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A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green cushions.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped front yard.

A patio with a stone fire pit, a grill, and two chairs.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, yellow chairs, and a green booth seating area.

1. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland

12.9 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Jenny

NT$4,721

NT$5,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, and a refrigerator.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a weight bench.

A conference room with round tables, black chairs, chandeliers, and a large screen.

A modern lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a blue armchair.

2. HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland

14.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Teresita

NT$2,931

NT$3,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with shrubs and gravel.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a coffee maker, a glass display case, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Embassy Inn."

A reception area with a desk, a bulletin board with postcards, and a window with a view of greenery.

3. The Springwater Inn

21.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Svetlana

NT$3,032

NT$3,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple stories.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and multiple lounge chairs.

A lobby with a fireplace, four striped armchairs, a coffee table, and a television.

4. Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites

10.7 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Mark

NT$3,908

NT$4,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a wardrobe.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and flower beds in the foreground.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A breakfast buffet counter with a bakery section and a sign indicating breakfast is ready when you are.

5. Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

15 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Michael

NT$4,054

NT$4,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor furniture, and umbrellas.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a clear entrance.

A modern dining area with booths, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

6. Hampton Inn Cortland

14.5 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Emilia

NT$4,376

NT$5,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, prominent columns, and a central entrance.

A grand hallway with a large, ornate carpet, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A room with a dark blue wall, a chandelier, a large window with white frames, a wooden table with a white tablecloth, and a patterned rug.

A room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a chandelier, and a large window with blinds.

7. Benn Conger Inn

21.1 km from James Kennedy State Forest

John

NT$4,858

NT$5,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large lodge with multiple stories, a prominent wooden facade, and a scenic mountain backdrop.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather seating, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, surrounded by artificial tree trunks, and a display of products on shelves.

An indoor water park with multiple water slides and pools.

8. Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

4.8 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Tak Yin

NT$6,081

NT$8,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A small building with a stone facade and a balcony.

A gym with cardio equipment, a treadmill, and exercise balls.

A reception area with a black reception desk, a yellow chair, a white counter, and a colorful striped rug.

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a blue-striped blanket. There are bedside tables with lamps and a phone.

9. Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland

12.8 km from James Kennedy State Forest

VICTOR

NT$2,844

NT$3,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, a potted plant, a framed picture, and a bulletin board.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

A small round wooden table with two beige chairs, a coffee maker, and a box of tissues.

A motel with a parking lot, several cars parked in front, and autumn-colored trees in the background.

10. Cortland Motel

13.2 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Melissa

NT$2,362

NT$2,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A seating area with two red chairs and a small table, a brick wall, and a view of the street through a large window.

A hotel room with a red wall, a desk with a chair, two beds with white bedding, and a patterned bedspread.

A reception area with a stone wall, a digital screen displaying 'Free Wi-Fi All Rooms,' and a payment terminal.

11. Red Roof Inn Cortland

14.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Garold

NT$2,557

NT$2,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large mural, and seating areas.

12. Best Western University Inn

24.7 km from James Kennedy State Forest

MaryGrace

NT$3,772

NT$4,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf with decorative items, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a television, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a television mounted on a wooden wall, a reception desk with a 'Boarding Pass' sign, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a wooden fence.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

24.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Zhihao

NT$3,666

NT$4,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a shower, a bed, a dresser, and a mirror.

A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a row of trees.

A bakery display case with various baked goods, a counter with a cash register, and a wall with framed pictures.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, wall sconces, and a painting.

14. Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area

15 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Sade

NT$3,253

NT$3,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a telephone on the table.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, air conditioning units, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a covered entrance labeled "188".

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and toilet.

15. Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

15 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Beth

NT$3,253

NT$3,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a window with a view of houses.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, hairdryer, and a toilet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, a lamp, a microwave, and a dresser.

16. Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown

14 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Emily

NT$2,762

NT$3,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Compare popular hotels close to James Kennedy State Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland	9.2 Wonderful 611 reviews	View
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland	8.6 Excellent 608 reviews	View
The Springwater Inn	9.6 Exceptional 368 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG	8.8 Excellent 802 reviews	View

Top James Kennedy State Forest Hotel Reviews

The Springwater Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Could not be any more perfect.. room was beautiful, clean , super quiet. Parking was easy , large spots to park. Very close to food . Highly recommend"

Meadow Court Inn

8/10 Good

"not fancy at all but the best bargain in a town where lodging is out of site. Quiet, convenienntly located with large grocery store directly across street. I was disappointed they no longer had breakfast in the lobby and had not adjusted their prices to off set this. Desk clerks very helpful. Will stay there again for Ithaca College Graduation in May!"

Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast and coffre"

Hotel Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"helpful staff"

Cayuga Blu Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was shabby but clean. Staff were very welcoming."

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

10/10 Excellent

"Have a great meal and the bar was fantastic."

Benn Conger Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Inn is a beautiful place to get away. The rooms and the grounds are lovely. The breakfast was beautifully set up and delicious. Our host, Shelley, was very accommodating. Highly recommend staying at Benn Conger Inn!"

Best Western University Inn

8/10 Good

"VERY dated rooms but clean. Breakfast was average, mostly carbs ( breads, oatmeal, waffles, muffins, cereal. ) small amount of fresh fruit, hotel scrambled eggs and meat. The building we were in ( main building) lower floor doors unlocked to the parking lot. No key needed to enter, didn’t seem quite safe to me, anyone could come in. The EV charging is SUPER slow and quite expensive but convenient. Overall very average"

Hampton Inn Cortland

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and friendly staff"

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Greek Peak Mountain Resort

8.8/10 (198 reviews)

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Cascades Indoor Waterpark

8.4/10 (140 reviews)

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Hope Lake

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

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Tuller Hill State Forest

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Hoxie Gorge State Forest

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Freetown Town Hall

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Peck Memorial Library

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Kennedy State Forest?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit James Kennedy State Forest, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 42 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near James Kennedy State Forest?

Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from James Kennedy State Forest. Other good options around the area include Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites and HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to James Kennedy State Forest?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from James Kennedy State Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Kennedy State Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near James Kennedy State Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near James Kennedy State Forest?

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Our top choices for James Kennedy State Forest hotels

1. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland

2. HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland

3. The Springwater Inn

4. Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites

5. Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

6. Hampton Inn Cortland

7. Benn Conger Inn

8. Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

9. Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland

10. Cortland Motel

11. Red Roof Inn Cortland

12. Best Western University Inn

13. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

14. Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area

15. Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

16. Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown

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Top James Kennedy State Forest Hotel Reviews

The Springwater Inn

Meadow Court Inn

Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

Hotel Ithaca

Cayuga Blu Hotel

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

Benn Conger Inn

Best Western University Inn

Hampton Inn Cortland

Other attractions near James Kennedy State Forest

Greek Peak Mountain Resort

Cascades Indoor Waterpark

Hope Lake

Tuller Hill State Forest

Hoxie Gorge State Forest

Freetown Town Hall

Peck Memorial Library

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