15 Best Western Plus Hotels in the Midwest for Every Type of Trip

Best Western Derby Inn in Eagle River is the anchor lodging option for Wisconsin's Northwoods region, where snowmobile trails, ski areas, and lake fishing drive two distinct peak seasons. The inn includes an indoor pool and hot tub - essential amenities in a region where winter temperatures regularly fall below -15°C - as well as tennis courts and area access for cycling and skiing. All rooms are equipped with a desk and fridge, and buffet or American breakfast is served daily. Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport is 44 km away, and free private parking accommodates guests arriving with snowmobiles, bikes, or boats. The shared lounge provides a practical space for groups returning from outdoor activities.

• * Indoor pool and hot tub for year-round use in a cold-climate destination
• * Tennis courts with area access for skiing and cycling
• * Free private parking suited for guests with outdoor equipment

Best Western Plus Stevens County Inn in Hugoton is one of the few full-amenity hotels in Stevens County, Kansas - a region where lodging options are sparse and the next comparable property may be an hour's drive away. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport is 44 km from the property, and the hotel delivers a full indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness centre alongside buffet or continental breakfast. All rooms include a desk, fridge, and tea/coffee maker, and the property is disability-accessible with free WiFi throughout. For travelers driving across the Kansas plains on US-56 or US-270, this is a reliable anchor point with no equivalent alternatives nearby.

• * Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness centre
• * Free WiFi with fridge and tea/coffee maker in every room
• * Disability-accessible facilities throughout

Best Western Plus Grand Rapids MN serves the Grand Rapids area in north-central Minnesota, a region known for its proximity to the Boundary Waters canoe area, the Iron Range heritage sites, and the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport 62 km away. The property's air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free toiletries, and wardrobes - a step above the bare-basics finish found at many rural Minnesota properties. Indoor pool, shared lounge, and buffet/continental breakfast are included, and free private parking accommodates guests arriving with boats or outdoor gear. The fitness centre and 24-hour front desk round out the amenity set for this category.

• * Indoor pool and fitness centre with free private parking
• * Flat-screen TV and free toiletries in all rooms
• * Buffet and continental breakfast included

Best Western Plus Howe Inn in Howe, Indiana is positioned 45 km from Pokagon State Park and 63 km from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, placing it squarely in the I-80/I-90 Indiana Toll Road zone used by travelers crossing between Chicago and Cleveland. The property offers a buffet, continental, or American breakfast - one of the more flexible meal options in this guide - alongside an indoor pool, fitness centre, and shared lounge. All rooms include air conditioning and a desk, making it functional for both leisure stopovers and brief business stays. Family rooms are available, and the hotel maintains disability access facilities throughout.

• * Indoor swimming pool and fitness centre
• * Multiple breakfast options (buffet, continental, American)
• * Family rooms with disability-accessible facilities

Best Western Plus Albert Lea I-90/I-35 Hotel occupies one of Minnesota's most-traveled highway intersections - the crossing of I-90 and I-35 - making it a natural overnight stop for travelers moving between Minneapolis and Chicago or between the Twin Cities and Sioux Falls. The 4-star rating places it above most properties at this junction, and the indoor pool, fitness centre, and 24-hour front desk deliver on the brand promise. All rooms include a desk and fridge, and Mason City Municipal Airport is 64 km away for travelers connecting onward. The business centre and on-site vending serve road travelers arriving outside standard business hours.

• * Positioned at the I-90/I-35 junction - one of the Midwest's most strategic highway crossings
• * Indoor pool and fitness centre with disability-accessible facilities
• * 4-star rating with fridge in every room

Best Western Plus Bolivar Hotel & Suites is the top-rated lodging option in Bolivar, Missouri, a town that functions as a staging point for travelers heading to the Branson entertainment corridor and Table Rock Lake area. Springfield-Branson National Airport is 54 km away, and the property offers both suite and standard room configurations - useful for families or extended-stay guests. The indoor pool, free WiFi, and buffet/continental breakfast cover the core needs, while the terrace and shared lounge add casual common-space options that smaller chain properties in the area lack. All rooms include a fridge and tea/coffee maker.

• * Suite configurations available for families or extended stays
• * Indoor pool with terrace and shared lounge
• * Free parking and free WiFi throughout

Best Western Plus Coldwater Hotel sits along the I-69 corridor in southern Michigan, making it a practical overnight stop for travelers moving between Indiana and the Detroit area, as well as a base for visiting Pokagon State Park 28 km away. The property includes a spa and wellness centre alongside the standard indoor pool and fitness centre - an above-average amenity set for this price tier. American breakfast is served daily, and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is 104 km from the property for those mixing driving and flying. The hotel is non-smoking throughout and offers family room configurations.

• * Spa and wellness centre on-site
• * Indoor pool and hot tub
• * Free parking with 24-hour front desk

Best Western Plus Capital Inn in Jefferson City is the go-to property for government visitors, lobbyists, and contractors working near the Missouri State Capitol building, with Columbia Regional Airport just 36 km away providing air access. The property offers a hot tub alongside the standard indoor pool and fitness centre - a differentiator that makes it more attractive for multi-night business stays. Superb breakfast ratings set it apart within the Best Western Plus portfolio in Missouri, and all rooms include a desk and fridge. Free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk make late arrivals from Jefferson City legislative sessions logistically straightforward.

• * Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness centre
• * Superb breakfast rating - one of the highest in this guide
• * 36 km from Columbia Regional Airport with free parking on-site

Best Western Plus Anderson is a 5-minute drive from Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, placing it directly in the path of Indiana gaming and harness racing visitors who want to avoid downtown Anderson parking. Paramount Theatre, Anderson Speedway, and Mounds State Park are all within a 13-minute drive, making this a multi-activity base rather than a single-purpose stopover. Rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, free WiFi, and an armchair - a well-furnished standard that earns the property its fabulous breakfast rating. The heated indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness centre are available to all guests, and the sundry shop and vending machines cover late-night needs.

• * 5-minute drive to Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
• * Heated indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness centre
• * Microwave, fridge, and flat-screen satellite TV in all rooms

Best Western Plus Greenwood Indy South Inn is 1.2 miles from Valle Vista Golf Course and around 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis - a position that serves both leisure travelers and corporate visitors avoiding downtown hotel rates. The property is also around 30 minutes from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, making it a viable race-week option when booked well in advance. Rooms are fully equipped with a microwave, fridge, coffee maker, cable TV, hairdryer, and ironing facilities - a kitchen-ready setup that suits extended stays. Greenwood Municipal Airport is 3 miles from the property, and the gym and business centre cover fitness and work needs without requiring guests to leave the site.

• * Microwave, fridge, and coffee maker in all rooms - suited for extended stays
• * 20-minute drive to downtown Indianapolis and 30 minutes to the Motor Speedway
• * Greenwood Municipal Airport 3 miles away

Best Western Plus Hannaford Inn & Suites sits off Interstate 71 in Cincinnati's northeast suburbs, less than 20 minutes from both the Cincinnati Zoo and Kings Island Amusement Park - making it the most family-oriented property in this guide from a pure proximity standpoint. All suites and studios include a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, which significantly reduces meal costs for families staying multiple nights. The morning breakfast offers fresh omelets, hot waffles, fruits, and pastries, and the property also hosts an evening happy hour - a social feature absent from most Best Western Plus locations. Blue Ash Golf Course is 3.5 miles away, and the outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre serve warmer-season guests.

• * Fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette in all suites and studios
• * Less than 20 minutes from Cincinnati Zoo and Kings Island Amusement Park
• * Evening happy hour included - unique among properties in this guide

Best Western Plus Elgin - Chicago in West Dundee is the closest property in this guide to a major international airport - Chicago O'Hare is 34 km away - and the only one in this guide featuring an on-site restaurant and bar, making it a stronger option for travelers who need dining without driving. Arlington Park Racecourse is 31 km away and Raging Buffalo Snowboard Ski Park is reachable within 8.7 km, giving the property both racing and winter sports proximity. All rooms include air conditioning and a desk, and the indoor pool, luggage storage, and 24-hour front desk serve both transit travelers and leisure guests. Free parking and free WiFi are standard, and family rooms are available throughout.

• * On-site restaurant and bar - the only property in this guide with both
• * 34 km from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
• * Raging Buffalo Snowboard Ski Park within 8.7 km

Best Western Plus Pontoon Beach is a 4-star property located 24 km from the St. Louis Gateway Arch and 20 km from both Laclede's Landing and the Edward Jones Dome - delivering St. Louis attraction access from the lower-cost Illinois side of the metro area. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is 31 km away, making it viable for early-morning or late-night flights when downtown St. Louis hotel rates spike around Cardinals games or major conventions. Superb breakfast ratings and an indoor pool are included, and the non-smoking property offers family rooms with disability-accessible facilities. Free private parking removes a major pain point for guests attending St. Louis events who would otherwise pay significant downtown parking fees.

• * 4-star rating - the highest alongside the Albert Lea property in this guide
• * 24 km from the St. Louis Gateway Arch with free private parking
• * 31 km from St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Best Western Plus Whitewater Inn in Harrison, Ohio positions travelers within 38 km of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and 35 km of Cincinnati Museum Center, offering a lower-cost alternative to staying in Cincinnati proper. The property includes a ski pass sales point - an unusual amenity that directly serves winter visitors to the area's ski slopes - alongside an indoor pool, sun terrace, garden, and barbecue facilities. Guests can access cycling trails and skiing in the surrounding area, and the buffet breakfast, business centre, and 24-hour front desk meet the needs of both leisure and corporate travelers. All units feature air conditioning and a desk, with free WiFi and free private parking throughout.

• * Ski pass sales point on-site - rare among Best Western Plus properties
• * Sun terrace, garden, and barbecue facilities for outdoor use
• * 38 km from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Best Western Plus Brandywine Inn & Suites in Monticello, Indiana is 47 km from Purdue University and 46 km from both Mackey Arena and Ross-Ade Stadium, positioning it as a practical stay for Purdue game weekends and campus visits when Lafayette hotels are fully booked. The wellness area includes an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub - an expanded package that goes beyond the standard Best Western Plus offering - and guests also have access to squash and tennis courts on-site. All rooms include a fridge and free WiFi, and the 24-hour front desk and business centre serve both leisure and visiting business guests. Free private parking is available throughout, and the non-smoking property maintains disability-accessible facilities.

• * Indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, squash, and tennis - one of the most complete wellness packages in this guide
• * 47 km from Purdue University - viable alternative to fully-booked Lafayette hotels
• * Free private parking with fridge in all rooms