--- title: "Weekend Getaways in Pekin, IL from $60 | Expedia" description: "Discover the best weekend getaways in Pekin. Browse hotels and vacation deals at Expedia for a perfect short escape." canonical: "https://www.expedia.com/tgp/lodging/theme/getaway/9079/pekin" language: en-US market: US currency: USD prices_as_of: 2026-11-13T13:12:48Z --- # Weekend getaways in Pekin ![A forested landscape with a calm lake reflecting the trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8489/1fd8f567-7b29-48b5-a9a6-48de674cf60d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ### Upfront pricing Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees ### Treat yourself Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates [Check prices for these dates, December 13 – 14, 2026](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=9079&startDate=2026-12-13&endDate=2026-12-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Featured weekend hotel deals in Pekin ### [Hampton Inn & Suites Pekin Peoria Area](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-Pekin.h46227148.Hotel-Information) ![A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46230000/46227200/46227148/92316943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 3445 Court Street, Pekin, IL, 61554, US - Location: Pekin - Star rating: 2.5/5 - Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 424 reviews) - Price: $138 nightly, $311 total, Nov 20 - Nov 22, Total with taxes and fees ### [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pekin (Peoria Area) by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Pekin.h548480.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area, a fireplace, and a dining area with tables and chairs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548500/548480/c9edda9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 3615 Kelly Avenue, Pekin, IL, 61554, US - Location: Pekin - Star rating: 3/5 - Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 496 reviews) - Price: $135 nightly, $305 total, Nov 20 - Nov 22, Total with taxes and fees ### [Super 8 by Wyndham Pekin/Peoria Area](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-PekinPeoria-Area.h123333.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a large window with a cityscape view, and a bathroom with a bathtub and sink.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/123400/123333/f3974906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 3830 Kelly Drive, Pekin, IL, 61554, US - Location: Pekin - Star rating: 2/5 - Guest rating: 6.6/10 (605 reviews) - Price: $61 nightly, $138 total, Nov 20 - Nov 22, Total with taxes and fees ### [Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Pekin - Peoria Area](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Econo-Lodge-Suites.h25131.Hotel-Information) ![An indoor swimming pool with a shark float, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25200/25131/8365e1ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 3242 Van De Ver Ave, Pekin, IL, 61554, US - Location: Pekin - Star rating: 2/5 - Guest rating: 7.2/10 (Good, 223 reviews) - Price: $79 nightly, $157 total, Nov 20 - Nov 22, Total with taxes and fees ## Top Pekin Hotel Reviews ### [Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Peoria - Riverfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-East-Peoria-Riverfront.h15963438.Hotel-Information) ![A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and stone facade, multiple entry points, and illuminated signage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15970000/15963500/15963438/4b552faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: East Peoria - Review: This property was unique because of 1 person, Willie at the front desk! He hands down is the BEST associate at any hotel we've ever stayed at! And we travel all the time. This time the circumstances were not pleasure, but he sure did make us feel welcome like family and comfortable to be there! Being in customer service leadership for many years I would definitively keep my eye on him, he is a true assest to your company, Willie is what the hospitality industry is all about, so many others..., by Anonymous traveler, June 24, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Residence Inn by Marriott East Peoria](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Peoria-East.h64381994.Hotel-Information) ![A modern multi-story residential building with a well-lit entrance, large windows, and a stone facade.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64390000/64382000/64381994/ff1d869e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: East Peoria - Review: Check in was quick &easy- room was very nice & spacious, by Lonnie, March 1, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Cornerstone Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Cornerstone-Inn.h6058036.Hotel-Information) ![A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and three large windows.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6058100/6058036/80d7b645.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Washington - Review: Amazing hotel...beautiful a d cozy! You will not be disappointed in this little inn., by William, April 22, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hotel-Suites-East-Peoria.h5963268.Hotel-Information) ![A Holiday Inn & Suites with a covered entrance and a brick facade.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5970000/5963300/5963268/5481eb59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: East Peoria - Review: Chek-in and check out were very good, the room is spacious and clean, good bed excellent shower. Breakfast buffet with omelette station was great for $10 bucks .... I didn't realize that it was not included when I booked on expedia...but very good quality an variety. The hotel is new and looks great, houskeeping was very good, the location is walking distance from new shopping area., by Paolo, April 4, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Wildlife Prairie Park](https://www.expedia.com/Wildlife-Prairie-Park.h132316435.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs, a railing, and a house with siding and a window.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/133000000/132320000/132316500/132316435/ffe517bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Hanna City - Review: We had an amazing time ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️, by KIM, July 13, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pekin (Peoria Area) by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Pekin.h548480.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area, a fireplace, and a dining area with tables and chairs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548500/548480/c9edda9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 3615 Kelly Avenue, Pekin, IL, 61554, US - Location: Pekin - Star rating: 3/5 - Guest rating: 8.8/10 (496 reviews) - Review: Muy bien, by Alma, November 9, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria At Grand Prairie by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Peoria-At-Grand-Prairie.h12016189.Hotel-Information) ![A modern lobby with seating, a reception desk, and a large mirror reflecting the interior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12020000/12016200/12016189/570b717b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Northwest Peoria - Review: Great location. Across from the Louisville slugger complex. Shopping and good eating., by Amanda, December 5, 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Peoria East](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Peoria-East.h2516424.Hotel-Information) ![A modern lobby with a fireplace, blue sofas, a brown chair, and a round table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2520000/2516500/2516424/2a80aa53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: East Peoria - Review: This was a very pleasant stay. Friendly, helpful staff; reasonable price; clean room; comfortable bed; excellent water pressure in shower; quiet; conveniently located; good variety at breakfast. The only potential 'problem' was with the TV in the bedroom; however, we had a suite and watched television in the living room area., by Kathryn, December 1, 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Wingate By Wyndham Peoria](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Wingate-By-Wyndham-Peoria.h1772205.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1772300/1772205/7169b8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Northwest Peoria - Review: Friendly staff. Convenient location, by Deborah, December 25, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Candlewood Suites Grand Prairie by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Candlewood-Suites-Grand-Prairie.h1772206.Hotel-Information) ![A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fence, and a building in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1772300/1772206/dba97a15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Northwest Peoria - Review: Great stay, by Anonymous traveler, June 6, 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Courtyard Peoria Downtown](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Courtyard-Peoria-Downtown.h8738803.Hotel-Information) ![A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for "Hotel Perrier Marigot" and "Courtyard by Marriott" on the facade.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8740000/8738900/8738803/e254f532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown Peoria - Review: The courtyard was great but buildings in the neighborhood looked a little warn. It would’ve been nice to walk somewhere for a coffee or lunch. Even though hotels offered great options, it would be nice to have options and be able to explore city on foot., by Anonymous traveler, February 18, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Peoria-Marriott-Pere-Marquette.h20026.Hotel-Information) ![A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a mural on the wall, and a patterned carpet.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20100/20026/a4b27a21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown Peoria - Review: Place was great! Staff was nice! Was offered a corner upper room, it was wonderful! The downtown area at night is a little sketchy, but all in all the hotel was great!, by Joanna, August 9, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria](https://www.expedia.com/Peoria-Hotels-Stoney-Creek-Hotel-Peoria.h1139932.Hotel-Information) ![An indoor swimming pool with a stone floor, large windows, and a high ceiling with metal beams.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1140000/1139932/df4918b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: East Peoria - Review: Check in and check out were easy. Staff was friendly. Room was clean and comfortable., by Tami, June 26, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent ## Find out more about Pekin ##### Weekend Getaways in Pekin Weekend getaways in Pekin are a popular short-break option for couples, solo travelers, and groups of friends looking to relax, explore, or enjoy a change of scenery without extensive planning. Couples can enjoy relaxed experiences such as dining, scenic walks, or cultural activities, while solo travelers can explore flexible itineraries that balance sightseeing and downtime. If its a group trip, explore social, entertainment-focused experiences that fit into a short trip. Weekend travel generally peaks on Friday and Saturday nights, with a slightly quieter pace on Sundays, making it an ideal window for quick, refreshing breaks. ##### Reasons to book a Weekend Getaway in Pekin Weekend getaways in Pekin are a popular short-break option that offer a simple way to recharge, break from routine, and make the most of limited time, providing the chance to experience a new place without needing extended time off work or other commitments. ##### Where to stay in Pekin For a 2–3 day stay in Pekin, the best areas are usually those that keep you close to key attractions and transport links so you can make the most of a short visit. Central neighborhoods are ideal for easy access to landmarks, dining, and nightlife, while waterfront or scenic districts offer a more relaxed break with memorable views. Well-connected areas near major train stations or airports are also practical choices, making it simple to move around efficiently without wasting time on travel. Different neighborhoods can also suit different travel styles. Central and entertainment-focused areas often work well for couples looking for a mix of dining and a lively center, while solo travelers may prefer well-connected districts that offer convenience and flexibility. Group travelers often benefit from busy areas with plenty of entertainment, shared activities, and larger hotel options. Choosing the right neighborhood in Pekin helps balance convenience, comfort, and experience for a well-rounded short stay. ##### Top amenities for a weekend stay in Pekin When choosing a weekend stay in Pekin on Expedia, look for essentials like fast Wi-Fi, flexible check-in and check-out, and easy transport access to help you make the most of a short trip, along with comfortable bedding, climate control, and quiet rooms for proper rest between plans. Added conveniences such as on-site dining, breakfast options, and 24-hour reception can streamline your stay, while features like gyms, spas, or pools add extra value for a more relaxing break. Flexible cancellation is also helpful for keeping your weekend plans stress-free and adaptable, making it easier to enjoy a smooth, well-paced stay in Pekin. ##### Best hotel types for Weekend Getaways in Pekin Central hotels and boutique hotels are popular choices for weekend getaways in Pekin, offering easy access to attractions, dining, and local experiences. City hotels in well-connected areas are ideal for convenience, with transport links that make it easy to get around. For a more relaxed pace, residential or quieter neighborhoods provide a calmer stay while still keeping the city within easy reach. Full-service hotels are also a strong option for groups, with flexible room setups and amenities that support shared, short stays. ##### Best time to go for a Weekend Getaway in Pekin The best time for a weekend getaway in Pekin is usually during shoulder seasons, when weather conditions are pleasant and areas are less filled with tourists, creating a more relaxed travel experience. Weekends outside major holidays and local events also tend to offer a better balance of availability and comfort, making it easier to enjoy the destination at a comfortable pace. In terms of booking, confirming a stay a few weeks in advance often provides the best choice of hotels and locations, while more flexible travelers may still find good options closer to the weekend during quieter periods. Friday and Saturday nights are typically the most popular, so planning around slightly less busy weekends or adding a Sunday night can sometimes improve both value and availability. ##### Tips to save on a weekend getaway in Pekin 1. Travel during quieter weekends Choosing weekends outside major holidays, events, or peak travel periods in Pekin can often lead to better rates and more availability across a wider range of hotels. 2. Stay slightly outside the main areas Hotels in well-connected but less central neighborhoods are often more affordable, while still keeping attractions and dining within easy reach. 3. Be flexible with hotel type and room choice Opting for standard rooms or business and city hotels instead of premium or boutique stays can help reduce costs without sacrificing comfort. 4. Compare package deals for better value Weekend getaway packages that bundle hotel stays with flights can often provide better overall value than booking each element separately. ##### Why book with Expedia? Booking your hotel on Expedia makes it easier to get more out of your trip from the start. With a wide choice of hotels, you can compare prices, reviews and amenities all in one place, then bundle your hotel with flights which could help you save even more. Flexible booking options on selected stays also make it easier to plan with confidence. Join our One Key™ travel rewards program to unlock additional savings. 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