Twelve jetted tub hotels along the I-57 corridor from $73 a night. La Quinta in Effingham leads at 4.5 with over a thousand reviews. Lincoln Suites in Marshall is the independent standout.
The best jetted tub rooms in central Illinois sit outside Mattoon itself. They spread along the I-57 corridor from Effingham up through Tuscola and into Savoy near the University of Illinois campus. La Quinta Inn in Effingham holds 1,168 reviews at a 4.5 rating with zero negative themes. That is a rare clean sheet for a road-trip stop with an in-room jetted tub at $105. For more character, Lincoln Suites in Marshall is an independent where reviewers call out the jacuzzi as reliable. That detail matters when most of these towns run on chains built for interstate travelers. Prices start at $73 at the Baymont in Tuscola, and most rooms across the collection sit under $125. A mid-week reset between Champaign-Urbana and the Effingham crossroads is the sweet spot here.
12 hotelsFrom $73 – $135/nightBest rating 4.5
12 properties
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham
Effingham, Illinois
Excellent785 reviews
4.5
Holiday Inn Express in Effingham with a Jacuzzi in the room and free parking. Spacious spotless suites near the I-57 and I-70 interchange.
The best-rated downtown luxury is The Langham on the Chicago River. For an oversized jetted tub without the downtown price, Hampton Inn on the North Shore. 19 hotels are moderately priced and 13 are pet-friendly.
This collection has 159 stays that pair a fireplace with a private jacuzzi, from Oregon Coast beach houses to Appalachian cabins. The highest-rated inn is Bent Creek Lodge near Asheville at 5.0 across 415 guest reviews.
This collection has 869 Wyndham hotels with in-room jacuzzis. Nearly half sit in Spain. The highest-rated is The Kenwood Gables in St. Petersburg, Florida, a 5.0 at $185 a night.
The Gold Collection groups 62 hotels rated 4.5 or higher across the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Reserve at Hot Springs leads the tier with a perfect 5.0.
62 properties
Frequently Asked Questions
It is honest interstate country. These are highway hotels near the I-57 corridor, not boutique retreats. The tub is the draw because there is nothing walkable outside. That said, Niemerg's Steakhouse is a 15-minute drive for a dinner, and Lake Mattoon offers a quiet afternoon if you want fresh air. If you need a full weekend of things to do between soaks, this is not it. If you want a cheap, quiet night with a jetted tub and nowhere to be, it delivers exactly that.
Lincoln Suites is the standout, rated 4.5 across 294 reviews. Guests call it ideal for romantic getaways and praise the in-room Jacuzzi and comfortable beds. Rooms start at $110. La Quinta Inn & Suites Effingham holds a 4.5 rating across 1,168 reviews, with guests highlighting quiet settings and an in-room jetted tub from $105. Comfort Suites Mattoon has a rectangular in-room jetted tub from $99 with a romance-themed aesthetic. Recent reviews flag a closed pool and elevator issues worth checking before booking. Drive 15 minutes to Niemerg's Steakhouse for a proper dinner out.
Rates bottom out in winter when interstate traffic slows. A jetted tub room under $90 is realistic from November through February. Summer weekends near Lake Mattoon and the Amish country around Arthur push demand slightly higher, but this is not a tourist corridor. Sold-out properties are rare. Book midweek any season and you will land the lowest rate.
Effingham clusters around the I-57 and I-70 interchange with four jetted tub hotels from $95 to $125. La Quinta Inn & Suites leads at 4.5 across 1,168 reviews with no negative themes in guest feedback. Mattoon proper has three options from $92 to $99, all budget-tier. Either way, you are staying in a highway hotel. The choice is whether you want the cheapest room or the best-reviewed one.
