Lodging Description: This charming Chester, Illinois hotel is near many of Randolph County’s historic attractions including Fort DeChartres, Pierre Menard’s home and Fort Kaskaskia. Guests staying at the Best Western Reid’s Inn will experience the warm, friendly customer service of the Reid family, who have owned and operated hotels for over 25 years. Located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Chester, Illinois the hotel is close to the Elias Kent Museum, the Cohen Mansion and the Popeye Statue River Outlook. The Best Western Reid’s Inn offers 46 spacious well-appointed guest rooms each featuring a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO and high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, indoor whirlpool, exercise facility and select business services. Guests will enjoy dining at the Reids’ Harvest House Smorgasbord, a regionally renowned restaurant located nearby. Pets are welcome! Chester, Illinois is the home of the famous cartoon character, Popeye. Visitors will be able to enjoy displays, events and collect memorabilia in honor of the cartoon. Nearby attractions include Cole Memorial Park, Mary’s River Covered Bridge and Fort de Chartres. Within an hour’s drive of Chester, guests can visit Fairmount Park, Gateway International Raceway and Six Flags Over Mid-America in nearby St. Louis. There are a variety of events year round for both visitors and locals to enjoy including the Popeye Picnic and the Prairie DuRocher Rendezvous. Located in the French Colonial District. Fort De Chartres, Pierre Menard Home, Marys River Covered Bridge and Fort Kaskaskia are all within 20 miles.