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Highway Inn

Highway Inn, Paris IL offers 4.2-star lodging with free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly rooms. Near Twin Lakes Park and L&A Family Farms for sightseeing.

11639 IL-1, Paris, IL 61944, United States View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 25 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Air-conditioned Laundry service Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable, Clean, and Budget-Friendly Stay

Guests consistently mention the comfortable rooms, cleanliness, and friendly staff, making it a practical choice for travelers seeking affordable accommodations in a quiet setting.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness of rooms and bathrooms with thoughtful amenities such as ample storage and good bathroom space
  • Comfortable beds and well-maintained, quiet rooms, especially at the ends of the building
  • Friendly, helpful staff who accommodate guest needs, including during unexpected situations
  • Affordable pricing compared to other local hotels, offering good value for budget-conscious travelers
  • Convenient facilities including a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and a fire pit for relaxing evenings

Worth knowing

  • The property is an older motel but kept in good condition and well maintained
  • Walls can be thin, so some noise from neighbors is possible, though mostly quiet according to guests
  • No breakfast, restaurant, pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle service on site
  • Parking is free but may require guidance if spaces directly outside rooms are full
  • Not accessible for guests with mobility challenges

Best for

  • Travelers seeking clean, comfortable, and affordable lodging without extra frills
  • Visitors looking for a quiet place to stay near local attractions with free parking
  • Those who appreciate friendly service and a welcoming, small-town atmosphere
  • Guests planning short to extended stays with the convenience of basic kitchen amenities
  • Pet owners, as the property allows pets
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About this property

Welcome to Highway Inn

Highway Inn offers a straightforward, no-frills lodging option along IL-1 in Paris, Illinois. This older hotel and motel hybrid maintains clean and comfortable accommodations with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and amenities like a coffee maker, microwave, and small fridge in each room, which guests have appreciated. The inn also welcomes pets and provides free parking, catering well to those traveling with animals or vehicles.

The property’s setting reflects a quiet, small-town atmosphere, with nearby attractions such as Twin Lakes Park and L&A Family Farms providing recreational opportunities within a short drive. Guests have noted the peaceful environment as a plus, particularly appreciating the presence of a firepit area for relaxing outdoors in the evening. While the inn does not offer on-site dining, fitness facilities, or a pool, its practical amenities support a comfortable stay for travelers focused on convenience and affordability.

Guest feedback highlights friendly and helpful staff, along with rooms that offer sufficient space and thoughtful details like ample storage and well-sized bathrooms. Some reviews point out limitations typical of older motels, such as thin walls, but many balance this with positive impressions of cleanliness and value. Highway Inn is suited for visitors seeking basic, budget-friendly accommodations in a quiet location, especially those passing through or visiting the Paris area for work or sightseeing.

Conveniently accessible with a check-in time of 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM, the property lies about an hour’s drive from Willard Airport and near other lodging options, including a Super 8 motel just 0.1 miles away. Overall, Highway Inn presents a practical choice for travelers prioritizing cost-effectiveness and ease of access over extensive hotel services.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Pet-friendly

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Accessible
Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DT
D Turner Apr 17, 2026
8.0

The Inn is older, but we'll maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable. An important thing for me, was the cost was half that of the hotel at the South side of town.

OB
orville baty Apr 03, 2026
10

Nash and his family are great people and helped us out when the weather got extremely cold.

AB
A Baer Mar 08, 2026
10

Nice experience. We stayed 2 nights this past weekend. Wasn’t sure what to expect from a little roadside motel for only $62/night - but the reviews were good and we were quite pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Our room was very clean (#1 criteria on our list!), and nicely decorated. There was plenty of room for our suitcases and 3 big drawers for our stuff. Small fridge, microwave, coffee maker and access to an extensive channel list on TV, including HBO+Cinemax. We were happy to find the bathroom had ample space and a shelf to spread out toiletries, a small shelf in shower, and towel-drying hook. Seems like pretty basic stuff, but so many hotels are missing these little touches, and having them makes the stay that much more pleasant. The staff was lovely — they even let us borrow a wine opener for the day :) The only negative is that, like most old motels, the walls are a bit thin. Fortunately, our room was the last unit in the block so we only had one neighbor. We could hear the murmur of their talking and TV — but thankfully, they were not up late (or early!). Overall, a very positive experience.

DC
D Cochran Feb 28, 2026
8.0

This was our first choice decision after our landlord lost our home to auction and the new owner practically doubled our rent which forced us into an eviction. The Highway Inn was a great choice. The rooms are very clean and the beds are a perfect end to a hard days work after a long hot shower. Our extended stay was enjoyable during its full capacity. The firepit was a relaxing place to watch the open skies at night. The owners are always friendly and diligently keeping the appearance in quality standards. There may not be a pool or outside dining, no extras except a great place to stay at a great price. You'll enjoy your stay for the night or the month when you're on a budget and able to find a vacancy at the Highway Inn. A great place to end your day and unwind.

KB
Keith Bahler Feb 27, 2026
8.0

Older motel but clean. Good comfortable room for the price. Friendly helpful staff

MT
Michelle Turner Jan 20, 2026
10

Visiting Terre Haute for Homecoming and this was the closest place with a reasonable rate. It’s a no frills, but nice place to rest your head. Had a fire pit outside and sat in a quiet part of town. I enjoyed being able to go outside at night and it being quiet and not have the hustle and bustle of a big town. Our room had two queens, and if you see in the picture two pull out beds. Had a full size mini fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. The room and bathroom both clean and couldn’t hear any noise from other rooms. We were in between two rooms. Staff was friendly and explained if no parking right in front of our room where to park. We had no problem. We didn’t stay for breakfast so can’t let you know what there was to offer, but overall I do think we will select this Inn again when dropping off and pick up for college in the future.

C
Clayton Jan 13, 2026
10

A wonderful facility and terrific management and ownership. Convenient Affordable Quiet Very friendly I had a last minute check in and they worked very well with me on all of my needs. I highly recommend Highway Inn. Thank you ownership and management staff!

OM
OhioAlphorn MusicalSawman Dec 26, 2025
10

Very clean and well run, good choice for a clean, reasonably priced older motel. Paris looks like a peaceful little Midwestern town

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Highway Inn

Paris, Illinois, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Willard Airport 1 hr 8 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Illinois. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Twin Lakes Park 354 reviews

Twin Lakes Park

30 Twin Lakes Dr, Paris, IL 61944, United States

4.5 · Park
L&A Family Farms 197 reviews

L&A Family Farms

21661 Staley Rd, Paris, IL 61944, United States

4.8 · Farm
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