Hotels in Morehead, Kentucky

Hotels in Morehead, Kentucky, are convenient to the Daniel Boone National Forest, a part of the the Appalachian foothill's Cumberland Plateau. There are many multipurpose trails from which to choose in the park, like the Sheltowee Trace National Trail, which runs the length of the park. Among the plants and animals, you may see are white-haired goldenrod and the Virginia big-eared bat, both of which are endangered.

Holiday Inn Express Morehead Hotel

You couldn't ask for a more convenient accommodation to the Daniel Boone National Forest than Holiday Inn Express Morehead Hotel--it's right across the street. Guests have access to Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and copy/fax services in the business center. Only breakfast is served on premises, but you can head next door to Shoney's for lunch or dinner, one of 13 restaurants that are just a short walk from the hotel. Pets are welcome for a nominal nightly fee.

Holiday Inn Express Morehead Hotel
110 Toms Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5796‎
hiexpress.com

Quality Inn

Just a mile from the interstate, the Quality Inn is a good choice for the weary traveler and hikers alike, wit Carter Caves State Park nearby, boasting 20 caves and a 30-foot underground waterfall. The Inn offers a complimentary "deluxe" continental breakfast, heated indoor pool and exercise room. There is free Wi-Fi, work space and copying services to help you combine business with pleasure. Whirlpool rooms are available and pets under 15 pounds can join you for a nominal nightly fee.

The Quality Inn
175 Toms Road
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-2220‎
qualityinn.com

Hampton Inn

Visitors interested in water activities like canoeing, fishing and kayaking will like the Hampton Inn's proximity to Licking River. Guests have access to a business center with fax, A/V, express mail, printing and photocopying services. A heated indoor pool and fitness center will keep you in shape, if you can't make it to the parks. Hot breakfast here is complimentary, but for other meals, guests have several choices nearby like Ponderosa, China Star and Domino's Pizza.

Hampton Inn
500 Hampton Way
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-0601‎
hamptoninn1.hilton.com

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