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Prairie Winds Motel

1764 E Hwy 136, Carthage, IL 62321
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012 via mobile

The guys at the counter were rude and weird . I didn't expect much going to a "motel" but it was totally creepy we won't ever stay there again & there could possibly be cameras in the rooms . The blankets had cigrette burns in them and were just gross . Our room smelled like skunk.

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Antwerp, Ohio, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Just want to say our experience at this motel, on short notice, was extremely satisfactory. Not only with the staff, but the cleanliness was outstanding. The staff went out of their way to please us, the rates were great, and we were very happy to see how clean the bathrooms were (which is very important to us). Thank you for... More

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Stony Mountain, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

I've stayed at Prairie Winds Motel on a number of occasions over the past 3 years: without question this is as nice a country motel as one could hope for. Extremely clean: quiet: with very friendly people. Whenever I visit the area, I don't bother to check around any more as this well managed establishment gives me what I'm looking... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I was in the area for the holidays and family had stayed previously and recommended it vs. driving to Macomb or Keokuk to stay in a chain hotel. I echo the thoughts of my fellow reviewers - sometimes you worry about independent hotels, but the Prairie Winds isn't one to worry about, unless you are expecting luxury amenities. I also... More

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Normal, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

Thanks for a pleasant stay. Cleanliness seems to be lacking in the big chains or corporate hotels anymore. Friendliness is found here. Worth every penny.

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steven carvell, Owner at Prairie Winds Motel, responded to this review
11 September 2011

robert we thank you for the review you wrote. it is nice for us to know, that maybe we made someones day, just a little easier. this is the first time for me, in writing a response to a review. i hope i have done this right. steven. More

Maryland Heights, Missouri
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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This little gem motel was exactly what I needed for a quick trip into Carthage for a night. The room was exceptionally clean, all of the cinder-block walls looked as if they were painted the day before, and it was very spacious. What I was really impressed with was the "retro" style bathroom! Mint green colored tile with bright white... More

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steven carvell, Owner at Prairie Winds Motel, responded to this review
11 September 2011

thank you for for your wonderful review. we do try to keep the building as clean as we can, because clean, quiet, and reasonable rates is all we can offer. i wrote in a previous response, that if we made your day a little easier, and based the review you wrote, i think we did, then you did get it... More

Dayton
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011

I have stayed at the Prairie Winds on a few occasions because it's close to where my daughter currently lives. Having stayed in some of the other towns in the immediate one-hour radius, I initially chose the Prairie Winds because it was much closer, and the pictures on its website made it look acceptable. When I learned of the price,... More

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steven carvell, Owner at Prairie Winds Motel, responded to this review
11 September 2011

thank you for the review you wrote. sorry to read that you might make a trip down here, but because of the review you wrote, maybe someone will read what you wrote, and decide to stay here as well. good luck! steven. More

Illinois
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2010

Prairie Winds is an old-school cinder-block motel, on the highway just outside of Carthage. Pretty nice for the price. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Good selection of channels on satellite TV. No tub in bathroom, but shower stall was quite large. Free Internet, but it's wired; the office provided a cable, but there was no power outlet anywhere near... More

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steven carvell, Owner at Prairie Winds Motel, responded to this review
11 September 2011

i am new at this, so i am sorry it has taken so long to reply to your review. you are correct in pointing out to us, that we forgot the electrical outlet for the laptop computer, near the data port. i don't know why i did not think of that when we wired the building. thanks to your review,... More

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