City center stay.Your stay at this Walnut Street hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Evangel University and Hammons Field. Springfield Cardinals and Hammons Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Hammons Field - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Springfield Expo Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Missouri State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Mercy Hospital Springfield - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 20 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Arby's - 11 min walk
Steak 'n Shake
Ichiban Buffet - 7 min walk
About this property
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven
Hotel near Missouri State University in Springfield
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven. Free self parking is available.
This Springfield hotel is smoke free.
1 floor
92 guestrooms or units
6 buildings
Built in 1938
To-go breakfast (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Business center (24 hours)
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Concierge
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
No smoking on site
Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Springfield hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Hot tub
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar in shower
Hand-held showerhead
In-room roll-in shower
No elevator (single-level property)
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per day
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per day
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our room was very clean and comfortable but we were put in the very back of the property the last building where we don’t feel safe !! I don’t understand why when you book through an alternate site such as Travelocity that they normally already have your room pre- assigned and it’s rarely up front !! But other than that it was a good stay
We stayed in the Marilyn Monroe room with a jetted tub.
It was SO CLEAN! The housekeepers do a PHENOMENAL job!
It was quiet and being able to park right outside your door is a huge perk!
The person working the front desk was nice and helpful!
We will be coming back for getaways!
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Bonnie
Travelled with family
May 26, 2025
Website claims there is a hot tub, literally the only reason we got this particular hotel. There was none. There people drinking outside all night & it was hard to sleep. No hand soap in room. The breakfast was good but we could’ve stayed anywhere else for the same price with a hot tub and pool indoors
Old school motel where you can park right in front of your room. Property has a retro vibe and is well kept.
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
May 19, 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Set your expectations accordingly
I think it’s great if you’re doing the Route 66 roadtrip kind of thing. But if you’re going to Springfield just for a weekend stay, I’d say go somewhere else.
This is an updated motor lodge that has been around since the 1930s. The room was updated, clean, and comfortable with all of the amenities of a modern facility. Parking literally outside your door. The pool looked clean, although I didn't have the need to use it. Friendly staff. Convenient to Missouri State campus.
Everything was lovely and it was beautiful I love seeing historic items using the old telephone was my favorite we had a nice clean smelling room I will always book here