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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.

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a brick building facade.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Marion

37.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Heather

￥14,744

￥17,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 modern kitchen with a glass door entrance, a coffee station, and a large window with a view.

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

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

38.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Daniel

￥15,812

￥18,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

51.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Jeffrey

￥10,447

￥12,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

Jessica

￥23,295

￥27,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

5. Economy Inn & Suites

23 km from Shawnee National Forest

Stephen

￥9,847

￥10,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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 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.

6. Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center

88.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Chris

￥15,685

￥17,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

7. Best Western Marion Hotel

36.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Cornell

￥12,007

￥14,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A coffee station with multiple coffee dispensers and a sign promoting a rewards program.

A modern reception area with a seating arrangement, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A hotel corridor with patterned carpet, wall-mounted lights, and doors on both sides.

8. Holiday Inn Express Metropolis by IHG

42.6 km from Shawnee National Forest

Regina

￥14,275

￥15,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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".

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

9. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

36.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Theresa

￥13,412

￥16,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a large wall clock, and a cozy seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and tables, with a high ceiling and natural light from windows.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a welcome mat, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

37.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Lisa

￥13,867

￥16,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a glass railing, and a view of a bookstore in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a television, and a desk with a lamp.

A Drury Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

11. Drury Inn Paducah

51.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Perry

￥14,117

￥16,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

12. Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West

89.1 km from Shawnee National Forest

Troy

￥11,293

￥12,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outside.

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

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

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Girardeau

88.8 km from Shawnee National Forest

Carlos

￥15,867

￥17,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

14. The Respite Bed and Breakfast

50.3 km from Shawnee National Forest

Catherine

￥20,425

￥25,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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 dining room with a Christmas tree, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

15. Belle Louise Historic Guest House

50.6 km from Shawnee National Forest

Andrew

￥26,039

￥59,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A large hotel with a prominent sign reading "Harriss" and a decorative archway with lights.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a sign for Bridges Dining Company.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a bridge.

A Harrah's Metropolis casino bar area with multiple gaming tables, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and bar stools.

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

45.2 km from Shawnee National Forest

Jason

￥14,486

￥18,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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 retail area with a display of local items and snacks.

17. Tru By Hilton Cape Girardeau

89.1 km from Shawnee National Forest

Shannon

￥14,021

￥15,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

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

52 km from Shawnee National Forest

Pam

￥17,256

￥20,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown

84 km from Shawnee National Forest

Kristin

￥17,201

￥19,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a large sign reading "LAQUINTA" and a sun graphic.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and large windows.

A reception desk with a large mural of a bridge, wooden reception area, and a potted plant.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, waffle maker, toaster, and various food items.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jackson/Cape Girardeau

90 km from Shawnee National Forest

￥12,534

￥13,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Shawnee National Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites Marion	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Paducah I-24 Exit 4	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
The 1857	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Economy Inn & Suites	8.0 Very good 189 reviews	View

Top Shawnee National Forest Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Marion

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. The mattress isn’t very comfortable but that’s the only thing. I’d still stay again."

Economy Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"This was a decent hotel to stay at - it’s not fancy - but I don’t need fancy - I just needed a place to sleep. The bed linens and bathrooms were clean. The mini frig was clean. I had no issues. The gentleman at the front desk was super helpful and pleasant."

Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby

10/10 Excellent

"The Apple Shack was the perfect getaway. Property is well-maintained and very clean. Communication with the host was easy, open, and helpful. The grill and kitchenette were just right. We prepared all our meals right there. The hot tub and sky views were the highlights. Definitely recommend!"

Restored 1910 Cottage Near Shawnee Forest, Lake of Egypt, Wineries, Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"As advertised ! Very nice"

The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked the place, very relaxing and much needed getaway. Loved the hot tub! Loved the pillows on the bed and the towels were very nice as well. Overall, very pleased."

Vintage Jukebox, Pond, Dark Skies, Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Six adult family members ages 23 to 71 stayed at The Roundhouse for a beautiful weekend adventure. Everyone had a fabulous time!! The grounds and house were very well cared for and Allison, our hostess, checked on us throughout our stay. Spent most of our time enjoying the amenities on the property (beautiful views, pond, fire pit, hot tub) but also appreciated the close proximity to hiking options and local eateries. Go visit…you won’t be disappointed!"

Charming cabin with AC and WiFi in the middle ofthe Shawnee National Forest.

10/10 Excellent

"For the price this is a great place. Wifi and air-conditioning in a pretty secluded location."

Cabin in the middle of the ShawneeNational Forest. WiFi, ac, full kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

"Great little place, in a good location."

Cozy cabin, hot tub, high speed internet in the heart of the Shawnee

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful space. Everything you could need. Clean and bright!"

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. Drury Inn & Suites Marion

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

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

4. The 1857

5. Economy Inn & Suites

6. Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center

7. Best Western Marion Hotel

8. Holiday Inn Express Metropolis by IHG

9. Baymont by Wyndham Marion

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Marion, IL

11. Drury Inn Paducah

12. Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Girardeau

14. The Respite Bed and Breakfast

15. Belle Louise Historic Guest House

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

17. Tru By Hilton Cape Girardeau

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

19. Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jackson/Cape Girardeau

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Top Shawnee National Forest Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Marion

Economy Inn & Suites

Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby

Restored 1910 Cottage Near Shawnee Forest, Lake of Egypt, Wineries, Pet Friendly

The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

Vintage Jukebox, Pond, Dark Skies, Hot Tub

Charming cabin with AC and WiFi in the middle ofthe Shawnee National Forest.

Cabin in the middle of the ShawneeNational Forest. WiFi, ac, full kitchen.

Cozy cabin, hot tub, high speed internet in the heart of the Shawnee

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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