Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of Monticello Family Bowl and Monticello Railway Museum. It is approximately 22.9 miles from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and 21.8 miles from Memorial Stadium.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Foster Inn Monticello

What guests think

At Foster Inn Monticello, travelers describe a simple, older motor-lodge offering clean, budget-friendly rooms and very friendly owners, while noting dated decor, occasional maintenance hiccups, thin walls, and a somewhat out-of-the-way location.

Many appreciate the small-town setting and the convenience of parking right outside the room. Expect simple in-room features like a fridge, microwave, coffee, and Wi-Fi, but no frills such as on-site dining or ice service. Overall, it suits travelers who want a straightforward, short stay.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and no frills, with Wi-Fi available. Some reviews note a lack of extras such as on-site dining and ice.

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William

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic motel, but that is all we needed. Motel is exceptionally clean and quiet despite being fully booked. The owner was very friendly and went out of his way to be helpful. The cost is especially reasonable. I would stay there again.

10

Dennis

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, command I could park by the door. Very happy.

10

Tom

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If you want a luxurious hotel, don’t go here. If you want a clean room with a hot shower that won’t break the bank, then this is the place. Older ma and pop that’s close to the interstate. In room coffee. Didn’t check the Wi-Fi cause I use my hot spot. Tv was good.

8

Marsha

17 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated facility but clean. Beds are comfortable.

8

Kimball

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If you are looking for a very simple place to stay that is clean and has hot water, this is a good spot for a quick overnight atay

10

Sogyal

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good property for price. No frills (pool, etc) but one third the price and quieter!

8

Donna

22 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good basic motel. It was clean and safe. No ice, food or anything more than WiFi and basic stuff like towels. But for the price it was fine.

6

william

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Quite utilitarian and clean. Very basic but better than most for the price.

10

Frank

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well kept up and not a trace of that old smoke smell which seems to plaque nearly all the other facilities which I have stayed in recently. A little off the path, but quaint. First time I have been given a real metal room key , instead of a computer card,,in a long time. And I liked it.-FBP

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Nancy

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Foster Inn is a quaint 12 room 1950 style motel. My room was very clean, quiet, and the owners are friendly. The bed was great and I slept like a rock. The room amenities were a small refrigerator/freezer, microwave, shampoo, soaps, hairdryer, everything other motels have. It is very simple, comfortable, and clean at a very reasonable rate.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently report clean rooms and well-kept spaces, with many calling them very clean. A few outliers mention musty odors or discolored water.

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William

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic motel, but that is all we needed. Motel is exceptionally clean and quiet despite being fully booked. The owner was very friendly and went out of his way to be helpful. The cost is especially reasonable. I would stay there again.

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John

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were hopeful that the room would be fine. However, the room smelled musty when we arrived. The lever to drain the tub would not stay down, you had to hold it to get the water to drain from the tub. The bath towels were small and extremely thin, and they were rough. We did not receive a coffee packet for our second morning. We do not recommend staying here.

10

lisa

5 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great guy in the office. Quiet, clean

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Matthew

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was raggedy and filthy

8

Marsha

17 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated facility but clean. Beds are comfortable.

6

Frank

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There was no service except to put new towels in the bath and take the others. No changing of the sheets. There was no ice at the location. The air conditioner worked well but the room was dark and the water in the shower/bath was brownish.

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Frank

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well kept up and not a trace of that old smoke smell which seems to plaque nearly all the other facilities which I have stayed in recently. A little off the path, but quaint. First time I have been given a real metal room key , instead of a computer card,,in a long time. And I liked it.-FBP

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Miriam

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated but very clean. Comfortable beds. Safe area Walls are a little thin. I could hear the people talking in the next room but I just turned on some white noise and slept comfortably. I would definitely stay here again.

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Nancy

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Foster Inn is a quaint 12 room 1950 style motel. My room was very clean, quiet, and the owners are friendly. The bed was great and I slept like a rock. The room amenities were a small refrigerator/freezer, microwave, shampoo, soaps, hairdryer, everything other motels have. It is very simple, comfortable, and clean at a very reasonable rate.

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Mary

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a 1960’s type of motor lodge and could use updating, but it was clean and everything worked. The manager was very friendly. I would stay there again.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but generally comfortable, with several guests noting spacious layouts and amenities like a fridge, microwave, coffee, and TV. Noise can be an issue due to thin walls, and a few report maintenance or comfort issues such as weak pillows, a faulty AC, or dim lighting.

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John

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room next door was very noisy. I was only able to get a couple hours of sleep.

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David

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had a comfortable stay and the bed was great. Property and room were dated, but a very good stay.

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Kassandra

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Spacious, comfortable

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Jennifer

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our only problem was that the Pillows were flat, but this little place was clean and warm, had hot water and was convenient for our needs.

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Daniel

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed here when attending a recent HS choir reunion. Overall I found it clean and the owners were very friendly and helpful. I don't mind that the place is very old, but there are things that need to be kept to up like grouting the bathroom and floor tile. Also the walls are very thin, so I could hear the alarm go off of the drunken guy next door for over an hour at 5 am on two mornings.

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May

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Despite the place looking dilapidated, the room was surprisingly clean and had shampoo, hair dryer, fridge, microwave, and complimentary coffee. Much better than the Motel 6 in Springfield IL that was noisy and didn't provide shampoo or hair dryer. We liked Foster Inn so much, we chose to stay an extra night.

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Makaela

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was driving across the country by myself and thought that I could make it to my destination but ended up being super tired before I could get there so I booked this place to rest up and just finish the drive the next day. This hotel is super cute and the owners were such lovely people! It was such a good value for the price and I felt very safe staying here which can be hard to find as a woman traveling by herself. The bed was comfy, the shower water was hot, the room was very clean, and the air conditioner kept the room nice and cool! The lighting wasn't the best in the room I was in, but I honestly didn't mind at all. If I ever need a place to stay in this area again, I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you again to the owners for being so kind and friendly. This was such a memorable stay!

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Miriam

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated but very clean. Comfortable beds. Safe area Walls are a little thin. I could hear the people talking in the next room but I just turned on some white noise and slept comfortably. I would definitely stay here again.

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Nancy

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Foster Inn is a quaint 12 room 1950 style motel. My room was very clean, quiet, and the owners are friendly. The bed was great and I slept like a rock. The room amenities were a small refrigerator/freezer, microwave, shampoo, soaps, hairdryer, everything other motels have. It is very simple, comfortable, and clean at a very reasonable rate.

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Benjamin

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was nice but my AC did not work, which ruined the whole experience. I’d gladly stay here during the winter time, just not summer!

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with easy check-in and welcoming owners. However, in-stay housekeeping can be limited (e.g., beds not remade, few toiletries), and there are rare reports of poor interactions.

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Timothy

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

All was well. The only thing is the bath soap was the size of a quarter and the beds were never made the four days we were there. Cool comfortable room.

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lisa

5 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great guy in the office. Quiet, clean

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Marion

3 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

To start things off I checked into my room around 2pm and the bed and pillows was as hard as a floor. I drove 9 hr before checking in I was sleeping and come 2 hour after check-in the owners wife beats on my door till I answer the door and said no smoking in the room I told her I don't even smoke she kept saying it over again then the next day the cam in my room and turn off my heater this place it a POS I won't be back to this hotel

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Ciaran

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What a great place Lovely couple that owns and operates it Very friendly and helpfull Would definitely stay here again Great value for money Large fridge microwave Very comfy Bed

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Daniel

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed here when attending a recent HS choir reunion. Overall I found it clean and the owners were very friendly and helpful. I don't mind that the place is very old, but there are things that need to be kept to up like grouting the bathroom and floor tile. Also the walls are very thin, so I could hear the alarm go off of the drunken guy next door for over an hour at 5 am on two mornings.

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Bethany

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in, clean room. The lamp by the door didn’t work but there were other lights. Monticello is a nice small town. There is a beautiful park right across the street from the motel.

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Frank

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There was no service except to put new towels in the bath and take the others. No changing of the sheets. There was no ice at the location. The air conditioner worked well but the room was dark and the water in the shower/bath was brownish.

10

Jessie

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk lady was very nice room was clean

8

Thomas

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A quaint older motel near Monticello Railway Museum that has better rates than any other motel nearby. The owners were very polite and helpful.

10

Debbie

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had to find a room fast (11:00 PM) due to my original hotel lost power. It was out of the way and was farther than Google maps indicated, but it worked for over night. Owners were great!

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Location

Location is quiet and feels safe, with easy access to I-72 and proximity to Monticello’s center. Some guests found it out of the way or not near much, and a few noted noise from nearby activity.

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Scott

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value, clean, quiet, convenient

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Paul

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

None chain budget motel, dated but OK, not near anything

10

Emilie

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel with easy access from I-72. Felt safe.

10

ruben

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay went very well. We were in town to visit our son at U of I. The hotel was like 20-25 mins away from the university which was ok with us. Room was very clean and neat. Friendly service. The hotel was also located in a nice quiet area as well. Would stay again.

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Stacy

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The chair in the room was ripped, dirty and broken. It needs thrown away. It smelled like old cigars and musty. The key got stuck in the door. It is right next to a bowling alley:bar, so expect to hear all the coming and goings well into the night/morning.

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Carol

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are very nice, it is very quiet.

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Jennifer

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was going to be in town for my son's engagement party and needed somewhere just to sleep before heading home early the next day. I read the reviews and the price was perfect. The only issue was the car parked outside our door (a silver Jag) playing loud "bass thumping" music for over an hour around 5am...the room was clean, the beds were good enough and I would stay there again.

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Herman

27 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Adjacent property rundown. Plus looks like construction storage area.

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Debbie

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had to find a room fast (11:00 PM) due to my original hotel lost power. It was out of the way and was farther than Google maps indicated, but it worked for over night. Owners were great!

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Ann

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet and pleasant owners. Close to city center

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Dining

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Tom

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If you want a luxurious hotel, don’t go here. If you want a clean room with a hot shower that won’t break the bank, then this is the place. Older ma and pop that’s close to the interstate. In room coffee. Didn’t check the Wi-Fi cause I use my hot spot. Tv was good.

8

May

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Despite the place looking dilapidated, the room was surprisingly clean and had shampoo, hair dryer, fridge, microwave, and complimentary coffee. Much better than the Motel 6 in Springfield IL that was noisy and didn't provide shampoo or hair dryer. We liked Foster Inn so much, we chose to stay an extra night.

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Sogyal

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good property for price. No frills (pool, etc) but one third the price and quieter!

8

Donna

22 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good basic motel. It was clean and safe. No ice, food or anything more than WiFi and basic stuff like towels. But for the price it was fine.

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Foster Inn Monticello

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