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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! (1,005 reviews)

"good!!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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)

"The restaurant has excellent food and prices are in line with the other restaurants. The only downside was no workout room and no pool. Mine was a family weekend for an event being held. Other than that everything from the staff, the room, the eatery, the location was very good."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 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 ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (749 reviews)

"The property was nice, the rooms were AMAZING! The continental breakfast was THE BEST ever. It was delicious, hot, and fresh with many choices. Nice people also."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

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