Best Western Prairie Inn & Conference Center  

Just off I-74 in Galesburg, this hotel and conference center is minutes from Knox College, Martin Park, the Discovery Depot Children's Museum and the Galesburg Railroad Museum. About 46 miles from Peoria (PIA), it’s a handy base for campus visits, local festivals and history tours.

Newly renovated, air-conditioned rooms feel like a tidy Midwestern home. Rooms include refrigerators, microwaves and 37–50 inch flat-screen TVs with cable and HBO; select rooms open to private patios onto a quiet courtyard.

Swim in the indoor pool, hit the 24-hour fitness center, or relax in the picnic-friendly courtyard. Family-friendly extras include a playroom and wedding services, plus complimentary wireless internet and free self parking for easy stays.

Full-service conference center with a ballroom for up to 300 guests, six meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Complimentary high-speed (wired and wireless) internet, express check-out and a roundtrip airport shuttle (limited hours) support corporate events.

Wake up to a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Two on-site restaurants, a bar/lounge and limited-hours room service cover everything from group breakfasts to late-night snacks.