Name: Briarwood Inn of Sparta
Address: 1755 North Market Street, Sparta, Illinois, United States of America, Sparta, Illinois, US
Price range: $78–$88 per night
Rating: 7.25

What guests think

Briarwood Inn of Sparta draws mixed feedback, with some guests finding clean, comfortable, budget-friendly rooms and helpful staff, while others report serious cleanliness lapses, maintenance problems, and an underwhelming breakfast that is sometimes not set out.

Some guests value the pet friendly policy and generally quiet nights. Others highlight exterior upkeep issues like a pothole filled parking lot and a somewhat run down appearance. Budget minded travelers should expect variability in standards.

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Facilities

Pet friendly policies and a dog run area are appreciated by some guests. The parking lot needs repair, with multiple comments about potholes.

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Patrick

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

4

Jeff

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility was a dump. The worst place we stayed at during our 10 day travel. Big area to let the dog run but nothing else positive.

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Victoria

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon arriving, the parking lot was riddled with pot holes. My boyfriend went to check in while I sat in the car with my daughter who was sleeping. He came out with the key card, &we walked in. Immediately after walking in, there was a very odd stench. We got into our room and the tv and lights were on. There were stains all over the sheets and blankets. There was a thick coat of dust on the tv, dresser, window sill, etc. The little chair in the room was disgusting and covered in dust and stains as well. The towels and wash cloths were discolored and falling apart. The bathroom was disgusting. The floor being absolutely disgusting, the tub was so gross I didn’t even want to sit my daughter in it without washing it first for a bath. There was a broken tub plug, and the shower head was also broken. Will never waste money staying here again.

10

Patrick

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

amy

Jan 13, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was good for the price. The parking lot needs repair but it was clean and comfortable.

8

Sarah

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent across reviews: several guests report stained linens, dust, and dirty bathrooms, while others found rooms very clean.

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Michelle

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Victoria

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon arriving, the parking lot was riddled with pot holes. My boyfriend went to check in while I sat in the car with my daughter who was sleeping. He came out with the key card, &we walked in. Immediately after walking in, there was a very odd stench. We got into our room and the tv and lights were on. There were stains all over the sheets and blankets. There was a thick coat of dust on the tv, dresser, window sill, etc. The little chair in the room was disgusting and covered in dust and stains as well. The towels and wash cloths were discolored and falling apart. The bathroom was disgusting. The floor being absolutely disgusting, the tub was so gross I didn’t even want to sit my daughter in it without washing it first for a bath. There was a broken tub plug, and the shower head was also broken. Will never waste money staying here again.

8

Bradley

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s the mid level hotel in town. Clean and gets the job done.

10

Carla

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a couple dead water bugs in the room and the shower barely had any pressure.

2

James

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Lori

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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!!!

4

Dale

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No working smoke detector in room. Sheets all stained up. Peeling paint. Water never got hot

4

Tammy

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been better if I didn’t find a pubic hair on my towels. And no coffee made.

4

Marquis

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Sarah

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rooms

Rooms vary: some guests found them comfortable, quiet, and modestly updated with laminate floors plus mini fridges and microwaves. Others noted aging decor and maintenance or plumbing issues, including weak or unreliable hot water.

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Patrick

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Mark

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean but showing its age. Not much of a breakfast

10

Carla

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a couple dead water bugs in the room and the shower barely had any pressure.

10

lisa

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff.

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Lori

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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!!!

4

Dale

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No working smoke detector in room. Sheets all stained up. Peeling paint. Water never got hot

10

Taina

Jun 23, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was very comfortable relaxing comfortable bed tall high beds air conditioning was working well TV perfect enjoyed my stay

6

Victor

Dec 10, 2021

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Stayed 2 nights

Could work a little on their welcoming skills but room was large and nice

10

C

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very fast internet.

8

Sarah

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many mention friendly, helpful staff and smooth check ins. Others experienced slow or unresponsive front desk interactions.

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robert

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Kandyce

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable. The refrigerator froze all of our stuff, so that was a little annoying. The sheets were stained up, but appeared to be clean. The service was friendly and good. The breakfast they offer was sub par at best. For a place to lay your head without spending an ungodly amount it was totally worth it. We will definitely use them again in the future.

10

lisa

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff.

10

Nikki

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

People were nice and location was clean.

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Lori

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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!!!

6

Jason

Nov 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Service was very unfriendly. Knocked on my door 10:30 ,11 , and 11:15 for check out. Breakfast was poor, only waffle or cereal. There is not much els available around town and thats what keeps them in business. Next time i will stay somewhere different if the service is better.

10

Robin

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Patrick

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Brian

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean, quite facility, helpful staff.

10

Linda

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Location

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Patrick

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Sarah

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Dining

Breakfast is limited and inconsistent, with multiple reports of minimal selection, no coffee, or not being set out during posted hours.

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Patrick

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Mark

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean but showing its age. Not much of a breakfast

10

Kandyce

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable. The refrigerator froze all of our stuff, so that was a little annoying. The sheets were stained up, but appeared to be clean. The service was friendly and good. The breakfast they offer was sub par at best. For a place to lay your head without spending an ungodly amount it was totally worth it. We will definitely use them again in the future.

2

Lori

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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!!!

6

Jason

Nov 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Service was very unfriendly. Knocked on my door 10:30 ,11 , and 11:15 for check out. Breakfast was poor, only waffle or cereal. There is not much els available around town and thats what keeps them in business. Next time i will stay somewhere different if the service is better.

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Glenn

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Poor breakfast selection

4

Tammy

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been better if I didn’t find a pubic hair on my towels. And no coffee made.

10

Linda

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Briarwood Inn of Sparta

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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