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Briarwood Inn of Sparta

2.5 star property
Motel in Sparta with free parking

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Briarwood Inn of Sparta offers a peaceful countryside setting for travelers to unwind. Guests enjoy WiFi, self parking, and easy luggage storage. The pet-friendly inn features a dedicated off-leash area for four-legged companions to stretch their legs.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom sink

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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • World Shooting and Recreational Complex - 8 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area - 19 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Pinckneyville Fairgrounds - 30 min drive - 23.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoked 'N Smashed - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Doreen's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

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 luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, an off-leash area, and helicopter/airplane tours
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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

Briarwood Inn of Sparta Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaQuana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was excellent. The owner even gave me a ride to church and I am very thankful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No service at front desk. Breakfast not good, Bath room in lobby very dirty. Room was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Seemed like she didn’t care to service me
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay while visiting family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeff

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

Sparta can do better.

The facility was a dump. The worst place we stayed at during our 10 day travel. Big area to let the dog run but nothing else positive.
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

austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice peaceful getaway would highly recommend to anyone in the area even better then the holiday inn
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I have stayed at hands down will definitely be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would have been better if I didn’t find a pubic hair on my towels. And no coffee made.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

6/10 Okay

Sierra

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

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

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

8/10 Good

Donna

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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
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