Hotels in Peoria, IL

Nestled along the banks of the Illinois River, Peoria is a vibrant town in the heart of the plains. The city is a bustling hub of adventure and activities, from urban attractions to outdoor beauty. We have the best hotels in Peoria to make any visit to The River City one to remember.  

Start at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, an amazing way to see what Peoria is all about. This great venue is located on the riverfront, and in addition to the stunning views, it offers an IMAX theatre experience, exhibits and interactive activities. Visitors can enjoy a show in the museum’s planetarium, snap pictures of the eclectic sculpture garden and browse the vast collection of fine art pieces.  

Found in Glen Oak Park, The Peoria Zoo is a great family-friendly activity to enjoy while you explore the city. Open for more than years, the zoo is home to fantastic animal exhibits featuring habitats and creatures from different continents around the world. From the wildly exotic to up close and personal barn animals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, and the pristine grounds are the ideal way to take in the gorgeous Illinois weather. We have the top hotels in Peoria near Glen Oak Park where you’ll find the beautiful Luthy Botanical Garden. Be sure to visit this urban oasis during your visit. Sprawling more than five acres, this popular attraction has spectacular gardens, ponds, water features, and walking paths to stroll in tranquility. With over a dozen theme gardens and a conservatory to explore, this is the perfect place to spend the afternoon taking in the sights and smells of lush, tropical landscape.  

Peoria has the perfect attraction for the little ones to discover and imagine at The Peoria PlayHouse. The Peoria PlayHouse is full of hands-on activities, playgrounds, art, music, and science educational exhibits for everyone, big and small, to enjoy during your visit. For the quintessential Illinois experience, take a tour of the Caterpillar Visitors Center in Peoria. Be an engineer for a day as you operate equipment simulators, climb in tractors and take a virtual ride in the bed of a massive two-and-a-half story Cat 797F Mining Truck. Explore the artifacts from Caterpillars that helped build San Francisco's famed cable car system and the Panama Canal. You can even climb inside an antique 1930s Caterpillar D8 Tractor for a step back in time.  

To stay close to fine dining, nightlife, art galleries, and local boutiques book one of our downtown Peoria hotels. Four distinct downtown districts offer plenty of exciting things to do, including live music, festivals, farmers markets and sporting events. Take a sunset cruise on the Spirit of Peoria to enjoy gorgeous views of the city skyline and watch the downtown lights come alive. Here, riverfront beauty and city offerings create a bustling atmosphere unlike any other.  

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