Dunbar, Ky., is an unincorporated area on the edge of Morgantown. It is 25 miles north of Bowling Green and 20 miles west of Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave in the world, with nearly 400 miles of mapped caves in the system. There is a lot to explore in the hilly area of central Kentucky. Many hotels of various kinds of available around Dunbar.
The Motel 6 in Morgantown is an option for the budget-minded traveler and is about five miles from Dunbar. This hotel has 100 rooms on two floors. There is an interior corridor so you can access your room from indoors. Elevators are available. This hotel offers free coffee in the morning, and there are free long distance calls within the continental United States. Suites with a hot tub are available. Pets are allowed with a $10 per day fee. Fast food restaurants, as well as various national chain eateries, are around the hotel. For local cooking, consider Kountry Kitchen on West G.L. Smith Street or the Sandwich Shop on Main Street.
The Days Inn of Central City is 15 miles west of Dunbar and is a mid-priced hotel in a rural area. A free breakfast is served and there is a fitness facility for guest use. The hotel has a coin-operated laundry and there is a computer in the lobby that guests may use. The lobby has a fireplace and space for relaxing. Don Everly, of Everly Brothers fame, is a native of Central City and there are tributes to this famous duo in the town. There are at least a dozen restaurants within a mile of the hotel. Local restaurants include Fast Eddy's, Downtown Cafe, Chaney's Bar-B-Q and Brothers Barbeque. Huddle House is next door and offers guests free delivery.
The Courtyard by Marriott in Bowling Green is 30 miles away from Dunbar and is a luxury option for travelers. This hotel has 90 rooms on three floors, as well as three suites. There is a meeting room and banquet facility available. Pets are not allowed and there is no smoking at this hotel. Each room has a 27-inch flat-screen TV. The Courtyard Cafe inside the hotel has breakfast available, but there is a charge for the buffet-style breakfast. Nearby are restaurants such as Montana Grille, Rafferty's and the 440 Main Restaurant and Bar.
The Drury Inn of Bowling Green is on Interstate 65 and about 27 miles from Dunbar. This hotel has 140 rooms on three floors. There are interior corridors and elevators available. Standard rooms and two-room suites are available. A free hot breakfast is served. Hot snacks are available starting at 5:30 in evening and free popcorn and beverages are available in the lobby. This hotel is near the National Corvette Museum and Lost Cave. There are several national chain restaurants in the immediate area just off the interstate.
