Planning a Joliet wedding, sports tournament, family reunion or corporate retreat? Reserving a hotel room block is the smart move — locks in discounted rates, guarantees rooms in busy seasons, and makes life easier for your guests. Here’s the step-by-step on booking a wedding hotel block or group rate at Best Western Joliet Inn & Suites.
Who qualifies for group rates?
Any reservation of 10 or more rooms for the same dates. Common groups:
- Weddings (we host many Joliet, Shorewood and Plainfield-area weddings)
- Youth sports teams — baseball, softball, soccer tournaments at Joliet Park District fields
- NASCAR race-weekend crews and fan groups
- Funeral / family gatherings
- Corporate training, retreats and conferences
- Family reunions and class reunions
How the block works
- You contact us with: dates, # of rooms, contact person
- We send a contract with discounted block rate (good for 60-90 days)
- Each guest books their own room using a custom group code or booking link
- Guests are billed individually (or you can arrange master billing)
- Unbooked rooms release ~30 days out (timing in contract)
Complimentary perks for blocks
- Discounted rate (typically 10-20% below standard)
- Welcome bags / amenity drop coordination
- Shuttle assistance for venues within 5-10 miles (advance arrangement)
- Late check-out for the bride/groom (subject to availability)
- Group-specific Q&A and contact
When to book a block
For wedding season (May - October) and NASCAR weekends, book your block 6-9 months in advance. For off-season or weekday business events, 60-90 days is usually fine.
How to start
Fill out our Group Inquiry form with your dates and room count — the GM responds within 1 business day. Or call (815) 730-7500 and ask for the group sales coordinator. For urgent same-week needs, calling is fastest.