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Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Monticello with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
805 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, IL, 61856

What's nearby

  • Monticello Railway Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kirby Medical Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Monticello Family Bowl - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • State Farm Center - 28 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 28 min drive - 24.8 miles

Getting around

  • Champaign-Urbana Station - 22 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monical Pizza Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Main Street Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in the lobby, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like desk chairs and high-speed internet.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

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BEST WESTERN Monticello Gateway
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Best Western Monticello Gateway Hotel Monticello
Monticello Gateway Monticello
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn located?

Situated in Monticello, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Monticello Railway Museum, Monticello Family Bowl, and Kirby Medical Center. Sangamon Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

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Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 362 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this hotel last minute and the staff was very kind, check-in process was quick, and everything was very clean and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is perfect, just wifi need improvement
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Viridiana

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the Plant and couches on the second floor. I didn't like the Reception area or employees, very unprofessional. I appreciate your free breakfast, but that was horrible too. I didn't like how isolated the hotel was.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to the highway, for our early morning exit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anouk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are incredible..helpful and juts overall very friendly. Place was super quiet and has a lot of amenities like the gym and pool. Also, the breakfast is really good relative to most places.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was excellent! Our stay was for an event happening in the town. For our trip we just needed somewhere clean, safe, and not overly expensive and this gave us exactly that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean , friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel for the area with a nice gentleman at the desk for check in. Breakfast was good too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

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

Great

Quiet, clean, and convenient location. Economical price. Comfortable beds. Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean hotel with nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, easy access to freeway
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristal J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady that checked us in was very friendly. The older woman who checked us out was also very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent overnight stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great accommodations

Very satisfied with this hotel, clean, friendly staff, plenty of room and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property looks better every time I stay there. There was a significant musty smell in the room and this should have been addressed. Quiet and convenient. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a weekend stay in central IL
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Monticello

Great hotel. Nice breakfast and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for monticello railway museum fans.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the property, especially the main public area and the staff were great and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023