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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 hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

฿4,956

฿5,601 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

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

฿3,077

฿3,569 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A lakeside setting with picnic shelters, a lifeguard stand, and a building with a green roof.

An indoor water park with multiple water slides and pools.

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

3. Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

4.8 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Qingmei

฿6,381

฿9,111 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

Two single beds with headboards, a patterned carpet, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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

4. The Springwater Inn

21.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest

lisa

฿3,184

฿3,597 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A small building with a stone facade and a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, and a small seating area with a table and chairs.

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.

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

5. Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland

12.8 km from James Kennedy State Forest

VICTOR

฿2,986

฿3,374 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

Karen

฿4,594

฿5,329 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 hotel room with a blue sofa, an orange chair, a wooden table, a bed with a white headboard, and a large mirror.

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

7. Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

15 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Michael

฿3,988

฿4,626 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Cortland Motel

13.2 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Melissa

฿2,480

฿2,803 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with red patterned chairs, a brown ottoman, and two lamps on a round table.

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.

9. Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites

10.7 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Mark

฿4,117

฿4,652 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 Red Roof Inn with a parking lot, marked handicapped parking spaces, and a clear sky.

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

10. Red Roof Inn Cortland

14.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Garold

฿2,684

฿3,114 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

A hotel gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a carpeted floor.

11. Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area

15 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Sade

฿3,390

฿3,932 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 bathroom with a sink, mirror, and toilet.

A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

12. Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

15 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Beth

฿3,390

฿3,932 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

13. Best Western University Inn

24.7 km from James Kennedy State Forest

MaryGrace

฿3,960

฿4,475 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

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.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

24.6 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Zhihao

฿3,834

฿4,333 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

15. Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown

14 km from James Kennedy State Forest

Emily

฿2,865

฿3,324 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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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 612 reviews	View
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland	8.6 Excellent 611 reviews	View
Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark	8.6 Excellent 935 reviews	View
The Springwater Inn	9.6 Exceptional 369 reviews	View
Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland	7.6 Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top James Kennedy State Forest Hotel Reviews

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and convenient location. Valet was easy and quick. Nightly price was very expensive however."

Cayuga Blu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is well maintained while also being more affordable than many other hotels in the area. The breakfast was great too."

La Tourelle Inn & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one night and wished we could have stayed longer. The property was beautiful, the room was spacious and well-maintained, and we loved the lounge area. We enjoyed delicious dinner and drinks after arriving on a rainy night and not wanting to get back out to go into town. We also sat by the cozy fire in the lobby before heading to bed. A perfect romantic getaway!"

Hampton Inn Cortland

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast staff was extremely friendly and beyond helpful."

Meadow Court Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great night and time"

The Springwater Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice, small hotel. Ok breakfast. Overall we got what we needed."

Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast and coffre"

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"

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Cascades Indoor Waterpark

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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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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 place to stay near James Kennedy State Forest?

Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 choices in 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 accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer 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. Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark

4. The Springwater Inn

5. Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland

6. Hampton Inn Cortland

7. Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

8. Cortland Motel

9. Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites

10. Red Roof Inn Cortland

11. Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area

12. Quality Inn Cortland - University Area

13. Best Western University Inn

14. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

15. Econo Lodge Cortland Downtown

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Top James Kennedy State Forest Hotel Reviews

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

Cayuga Blu Hotel

La Tourelle Inn & Spa

Hampton Inn Cortland

Meadow Court Inn

The Springwater Inn

Holiday Inn Express Cortland by IHG

Benn Conger Inn

Best Western University Inn

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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