Briarwood Inn of Sparta

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1755 North Market Street, Sparta, IL, 62286
  • Misselhorn Art Gallery
    4 min drive
  • Sparta Country Club
    6 min drive
  • The Edge
    53 min drive
  • Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis)
    55 min drive

Room options

Family Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Sparta

Located in Sparta, Briarwood Inn of Sparta is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Misselhorn Art Gallery and 6 minutes from Sparta Country Club. .This motel is 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from Mississippi River and 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Shawnee National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Misselhorn Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sparta Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • The Edge - 53 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Scott Air Force Base - 59 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Sainte Genevieve Winery - 69 min drive - 67.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Route 4 Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Briarwood Inn of Sparta

Motel in Sparta with free parking
Briarwood Inn of Sparta offers 27 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Lever door handles
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property – August 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • 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

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 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

Briarwood Inn of Sparta Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 110 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Henry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

C, Cedar hill

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

6/10 Okay

robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The attendant at the counter didn't show after several attempts to get someone’s attention until i had to call the main office and after that never seen anyone behind counter again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Harry Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Karl

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

austin

Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

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

6/10 Okay

Kris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Travelled with family
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