Terrace Motel & Apartments

747 S Belt W, Belleville, IL 62220, New Athens, United States

Guest rating: 3.9 / 5

Overview

Terrace Motel & Apartments is a low-rise motel in Belleville, Illinois (747 S Belt W, IL 62220), noted for its retro flair and practical, budget-oriented stays. The property is positioned for easy in-and-out access, including for repeat visitors who return multiple times per year. Public feedback places it at a 3.9/5 rating from 62 reviews.

Rooms & Kitchenette Suites

Accommodations are described as basic but spacious, with options that include kitchenette-style setups. Guests specifically mention in-room cooking and food storage features such as a standard-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a kitchen sink (including king rooms with these features). Reviews also highlight consistently clean rooms, comfortable beds, and reliably hot showers.

Connectivity & Rates

Free Wi-Fi is included. Weekly rates are available, which can suit longer stays looking for a simple, cost-conscious base.

Location & Nearby Points of Interest

The motel sits near several Belleville civic and history sites, including Belleville Parks and Recreation (about 1.1 km away), St. Clair County Historical Society (about 2.1 km), The Belleville Historical Society (about 2.0 km), and the Labor & Industrial Museum (about 1.9 km). For day trips, major regional attractions include the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (about 10.2 km) and the Cahokia Mounds area—such as Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Monks Mound, and Woodhenge (roughly 17–18 km).

Best for

This property is best for budget-minded travelers who want straightforward lodging with in-room kitchen facilities (refrigerator, stove, microwave, and sink) and the option of weekly rates. It also suits repeat, practical stays where cleanliness, hot showers, and a simple base near Belleville points of interest matter more than full-service amenities.

Travel tips

If you plan to cook or reheat meals, book with the expectation of kitchenette-style in-room equipment (refrigerator, stove, microwave, and sink) that guests commonly mention. Consider using the motel as a base for local history stops in Belleville (museums and historical societies within ~2 km) and a longer outing to Cahokia Mounds (~17–18 km) or the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (~10 km). Some guests note occasional noise from neighboring rooms, so light sleepers may want to plan accordingly.

What guests say

Reviews emphasize strong value for money, with multiple mentions of great prices and repeat stays. Cleanliness is a recurring point, along with comfortable beds and reliably hot showers. Guests also call out the in-room kitchen setup—refrigerator, stove, microwave, and sink—as a practical advantage even in king rooms. Staff/ownership is frequently described as friendly and attentive to maintenance, though a few notes suggest noise or rowdy neighboring guests can occasionally be an issue.

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