• Inexpensive hotel rooms are easily found in London, Kentucky, southeast of Louisville.USA states series: Kentucky. Political map with counties image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com
  
  London, Kentucky, in Laurel County, lies approximately 150 miles southeast of Louisville. Nearby Laurel Lake invites fishing, boating and jet skiing, but, for hiking, mountain biking and geocaching, a trip to the Levi Jackson State Park area is in order. For all those tempted to participate in the fun, London offers a variety of inexpensive hotel rooms, many of which are located less than a 30-minute drive from the area's recreational spots.
  
  

Red Roof Inn London

• The Red Roof Inn is located less than one mile from downtown London and is approximately a 25-minute drive from Laurel Lake and Levi Jackson State Park. The hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool, a complimentary continental breakfast and large parking areas for boats, trucks and recreational vehicles. Each guest room has expanded cable service, direct dial telephones, data ports and private bathrooms. Many restaurants are less than a five-minute drive from the hotel, serving a variety of American fare and international cuisine. Eldorado, the Golden Corral Buffet and Grill and Cracker Barrel are some of the local and visitor favorites. As of 2010, the hotel's room rates started at around $71 per night for a standard room. Guests can present AAA, AARP, senior or government identification cards for as much as a 10 percent discount.
  
  Red Roof Inn London
  
  110 Melcon Lane
  
  London, KY 40741
  
  606-862-8844
  
  redroof.com
  
  

Days Inn London

• As of 2010, room rates at the Days Inn started at around $59 per night for a room with two double beds, cable television, high-speed wireless Internet access, a coffee maker, microwave oven, refrigerator and private bathroom. The Days Inn is located only 30 minutes from the Cumberland Falls and Renfro Valley, the famous country music entertainment center. Guests can start the day with a complimentary continental breakfast and enjoy other hotel amenities that include fax and printing services, 24-hour front desk assistance and parking for trucks and recreational vehicles. The Shiloh Steak House, the Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Long John Silvers are located less than a mile from the hotel.
  
  Days Inn London
  
  207 Highway 80 W.
  
  London, KY 40741
  
  606-864-2222
  
  daysinn.com
  
  

Quality Inn London

• The Quality Inn is less than a 15-minute drive from Wood Creek Lake, one of the most popular fishing spots in Kentucky. The hotel features a business center, a complimentary breakfast, an indoor heated swimming pool and guest laundry facilities. As of 2010, the hotel charged $59 per night for a standard room. Standard rooms offer a king-size bed, high-speed wireless Internet access, refrigerators, microwave ovens and private bathrooms. After a day of indulging in recreational activities and sightseeing, guests can relax in the hotel's hot tub or dine in restaurants that are within walking distance. The Waffle House, Domino's Pizza and the Golden Corral Buffet and Grill all serve American fare.
  
  Quality Inn London
  
  400 GOP St.
  
  London, KY 40741
  
  606-877-4466
  
  qualityinn.com