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2150 State Street
Chester, Illinois 62233-1100
United States

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Hotel Overview

Experience historic Randolph County from the comfort of this charming Chester, Illinois hotel, just minutes from Fort DeChartres, Pierre Menard's home and Fort Kaskaskia.

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The Best Western Chester Hotel offers guests the perfect home away from home while they experience all that the area has to offer. History lovers delight in the many well-known historical attractions, such as Fort DeChartres, the Popeye® Statue River Outlook, the Cohen Mansion and author Pierre Menard's home. This Chester hotel is also close to Cole Memorial Park and the Elias Kent Museum. Within an hour's drive of Chester, guests can visit Fairmount Park, Gateway International Raceway and Six Flags® Over Mid-America in nearby St. Louis.

This Chester hotel is a favorite among travelers who are attending one of the areas many music festivals and annual events, such as the Prairie DuRocher Rendezvous, the Grand American or shooting events at the World Shooting Complex in Sparta, IL. This Chester hotel is also a great choice for Popeye® fans, the beloved cartoon character originated here and the town is host to the annual Popeye Picnic each fall.

Business travelers appreciate that the Best Western Chester Hotel is close to many area businesses, such as the Menard Correctional Center, the Chester Mental Health Center, the Gilster Mary Lee Corporation and the Union Pacific Railroad. This Chester hotel is also just 60 miles from St. Louis.

The Best Western Chester Hotel offers 46 spacious guest rooms featuring a work desk, microwave, refrigerator, cable TV with HBO® and Wi-Fi access. Our guests are invited to take a dip in our sparkling outdoor pool. For added convenience, Reid's Harvest House Restaurant is nearby and offers a discount for guests staying at this Chester Best Western.

For a comfortable stay at an affordable price, make your reservation at the Best Western Chester Hotel!

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Pets not accepted

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Hotel Amenities

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  • Exercise facilities
  • Complimentary continental breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, eggs, yogurt, juice, coffee, and hot items.
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Outdoor pool
  • Exercise facility, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Spacious grounds for outdoor activities
  • Complimentary coffee in lobby 24 hours
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Safe deposit box
  • Audio/visual equipment upon request
  • 24-hour front desk and staff
  • Free parking
  • Truck/RV parking
  • Fax services available 24 hours
  • Photocopy services, 24 hours
  • Interior corridor
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Weight lifting equipment
  • Stationary bike
  • Treadmill
  • Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events

Guest Room Mobility Accessible Features:

  • Accessible doors and doorways (at least 32-inches of clear width passage)
  • Accessible bathrooms and features, including shower/tub
  • Accessible room controls (e.g. HVAC and lighting)
  • Accessible clear floor space
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  • Cable speed channel television with HBO®
  • DVD/VCR and movies available for rental
  • Free local calls under 30 minutes
  • Free long distance access
  • Free high-speed Internet access and wireless Internet access available
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron, ironing board
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Dataports
  • Wake up call, 24-hour service
  • Microwave and Refrigerators in all rooms
  • Easy chair - Recliners in select rooms
  • Cribs available
  • Rollaway beds available

Public Space ADA Accessible Features:

  • Accessible parking spaces and signage (car and van)
  • Accessible parking space that is 96-inches wide with an appropriate access aisle
  • An accessible route that allows for approaching and entering the hotel
  • An accessible lobby entrance door
  • Interior routes to public spaces that do not have abrupt level changes
  • An accessible reception desk or accessible folding shelf or reception area
  • Room signage: 60-inches to sign center above finished floor
  • Accessible table in eating area
  • The eating area has self-service shelves and dispensing devices within reach range
  • Public restrooms accessible

Guest Room Communication Assist Features:

  • Closed-caption televisions
  • Visual notification devices for door knocks
  • Visual notification devices for telephones
  • Telephones have volume control
  • Visual fire alarms
  • Visual smoke alarms
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Nearby Attractions

Attractions

  • 2 mile(s) from Popeye Statue River Overlook
  • 2 mile(s) from Cohen Mansion
  • 2 mile(s) from Elias Kent Monument
  • 2 mile(s) from Randolph County Museum
  • 2 mile(s) from Cole Memorial Park
  • 5 mile(s) from Mary's River Covered Bridge
  • 10 mile(s) from Fort Kaskaskia
  • 10 mile(s) from Randolph County Lake
  • 12 mile(s) from Governor Bond Memorial
  • 20 mile(s) from Fort de Chartres
  • 20 mile(s) from Randolph County Fairgrounds
  • 20 mile(s) from Pierre Menard's home
  • 30 mile(s) from Baldwin Lake
  • 30 mile(s) from Kaskaskia River
  • 35 mile(s) from Illinois Caverns
  • 35 mile(s) from General Joshua A Logan Museum

Nearby Cities

  • 60 mile(s) from St. Louis

Transportation

  • 15 mile(s) from Perryville Airport
  • 20 mile(s) from Sparta Communit Airport
  • 76 mile(s) from St. Louis Lambert Airport