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 modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a framed picture, a clock, and a small kitchen area with a microwave and beverages.

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

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

51.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Jeffrey

₩82,891

₩97,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

2. Drury Inn & Suites Marion

37.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Racquelle

₩87,330

₩104,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A spacious corridor with a high ceiling, recessed lighting, and a series of posters on the walls.

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.

3. Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center

88.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Darnetta

₩134,362

₩151,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 brick building with large windows and a bench outside.

4. The 1857

50.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Marci

₩198,218

₩233,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Express Metropolis by IHG

42.6 km from Shawnee National Forest

Cynthia

₩129,476

₩143,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and various appliances.

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

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

38.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Michele

₩127,925

₩153,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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

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

7. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

36.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Frank

₩114,125

₩136,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a coffee machine, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

8. Best Western Marion Hotel

36.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Cornell

₩102,851

₩123,399 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 hallway with wooden flooring, a door at the end, and a sign above reading "B&B".

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a white armchair, and a wooden ceiling.

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

9. The Respite Bed and Breakfast

50.3 km from Shawnee National Forest

Catherine

₩182,948

₩226,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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.

A compact room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a television, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

10. Economy Inn & Suites

23 km from Shawnee National Forest

Stephen

₩94,063

₩104,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door leading to a storage room, and a decorative wall piece.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Girardeau

88.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Carlos

₩135,920

₩153,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

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

12. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah

52.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Denise

₩136,136

₩160,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A Dear Tree Inn building with a covered entrance and a clear sky at dusk.

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

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

13. Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West

89.1 km from Shawnee National Forest

Troy

₩96,092

₩108,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

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

14. The Riverview

83.3 km from Shawnee National Forest

Alyssa

₩152,568

₩172,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

A modern indoor seating area with blue sofas and tables, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

15. Tru By Hilton Cape Girardeau

89.1 km from Shawnee National Forest

Shannon

₩119,304

₩135,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large, stately building with a central entrance, columns, and a balcony.

A modern house with a covered porch, stone pathway, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A cozy living room with a four-poster bed, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

16. Belle Louise Historic Guest House

50.6 km from Shawnee National Forest

Andrew

₩232,347

₩518,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a desk lamp.

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

52 km from Shawnee National Forest

Brian

₩162,846

₩191,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A two-story house with a front porch, a brick foundation, and a gabled roof.

A porch with two wicker chairs, a potted plant, and a wooden door.

A traditional interior with a wooden staircase, a desk with a computer, and a red chair.

A dining room with a round table set for six, surrounded by upholstered chairs. A vase with flowers and an American flag is on the table.

18. 1895 Washington Hotel

51.3 km from Shawnee National Forest

William

₩71,608

₩96,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a framed advertisement for breakfast at the new Bistro, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a decorative mirror reflecting the space.

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

19. Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown

84 km from Shawnee National Forest

Kristin

₩168,103

₩190,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a sink. There is a dining table and a bench in the adjacent living area.

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

20. Patti's Inn & Suites

63.6 km from Shawnee National Forest

Linda C

₩132,306

₩167,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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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 1,004 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Marion	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The 1857	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Metropolis by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Shawnee National Forest Hotel Reviews

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."

Baymont by Wyndham Marion

8/10 Good

"Quiet, clean room. Good coffee. Pretty lousy breakfast even for a “free” continental meal. Overall though decent hotel and we will stay there again"

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"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

10/10 Excellent

"Location made this a wonderful stay. Also the hotel smelled nice and clean."

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?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Shawnee National Forest, head over to our customer service page.

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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 Marion

3. Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center

4. The 1857

5. Holiday Inn Express Metropolis by IHG

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

7. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

8. Best Western Marion Hotel

9. The Respite Bed and Breakfast

10. Economy Inn & Suites

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Girardeau

12. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah

13. Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West

14. The Riverview

15. Tru By Hilton Cape Girardeau

16. Belle Louise Historic Guest House

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

18. 1895 Washington Hotel

19. Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown

20. Patti's Inn & Suites

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Top Shawnee National Forest Hotel Reviews

Best Western Marion Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Marion

Economy Inn & Suites

Riverview Mansion Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

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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