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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Sheldon on Hotels.com. These Sheldon hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on .

A modern interior with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a white wall and shelves.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott building with a red exterior, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A building with a red facade and multiple windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a small stream with rocks.
An indoor swimming pool with a slide, a mural with animal and nature scenes, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fair Oaks Farms

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks
$140 nightly
$150 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fair Oaks Farms
A lobby with a check-in kiosk, two sofas, a patterned floor, and a fire alarm.
Laundry room
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large mirror, a sink, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a television, and a window with curtains.

2. Relax Inn & Suites

Relax Inn & Suites
Kentland
$53 nightly
$56 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Relax Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the kitchen area.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a bar area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a television mounted above the bar, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

3. Wyndham Garden Kankakee

Wyndham Garden Kankakee
Kankakee
$107 nightly
$128 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden Kankakee
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with sofas, and a visible staircase.
A bar area with multiple screens displaying sports games, a bar counter with bottles, and several tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a seating area, a television mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A conference room with a glass table, two blue chairs, a stone fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

4. Quality Inn Bradley - Bourbonnais

Quality Inn Bradley - Bourbonnais
Bradley
$76 nightly
$84 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Bradley - Bourbonnais
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a red sofa, and a coffee table.
A pool table with a red felt surface, two pool cues, and a red chair. There are two windows with arched tops, one with a visible interior.
A Super 8 hotel with a brick exterior, a covered parking area, and a well-lit entrance.
A reception desk with a clock, a framed welcome sign, and a window with blinds.

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Remington

Super 8 by Wyndham Remington
Remington
$85 nightly
$95 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Remington
A brick building with a red awning and a sign indicating a 9 ft clearance.
A breakfast area with a flat-screen TV, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, and cereal boxes.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a green sofa, and a dining area with chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large cityscape painting on the wall.

6. Watseka 24 Inn & Suites

Watseka 24 Inn & Suites
Watseka
$110 nightly
$122 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Watseka 24 Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a bed, a desk, a chair, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.

7. Comfort Suites Rensselaer near Fair Oaks

Comfort Suites Rensselaer near Fair Oaks
Rensselaer
$118 nightly
$132 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Suites Rensselaer near Fair Oaks
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.
A swimming pool with a no diving sign, a metal fence, and a building with a brick facade and large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and two coffee machines.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a seating area with chairs.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Remington by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Remington by IHG
Remington
$135 nightly
$151 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Remington by IHG
A modern breakfast area with labeled dispensers for yogurt, eggs, and milk, and a sign promoting a breakfast service.
A hotel corridor with a snack bar featuring a variety of packaged snacks and a sign reading "EXPRESS SHOP".
A modern lounge area with a dark blue sofa, two grey armchairs, and a small table. There are abstract wall art pieces and a sign on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

9. Holiday Inn Express Rensselaer by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Rensselaer by IHG
Rensselaer
$119 nightly
$133 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Rensselaer by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a cityscape painting, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a cityscape view.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a well-lit facade.
A conference room with white tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchenette area.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Bourbonnais/Kankakee Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Bourbonnais/Kankakee Area
Bourbonnais
$70 nightly
$77 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Bourbonnais/Kankakee Area
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted TV.
A room with a window, a water dispenser, a vending machine, and a radiator.
A two-story building with a beige facade and a red roof. There is a blue sign on the side that reads "Ameri Vu INN".
A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a digital screen, and a counter.

11. Ameri Vu Inn

Ameri Vu Inn
Gilman
$79 nightly
$88 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Ameri Vu Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a large mirror, and a cityscape view.
A restaurant with a stone wall, a fireplace, and several wooden tables and chairs.
A water dispenser with a control panel, located in a room with a patterned carpet and a door in the background.
A hallway with a framed welcome sign for Gilman, featuring a cityscape and the state capitol building.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Gilman

Super 8 by Wyndham Gilman
Gilman
$99 nightly
$110 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Gilman
A commercial interior with a brick wall, a vending machine, a staircase, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bedside table.
A small, clean room with a refrigerator, a sink, a window, and an ATM.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Economy Inn." There are several cars parked in front, including a blue sedan and a pickup truck.

13. Economy Inn

Economy Inn
Kankakee
Economy Inn
A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a brown blanket. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone between the beds.
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and toilet.

14. Interstate Motel

Interstate Motel
Rensselaer
Interstate Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a microwave, a dresser, and a door.
A Super 8 motel with a brick facade, red roof, and a parking lot in front.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a window with curtains, a painting of a cityscape, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a cityscape view.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Watseka

Super 8 by Wyndham Watseka
Watseka
Super 8 by Wyndham Watseka
A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and white pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower curtain.
A laundry area with two front-loading washing machines.
A motel with a white and blue exterior, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with several vehicles.

16. Economy Inn

Economy Inn
Rensselaer
Economy Inn
A gaming area with multiple slot machines and a neon-lit sign for VIP Lounge.
A room with a vending machine stocked with snacks, a coffee machine, and an ATM.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a bed with a red blanket.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden door, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

17. Budget Host Inn

Budget Host Inn
Gilman
Budget Host Inn
A multi-story building with a red roof, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a clear blue sky.
A motel sign with '6' and 'ALL NEW ROOMS' indicating new accommodations.
A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a digital screen, and a sign offering free morning coffee.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

18. Motel6 Gilman, IL

Motel6 Gilman, IL
Gilman
Motel6 Gilman, IL
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Check out reviews of Sheldon hotels guests love

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fair Oaks Farms

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fair Oaks Farms

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was clean and staff was very nice."
Kenneth 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fair Oaks Farms

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Sheldon?
You can find top hotels in Sheldon from $56 with options to suit your budget and needs. To find an affordable hotel in Sheldon that meets all of your requirements, just apply filters on Hotels.com and sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Discover great deals on Sheldon hotel stays with Hotels.com. Take a look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as to find those off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on Sheldon hotels.
Can I book Sheldon hotels with free cancellation?
It's easy to book a refundable Sheldon hotel on Hotels.com. Simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What hotels do travelers like in Sheldon?
Guests like Relax Inn & Suites, Watseka 24 Inn & Suites and Family Inn.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Sheldon?
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your travel plans to Sheldon, most accommodations provide refundable* bookable rates. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
What will the weather in Sheldon be like during my vacation?
The warmest months in Sheldon are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 32°F. The rainiest months are May and June.
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Find out more about Sheldon

Sheldon Unveiled: A Tapestry of Urban Oasis and Coastal Wonders

Nestled in the heart of rural Illinois, Sheldon is a charming off-the-beaten-path destination perfect for travelers seeking a taste of Americana. Explore its inviting urban parks, where lush green spaces provide a serene escape. History buffs will appreciate the local history museum, showcasing the rich heritage of this quaint town. Just a short drive away, the scenic landscapes of nearby state parks offer hiking and outdoor adventures. With affordable accommodations and friendly locals, Sheldon enchants visitors with its small-town warmth and captivating charm, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway.

Discover great hotels near Sheldon

Sheldon, Illinois offers a variety of hotel accommodations, from cozy motels to comfortable suites that cater to different traveler needs. Guests can enjoy select rooms with convenient amenities, making it a great base for exploring the charming local area. Relax in inviting settings while you unwind after a day of adventures. Here are some of the best hotels near Sheldon that our travelers love:

  1. Days Inn by Wyndham KentlandOpens in a new window: This budget-friendly hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere ideal for leisure travelers seeking comfort and convenience. With family-friendly amenities including complimentary cribs, the property caters to those looking for a home-like experience. Guests appreciate the clean rooms and the friendly, helpful staff, making it a perfect choice for those wanting a relaxing stay in Sheldon.
  2. Kentland MotelOpens in a new window: Discover this budget-friendly motel, perfect for travelers who prioritize pet-friendly accommodations. This property stands out with its welcoming pet policy, allowing guests to enjoy their stay without leaving their furry friends behind. Travelers rate the motel highly for its convenience and comfort, making it a go-to choice for those seeking an enjoyable and accommodating stay.
  3. Family InnOpens in a new window: Embrace a delightful stay at this budget-friendly motel that caters specifically to pet lovers. With a welcoming atmosphere for dogs and cats, the property ensures that your four-legged companions can accompany you on your travels. Guests have expressed satisfaction with the comfortable amenities and the overall pleasant experience, establishing this motel as a preferred choice for pet-friendly travel in Sheldon.

Where to stay near Sheldon

Some of the great areas to stay in when visiting Sheldon, Illinois, are Watseka, Kentland, and Milford. Watseka offers luxury accommodations and friendly hospitality, while Kentland is perfect for budget-conscious travelers seeking historical charm. Milford boasts appealing points of interest. For first-time visitors, Watseka is the best choice due to its luxurious options and welcoming atmosphere.

  1. WatsekaOpens in a new window: Watseka is a charming small town that captures the essence of Midwestern hospitality. Known for its friendly atmosphere, it offers a variety of local shops and cultural attractions, making it a great base for exploring the area. You can enjoy unique events and festivals that showcase local arts and crafts. The town also has lovely parks where you can relax or take a stroll, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of sightseeing. With its emphasis on community spirit and local charm, Watseka is a delightful place to stay for those looking to experience authentic small-town life.
  2. KentlandOpens in a new window: Kentland is ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking a laid-back experience. This quaint town is perfect for unwinding and enjoying the slower pace of rural life. Kentland features several local shops and eateries where you can enjoy homemade treats and regional goods. The town is also surrounded by picturesque landscapes, making it a great spot for leisurely drives and nature walks. With its friendly vibe and affordability, Kentland provides a cozy atmosphere for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
  3. MilfordOpens in a new window: Milford boasts a rich history and is a hidden gem for those who appreciate small-town charm. The town features quaint shops and local markets, perfect for picking up unique souvenirs. Milford is also known for its warm community events that often bring residents and visitors together, allowing you to immerse yourself in local culture. It’s a peaceful place to unwind and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside, making it a great choice for travelers looking to experience the heart of rural Illinois.

Things to do in and around Sheldon

Sheldon invites travelers to enjoy its lush urban parks and serene beaches, perfect for leisurely strolls or picnics. With opportunities for hiking, boating, and golfing, it's an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore nature trails, unwind in green spaces, and experience a wonderful stay amid natural beauty.

  • St Joseph's ChapelOpens in a new window – Step inside this serene church, a beautiful place for reflection and tranquility. It's an inviting spot to pause during your travels and appreciate the architecture and calm atmosphere.
  • B. Harley Bradley HouseOpens in a new window – Visit this historic house designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Explore its unique design elements and learn about its significance in American architectural history.
  • Iroquois County Old Courthouse MuseumOpens in a new window – Dive into the rich history of Iroquois County at this museum. Discover fascinating exhibits that showcase local history, artifacts, and stories that shaped the community.
  • Benton County CourthouseOpens in a new window – Admire the impressive architecture of this historic civic building. It's not just a functioning courthouse; it's a piece of history worth exploring, reflecting the civic pride of the area.
  • Ceadar Lake BeachOpens in a new window – Head over to Ceadar Lake Beach for a day of sun and fun. Relax on the sandy shores, take a swim, or enjoy a picnic with family and friends while soaking up the beautiful scenery.

5 tips for savvy savings when booking a hotel in Sheldon

  1. Book for the cheapest times: The most affordable time to visit Sheldon is during January, February, and December when hotel prices are lower. For those looking to explore the area's key historical and cultural landmarks, a stay of at least 2 to 3 days is recommended. During your visit, you can discover attractions such as museums, historic colleges, memorials, and parks. This budget-friendly trip offers great value for money, allowing you to enjoy Sheldon's rich history and vibrant culture without breaking the bank.
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  4. Book with confidence, not guesswork: Prices in Sheldon shift with the season, local events, and how far out you book — but you don't have to guess. Hotels.com shows you the full price upfront with no surprises at checkout, and our price tracker tells you whether your dates are above or below average. So if you're flexible, you can shift your trip by a day or two to avoid peak season prices, compare pricesOpens in a new window and know you're getting a good deal before you commit.
  5. Think beyond the city center: Central hotels may come with a central price tag. A well-connected neighborhood a little further out may cut your hotel bill and can often give you a more local experience. Use Hotels.com's map view to find the sweet spot between location and value, and filter by price to see what's available across Sheldon.

Best time to go to Sheldon

Sheldon experiences its lowest average temperature in January, at 25.9°F (-3.4°C), while July is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 73.2°F (22.9°C). May is typically the wettest month. If you’re looking to soak up the lively atmosphere in Sheldon, June to August are the peak months to visit, bustling with fellow travelers. During this peak period, the weather is mostly sunny, with light rainfall. However, if you prefer a more relaxed experience, October to December are perfect for a quieter getaway, marked by light rainfall and mostly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions.

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