On previous trips through Forsyth on US12 (where it crosses I-94), I've stayed in another motel, but ate at the Speedway Cafe. When I realized it's in a hotel, I asked if they rented rooms... and indeed they do. So I've been staying here for the past five years enroute to a fall fishing trip in Minnesota from Seattle.
It's a very old building, in the hotel business since 1905. The rooms for those staying short term are nice sized with a "full" bed. No plethora of pillows, which is fine by me.
There is a small bathroom module that was added some years ago - pretty tight, but has a toilet, sink and shower/tub.
It's clean, has very nice towels, air conditioning and a small refrigerator. WiFi has been elusive in my visits. As it's a railroad town, I get great cellphone reception so I tether my computer to my phone.
The price is right - has a bar right downstairs, and the Speedway Cafe has the best chicken fried steak anywhere (according to my wife, an expert). You can even get pickled herring at the salad bar. And even if you're not eating there, take a look at the 3D mural on one wall. Incredible!!
No free breakfast, but you have the Speedway Cafe right downstairs.
I stay one or two times a year as I drive through in the fall.
Note that it's across from the train yards. I used to hear trains, but they've cut back and my last visit had no trains at night. read more