The Best Hotels Closest to Shawnee National Forest in for 2026

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted artwork of a waterfall.

A self-service breakfast area with a microwave, cereal, juice, and coffee machine.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, a refrigerator, and a chair.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Paducah I-24 Exit 4

51.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Jeffrey

₩83,379

₩98,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including benches and tables, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by tables and chairs, with a high ceiling and large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Drury Inn & Suites building with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a well-lit entrance.

2. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah

52.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Jack

₩136,769

₩160,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a wooden staircase leading to a lower level, a kitchen area with appliances, and a large window with a brick wall view.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a built-in bench, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outside through large windows.

3. The 1857

50.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Marci

₩199,139

₩234,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a covered parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a television.

A golf course with a flagstick, trees, and a water hazard.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

38.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Michele

₩137,922

₩165,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a chair.

A motel with a sign reading "Economy Inn & Suites" and a parking lot with several cars.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a window with a view of the outside.

5. Economy Inn & Suites

23 km from Shawnee National Forest

Stephen

₩93,869

₩104,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a staircase, a fireplace, and seating areas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige and red tiled flooring, and equipped with multiple ladders and chairs.

A breakfast area with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a sign reading "Breakfast Corner".

6. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

36.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Frank

₩114,655

₩137,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a kitchen area, and artwork on the walls.

A breakfast area with a coffee station, a sign for 'MUST. HAVE. COFFEE.', and a 'HOT FOOD' section.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a stone wall and a building with multiple windows.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Paducah West by IHG

52 km from Shawnee National Forest

Pam

₩163,602

₩192,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a distinctive yellow and gray facade, a covered entrance, and a white railing in front.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a red wall, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

A breakfast bar with coffee dispensers, a painting of pears, and a sign that says "Eat".

8. Patti's Inn & Suites

63.6 km from Shawnee National Forest

Linda C

₩132,035

₩167,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, large windows, and a seating area with a rug.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a stone wall, and a view of the sunset.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern bar area with a herringbone patterned wall, a long counter with bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

9. The Riverview

83.3 km from Shawnee National Forest

Scotty

₩153,276

₩172,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a circular seating area, a stone fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige walls and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

10. Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center

88.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Darnetta

₩134,087

₩151,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A self-service breakfast area with a coffee machine, refrigerated display case, and various food items.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

11. Best Western Marion Hotel

36.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Cornell

₩102,640

₩123,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with multiple chairs, a reception desk, and a kitchen area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a ceiling with square vents.

12. Drury Inn & Suites Marion

37.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Heather

₩87,152

₩104,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a blue sofa, an orange ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a lamp on a nightstand.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a tiled backsplash, and framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two blue armchairs with orange cushions, a patterned side table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

13. Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West

89.1 km from Shawnee National Forest

Troy

₩96,539

₩108,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden cabinet with glass doors.

A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with red chairs.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a door at the end, and a sign above reading "B&B".

A brick pathway leading to a statue of two figures, surrounded by lush greenery and red-leaved trees.

14. The Respite Bed and Breakfast

50.3 km from Shawnee National Forest

Catherine

₩183,797

₩227,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, elegant seating, and a grand staircase.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar.

A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown

84 km from Shawnee National Forest

Kristin

₩167,759

₩190,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a suitcase, and a map on the wall.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, wicker furniture, and large windows.

16. Hampton Inn Cape Girardeau I 55 East

88.7 km from Shawnee National Forest

Rebekah

₩141,851

₩160,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a red carpet.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a wall-mounted sign for Holiday Inn Express.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

17. Holiday Inn Express Metropolis by IHG

42.6 km from Shawnee National Forest

Regina

₩122,031

₩135,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A cozy living room with a large Christmas tree, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A group of people seated around a round table with drinks, under string lights and an umbrella, with a moon visible in the background.

An ornate room with a wooden mantelpiece displaying bottles, a chandelier, and a mirror.

A cozy bar area with wooden tables, chairs, and shelves stocked with bottles.

18. Riverview Mansion Hotel

23 km from Shawnee National Forest

Jessica

₩167,759

₩258,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, and several seating areas with chairs and tables.

A reception desk with a welcome sign, framed pictures, and a lamp.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, a sign with pool rules, and a tiled floor.

A Hampton Inn & Suites sign with a classic design, a large building with multiple windows, and an American flag.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Paducah

51.3 km from Shawnee National Forest

Lee

₩175,537

₩206,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern retail area with a display of local items and snacks.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including a sofa and chairs, and a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A modern lounge area with seating options including sofas, chairs, and a hanging chair, with large windows providing a view of the outdoors.

20. Tru By Hilton Cape Girardeau

89.1 km from Shawnee National Forest

Shannon

₩119,859

₩136,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Shawnee National Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Super 8 by Wyndham Paducah I-24 Exit 4	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Paducah	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The 1857	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Economy Inn & Suites	8.0 Very good 185 reviews	View

Top Shawnee National Forest Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean place. We have stayed here several times. Always a pleasure"

Drury Inn & Suites Marion

10/10 Excellent

"Nice affordable with comfortable beds and good food."

Best Western Marion Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and check in went smoothly. Breakfast was good and coffee is always available. Hotel is being remodeled. Hallways are a mess now. Stay was excellent overall."

Economy Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Coffe was a bit cold but good. Warmed it in the microwave. Excellent food choices for a continental breakfast. Bed was nice , room clean but bathroom door wouldn’t close properly. All together still a good stay."

Riverview Mansion Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff was very friendly and helpful"

Unity Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, plenty of towels, wash cloths. Very quiet area. Great if your hiking in the area, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area/wilderness, Cave-in-Rock State Park."

Other attractions near Shawnee National Forest

Dixon Springs State Park

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Dixon Springs State Park during your travels to Golconda. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.

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Hogg Hollow Winery

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hogg Hollow Winery during your travels to Simpson. Wander the gardens and parks while you're in the area.

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Lake Glendale

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Glendale during your travels in Golconda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Hitching Post Trailhead

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hitching Post Trailhead during your travels to Herod. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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The Chocolate Factory

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Chocolate Factory during your stay in Golconda. Wander the gardens and parks while you're in the area.

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Saline County Area Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Saline County Area Museum in Harrisburg. Discover the area's countryside and sunsets.

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Garden of the Gods Trailhead

9.6/10 (28 reviews)

You can take time to visit Garden of the Gods Trailhead during your travels to Equality. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shawnee National Forest?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Shawnee National Forest, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its major shopping area and top museums. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Shawnee National Forest?

Drury Inn & Suites Marion is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Shawnee National Forest. Another good choice is Economy Inn & Suites, located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Shawnee National Forest?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Shawnee National Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shawnee National Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Shawnee National Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shawnee National Forest?

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Our top choices for Shawnee National Forest hotels

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Paducah I-24 Exit 4

2. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah

3. The 1857

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

5. Economy Inn & Suites

6. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Paducah West by IHG

8. Patti's Inn & Suites

9. The Riverview

10. Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center

11. Best Western Marion Hotel

12. Drury Inn & Suites Marion

13. Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West

14. The Respite Bed and Breakfast

15. Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown

16. Hampton Inn Cape Girardeau I 55 East

17. Holiday Inn Express Metropolis by IHG

18. Riverview Mansion Hotel

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Paducah

20. Tru By Hilton Cape Girardeau

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Top Shawnee National Forest Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

Drury Inn & Suites Marion

Best Western Marion Hotel

Economy Inn & Suites

Riverview Mansion Hotel

Unity Lodge

Other attractions near Shawnee National Forest

Dixon Springs State Park

Hogg Hollow Winery

Lake Glendale

Hitching Post Trailhead

The Chocolate Factory

Saline County Area Museum

Garden of the Gods Trailhead

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