Cheap Hotels in McCook, Nebraska, United States

McCook is a railroad town in southwest Nebraska with a handful of hotels and motels along Highway 83 and B Street. This guide to hotels in McCook, Nebraska covers every property we could confirm from two or more sources. We also correct some old claims. The Keystone Hotel no longer takes guests, and we found no cabins at Red Willow Reservoir. We do not quote rates because prices change daily. Call each property to confirm details before you book.

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Where to Stay in McCook, Nebraska

McCook has two clusters of lodging. Three hotels sit on North Highway 83 on the north side of town. Two more sit on East B Street and West B Street. Visit McCook, the local tourism site, lists eight lodging properties in all, plus several vacation rentals. Hotel booking sites list six of the town hotels.

The town has no large resort and no luxury tier. Expect clean, practical rooms with breakfast, and plan to drive. McCook has three highways, so most guests arrive by car.

Holiday Inn Express McCook

Holiday Inn Express stands at 711 North Highway 83, McCook, NE 69001. Call 308-737-3005. The IHG site lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The minimum check-in age is 21.

The hotel serves free breakfast from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, omelets, and cinnamon rolls. Guests also get an indoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, guest laundry, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Visit Nebraska adds a Managers Reception Monday through Thursday with drinks and snacks.

Rooms include a refrigerator, a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and a desk. Suites are available. IHG says the hotel welcomes dogs, up to two per room, for a nightly fee. Ask about the fee when you book.

IHG places the hotel about 3 miles from Ben Nelson Regional Airport. Pick this hotel if you want a chain name, a pool, and a hot breakfast.

Cobblestone Hotel and Suites McCook

Cobblestone sits at 1301 North Highway 83, McCook, NE 69001. Call 308-777-2000. Visit McCook lists 54 rooms, an indoor pool and spa, and suites.

Visit Nebraska lists a fitness center, free breakfast, in-room refrigerators, free parking, meeting space, and accessible facilities. The tourism page also calls the hotel family friendly. We could not find check-in times or a pet policy, so ask the front desk.

The hotel sits on Highway 83 with quick access to US 34. Nearby places include the Amtrak station, Community Hospital, Ben Nelson Regional Airport, and McCook Community College. Pick Cobblestone if you want suites and a pool.

Quality Inn and Suites McCook

Quality Inn and Suites stands at 901 North Highway 83. Call 308-345-7115. Visit McCook lists 40 rooms, an indoor pool and spa, and suites. A second listing confirms the address.

We could not open the official Choice Hotels page for this property. We did not confirm breakfast hours, pet rules, or check-in times. Call the hotel and ask before you plan around any amenity.

Economy Inn McCook

Economy Inn stands at 1103 East B Street, McCook, NE 69001. Call 308-345-1141 or the toll-free line, 888-345-1141. Visit McCook lists 39 rooms, a breakfast room, and wireless internet.

Visit Nebraska lists free breakfast, in-room coffee, free high-speed internet, refrigerators, microwaves, ground-level rooms, cable TV, truck parking, and weekly rate options. The listing also mentions recent renovations. The old version of this guide mentioned a seasonal pool. We found no source for a pool, so ask before you pack a swimsuit.

Ground-level rooms and truck parking suit work crews and drivers. Pick Economy Inn if you want a simple room and a short drive to downtown.

Coratel Inn and Suites by Jasper McCook

Coratel Inn and Suites stands at 612 West B Street, McCook, NE 69001. Call 308-777-2515. Trip.com says the property was once The Chief Motel. The new name came with new management.

The Coratel site lists check-in at 3:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a business center, laundry, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, and family suites exist. The property offers RV parking, which few McCook hotels list. The hotel states pets are not allowed. At the time we checked, the site said the pool and hot tub were closed.

The old version of this guide promised a spa, couples massage, and a lobby fireplace. We found no source for any of these, so we removed them. Guest reviews from 2024 to 2026 on Trip.com raise cleanliness and maintenance concerns. Read recent reviews and call before you book.

The Coratel site places the hotel about 2.5 miles from McCook Regional Airport.

Cedar Inn 4-Less and Horse Creek Inn

Visit McCook also lists two smaller hotels. Cedar Inn 4-Less stands at 1300 East C Street. Call 308-345-7091. The listing counts 23 rooms. Horse Creek Inn stands at 1 Holiday Bison Drive. Call 308-345-4505. The listing counts 50 rooms, suites, and a meeting room.

We found only one source for each, so treat both as unconfirmed. Call first to confirm the property is open, the room types, and the amenities.

Motels in McCook: Budget Options

McCook has no large budget chain row, but a few properties serve travelers on a tight plan. Economy Inn and Cedar Inn 4-Less lean toward simple rooms. Coratel adds RV parking and a family suite option. We do not quote rates. Compare the total with taxes and fees on two booking sites and by phone.

Weekly rate options at Economy Inn help anyone on a longer job or move. Ask the front desk for the current terms.

Other Places to Sleep Near McCook

Visit McCook lists Bobwhite Perch Lodge, about 15 miles northwest of town. Call 308-340-9663. The lodge books through Airbnb and Vrbo. The tourism site also lists vacation rentals, including The Bev Historic Townhouse, The Frank Historic Townhouse, and The Garrett House. We did not verify rooms or rules at these rentals. Read each listing closely.

Hotel booking sites also list lodging in Cambridge, Oberlin, and Arapahoe, within 25 to 40 miles of McCook. Use these if McCook fills up on a busy weekend.

Camping at Red Willow Reservoir, Near McCook

The old version of this guide told readers to book cabins at Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area. We found no cabins on the Nebraska Game and Parks page. The page lists campsites instead. The address is 72718 Trail 2, McCook, NE 69001. Call 308-345-5899.

The recreation area covers 4,320 acres around a 1,628-acre lake. Campsites range from electric plus to basic and primitive. The park has 48 pads with electric hookups at 30 and 50 amps, plus showers and utility stations. In peak season, half the sites take reservations and the rest go first come, first served. A park entry permit is required. Check the Game and Parks fee schedule for the current permit cost.

Fishing includes channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, and wiper. The park also offers boat ramps, a swimming beach, two miles of hiking trails, an archery range, and 13 picnic shelters. Pheasant, rabbit, and deer hunting are allowed under state rules.

The Keystone Hotel Is No Longer a Hotel

The old version of this guide told readers to stay at the Keystone Hotel since 1911. The facts differ. The Keystone Hotel at 402 Norris Avenue opened in 1922. Wikipedia reports the building became a retirement facility in 1970. Do not plan a guest stay there.

The building still matters to McCook. Archer and Gloyd, a Kansas City firm, designed the Renaissance Revival structure. The National Register of Historic Places listed the Keystone on July 5, 2001. You can walk past the building on Norris Avenue and view the exterior.

The old guide also named a McCook Museum next door and the Pawnee Trail Historical Park. We could not verify either, so we removed both.

Things to Do Near Your McCook Hotel

The George W. Norris House stands at 706 Norris Avenue. The Nebraska State Historical Society has run the home as a museum since 1968. The National Park Service designated the house a National Historic Landmark on May 28, 1967. George Norris helped create the Nebraska unicameral legislature. We could not confirm current tour hours, so call before you visit.

The Harvey P. Sutton House stands at 602 Norris Avenue. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the home, built from 1905 to 1908. Wikipedia calls the house the only Wright house in Nebraska. The house is a private residence. View the exterior only from the public sidewalk, and do not enter the property.

Visit McCook promotes disc golf, birding, golf tournaments, museums, art venues, shopping, and walking tours. The town calls itself the capital of the Buffalo Commons. Big annual events include Heritage Days, a five-day celebration, plus the Red Willow County Fair, the Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival, and Cruisin the Bricks. Check dates early, because events fill local hotels. Call the visitor office at 308-345-1203 for current schedules.

Getting to McCook

McCook is the county seat of Red Willow County in southwest Nebraska. Highway 83 runs north and south through town. Highways 6 and 34 run east and west. Amtrak serves the town through the California Zephyr. Denver Air Connection provides commercial flights from McCook Regional Airport.

Cobblestone says the town lies within 260 miles of Denver and between Interstates 70 and 80. Check a map for current drive times and winter road conditions before you leave.

How to Choose Between McCook Hotels and Motels

Families should start with Holiday Inn Express or Cobblestone. Both list an indoor pool and free breakfast.

Pet owners should call Holiday Inn Express first. IHG states the hotel takes dogs for a nightly fee. Coratel does not allow pets. We could not confirm rules at the other hotels.

Work crews and drivers should ask Economy Inn about truck parking and weekly rates. Coratel lists RV parking.

Nature lovers can camp at Red Willow Reservoir or book a hotel in town and drive out for the day.

History fans should stay near Norris Avenue. The Norris House, the Sutton House, and the Keystone exterior sit within the same few blocks, though we did not measure the distance.

Before you pay, confirm the property name on the building, the cancellation policy, parking, breakfast hours, and late arrival rules. Ask for the total with taxes and fees. Book early for Heritage Days and the county fair.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked Holiday Inn Express against the IHG site and Visit Nebraska. We checked Coratel against its own site and Trip.com. We checked Cobblestone against Visit Nebraska and Visit McCook. We checked Economy Inn against Visit McCook and Visit Nebraska. We took Red Willow details from Nebraska Game and Parks, and Keystone, Norris, and Sutton details from Wikipedia.

We could not confirm current rates, Quality Inn amenities, Cedar Inn 4-Less, or Horse Creek Inn beyond one listing. We could not confirm tour hours at the Norris House. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

McCook offers a modest, practical lodging list. Holiday Inn Express and Cobblestone give you pools and free breakfast. Economy Inn gives you a simple room with truck parking. Coratel allows RV parking but not pets. Skip the Keystone Hotel as a place to stay, and expect campsites instead of cabins at Red Willow Reservoir. Call ahead, confirm current policies, and book early for Heritage Days.