Rates: Room rates are seasonally based. Standard rates begin at $115 per night (double occupancy). There is a $15.00 per night charge for each additional person aged 12 and over in The Library and Charity Suites. There is a $5.00 per night charge for children between the ages of 5 and 11. There is no additional charge for children under the age of 5. A 10% discount applies to any stay of three nights or more.

Special rates apply for extended stays and whole house reservations. A corporate rate is available for business travelers, and The Pineapple Inn honors the state rate for state employees traveling on official business.

The Pineapple Inn also offers facilities for club and business meetings, small conferences, corporate retreats, family reunions, showers, birthday parties, weddings, and receptions.

Gift certificates make a thoughtful gift and can be purchased in any denomination.

E-mail charlene@thepineappleinn.com or call Charlene at 309-837-1914 for a rate quote.

Special Packages:

BCA Mid-Week Rate

Plan a midweek cultural "mini-break" at The Pineapple Inn. Attend any weekday (Tuesday - Thursday) production by WIU's Bureau of Cultural Affairs, and receive a $20 discount on your overnight stay at The Pineapple Inn! Visit http://www.wiu.edu/bca/ to see everything the BCA is offering in their 2006-2007 season! And if you like, I'll arrange your ticket purchase and add it to your room charges. Call Charlene at 309-837-1914 to make your reservation and ask for the BCA Mid-Week Rate.

Important Dates in 2008

Many are sold out already, some are nearly sold-out. Don't procrastinate! Call now for availability before all my guestrooms are gone!

April 11 - 13, WIU Dads' Weekend
May 9 - 11, WIU Spring Graduation Weekend
June 26 - 29, Macomb Heritage Days Festival. Contact 309-833-1315.
June 30 - July 5, Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell
August 16 - 17, Gus Macker Street Basketball
August 22 - 24, WIU Move-In Weekend
August 28 - September 1, Colchester Labor Day Celebration
September 5 - 7, WIU Moms' Weekend
September 10 - 14, Seventh Annual Al Sears Jazz Festival. Call 309-837-4855.
September 19 - 21, WIU Family Weekend
October 3 - 5 and October 10 - 12, The Spoon River Scenic Drive Fall Festival, www.spoonriverdrive.org, or call 309-647-8980
October 17 - 19, WIU Homecoming Weekend
November 8, Altrusa Bazaar, Holiday showcase featuring more than 200 Christmas & craft displays for sale by area artists. Contact 309.836.7922
November 28 - 29, Dickens on the Square. Call 309-837-4855.
December 19 - 21, WIU Fall Graduation Weekend

2008 Western Illinois Leatherneck Football

Saturday, August 30 - WIU @ Arkansas, time TBA
Saturday, September 6 - Quincy (Hall of Fame), 6:05 p.m.
Saturday, September 13 - WIU @ South Dakota State, time TBA
Saturday, September 20 - Stephen F. Austin (Family Weekend, 6:05 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 - OPEN
Saturday, October 4 - WIU @ Missouri State, time TBA
Saturday, October 11 - WIU @ North Dakota State, time TBA
Saturday, October 18 - Indiana State (Homecoming Weekend), 3:05 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 - OPEN
Saturday, November 1 - Northern Iowa, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 - WIU at Southern Illinois, time TBA
Saturday, November 15 - Illinois State, 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 - Youngstown State, 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, November 29 - NCAA Playoffs, TBA
Saturday, December 6 - NCAA Playoffs, TBA
Saturday, December 13 - NCAA Playoffs, TBA
Friday, December 19 - National Championship, TBA

Business Traveler's Getaway
Tired of the same old, same old while you're on the road? Make The Pineapple Inn your home away from home where you can enjoy a great $99 rate Sunday through Thursday, plus first class customer service and attention. We know how to treat you right! The Pineapple Inn offers Wireless Internet Access, Guest Computer with DSL, Complimentary Cookies & Beverages, Luxurious linens in bed and bath, plus a homey Great Room for relaxing. It'll make traveling on business feel like a personal retreat! Ask for the Business Rate when making your reservation.

Amtrak Special

The Pineapple Inn's Amtrak Special has been extended indefinitely! Available Sunday through Thursday nights, save 20% on nightly rates when you take Amtrak to Macomb. Ask for the Amtrak Special when making your reservation. .

College Visit Rates

Are you coming to Macomb with a son or daughter who is considering enrolling at Western Illinois University? The Pineapple Inn offers a great rate for families for WIU Campus Visits. Only $99/night (double occupancy) includes snuggly beds swaddled in luxurious linens, a bath stocked with lavishly thirsty towels and spa robes, complimentary home-baked cookies and dessert, teas and coffee in the evening, and an extraordinary breakfast in the morning for you and your potential WIU student. A great opportunity to check out a terrific University and a great place to stay!