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Briarwood Inn of Sparta

2.5 star property

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1755 North Market Street, Sparta, IL, 62286
  • Misselhorn Art Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sparta Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • World Shooting and Recreational Complex
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom sink

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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.
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What's nearby

  • Misselhorn Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sparta Country Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • World Shooting and Recreational Complex - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area - 24 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Popeye Museum - 41 min drive - 39.8 km

Restaurants

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

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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/aeroplane 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 films

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

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

Briarwood Inn of Sparta Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 119 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

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

6/10 Okay

Sierra

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

10/10 Excellent

Coriss

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale

Travelled with partner
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

Robin

Travelled with family
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

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Darian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with pets
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

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