Kentucky, also known as the Blue Grass State, has a wealth of natural beauty and historical sites. Visitors can enjoy miles of rivers, some of which offer opportunities for whitewater rafting. Abraham Lincoln's birth site and a park on the Cherokee Trail of Tears route are among the state's historical attractions. Kentucky has budget and luxury hotels, some of which feature public and private fireplaces.
The Comfort Inn is in southern Kentucky at Somerset, less than 10 miles from Lake Cumberland and Mills Spring Battlefield. The hotel's 54 guest rooms include deluxe suite accommodations that feature a private fireplace and hot tub. Complimentary services available to guests include a continental breakfast, parking and a business center. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool and fitness center.
Comfort Inn
82 Jolin Drive
Somerset, Kentucky 42503
606-677-1500
comfortinn.com
The Quality Inn is in northeast Kentucky at Grayson, near the Ohio and West Virginia borders. The hotel is about 15 miles from Grayson Lake State Park and Greenbo Lake, and 17 miles from the nearest golf course. Rooms have a seating area and satellite television; rooms with in-room whirlpool or a work desk are available upon request. A breakfast room and lounge feature a public fireplace, and guests also can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and exercise room.
Quality Inn
205 State Highway 1947
Grayson, Kentucky 41143
606-474-7854
qualityinn.com
The Seelbach Hilton is in central Kentucky at Louisville. The historic hotel, opened in 1905, has hosted well-known people including Al Capone and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Besides deluxe guest rooms, the hotel also offers specialty suites. Three of the suites--the Seelbach, Fitzgerald and Presidential--offer a parlor area and private stone fireplace. A salon and spa are located on-site, and the fitness center is open 24 hours. Babysitting, dry cleaning and an on-call doctor are among the hotel's other services.
The Seelbach Hilton
500 Fourth St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502-585-3200
seelbachhilton.com