Motels in Benton, Illinois

Motels in Benton, Illinois
Benton is a stone's throw away from Rend Lake, which is considered one of the seven natural wonders of Illinois. There are outstanding camp sites, hiking and bike trails around Rend Lake. Boating enthusiasts will feel at home on the tranquil lake. Benton itself is an antiquing paradise. An actual antique train ride stops at various shops. If you would like to take a journey through history, visit the Auto Garage Museum and the Franklin County Jail Museum. The historical and natural attractions in and around Benton, Illinois draw countless visitors each year. Benton provides great accommodations for travelers.

Gray Plaza Motel

Gray Plaza Motel offers homelike accommodations and courteous service. Located five minutes from Rend Lake, the two-floor, 31-room motel is ideally situated for travelers wanting to explore the natural and historic attractions of Benton. For those on a budget, Gray Plaza Motel offers free high-speed wireless Internet access, free telephone calls, free HBO and ESPN, and free continental breakfast. The motel offers single, double and king size rooms. Each room is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Pets are welcomed but there may be additional charges. Check-in time is 1 PM and check-out time is 11 AM.

Gray Plaza Motel
706 W. Main St.
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3113
bentongrayplazamotel.com

Days Inn

The Days Inn is located seven miles from Rend Lake. All rooms include cable TV, telephone, hairdryer, alarm clock, and wireless high speed internet access. Guests can request room service from the 24 hour front desk. The motel restaurant offers delicious meals. There are several restaurants within walking distance of the motel as well. On your way, stop at the historic jail museum, just two blocks away. It houses artifacts from the prohibition era gangs. Return to the motel and work up a sweat at the fitness center. Days Inn provides amenities and services to meet all your needs. Pets are welcomed, but there is an additional charge.

Days Inn
711 West Main St.
I-57 Exit 71
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3183
daysinn.com

Super 8

Visitors coming to see the Du Quion Fairground or the Fitzgerrell State Recreational Area stay at the Super 8 motel. Its close proximity to local attractions, excellent services, and affordable rates position Super 8 motel as one of the best in the area. Guests wake up to a delicious complimentary breakfast consisting of waffles, biscuits and gravy. The rooms offer free high-speed Internet access, free local telephone calls, cable TV with 50 channels including free HBO, alarm clock and hairdryer. The motel has adequate parking available for large trucks and RVs as well as outdoor electrical outlets to accommodate those vehicles. Don't forget to bring your pets. They are welcome at Super 8, with an additional fee.


Super 8
I-57, Exit 71
711 West Main St.
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-8205
super8.com

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