University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 30 min drive - 41.6 km
Getting around
Champaign-Urbana Station - 23 min drive
Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Monical Pizza Restaurant - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
The Main Street Pub - 3 min drive
About this property
Foster Inn Monticello
Property highlights
Foster Inn Monticello provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking and extended parking
A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Foster Inn Monticello offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable channels
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property is also known as
Foster Inn Monticello Motel
Foster Inn Monticello Monticello
Foster Inn Monticello Motel Monticello
Frequently asked questions
Is Foster Inn Monticello pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Foster Inn Monticello?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Foster Inn Monticello?
Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Foster Inn Monticello?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Foster Inn Monticello located?
Situated in Monticello, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Monticello Family Bowl and within 3 mi (5 km) of Monticello Railway Museum and Kirby Medical Center. Sangamon Park is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.
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Foster Inn Monticello Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 127 reviews
10 - Excellent
70
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 127 reviews
8 - Good
37
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 127 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 127 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 127 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
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.
Donna
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
It was clean, command I could park by the door. Very happy.
Dennis
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
It’s clean but a little old, neighbor is really noisy…
Chia-Ling
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
I will stay there again
Carol
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
Good value for the $$$ and the Staff was very friendly!
Bruce A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Great place nice people and wonderful town
Ron
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
The owners are very nice, it is very quiet.
Carol
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
Good value, clean, quiet, convenient
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Was very happy with the accommodations
Les
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
excellent location!
jim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10
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
Ciaran
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Great motel with easy access from I-72. Felt safe.
Emilie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
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
Kimball
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
Very reasonable and the room was clean and comfortable.
john
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
I had a comfortable stay and the bed was great. Property and room were dated, but a very good stay.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
The owners were incredibly hospitable. The room had comfortable beds, hot water, and nice amenities. Will stay again next time we're in town!
Lauren
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10
Very quiet and pleasant owners. Close to city center
Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Clean and comfortable!! I would definitely stay again!!
Jeffrey
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
Nice staff, in and out, clean rooms, big rooms, no mess or smells
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
8/10
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.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
I really like the owners. They are always nice and friendly.
Alexia
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Front desk lady was very nice room was clean
Jessie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
Comfortable and clean.
Salvador
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Nice Mom and Pop place, very basic but clean and quiet for the weekend.
Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10
What I like the most is the low price & kind staff.