Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center

300 South Soangetaha Rd., Galesburg, IL 61401 United States (USA)
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3 Star property
40.944075-90.331895
+1-800-219-2797
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Average
3.0/5

Based on 306 guest reviews

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  • 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
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 9.6/10

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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.

Verified reviews of Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Great customer service"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Treated very well and all employees are great!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Oct 03 to Sun Oct 12 2025 at a $165.70 average nightly rate.
"Enjoys"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Enjoyable Stay
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jul 10 to Fri Jul 11 2025 at a $116.99 average nightly rate.
"I love the whole stay check in,out people food clean hotel."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Very good place to visit and I love it will definitely visit again soon.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jun 28 to Sun Jun 29 2025 at a $184.99 average nightly rate.
"Awful"
Overall score1.0/ 5
Not Best Western! Never reservations.com scam.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jun 12 to Fri Jun 13 2025 at a $91.00 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Stay"
Overall score4.0/ 5
MY STAY AT THE HOTEL WAS EXCELLENT.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Feb-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Feb 14 to Sun Feb 16 2025 at a $98.00 average nightly rate.
"One night stay."
Overall score4.0/ 5
This is a very clean older hotel that has been updated. The rooms were comfortable and clean! They offer a complimentary breakfast and that was very good as well. They have a nice indoor pool area too! Their room rates are excellent! We would definitely stay there again!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Feb-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jan 30 to Fri Jan 31 2025 at a $89.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Friendly"
Overall score5.0/ 5
In Galesburg very friendly people enjoy being there, breakfast was delicious.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Oct-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat Oct 19 to Sun Oct 20 2024 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Hotel"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Very clean and friendly staff. Good breakfast. Nice pool and workout facility. Enjoyed the walk out patio. The dispensers in the shower are poor and the towels are small and crunchy.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Sep-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Sep 20 to Sun Sep 22 2024 at a $279.00 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 306 guest reviews

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.

Green sustainability

We are the first hotel in Galesburg to install solar green energy.

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
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
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: 17.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 17.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 17.00 Per Person
Banquet Soft Drinks: 2.00 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.00 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 Hotels

  • 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
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  • 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 Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Best Western Prairie Inn

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
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Conference room A 17 x 26 x 7 44232/----18--1816--/--4050--
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Conference room A

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
Conference room B 17 x 26 x 7 44232/----18111816--/--4050--
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Conference room B

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Conference rooms C and D 52 x 17 x 7 88470/----53--3028--/--120100--
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Conference rooms C and D

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
Conference Rm E 18 x 26 x 7 46840/----36--1818--/--5050--
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Conference Rm E

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Conference
  • Air Conditioning
Grand Ballroom 43 x 65 x 10 2709250/----180--6080--/--400400--
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Grand Ballroom

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
East Ballroom
21 x 43 x 10 90360/----60--2430--/--100100--
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East Ballroom

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Central Ballroom
21 x 43 x 10 90360/----60--2430--/--100100--
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Central Ballroom

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
West Ballroom
21 x 43 x 10 90360/----60--2430--/--100100--
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West Ballroom

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Conference Rm A/B 17 x 52 x 7 88470/----53--3028--/--120100--
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Conference Rm A/B

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Conference Rm C 17 x 26 x 7 44232/----18--1816--/--4050--
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Conference Rm C

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Conference Rm D 17 x 26 x 7 44232/----18--1816--/--4050--
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Conference Rm D

Room 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
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

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

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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