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Staybridge Suites Rockford
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Residence Inn by Marriott Rockford
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Staybridge Suites Rockford, an IHG Hotel
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Candlewood Suites Rockford, an IHG Hotel
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About Rockford
Rockford features Anderson Japanese Gardens (rated top in North America), the Coronado Theatre, and natural beauty.
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