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A log cabin-style building with a covered entrance, a landscaped area with rocks and shrubs, and a clear sky.

A spacious bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a large window providing natural light.

A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies and stone pillars.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and large windows.

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Sue

S$141

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A modern breakfast area with a digital menu display, a variety of food options, and a clean, contemporary design.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and overhead lighting.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Keith

S$175

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, air conditioning units, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A restaurant with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A memorial with a brick pathway, surrounded by greenery and multiple flags.

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

13.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Samantha

S$101

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lounge area with blue chairs, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A reception desk with a black countertop, wooden paneling, and a patterned glass partition.

A snack shelf stocked with various chips and snacks, a small refrigerator with beverages, and a freezer with frozen goods.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Drew

S$181

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic cabin with a dining area, a bicycle, and a sign reading "Vangelis".

A rustic cabin with a covered porch, a car parked nearby, and a dirt path leading through a forest.

A compact cabin with a wooden interior, a small kitchenette, a bench with cushions, and a window offering a view of trees.

5. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

15.1 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Brittany

S$273

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern kitchen with large windows, a buffet counter, and a chalkboard menu.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

An indoor swimming pool with blue walls, multiple lounge chairs, and potted plants.

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

6. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Amy

S$240

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a ceiling fan. There are potted plants and a white fence around the pool.

A shelf with various packaged food items, including coffee creamer and other dairy products.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, a large sign, and a parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and artwork on the walls.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8.3 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Deborah

S$114

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with steps and lounge chairs, large arched windows, and a tiled floor.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "Comfort Inn," and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flag, and a landscaped area with plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a TV, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Neveah

S$144

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool area with a clear blue pool, white walls, and arched windows.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, a large window with a nature view, and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a view of the parking lot.

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

8.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Diana

S$141

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs. There are ceiling fans, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

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

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

A wooden table with a sign, brochures, a vase of flowers, and decorative pumpkins.

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Scott

S$109

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a parking lot in front.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, wooden panel walls, and large arched windows.

A reception desk with a waterfall mural in the background and a sign that reads "wake up on the bright side PERU".

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12.7 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Jymea

S$130

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A swimming pool with chairs and tables along the side, large windows with a view of trees, and recessed lighting.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a wall with geometric patterns.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Clint

S$239

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception desk with a glass panel design, a framed welcome sign, and a patterned wall.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a cityscape view, a round mirror, and a green chair.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Super 8".

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

12.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Edwin

S$86

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a colorful fruit mural on the wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

13.9 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

V. Joy

S$208

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that reads "EXPRESS START BREAKFAST".

A conference room with multiple tables and orange chairs, equipped with water bottles and papers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern wall design, and a wooden partition.

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

"The lobby was bright and clean and welcoming. Staff at the desk was friendly and helpful. He even calmed my fear of impending storms with nowhere to go by assuring me we could take shelter on main level in the bathroom. Our room was the cleanest we have been in for a very long time. Appreciate their thoughtful attention to small details such as hand soap and lotion both in pumps by the bathroom sink, all items you'll need to shower if you've forgotten yours, both soft and hard pillows and...

Anthony

S$182

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a parking lot.

A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, a built-in microwave, and a door with a handle.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a blue sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

12.8 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Alma

S$208

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a central building.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Surrey Motel

13.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Megan

S$94

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor area with a table and chairs, a lawn, and two trees.

A small, single-story motel with a 'No Vacancy' sign, a parking area, and a tree in the foreground.

A sign for Tou-Res Motel advertising low daily and weekly rates, kitchenettes, cable TV, and clean comfortable rooms.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of parked cars outside.

18. Tourest Motel

13.6 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Sidney

S$106

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A garden with vibrant pink flowers in front of a house with blue siding.

A swimming pool in a residential area with houses in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a sliding door to a balcony.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

19. Daniel's Motel

9.5 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

James

S$151

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a coffee station, a seating area with a red chair, and a potted plant.

A gym with exercise equipment, including treadmills and dumbbells, and a water dispenser.

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

14 km from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Angela

S$109

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock	7.2 Good 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 650 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru	9.0 Wonderful 690 reviews	View
Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy	9.8 Exceptional 287 reviews	View

Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay the night. The room was clean and comfortable."

Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean, breakfast was above average and check in was fast and friendly. A broken floor tile or two in the room needed to be replaced. Hallway carpet could use a clean. Overall this hotel was well above average for this class of hotel. Would def stay there again."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast and early (starts at 6 am, coffee around 5 am) - great for early risers or if you don’t want the crowd. Clean and well-kept rooms, lobby, and breakfast area. Comfortable bed and clean linens."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean and convenient to restaurants and stores."

Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

10/10 Excellent

"Quick and easy check-in, friendly and helpful staff."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

10/10 Excellent

"Every Fairfield hotel we have stayed in the last year has been excellent!! Keep it up!"

Best Western Oglesby Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very nice place and worth the little detour off of I-80 because they allow dogs."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"z"

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks"

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

9.4/10 (534 reviews)

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

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Mix's Trading Post

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mix's Trading Post during your stay in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

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Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

7.8/10 (74 reviews)

Bring your family to Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Utica. Amble around this family-friendly area's parks or seek out the hiking trails.

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LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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August Hill Winery Tasting Room

9.0/10 (37 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at August Hill Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Deer Park Country Club

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Oglesby at Deer Park Country Club. Wander around the parks in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Illinois Canyon Trailhead

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Illinois Canyon Trailhead during your travels to Ottawa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center is located in a welcoming area of Ottawa that travellers like for its parks and hiking. You'll find 50 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a free water park and 2 bars. It's located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock, located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

What can I see and do near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center?

Bring the family to Mix's Trading Post, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Dickinson House while you're checking out the area near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Starved Rock State Park, August Hill Winery Tasting Room and Matthiessen State Park while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Buffalo Rock State Park and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum.

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Our top choices for Illinois Waterway Visitor Center hotels

1. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

3. Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

5. Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

6. Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

8. Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

9. Best Western Oglesby Inn

10. Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Peru - Lasalle Area by IHG

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Peru

17. Surrey Motel

18. Tourest Motel

19. Daniel's Motel

20. Quality Inn Ottawa near Starved Rock State Park

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Top Illinois Waterway Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa Starved Rock

Comfort Inn Ottawa Starved Rock Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Starved Rock Area

Best Western Oglesby Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Other attractions near Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

Starved Rock State Park

Mix's Trading Post

Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park

LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

August Hill Winery Tasting Room

Deer Park Country Club

Illinois Canyon Trailhead

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