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- Includes an indoor swimming pool
- Complimentary breakfast is offered
- The Avg. Group Discount is 12.8%!
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- Hotel has 44 rooms
- Check out time: 11:00
- Group score of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 2 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Monticello Railway Museum - Climb aboard one of the Museum's historic passenger coaches or cabooses for a 50 minute round trip through the Piatt County countryside. Board the train from the restored Illinois Central Depot at the main Museum site or from the restored 1899 Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello. You are invited to tour the display cars and explore the many vintage pieces of railroad equipment on display, enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady grove, and visit the gift shop. Hours: Weekends and Holidays, May - October. Right off I72 Exit 166 (800) 952-3396 or (217) 762-9011 during operating hours Allerton Park - A 1500 acre wooded park with a Georgian mansion, now owned by he University of Illinois. The mansion is used as a Conference Center throughout the year but is open to the public for a Holiday Showcase. Hiking trails, formal gardens, prairie grass meadows, and museum quality sculptures combine to create an oasis in the prairie. The sunken garden is a popular place for weddings. Open
Map and Points of Interest Near Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn
Verified Reviews of Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Perfect Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Exactly what we needed for our quick weekend. Very clean and very friendly staff. Would recommend.
Emily R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
03-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 31 to Sun Sep 01 2024 at a $97.99 average nightly rate. 
Response from Management on 09-Sep-2024:
Dear Emily,Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that our team could contribute to making your stay a memorable one.Your feedback motivates us to continue providing exceptional service to all of our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay in the near future.Warm regards,Preena PatelSales DirectorBest Western Monticello Gateway Inn
Property Description
The Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn lies at the focal point of unique Monticello and Piatt counties, on Interstate 72 in the central Illinois community. This prairie community proudly displays sites and events continuously through the year, with a special emphasis on the 2,000 acres of native plains and upland forest that make up beautiful Allerton Park, a Registered Natural Landmark. The new hotel is 15 minutes from University of Illinois sports, arts and conference events. We feature many amenities to fulfill your needs such as a complimentary full breakfast, indoor pool, free newspaper, dataports, interior corridors, rooms and facilities to accommodate physically challenged guests, and an elevator. The Railway Museum, next to the Inn, displays 100 years of U.S. Railway history with an operating railway system. It is the convenient, friendly place to stay when visiting Champaign, Decatur, and other East Central Illinois communities. Monticello welcomes you!The public restrooms in our pool area are being renovated.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 03:00 |
| Check Out: | 11:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 1997 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 44 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 37 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 0 |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | As Needed |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 200 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 25.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 25.0 Mi |
| Pool Info: Our pool is open from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm.It is an Indoor, Olympic size pool. | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: By 4:00 pm weekdays.72 hours notice on weekends.1 weeks notice on special event weekends and holidays. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 11.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Hairdryer available
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Microwave in room
- Refrigerator
- Telephone
- Complimentary breakfast
- Fax available
- Elevator
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Fitness and health center
- Spa
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Office or business center
- Private car parking
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Airport & Shuttle Information
Willard Airport in SavoyThey do offer shuttle service.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Breakfast Made Easy Free Breakfast Complimentary continental breakfast choice of breads cereal (hot or cold) fruit boiled eggs yogurt juices and hot items
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with a 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $10 per pet per day with a $100 per week maximum.
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Monticello Family Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this family-friendly restaurant. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: El Toro Mexican Restaurant - Savor authentic Mexican cuisine for lunch at this popular restaurant. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Monarch Brewing Company - Enjoy delicious craft beers and a variety of food options at this local brewery. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Allerton Park and Retreat Center - Explore the beautiful gardens, sculptures, and hiking trails at this historic estate. Located 5 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Monticello Railway Museum - Enjoy a unique breakfast experience aboard a vintage train at this museum. Located 3.7 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Monical's Pizza - Grab a slice of mouthwatering pizza for lunch at this popular local pizzeria. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: JT Walker's Restaurant and Brewery - Indulge in delicious American cuisine and handcrafted beers at this local favorite. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve - Spend the afternoon fishing, hiking, or enjoying a picnic at this scenic nature preserve. Located 6.8 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Monticello Golf Club - Start your day with a round of golf at this scenic golf course. Located 2.9 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: El Patio Mexican Restaurant - Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes for lunch at this cozy restaurant. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Brown Bag - Delight in a variety of gourmet sandwiches and salads at this charming cafe. Located 1.4 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Monticello Railway Museum - Take a ride on a vintage train and learn about the history of railroads at this fascinating museum. Located 3.7 miles from the hotel.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn.
Feel free to use the Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Monticello event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Banquet Room | 50 x 50 x 12 | 2500 | 200/-- | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | -- | 150/-- | -- | 200 | 250 |
Close This Banquet RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2500 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $375.00 USD Full Day Rental: $750.00 USD | ||||||||||||
| Business Meeting Space | 22 x 17 x 12 | 374 | --/-- | 22 | -- | -- | -- | 9 | --/-- | -- | -- | 37 |
Close This Business Meeting SpaceRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 374 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 17 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $175.00 USD Full Day Rental: $350.00 USD | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn
What time is check in?
Check in time is 03:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn have?
There are 44 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?
Breakfast Made Easy Free Breakfast Complimentary continental breakfast choice of breads cereal (hot or cold) fruit boiled eggs yogurt juices and hot items
Is there a gym at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our pool is open from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm.It is an Indoor, Olympic size pool..
Can I get a group rate at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 12.8%.
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