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Our top choices for Southern Illinois motels

A small, clean room with a microwave, a vending machine, and a table with chairs.

1. Rodeway Inn Mount Vernon, IL

Rodeway Inn Mount Vernon, IL
2.0 star property
Mount Vernon
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good place to stay, we were traveling and the price was great, clean room, great staff we were very comfortable"
United States
Karalee
$65 nightly
The price is $75
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Mount Vernon, IL
A hotel room with a large framed picture of a tree on the wall, a neatly made bed with white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
2.0 star property
Carbondale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Reasonable price, very clean and friendly staff. Room was pretty quiet and bed comfortable."
United States
Jeff
$60 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a framed picture above it, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered floor.

3. Powhatan Motel

Powhatan Motel
2.5 star property
Pocahontas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (231 reviews)
"Basic, old style motel. Room was clean and food was excellent."
United States
Bob
$97 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Powhatan Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a chair.

4. Country Garden & Suites

Country Garden & Suites
2.0 star property
Benton
6.4 out of 10, (554 reviews)
"Decent place to stay but no linens for the pull out bed."
United States
Tina Kay
$74 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Country Garden & Suites
A hotel hallway with framed pictures on the walls, a carpeted floor, and a sign indicating room numbers.

5. Royal Inn

Royal Inn
2.0 star property
Mount Vernon
6.8 out of 10, (193 reviews)
"the room was great for the price, didn't stink, no bugs, all in all wass a peaceful stay "
United States
Dorisa
$63 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Inn
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

6. Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort

Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort
2.5 star property
West Frankfort
7.6 out of 10, Good, (541 reviews)
"Clean, inexpensive, friendly staff. Good value for the money. Some of the things inside were outdated but I just needed a basic room and didn't want to pay $200 for it."
United States
Thomas
$78 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Americas Best Value Inn West Frankfort
A white convertible car parked in a covered parking area at night.

7. Budget Host Inn Greenup

Budget Host Inn Greenup
2.0 star property
Greenup
7.8 out of 10, Good, (502 reviews)
"Nothing wrong, great place to stay"
United States
Carleva
$64 nightly
The price is $71
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Budget Host Inn Greenup
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a dresser, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

8. Motel 6 Marion, IL

Motel 6 Marion, IL
2.0 star property
Marion
7.2 out of 10, Good, (724 reviews)
"Very nice for basic."
United States
William
$65 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Marion, IL
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

9. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Studio 6 Effingham, Il
2.0 star property
Effingham
7.0 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)
"great value & location, nice, comfortable, clean,studio 6, as always very dog friendly"
United States
patricia
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 Effingham, Il
A hotel room with a bed, a framed cityscape picture, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

10. Indian Mound Motel

Indian Mound Motel
2.5 star property
Fairmont City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (226 reviews)
"Owners clearly have pride in this motel. A great clean room at a great price."
United States
Brad
$54 nightly
The price is $61
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Indian Mound Motel
A two-story house with a balcony, a porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. The Shelby Inn

The Shelby Inn
2.5 star property
Shelbyville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (164 reviews)
"SPACIOUS ROOM, EASY PARKING, QUIET & SAFE"
United States
REBECCA A
$126 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
The Shelby Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Greenville

Super 8 by Wyndham Greenville
2.0 star property
Greenville
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (859 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room right off the highway. Cute town with good restaurant. Fit our needs perfectly."
United States
Sharon
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Greenville
A motel with a row of rooms, a covered parking area, and a sunset in the background.

13. Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn
2.5 star property
Sullivan
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay for the night"
United States
Michael
$85 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Gateway Inn
A multi-story building with a staircase leading to the entrance, a signboard, and a series of doors.

14. Gray Plaza Motel Benton Rend Lake I-57

Gray Plaza Motel Benton Rend Lake I-57
2.5 star property
Benton
5.6 out of 10, (12 reviews)
"No breakfast. Not even coffee."
United States
William
$55 nightly
The price is $60
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Gray Plaza Motel Benton Rend Lake I-57
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Budget Inn Motel

Budget Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Greenville
7.0 out of 10, Good, (201 reviews)
"Great for the price you pay"
United States
Steven
$51 nightly
The price is $56
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Budget Inn Motel
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a mirror.

16. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

Motel 6 Effingham, IL
2.0 star property
Effingham
6.6 out of 10, (222 reviews)
"For travelers with dogs, it's the best place in Effingham. & Convenient to good food."
United States
patricia
$53 nightly
The price is $59
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Effingham, IL
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bench, and a sofa.

17. Simply Home Inn & Suites

Simply Home Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Robinson
6.2 out of 10, (26 reviews)
"Convenient and quiet."
United States
Larry
$115 nightly
The price is $128
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Simply Home Inn & Suites
A reception area with a counter, a digital screen, and a cityscape painting.

18. Motel 6 Troy, IL

Motel 6 Troy, IL
2.0 star property
Troy
7.6 out of 10, Good, (568 reviews)
"Rooms and property were clean it doesnt really have any extras just a place to rest on your travel."
United States
patrick
$70 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Troy, IL
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a desk lamp.

19. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

Rodeway Inn Effingham North
2.0 star property
Effingham
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"There were men behind the facility all night long…. Made me very uncomfortable. I don’t know if they had permission to be there or not."
United States
Martha
$69 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Effingham North
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom mirror.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Salem, Illinois

Days Inn by Wyndham Salem, Illinois
2.0 star property
Salem
6.4 out of 10, (401 reviews)
"Awesome rates"
United States
Cody
$47 nightly
The price is $51
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Salem, Illinois
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Top reviews in Southern Illinois

A two-story house with a balcony, a porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
The Shelby Inn

The Shelby Inn

The Shelby Inn
Shelbyville

10/10 Excellent

Friendly, quite and a nice pkace to relax. Especially if you need peace and wuite
United States
kim
Reviewed February 22, 2017
The Shelby Inn

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Is it better to stay in a Southern Illinois motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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