Wilder Guest House

About the House

The Wilder Guest House was acquired by Illinois Wesleyan University in 1980 and is named in honor of William H. Wilder, who served as the University’s President from 1888 to 1898.

 

The Space

Wilder Guest House is available to guests affiliated with Illinois Wesleyan, including parents, faculty, staff, and students. Alumni are also welcome when visiting for University-related purposes.

The home offers six rooms, all with either full or queen beds. It serves exclusively to accommodate short-term guests visiting campus.

This spacious, historic two-story house features a living room, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor, with private bedrooms located on both the first and second floors. All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans.
The living room includes a television. There are two shared bathrooms, one on each floor.

 

During your Stay 

Feel free to relax with a book, or try a new recipe using the cookware and utensils provided for preparing a home-cooked meal during your visit. There may be other guests sharing the common spaces during your visit. The temperature is controlled remotely. Please relay any temperature, maintenance, or custodial requests to our office and we will route them appropriately as soon as possible! The Conference Services Office is available by phone at (309) 556-3100 or by email at conferences@iwu.edu. For immediate assistance outside of business hours, please contact Campus Safety at (309) 556-1111.

 

Other things to Note

In cases of crisis or emergency, the Guest House may be repurposed to meet the University’s institutional needs. As a result, reservations may be subject to cancellation or modification to accommodate these needs.

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