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Foster Inn Monticello

2.5 star property
Convenient Monticello inn with 24-hour front desk and secure extended parking - ideal for stress-free arrivals and departures.

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Foster Inn sits near Monticello and provides both practical amenities and thoughtful service. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi and elevator access that makes navigating the property simple. Previous visitors consistently mention how the attentive staff enhances their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1414 North Market Street, Monticello, IL, 61856

What's nearby

  • Monticello Family Bowl - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monticello Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • State Farm Center - 26 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 26 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 27 min drive - 25.8 miles

Getting around

  • Champaign-Urbana Station - 23 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Foster Inn Monticello

Property highlights
Foster Inn Monticello provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Foster Inn Monticello offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Cable channels, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Foster Inn Monticello Motel
Foster Inn Monticello Monticello
Foster Inn Monticello Motel Monticello

Frequently asked questions

Is Foster Inn Monticello pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Foster Inn Monticello?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Foster Inn Monticello?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Foster Inn Monticello located?

Situated in Monticello, this motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Monticello Railway Museum and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kirby Medical Center. Mansfield Public Library and Pinetree Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Foster Inn Monticello Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jilane

Liked: Staff & service
Price was affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use some updates and general upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the $$$ and the Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les

Was very happy with the accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice people and wonderful town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location and friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim

excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had to find a room fast (11:00 PM) due to my original hotel lost power. It was out of the way and was farther than Google maps indicated, but it worked for over night. Owners were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Great place to stay

It was clean, command I could park by the door. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very nice, it is very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimball

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you are looking for a very simple place to stay that is clean and has hot water, this is a good spot for a quick overnight atay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean, quiet, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I had a comfortable stay and the bed was great. Property and room were dated, but a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were incredibly hospitable. The room had comfortable beds, hot water, and nice amenities. Will stay again next time we're in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guolong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet stay, worth the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable!! I would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great motel with easy access from I-72. Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Good basic motel. It was clean and safe. No ice, food or anything more than WiFi and basic stuff like towels. But for the price it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, in and out, clean rooms, big rooms, no mess or smells
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was nice but my AC did not work, which ruined the whole experience. I’d gladly stay here during the winter time, just not summer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well cared for and quality, family owned
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Good cheap place

Nice Mom and Pop place, very basic but clean and quiet for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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