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3.0/5
Based on 306 guest reviews
- Our hotel comes with an indoor pool
- 113 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 2 floors
- Hotel has 3 suites
- Check in: 03:00
- Check out: 11:00
- Groups/Meetings rating of 7.6/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Check rates1 King Bed Business Plus High Speed Internet Accessible Coffee Maker, Hairdryer Continental Breakfas
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Check rates2 Queen Beds High Speed Internet Accessible Coffee Maker, Hairdryer Iron and Ironing Board Continent
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Check ratesAAA CAA Rate Suite 1 King Bed Continental Breakfast Free WiFi Jetted Tub Patio Microwave, Refrigerat
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Check ratesSenior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 1 King Bed Continental Breakfast Free WiFi Coffee Maker
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Local attractions
Discovery Depot Children's Museum, Seminary Street's shopping and dining, Knox College, Carl Sandburg College & birthplace, Orpheum Theatre, Railroad Museum, Civic Arts Center, Bishop Hill, future home of the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
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Verified reviews of Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "Comfortable and nice."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Excellent! Nice and comfortable.
Douglas W. (Group coordinator, booked 2 room(s)), from 
04-Jul-2022 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jul 03 to Mon Jul 04 2022 at a $95.99 average nightly rate. 
Property description
Discover northwestern Illinois from the comfort of this quaint Galesburg hotel, just minutes from Knox College and Seminary Street. Conveniently located off the I-74, the BEST WESTERN Prairie Inn & Conference Center is just three miles from the heart of Galesburg, IL. Guests are just minutes from historic Seminary Street, offering shopping, dining and more. History and culture lovers delight in Galesburg's many well-known attractions, from the Orpheum Theatre to the Galesburg Railroad Museum to the birthplace of famed writer Carl Sandburg. A scenic self-guided car tour takes guests from this Galesburg hotel to many of these popular attractions.The hotel is a great choice for families visiting students at Knox College or Carl Sandburg College, both just minutes away. It's also a convenient spot for experiencing seasonal events, like Railroad Days and the Stearman Fly-In. This Illinois hotel also offers easy access for corporate travelers doing business at RFMS, BNSF and Masters Educational Services. A full service Galesburg hotel with the only full service event location in the area, we offer the highest quality amenities. Our ballroom can seat up to 300 guests, making the property a perfect choice for your next meeting, banquet, reunion or wedding. The newly renovated rooms at the BEST WESTERN Prairie Inn & Conference Center include comfortable beds with quality linens and plush pillows. Newly installed 37-inch LCD flat-screen TV's have cable satellite & HBO®. All rooms come with a microwave and refrigerator. Select rooms offer a private patio entrance to our beautiful courtyard. Other amenities available at this Galesburg hotel include an indoor pool, exercise facility, room service and free Wi-Fi access. Make the BEST WESTERN Prairie Inn & Conference Center your home away from home during your next visit to Galesburg, IL. Contact our friendly staff to reserve your stay! Enjoy your stay.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 03:00 |
| Check-out: | 11:00 |
| Year of last renovation: | 2014 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 113 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 113 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 2 |
| Suites: | 3 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Once Per Stay |
| Meeting rooms: | 0 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 6713 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 400 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 1.0 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | 5:00pm-close |
| Pool info: | closed |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours in advance | |
| Nightly parking: | 0 |
| Typical group deposit: | 50% |
| Total taxes: | 15.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Urn of Coffee: | 17.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soft Drinks: | 1.95 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 1.95 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Internet - wireless
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Fax available
- Office or business center
- Laundry facilities
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Hairdryer available
- Ironing facilities
- Alarm clock
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Voicemail
- Air conditioning
- Microwave in room
- Refrigerator
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Airport & shuttle information
Moline Airport- 45 milesGreater Peoria Airport- 45 miles
Local shuttle info: Hotel shuttle available, fees may apply
Breakfast information
pre wrapped items only
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 $20.00 per day with a $100 per week maximum.
Parking information
free
Internet/Wi-Fi
free
Cleaning policies
all public areas every 2 hours.several non essential items removed from roomsspecial chemicals used for cleaning and rooms sit empty for at least 24-72 hours after a guest checks out.
About Best Western International
- 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 International highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Best Western Prairie Inn
Group vs. Individual Rates at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center
The graph above is trends of room rates for both our group quotes and the lowest online individual prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 12.6% in the month of September 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $114 in the month of September 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center.
Feel free to use the Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Galesburg event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Conference room A | 17 x 26 x 7 | 442 | 32/-- | -- | 18 | -- | 18 | 16 | --/-- | 40 | 50 | -- |
Close this Conference room ARoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 442 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 17 x 26 x 7 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Conference room B | 17 x 26 x 7 | 442 | 32/-- | -- | 18 | 11 | 18 | 16 | --/-- | 40 | 50 | -- |
Close this Conference room BRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 442 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 17 x 26 x 7 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 9 Columns: 0 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Conference rooms C and D | 52 x 17 x 7 | 884 | 70/-- | -- | 53 | -- | 30 | 28 | --/-- | 120 | 100 | -- |
Close this Conference rooms C and DRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 884 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 52 x 17 x 7 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Conference Rm E | 18 x 26 x 7 | 468 | 40/-- | -- | 36 | -- | 18 | 18 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
Close this Conference Rm ERoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 468 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 18 x 26 x 7 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 1 Windows: 2 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Grand Ballroom | 43 x 65 x 10 | 2709 | 250/-- | -- | 180 | -- | 60 | 80 | --/-- | 400 | 400 | -- |
Close this Grand BallroomRoom type: Ballroom Total size: 2709 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 43 x 65 x 10 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| East Ballroom | 21 x 43 x 10 | 903 | 60/-- | -- | 60 | -- | 24 | 30 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close this East BallroomRoom type: Ballroom Section Total size: 903 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 21 x 43 x 10 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Central Ballroom | 21 x 43 x 10 | 903 | 60/-- | -- | 60 | -- | 24 | 30 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close this Central BallroomRoom type: Ballroom Section Total size: 903 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 21 x 43 x 10 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| West Ballroom | 21 x 43 x 10 | 903 | 60/-- | -- | 60 | -- | 24 | 30 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close this West BallroomRoom type: Ballroom Section Total size: 903 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 21 x 43 x 10 Ft Floor level: 1 Power outlets: 9 Columns: 0 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? Yes Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Conference Rm A/B | 17 x 52 x 7 | 884 | 70/-- | -- | 53 | -- | 30 | 28 | --/-- | 120 | 100 | -- |
Close this Conference Rm A/BRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 884 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 17 x 52 x 7 Ft Floor level: 1 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Conference Rm C | 17 x 26 x 7 | 442 | 32/-- | -- | 18 | -- | 18 | 16 | --/-- | 40 | 50 | -- |
Close this Conference Rm CRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 442 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 17 x 26 x 7 Ft Floor level: 1 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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| Conference Rm D | 17 x 26 x 7 | 442 | 32/-- | -- | 18 | -- | 18 | 16 | --/-- | 40 | 50 | -- |
Close this Conference Rm DRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 442 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 17 x 26 x 7 Ft Floor level: 1 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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FAQs about Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center
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 Prairie Inn & Conference Center have?
There are 113 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center?
Yes, they have 11 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center?
pre wrapped items only
What parking is available at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center?
free
How much does internet cost?
free
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 1 King Bed Continental Breakfast Free WiFi Coffee Maker
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 1 King Bed Continental Breakfast Free WiFi Coffee Maker
Is there a pool at Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. closed.
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