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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a television, and a sign reading "Baymont by Wyndham".

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and weight machines.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, seating area with tables and chairs, and a clock on the wall.

1. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Effingham

Jeffrey

$72 nightly

$80 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a sign.

A building with a green roof, white columns, and a glass entrance.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various appliances, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a mirror above the bathtub.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Effingham

Sonya

$88 nightly

$97 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A La Quinta hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a counter, various appliances, and food display items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clear view of the pool area.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Effingham

Steve

$105 nightly

$117 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including a seating area with chairs and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a desk, two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

4. Best Western Delta Inn

Effingham

Susan

$83 nightly

$93 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom.

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a red patterned chair.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a bed, and a patterned carpet.

A wooden interior with a pool area, a white chair, and a view of the pool through a glass door.

5. Quality Inn Effingham North

Effingham

Stacy

$81 nightly

$90 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and two potted plants.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a sign that reads 'Coffee Anyone?'

A hotel room with a sofa, a washing machine, a vending machine, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

Effingham

Kristen

$55 nightly

$62 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a desk, and a television.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance and a stone facade.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Effingham

Kimberly

$118 nightly

$132 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, draped with white fabric and string lights, and a chandelier above.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A Holiday Inn lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a decorative ceiling light.

8. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

Effingham

Penny

$110 nightly

$123 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A lobby with a reception desk, sofas, a fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two round tables, and a sofa.

9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Altamont

Heidi

$120 nightly

$130 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sun loungers, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, a staircase, and a dining area.

10. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Effingham

Chelsea

$98 nightly

$109 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a beige sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large glass doors.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A treats section with a variety of snacks and beverages, including a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with items like Welch's and Bonde.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

Effingham

Marjorie

$118 nightly

$131 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered section.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, fruit display, and various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, benches, and a squat rack.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

Effingham

Steve

$129 nightly

$144 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A lobby with a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a colorful carpet, and wooden pillars.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Effingham

Jeannette

$105 nightly

$117 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and several cars parked in front.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A wall-mounted TV, a white marble console table with three vases of flowers, and a gold metal base.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

Effingham

sharon

$68 nightly

$76 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a decorative floor pattern.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a lamp.

A buffet area with various food items, including breads, pastries, and a hot food station.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed, and a bathroom.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Mattoon South

Mattoon

Larry

$92 nightly

$102 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

A Rodeway Inn with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a large sign.

A hotel lobby with a blue sign reading "Rodeway Inn," a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

16. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

Effingham

Martha

$69 nightly

$76 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a mirror.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, a dining area with chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

Three beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and American flags.

17. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

Effingham

YANZHIHONG

$53 nightly

$59 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

A white convertible car parked in a covered parking area at night.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and a small dining table with chairs.

A reception area with a wooden door, a large mirror, a clock, and a notice sign.

A building with a sign reading 'Budget Host Inn' and a red door.

18. Budget Host Inn Greenup

Greenup

Deanise

$65 nightly

$72 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious kitchen area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A row of vending machines including a Royal Crown Cola machine, a push vending machine, and an Ice Cubes machine.

A compact bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves.

19. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Effingham

Gerald

$68 nightly

$76 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

A two-story hotel with a balcony on the upper floor, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A two-story house with a porch and a sign reading "The Shelby".

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack with towels, a tissue box, and a basket of toiletries.

20. The Shelby Inn

Shelbyville

REBECCA A

$126 nightly

$137 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Watson Hotel Reviews

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place! This is our 5th year staying at Redbud Cottage for a long weekend. Such a lovely and serene area. The pictures say it all, this place is gorgeous! And the hosts are the best! If you have any questions or concerns they are just a text or phone call away. We highly recommend Redbud Cottage."

Quality Inn Effingham North

10/10 Excellent

"For travelling with two large dogs this place was easy and clean. The dogs were comfortable and didn’t disturb anyone. Side yard for potty which had poop bags. Super helpful. Would definitely stay again."

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

8/10 Good

"Good place to park your head"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay!!!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

8/10 Good

"good"

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and nice breakfast. Had to wait a while to get someone to front desk to check in"

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

10/10 Excellent

"The parking lot was a little difficult to navigate but when I opened the door to the room my jaw dropped. It was awesome! Clean, nicely updated, spacious. It was great!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was very comfortable and clean!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

8/10 Good

"The property is undergoing renovations. It was easy to get on and off the interstate. There are many restaurant choices nearby."

More cheap stays in Watson

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

1811 W Fayette Avenue Effingham IL

$72 nightly

$80 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

Quality Inn Effingham North

1304 W Evergreen Drive Effingham IL

$81 nightly

$90 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Best Western Delta Inn

1509 Hampton Dr Effingham IL

$83 nightly

$93 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

1200 N Raney Effingham IL

$88 nightly

$97 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

1310 W Fayette Rd Effingham IL

$98 nightly

$109 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

1604 West Fayette Avenue Effingham IL

$118 nightly

$132 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

Hotels in Watson with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Watson?

The best area to stay in Watson, Illinois, is in the surrounding larger towns like Effingham, which offers a broader range of accommodations and amenities. Watson itself is a very small community with limited lodging options.Effingham, located just a short drive north of Watson, serves as a regional hub with several hotels, restaurants, and shops. It's conveniently situated at the intersection of two major interstates, making it an ideal base for travelers exploring the wider area. Most accommodations are found along the main thoroughfares, such as North Keller Drive.For families or couples looking for convenience and a good selection of services, Effingham provides a comfortable stay. You'll find a variety of dining choices and retail options, ensuring an easy experience.

When is the best time to go to Watson?

The best time to go to Watson, Illinois, is during the late spring (May to early June) and early fall (September to October) when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities.Late spring offers comfortable temperatures, typically ranging from the 60s to low 80s Fahrenheit, with blooming flora that makes the natural landscapes particularly appealing. This period is great for visitors who enjoy hiking, fishing, or exploring the local parks without the intense heat of summer.Early fall provides similar mild temperatures, often in the 60s and 70s, along with the scenic beauty of changing leaves.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Watson.

How much is the nightly rate at a Watson hotel?

Prices for hotels in Watson often vary, but you can find a great deal from $59 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Watson hotels

1. Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

4. Best Western Delta Inn

5. Quality Inn Effingham North

6. Ramada by Wyndham Effingham

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

8. Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

10. Comfort Suites Effingham Central

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Effingham

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham

15. Quality Inn & Suites Mattoon South

16. Rodeway Inn Effingham North

17. Motel 6 Effingham, IL

18. Budget Host Inn Greenup

19. Studio 6 Effingham, Il

20. The Shelby Inn

Top Watson Hotel Reviews

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Quality Inn Effingham North

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Effingham

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Altamont

Studio 6 Effingham, Il

Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

More cheap stays in Watson

Baymont by Wyndham Effingham

Quality Inn Effingham North

Best Western Delta Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL

Comfort Suites Effingham Central

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Hotels in Watson with star-rating

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