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Top Kid friendly Southeast Illinois Hotels

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

1604 West Fayette Avenue Effingham IL

4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Effingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Room was clean, staff was very pleasant, breakfast was delicious and plentiful and we were able to enjoy all amenities.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Harrah's Metropolis Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

100 E Front St Metropolis IL

1 hour drive from Shawnee National Forest

Stay at this hotel in Metropolis. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Great staff

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

1305 N Keller Dr Effingham IL

4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Stay at this hotel in Effingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (704 reviews)

The room was clean and the staff was great. The only downside was our room was next to the mechanical room and equipment kept turning on through the night and we kept getting woke up by the noises.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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