Inn Details
Spend a night in Jail. Built in 1909, the former Mercer County Jail is now The Slammer Bed & Breakfast. The Slammer is the perfect combination of historic interest and modern comforts. Stay in one of the nine tastefully appointed guest rooms with AM/FM radios, TV and VCR, and enjoy the sauna and jacuzzi. Enjoy breakfast served in an actual jail cell and tour the other cells such as the Padded Cell. Evening cocktails are available in the bar along with complimentary soda and popcorn.
Banquet rooms are also available for private parties of up to 75 people. Contact us for more information.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Quad Cities, IL (35 miles)
- Nearest major airport: Moline, IL (MLI-Quad City) 30 miles
- Directions from airport:
1. Head northeast on Airport Service Rd 0.2 mi
2. Continue on 69th Ave 0.8 mi
3. Turn right toward Airport Rd 374 ft
4. Turn left at Airport Rd 0.4 mi
5. Turn left to merge onto Milan Beltway 2.7 mi
6. Turn left at US-67/US Route 67
Continue to follow US-67 15.8 mi
7. Turn right at 17th Ave/IL-17
Continue to follow IL-17 8.5 mi
8. Turn left at S College Ave/IL-94
Destination will be on the right
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 9 guest accommodations
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 65.00 and $ 85.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Radio | TV |
| VCR | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Internet Service | Library |
| Telephone | Washer/dryer |
| Wet bar | |
Meals
- A Weekdays Continental...Weekend Hot Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served in the Actual jail cell, Breakfast/dining area, On-site restaurant
- Dinner is available
- Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed outside only
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (None)
- Check in time is 4 pm and Check out time is 11 am
- Cancellations:
72 hours prior to arrival
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Meribeth Johnson
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Hunting, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming pool
Aledo Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Aledo, Illinois.