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 - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Mix Ultralounge - 17 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
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Very clean with charming Route 66-themed decorations. However, I’m not a big fan of the motel-style setup. The breakfast was very basic and not particularly good. When we returned to town, my kid preferred to stay at a different hotel. That said, I wouldn’t mind staying here again if it’s just me and my wife.
Pretty good motel overall. A bit dated but nothing that would keep us from staying again. Friendly staff and parking right by our room, a big plus. Love the Route 66 theme. I am a big fan of the route.
We come every year for our anniversary - we love this place - it's clean - friendly - and quiet- and close to everything Springfield has to offer- we will be back
Rooms were very clean! The rooms had a few modern amenities, but for the most part, just the necessities. Was a nice quiet sleep! Bed was comfortable! Breakfast was good! Staff were very cordial and professional! Will definitely be back! Also, loved the old cars out front and nostalgic pictures and decor in the lobby!
Love the atmosphere! The room was comfortable and the breakfast was great!
Moiria
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Kelly
Travelled with partner
Apr 9, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very old property in need of updating and repairs. Very small rooms and bathroom. We had a room that we could see light coming from outside the door. The HVAC unit was very loud when it ran. Walls are very thin. They have an old look motel look that was charming with an ok breakfast buffet.
Shower was low pressure and room very noisy from street traffic throughout the night
zach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Brian
Mar 23, 2025
Decent overnight stay
It was a cute and nicely maintained old route 66 roadside motel. The rooms were small back then, sondon't expect much. The breakfast was mediocre, the beds were fairly comfortable, the pillows were oddly small (like 1'x1' squares), and our TV kept losing signal on the channels. Overall, it was just a decent stay. Nothing bad, nothing great.
We stayed 2 nights in 2 different rooms. Cleanliness was an issue in both rooms. But the 2nd was just not good. Sheets had stains, tub looked just not sanitized and just bad so we just didnt use it. Bathroom was the worst, stains around the door ( which did get cleaned with a wipe so they just didnt clean it) there was a half used soap on the floor of the shower and a hair on the shower head. It seemed like they just didnt clean it. It was just very disappointing .