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Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center

I-55 & Rte 108, Carlinville, IL 62626 (Formerly Holiday Inn)
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Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Carlinville
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West Central Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

We spent New Year's Eve with another couple at the Magnuson. Since it was close to home and the weather can be dicey we thought we would book the package. Overall it was a nice get away but they could use some improvement. We spent a lot less than what a package in St Louis would of cost so we... More

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Benton, Illinois
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27 reviews 27 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Loved this hotel! I was working night shift sleeping during the day which is very very hard to do at a hotel. The front desk said they would put me in a quite room. I have heard this before from the front desk at other hotels. I dont know how they did it but there was no outside sound at... More

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Carlinville, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

We stayed because we had a class reunion in their banquet room. The room was clean and quiet. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of pillows. We checked into our room and soon found out the air conditioning didn't work. They promptly moved us to a room across the hall, with no problem. The maintenance man went to... More

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Springfield, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2011

We stayed here while traveling Route 66. It actually has a new name now...sorry, I can't remember the name! We chose this hotel because it was mentioned in a Route 66 booklet. We had a rough day and thought it would be great to relax in the pool. Unfortunately, the pool (indoor) was closed, but should be up and running... More

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Eau Galle, Wisconsin
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2011

I have stayed here about 25 years in Jan/Feb......starting when it was a Holiday Inn. This time I was returning from a 5 week trip to South Padre. Best Western, Carlinville, was the most expensive motel...........no more hot tub, internet connection poor, TV channels not the best (no commedy channel, no David Letterman), breakfast service was a disaster, front desk... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2011

I used to stay here for the hot tub. But I hear they are getting rid of it. You can stay at nicer places just up the road in Litchfield. If they get rid of the tub don't bother, stay in Litchfield as they have 8-10 nicer hotels for better price.

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taylorville
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2010

my husband and i love this hotel we come here on my birthday and on our annerversary to relax the outside is real nice its a nice hotel we would come back but the hottube is not going to be there anymore that is one reason we go. sure like to see the hot tube fixed or replaced an we... More

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Kankakee, IL
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2010

My children (ages 4 & 3) and I stayed at here for two nights on October 22 & 23, 2010. We had an absolute blast! The hotel is a little dated (it used to be a Holiday Inn) so not everything is crisp and new but that didn't concern any of us one bit. Every single member of the staff... More

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Appleton, wi
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25 reviews 25 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2010

Although our needs were few, this was a great place to stay. It was very clean, the staff was pleasant, and the location was an easy on and off to the interstate. We were on our way to St louis and needed a break. The breakfast was nice but not fancy. Like I said, not fancy, but it was a... More

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MO
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46 reviews 46 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2010

We were traveling as part of a group, and the group picked this hotel. This is one of those hotels that overall wasn't a bad place to stay, but all the little annoyances started to add up. For starters, the power was out due to a severe storm that passed thru just before we arrived. That's not the hotel's fault,... More

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Additional Information about Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Also Known As:
Best Western Carlinville Hotel
Best Western Carlinville Hotel Carlinville
Best Western Carlinville
Carlinville Best Western
Address: I-55 & Rte 108, Carlinville, IL 62626 (Formerly Holiday Inn)
Region: United States > Illinois > Carlinville
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Carlinville
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
"Elegance in a country setting" The Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center is located just 30 miles south of Springfield, IL and 60 miles north of St. Louis, MO. Each well-appointed room features free high speed internet access, which was all newly installed the first of June 2012. Visitors are encouraged to take a relaxing stroll through the rock and flower garden, enjoy the sundeck, fishing pond and experience the Carlin-Belle riverboat used for business meeting and small special events. ... more   less 
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