hotel Dixon

Hotel near Sauk Valley Community College
Located close to Loveland Community House and Museum and Dixon Historic Center, Magnuson Hotel Dixon provides a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All 100 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 15 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Magnuson Hotel Dixon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 15 per night and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Magnuson Hotel Dixon?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Magnuson Hotel Dixon?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Magnuson Hotel Dixon?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Magnuson Hotel Dixon located?

Situated in Dixon, this hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sauk Valley Community College and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dixon Welcome Center and Historic Dixon Theatre. Dixon Memorial Arch and Dixon Historic Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Magnuson Hotel Dixon Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 206 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price and comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most run down hotel, I have ever seen. If you want to see it you will be amazed that they can even rent rooms like this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was pleasant, but was not at the counter when I arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Aarne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At least it was cheap, but it smelled like mildew to me. It must be the humid air from the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very strong smell in the hallways and room, bed bug stains on the mattress and box spring
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst motel that we ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Returned key and left immediately, first room I was put in had somebody already occupying the room after opening it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lamont

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just not a place to be facilitative other than a bed. Especially for those that have limited mobility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t even check in because there were broken windows everywhere. I felt unsafe there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

David Chapman

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

Just good, slept fine

Not very impressed by hotel but we were only there to sleep

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

needs some cleanup

hotel just outside Dixon ill. Nice eating establishment next door, hotel buildings nice needs some inside cleaning and outside maint. on grounds breakfast very disappointing, this could be a very good property

4/10 Poor

Theodore

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Off the beaten path

out of the way location and rooms seemed dated. Carpet needed to be replaced.

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Conditions of hotel deteriorating. Bathroom shower gray with dirt towels seem to be used and not cleaned. Nice for one night sleep only.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

They did not have a room for me they said they were booked when I arrived. I would expect to be hearing about a refund do I have to call?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate hotel. Not many choices

Exterior looks abandoned. Unlit sign. Easy to miss at night. Interior clean but dated. 1990's. Desk staff friendly and helpful.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Worst hotel I have stayed in in a long time

Worst hotel I have stayed in in a long time. Hotel was run down, dirty and smelled terrible

4/10 Poor

Richard, Tinley Park

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It had a bed and a TV.

No lighted sign to tell you where it was. At night I missed it three times. It had a bed and a TV. WiFi did not work. There are better places.

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Disappointing

Not a pleasant place to stay. Very outdated. Thankfully we were just crashing for the night.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beds were ok, bathroom needs updating

Stayed here while family was in town, occupying our home. Check-in went smoothly without issue. Beds we're adequate, but bathroom wasn't as clean as I would have liked, as there were a few hairs around the sink, and a stain in the sink that I was able to remove myself with soap and water. The fixtures in the bathroom we're getting old as well. Since we were there only to sleep, I can say that it was a pleasant stay, nothing too spectacular, but also nothing outstanding. Good, quiet, relatively comfortable stay. For the amount spent, I feel it was a good stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Tired.

Went to check in, they did not have my reservation, but since they were not busy, accomidated us. No housekeeping 3 of 4 days of our stay. Sink was clogged, toilet needed work...this used to be a nice hotel. Now, it's a tired place that needs a lot of updates...and a few more staff members.

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

So disappointing

The owner, Bob, was very nice. He welcomed us to the hotel and bar. My grilled cheese was good. The problem is this place needs an overhaul! The tubs looked like they threw acid on it toilets were mildewed. It didn’t feel stable to stand in it. Cleanliness is not a priority.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ernest

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not one thing about the property, I believe it was contaminated with mold.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jim, IL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so hot.

Checked in early, no problems, room smelled of perfume, the bed cover was not too desirable. Paid for room, returned in evening, couldn't take the smell or the condition of the bed, so I packed up and left.

2/10 Terrible

Trey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting and smelled of cigarette smoke. Upon further inspection, someone dumped cigarette ashes in the air conditioner unit. The bed was stained with bodily fluids. Do not waste your time and money going to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

BRIDGET

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Visiting Dixon

Hotel needs some work. Parking lot is in poor condition. Rooms are spacious. Had a non-smoking room but could smell smoke upon entering. Chose to open the windows to air it out rather than move. There was dust on the lamps and some of the furniture. Hotel is overpriced for the quality. Not much lodging in the Dixon area but will not stay at the Magnuson in the future. Great community to visit. Everything else about the trip was enjoyable.