The atrium-style Howard Johnson Manteno is located approximately seven miles from the Kankakee Motor Speedway, 40 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport, and 50 miles south of downtown Chicago. Off I-57, the hotel is two miles from Olivet Nazarane University and the National Volleyball Institute, six miles from Northfield Square Mall and the Frank Lloyd Wright House, seven miles from Kankaee River State Park, and 19 miles from Governor State University.

Hotel amenities include the indoor pool and spa tub and complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel also offers free parking, conference facilities, laundry facilities, dry cleaning service, express checkout, 24-hour front desk service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access in public areas.

All rooms feature one king or two double beds, air-conditioning, clock radios, hairdryers, complimentary local and 800 calls, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and cable TV with HBO. Microwaves are available on request. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.