Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Ottawa, Illinois !!! We are located on the near north side of Historic Ottawa off Interstate 80 and State Routes 23, 71 and 6 in the heart of LaSalle County. 10 minutes from Tree City USA, Ottawa is the site of the first Lincoln/Douglas Debate. City-Wide Murals adorn the downtown, enjoy boating and water sports on the Illinois and Fox Rivers, festivals and events are held annually in this quaint town of unique shopping, fine dining and history galore. Only 20 minutes from the spectacular Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. These are truly the “Hidden Gems” of the Midwest. Starved Rock Country’s newest hotel, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, we are the ideal hotel for Business Travelers, Families, Hikers, Bikers, Walkers, Sky Divers, Antique Shoppers, Boaters, Ice Climbers, Nature Lovers, Site Seers, History Buffs, Lincoln Enthusiasts, Fine Cuisine Eaters, Eagle Watchers, Festival Goers and Music Lovers.. “Every Stay is a Holiday”…at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ottawa, Illinois.