Date of Visit: April 28-29, 2026
When we arrived at the Best Western Rail Haven, a significant hail storm had just come through and the power was out in half of Springfield including at the hotel. Thus, we had to check in by filling out a paper form rather than the usual electronic check in. Dad joked that it was just how Elvis checked in when he stayed here in 1956.
Before heading to our room, we checked out the old car outside the office.
At the Best Western Rail Haven, we stayed in the Elvis room, which is the room Elvis stayed in here in 1956. It is not how it originally was, but has been decorated with an Elvis theme.
While there was a break in the rain and we were waiting for power to be restored, we walked around the motel and found they had some of their old signs on display between the buildings.
It was interesting to find the power was back because the taillights in bed all of the sudden lit up.
We did not use it, but there was a jacuzzi tub in the Elvis room.
After the power came back on, we went and checked out the sign by the road again to see it lit up.
Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Best Western Rail Haven and, in particular, it was fun to stay in the Elvis room. Not sure it is worth it's normal cost as the shower, tub, and bathroom in general were rather worn, but it was a fun use of my points to stay there for one night for free.
See full list of Our Route 66 Adventures here.
