The Rail Haven is a hidden roadside gem. Rooms are clean, the service is phenomenal, and the location brings you back to the glory days of Route 66. Brick and Mortar coffee up the street is also great. read more

I'm bumping up a star here for the nostalgia. I'll just throw that out here at the beginning. Well, for that AND for the effort being put in to improve... thanks to my wonderful eavesdropping abilities. We opted for the Elvis room... was it dated? Yes, yes it was. The whirlpool could definitely use a little something as parts were falling off - but, hey... we were going back in time. The Cadillac bed still brings a smile to my face. It was cheesy in a completely awesome way. Shove the kids in the wagon & let's hit the open road! Could it be improved on? Sure... but it was clean, comfortably & achieved it's goal. Bonus, it was quiet, despite being along the road. We noted the addition of some new themed rooms, including a lovely western room. I like to see the progress and hope to see refreshes on some of the classics. Breakfast was available & worth skipping. It seriously was not good. I don't mean in the usual subpar hotel breakfast way. I mean that they somehow made a subpar hotel breakfast worse. The biscuits were too hard to too cut &, speaking of cutting, I'm pretty sure they cuz the gravy with water . It was THIN. Even so, no amount of soaking softened the biscuits. The grounds were very pleasant to stroll through. The Route 66 touches were well-integrated, keeping it true to the theme without going overboard. The hot tub has been removed and covered with a deck. It's, again, true to the original era. While checking out the grounds, we overheard staff discussing the importance of, and plan for, improving curb appeal. We truly enjoyed our stay & needed something not so serious, something playful. This hit the mark! read more

OK the lone highlight of the stay was Ms. Tracy at the front desk.....she was pleasant and caring, and brought an extra blanket to our room on the far side of the hotel. Rest of the adventure was downhill....... I arrived earlier than my 4pm scheduled check-in time, which for most Best Western hotels is not an issue considering my Diamond Select status (yes, I stay at Best Wester hotels quite a bit). Was told by someone at the front desk that unless I paid a $30 early check-in fee, they could not check me in, as they were very busy with cleaning......Normally, I could live with that, but then things went downhill....... Came back later and Ms. Tracy checked us in. We went to our room, and were greeted by a garden of cigarette butts outside the room. So much for the extra time that was needed for cleaning. The room was microscopic, complete with a desk chair that resembled a torture device, had burned out lightbulbs in the bathroom, a sink stopper that was simply sitting in the sink and not connected, and the hair drier was completely missing. The television was smaller than the computer monitor I am writing this review on. Ice machines were also not functional, except for one in a vending area that required a key card to gain entry. For a hotel that claims to be historic, the place has seen better days. My money will be better spent staying at a place down the street for a couple of dollars more that is actually worth the price paid. read more

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On our way from Paducah, Kentucky, we stopped in Springfield, Missouri and found this Best Western while traveling along historic Route 66. We thought it looked cute from the outside with that classic Route 66 vibe, and it turned out to be a nice little stop. The hotel was neat and clean -- definitely an older property, but well-kept and comfortable. We chose to stay at another Best Western because we had such a great experience the night before, and this one came close! The staff were all very friendly, and the complimentary breakfast was a nice touch before getting back on the road. I especially liked the nostalgic Route 66 décor -- it really fit the theme of our cross-country trip learning about the history of America's Main Street. After breakfast, we packed up and headed toward Oklahoma City (which turned into quite the adventure -- plenty of stories there ). Overall, this was a solid stop for the night with good service and a fun vintage feel. read more

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Great value hotel! I have been traveling all week and this hotel breakfast was the best so far. Well stocked and with hot options also. I love the old school feel of this motel. It was also very clean. I did not take very many pictures but everything was functional and adequate. I would most definitely come here again read more

The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. I loved the deep tub in the bathroom. They have an old telephone booth, that you have to use to get the front desk to open the lobby late at night. The pool looked inviting, but had to leave before we got a chance to use it. read more

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For the price, this hotel is a nice 4 stars, but compared to other hotels like Marriott, Hilton, etc. I would lower my rating. The bathroom was really, really small and outdated. The bed and pillows were fine. Our key didn't work so we had to go to the office to get another. Breakfast was subpar, but not terrible. No water fountain, but there was free water in the fridge. The room overall was moderately clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

I loved our stay here. My boyfriend and I were traveling with our dog, there was a great back area for him to be walked in, the room itself was clean and well appointed with amenities. The grounds were well kept up, the vintage cara on property were so cool, as well as the giant original Best Western sign located in the breezeway between the buildings. Will definitely be staying here again. I will note, the property is pet friendly, but not every room is. I originally booked the Jacuzzi Tub room but due to allergens they put me in a double room with a regular tub. read more

Our hotel room was very clean and cozy. The staff member that checked us out on 6-8-25 around 9am was so friendly and kind. She was very accommodating with our toddler and gave him snacks and a lollipop which made his day! Breakfast was really good too! read more

It had been a while since I had stayed in a motel. Most of the time it's a trashy or average experience. But not here. I intended to stay here since this was a classic Route 66 stop, and since I was on a Route 66 trip...it's a no-brainer! (This was the only classic hotel/motel I was willing to stay at) I didn't know until I checked in at the lobby that Elvis Presley stayed here at one time. He stayed at Room 409, just in case you're wondering. (Wonder if that inspired the Beach Boys song?) Anyway, before Best Western bought this out, this was a classic tourist court on the Mother Road. Be sure to walk around the grounds and you'll find some classic signs, including the old Best Western sign from the 1980s. The room was fine, like it was clean and all. If you're looking for something very entertaining to watch, be sure to turn to the Route 66 channel. I'm not sure if it is available only here or throughout the city or certain places, but you get an entertaining watch with an hour-long Route 66 documentary - shown in a loop. Give it a watch if you have an hour to kill! Would stay here again when in Springfield. read more

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven - Had to take a selfie in front of the retro Best Western sign - Hotels Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This morning I made a booking error through price line by one day. The reservation is over two weeks away. Within 20 minutes, my partner mentioned I picked the wrong night by one day. Called price line and they refused to help me. So I called the hotel myself and was blown away by the kindness, professionalism, and understanding they gave me. Without question, they moved my nights stay by one day. Prices here are great, and the location is fantastic. I highly recommend this location if you need to stay in Springfield. read more

Arrive late night from a delayed United flight ,to find out that this was a crappy motel that had a 3.5 star review on Expedia, but it serves a zero saw rating . it's a creepy place that cockroaches won't even live in .There were sketchy ladies were talking crap about each other in front of a hotel room. The hotel room was the last one in the corner of the building. Enter the hotel room the first thing I smelled was dampness continue to walk through the hotel room into the bathroom. It smelled like more covered by Febreze. 2 gallons of Febreze couldn't even fix it. there was a massive coffee stand when you walked in. Sheets had a light yellow dyed color to the bottom party. read more

We chose this on our Route 66 trip specifically for the history. We were thrilled with the property! It was fresh and clean and reminded me of places I stayed with my family as a child. I had forgotten how easy it is to get luggage in and out when the car is parked at your door. We will go there the next time we need lodging in the area! read more

We stayed one night on our marathon drive from Whittier, CA to Barrington, IL. The motel has great ambiance and I loved the 50s theme. Decor included old cars, old gas pumps, and turquoise colored rooms. Very clean and comfortable. Only downside is it's located on a very busy and noisy street. If you're a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. read more

My friend and I stayed in the Elvis's room on 1/2/2022. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and the room was clean. The only complaint we had was that the AC/heater was loud. I am still giving it 5 stars because we really enjoyed our stay. read more

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven - Elvis room - Hotels Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This place is a MUST stay at on any Route 66 road trip!! The first ever Best Western, restored to its modern day glory with old school nostalgia!! They have have the original Best Western sign there for photo ops! Unfortunately, it does not light up. The main hotel sign however, does light up!! So if you stay here, make sure you venture out at night and look at the lights. It is very charming!! Stayed here over the summer on a June night while on the road with my travel pup. Checking in was easy and they sure do welcome your furbaby! Dog fee was $15 if I remember correctly. The check in lady was super nice and explained some sights and things to do and told me about the pool being open. I did not venture into the pool, but kinda wished I did take a peek at it. On the hotel grounds, there is classic cars around and even some old gas pumps. Perfect place to get some classic Route 66 pictures. For dogs, she gave me a room along the back row. There was a huge grass area for the dogs!! I loved it!! Just a short walk across the parking to the grass area for dogs! Our room had 2 beds with a microwave and mini-fridge as well. They have a ice machine located in the center of the place, so not a far walk from any side. Parking is right outside your room which I like as opposed to walking all around a hotel. If I forgot something, I can literally just step outside the door to get it. Easy to load and unload your car! The breakfast in the morning was included and delicious! Definitely one of the better hotel breakfasts I had during this trip!! The breakfast area is small and there are some tables inside to eat, or you can eat at one of the tables outdoors, or take it back to your room to enjoy. Everyone here was super nice and friendly. The check in lady was very nice, the older couple I met during breakfast was nice and when I was leaving, the maintenance guy was super friendly and was chatted for a bit as he asked about my dog and my trip. He even told me to make sure I get ice and stay hydrated for the rest of my drive! This place is a must stay at on a Route 66 trip. If I ever pass by here again, I would stay here again! This place did not disappoint me at all! read more

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EXCELLENTBikers need to stay here! All first floor rooms, with porches so you can sit outside. Fresh clean comfortable rooms ,comfortable beds, black out curtains, really nice housekeepers. Free breakfast. Free water & fruit anytime .24hour security, that drives around in a golf cart. Steakhouse across the street. Another breakfast place on the property. Walmart and other stores 3 miles away..Reasonable rates. I would give them 10 stars if I could read more

Would give 0 stars if I could. This place is a dump. Only stay here if you want to listen to teenagers scream and yell in the parking lot and brag about hitting cars with basketballs. Took two calls to the front desk and still nothing was done about it read more

Fun 30s through 70s style motel. Model A is parked out front with decorative gas pumps as you enter the lobby. We stayed in a family suite that had a king bed and a separate room that had a bunk bed .. twin on top and double (futon) on bottom. The mattresses have seen obvious use with small indentations but the bedding was clean. The bathroom was decorated as 50s style with the black and white tile flooring. My favorite was the area to eat breakfast. See the photo. The do serve a different style of eggs and sausage daily so if that matters, call and ask before booking. read more

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven - Hotels Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We were visiting Springfield for a dog competition. Spent a couple of nights in this Best Western. We didn't know this was a historic site. Route 66 began here. They even post that Elvis stayed here. The room was clean. The staff were great. I was impressed with the courteous staff when I called to get a price. I called a couple of other places but chose thus place because of the person answering the phone. I want a place with a pool. This place has an outdoor pool. The other place had the indoor pool but I chose this place in spite of not being able to swim. Upon arrival I was met bet 2 staff members that were just as awesome as the person on the phone. read more

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Very nice staff, the room, bed, heat were comfortable. No carpet in a pet friendly room was great. Parking was well lit. I was concerned about being in the back of the buildings just because it's a busy side street. A little further from where I was visiting but I would definitely recommend and stay here again. read more

This was my second time staying at this hotel. I absolutely love this hotel. The staff was all very nice and helpful. The hotel is a bit dated, but definitely worth a stay! The rooms are comfy and clean. There is a nice outdoor pool. This place is very family-friendly. I love the 50's decor in the rooms and around the hotel. They have two Fords, a coupe and a sedan, from the 50's on display at the front. Note: Elvis stayed at this very hotel!! I would absolutely recommend this hotel to friends and family to stay at,. read more

From the very start we had a great experience. At registration, Cayla and Dalton were warm, friendly and got us checked in very quickly. Our room was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Some might make a face at staying someplace older. But this property is well kept, nostalgic, and has a great feel. As cross country travelers, nice to be able to park right at our door, unload, and fall into bed. We stayed only one night, so didn't explore but saw lots of restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay again. read more

Hard to give a 2 1/2or 3 star motel 5 stars but this place deserved it. Way cool retro motel is the oldest Best Western & listed in the historical registry. Arrived at midnight & had to use a real phone booth, sitting to the right of the lobby, to ring the night clerk. Exemplary service at check in. Quick, friendly & informative. Good hire owners, keep hiring that model of employee. No breakfast because of covid19. Entire property was very well kept. Lots of coffee, hot tea , towels & toiletries. Added bonus of a germ free tv remote. Got a good price online. Would definitely stay again. Blast from the past. read more

Fun and in expensive stay. The rooms were a little dated but renovation would hurt their charm.

Three trips to the front best because keys for two rooms didn't work. Then moved us to two new rooms. The smell is beyond compare. Musty puke is the only way to word it. Go outside in the morning to get something out of the car. You guessed it...locked out of my room. Go to the front desk AGAIN to get another key. Fire up my laptop to go over my presentation for a business meeting. The wi-fi doesn't work. Go to the office AGAIN. Get a new network name and password. It works fine. When getting ready for our meeting, my boss informs me that the shower in his room doesn't work. I'm never going to live down the fact that I chose this hotel for this business trip. read more

Quaint hotel with very friendly staff. Glad we stopped here for the night. The greenway behind the hotel was perfect for our pet. Our son loved the vintage phone booth and style of the hotel. Would definitely stay here again! read more

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven - Hotels Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

So my father and I are on this roadtrip across Missouri and we want to do a little Route 66 on the way back to Kansas City (from St. Louis to Springfield) and we want to stay in a classic motel Driving down Rt. 44 we didn't see many appealing places, there was the classic neon but the places looked very dated and a little sketchy. Keep going and pass the main stretch of hotels until you see the modern looking Best Western sign. Don't let this fool you, this is still a great classic motel. It is very clean (the cleanest motel I've ever stayed in) and has all the classic touches. Theres chairs outside the rooms, the pool is in great shape and they even kept their vintage Best Western sign! I think it was built in the late 30s, keep this place alive! You won't regret it! read more

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There aren't too many depression-era motels that haven't badly declined. It seems that this one has survived thanks to Route 66 nostalgia and investment from the Best Western chain. Whatever the case, it's a very nice and renovated old motel. It's not hard to tell that the management takes pride in their work, and you get a good room, a nice mattress, free wireless, and a decent (free) continental breakfast. Plus you get the added benefit of being in town, away from the freeways. read more

Whether you are jiving through Missouri on Route 66 or visiting your kid at MSU or a weary traveler, this cozy motor court nestled beside Glenstone and Historic Route 66 is the place for you. We have stayed here many times (10+) and have had only 1 small issue which was quickly remedied. My mom discovered this place for visits to see me in college and it continues to be our go-to spot for trips to Springfield. The rooms have recently been remodeled but the charm of this place remains. Do NOT let its motor court appearance deter but rather entice you to stay here. You will enjoy an affordable, quiet, clean stay with a hint of history mixed in! One negative is that the breakfast here has never been great - but for that head to Gailey's Breakfast Cafe downtown! read more

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This is an underrated gem of a hotel in Springfield. The office staff is amazing. The amenities are nice and clean. The rooms are clean and perfect for short stays!! You're in close proximity to downtown without the noise. read more

Fantastic motel. Beautifully restored. Friendly staff. Breakfast offered- was okay but I've had better- no big deal, thanks for trying. Felt totally safe even though initially I was apprehensive about the neighborhood. Minus one star for having a non-refundable pet fee. My dog is quieter and cleaner than pretty much any child under 12. If parents aren't getting charged extra for their loud and dirty kids, I should not be charged extra for my perfectly behaved dog. One complaint that could be an easy fix- some garbage cans outside of the rooms would be nice, - especially by the dog friendly rooms- to throw out the bagged dog poop. read more

Fun, old school hotel. Lots of pictures on the way showing the progression of the hotel from the early 1900's (or at least 1920's +) through the current decades. Fun to see how the hotel has changed from a horse-tie rail location through the Model-T era, till now. Some um, "interesting" paintings of Elvis of the wall, who apparently stopped there at some point. Fun though that the structure of the hotel hasn't really changed from it's original foundation, so they still have the external facing rooms with parking spots in front of each one. And old gas tanks out in front of the lobby. Nice throw-back style. We were in the area for a concert, and it appeared several others were there for the same, so there were quite a few people moving around and everyone seemed friendly, though luckily not too loud. Beds were decent, not too hard or soft. Really nice that they had a mini-fridge and microwave in the hotel room (though the latter was super low voltage so don't expect to heat anything up very quickly). Modern amenities. I would stay here again. read more

I just loved this motel so much! I am NOT a traveler, let alone someone who travels by herself. But I randomly decided to take a 1-night trip to Springfield one weekend and according to Springfield's Yelp homepage, this was the coolest place to stay....and they were right!! I felt very safe staying by myself. I loved the old cars outside and breakfast in the morning was delicious! I had toast with peanut butter, a yogurt, hot coffee, apple juice, and a bottled water. They also had cinnamon rolls, a waffle maker, orange juice, apples and oranges, and many other options. The downfalls were that a found a few stray hairs on my bed before I lay down to sleep in it, and a dirty used cup under the bed. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the breakfast, and the Elvis music playing during breakfast! read more

If you like history! Than this is a must to stay at, it's historic right on Route 66, the oldest motel still going strong, this place makes you feel like stepping back in time, I had to check this place out and since I didn't have lady, no $10 charges for a pet, the pet room is on the back half of the lot with a big yard to do business, I booked through app and for some reason I had put down the wrong month, When I got there I seen the error and luckily I just had to pay $10 more for the nite, the dude Dalton Campbell was at the front desk and he did some magic for me to stay the nite at their motel, this place has a swimming pool hot tub, like to grill! They have gas grill and a shelter plus a TV set to, (check out pix) the rooms were great, the tv channels , top movie shows too, this is the first bed I've slept in that didn't bother my back, across the street is grocery store and down the street is fast food places, if you follow Route 66, you will end up at the Springfield cardinals stadium, I missed the most important part! Breakfast, for under $90 motel, most place really don't give you a good breakfast but wait, this pace tops even your expensive places, breakfast served from 6 to 10 am, eggs, biscuits(not hard), waffles, rice plain milk, Orange juice or apple juice, only problem is seats not many , traffic didn't here any at nite, read more

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The area is right off a busy road. We had our dog and so I was thankful for a neighborhood that felt safe and there was a big area to walk my dog. The room didn't have carpet and I liked that. It was cozy and comfortable. The breakfast was limited because of COVID issues. We were given biscuits and gravy in styrofoam containers and it was cold and disappointing. Coffee was pretty good. Price was reasonable, clerks were friendly and efficient, and we would stay again, I loved the Route 66 theme read more

Don't let the 'historic' exterior of this motel deter you. We stopped here on the way to Texas from Michigan. The only thing left was the Family Suite which ended up great for my hubby, me, and our adult son. It had one big room with a fridge and king size bed, round table and desk. Big TV too. The second sleeping room had a dresser, TV and queen sized futon and upper bunk. The lobby is adorably themed for Route 66. The breakfast was good in the morning with typical hot and cold selections. read more

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Outstanding. Just like stepping back into the 50s on Route 66. But with modern comfort. Clean and comfortable. Loving it. I highly recommend this place. Gorgeous appointments. Excellent staff. Wonderful breakfast. read more

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Came here to stop on our way to Branson MO. It was our first time on Route 66 so we wanted to stay here. We found this place and was really surprised to see old cars parked in the front for decoration. And neon lights in the office building for check in. (picture shown). We wanted to see a room first so a lady came out and showed us the room. The room was clean and spacious (picture shown). This was way past our expectations, since as far as best westerns go, they tend to sometimes be dumpy. The lady then said that this is the oldest best western still in operation. And she said that Elvis Presley stayed here!! They actually decorated the room he stayed in. And you could stay in the room. The room was beautiful but is a lot more expensive than an average room here. We didn't stay but she let us inside with her universal key and I took pictures of the room inside (picture shown). We stayed for only 1 night so we didn't go in the pool or anything but the beds could be better and the fact that this place looks like a roach motel kinda removes a star. I didn't sleep very good but the breakfast had a good selection of things to eat for the fact it was in an area the size of a bathroom. This place has huge historical importance and I can safely say that this was one of the better best westerns out there but I can only rate a best western so high. But I do recommend this place if your an Elvis fan, Because you can stay in his room and be right in the city. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Came to town for a concert nearby and we are glad we choose this property. Excellent hard working staff who take pride in their work. Spotless clean room. Comfy bed, decent linens... only complaint would be the noise from outside... but that is typical of these older motel style properties... no carpeted interior hallways to buffer the sounds. That alone would not stop me from returning, just bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Price can NOT be beat for the accommodation. Wi-if and tv worked without issue. Cold and thunderstorms so didn't use the outside amenities. Breakfast was typical... perfectly adequate. Highly recommend! read more