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Briarwood Inn of Sparta

2.5 star property
Motel in Sparta with free parking

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Convenient vending machine offers a variety of drinks.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and wall-mounted heater.
Relax in a spacious room with a single bed, armchair, and table, perfect for unwinding.
Surrounded by lush greenery and serene views, this property offers a peaceful atmosphere.
Simple, functional design with a garage entrance and spacious parking lot.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1755 North Market Street, Sparta, IL, 62286

What's nearby

  • Misselhorn Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sparta Country Club - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • World Shooting and Recreational Complex - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Popeye Museum - 41 min drive - 24.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Route 4 Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lollie's Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Briarwood Inn of Sparta

Motel in a rural location, remodeled in 2022
Briarwood Inn of Sparta provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an off-leash area
  • Concierge services, helicopter/airplane tours, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Briarwood Inn of Sparta include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge 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.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 1:00 PM - 6:00 AM and 6:00 AM - midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 21 to August 15:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Hotel Sparta
Best Western Sparta
Best Western Sparta Trail Hotel Sparta
Briarwood Inn Sparta
Briarwood Sparta
Briarwood Inn of Sparta Motel
Briarwood Inn of Sparta Sparta
Briarwood Inn of Sparta Motel Sparta

Frequently asked questions

Is Briarwood Inn of Sparta pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Briarwood Inn of Sparta?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Briarwood Inn of Sparta?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM–6:00 AM, and from 6:00 AM–midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Briarwood Inn of Sparta?

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

Where is Briarwood Inn of Sparta located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Misselhorn Art Gallery and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Sparta Country Club. World Shooting and Recreational Complex is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) away.

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Briarwood Inn of Sparta Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 118 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the mid level hotel in town. Clean and gets the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy staying here. Other than one very minor glitch upon check in, everything was great. We stay here everytime we are in Sparta. Tje location is perfect for us, and Love tjat tjey accept pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving, the parking lot was riddled with pot holes. My boyfriend went to check in while I sat in the car with my daughter who was sleeping. He came out with the key card, &we walked in. Immediately after walking in, there was a very odd stench. We got into our room and the tv and lights were on. There were stains all over the sheets and blankets. There was a thick coat of dust on the tv, dresser, window sill, etc. The little chair in the room was disgusting and covered in dust and stains as well. The towels and wash cloths were discolored and falling apart. The bathroom was disgusting. The floor being absolutely disgusting, the tub was so gross I didn’t even want to sit my daughter in it without washing it first for a bath. There was a broken tub plug, and the shower head was also broken. Will never waste money staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
People were nice and location was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our check in was smooth, we arrived super early and was allowed to get our room immediately. This was great since we were on the road for a number of hours. They were pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean, quite facility, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Marquis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We left after we saw the room we were staying in. Very dirty.. Towels had stains and pillows were yellow. We only were going to stay there due to the Holiday Inn being completely booked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Dale

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No working smoke detector in room. Sheets all stained up. Peeling paint. Water never got hot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fast internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in person very nice and helpful. Breakfast wasn't set up as there was only one other guest besides me. It was offered by manager but i declined
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would have been nice to have the pool open.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a couple dead water bugs in the room and the shower barely had any pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. Not even sure if it was cleaned. Stains on the wall. Bed linens, and bath linens were stained, threadbare, and appeared used. Walked into the room, checked it out and left. Made a reservation at the Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but showing its age. Not much of a breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Don't judge a book by its cover! The service at Briarwood is courteous and diligent. The outside and surrounding area might be a little run down, but the owners keep the rooms clean and relatively updated. I've stayed in major chains that haven't kept the rooms as nice and charged way more per night. The walls had a fresh coat of paint, wood-laminate floors, larger mini-fridge, microwave, and the bed was comfortable. I would stay here again, especially at these prices!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty quiet, clean comfortable room.Of course you get the occasional idiot that cant use an indoor voice, and cannot close a door properly. That is not the property's fault. The only real drawbacks were very poor "continental breakfast", and the fact their ice machine was not working, and hasn't for quite some time, from the looks of things. A big plus is, they are pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandyce

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

Good place to lay your head

The room was comfortable. The refrigerator froze all of our stuff, so that was a little annoying. The sheets were stained up, but appeared to be clean. The service was friendly and good. The breakfast they offer was sub par at best. For a place to lay your head without spending an ungodly amount it was totally worth it. We will definitely use them again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tatyana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unappreciated

Service was very unfriendly. Knocked on my door 10:30 ,11 , and 11:15 for check out. Breakfast was poor, only waffle or cereal. There is not much els available around town and thats what keeps them in business. Next time i will stay somewhere different if the service is better.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
UNDOUBTEDLY THE WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD OF A HOTEL/MOTEL ROOM IN MY LIFE. 1) Upon entering the room, saw there was splattered diarrhea on the toilet seat. Turned down sheets, two dead bugs. Pillows reeked of rancid oil -smelled like they hadn't been washed in months. Blanket stiff and did not smell of laundry soap. I did not sleep at all. Kept all my clothes on and wrapped my head in my knitted scarf so that I wouldn't have to touch the pillows. Slept on top of sheets. In a.m. no one was at the desk (was about 6:00 a.m.). I stood there for 15 min. with sensor dinging to let them know someone was in the lobby. No one ever answered. My phone would not work there- I had to walk next door to fast-food place to use a phone. I request a full refund. Who do I submit my request to? Room # was 115. Night of stay was Friday Nov 29, 2019. SJM
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was not a good place to stay and would not go back there again!! Beds were lumpy, the linens were stained, and there was no breakfast as advertised. One day, I buzzed them to the front windows. It took a while for them to get there. I asked about the breakfast, and she said it was over. I said the sign on the wall says 6am to 10 am daily. It was like 8:30 or so. She went to the kitchen and turned on the waffle machine, threw stuff on the counter and left. Another guy came in looking for coffee, and there was none. They live on the property, have a young boy who is constantly crying and whining, and rides his bike up and down the hallway. They had already charged my stay to my c.c or I would have left and went somewhere else. There was a young man that stood at the front counter for over an hour waiting for help to get into his room. He left to go get him some breakfast at the local mc donalds, which is where we ended up eating. He rang their buzzer probably 50 times and they would not come to the counter! Just a horrible place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025