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The Shelby Inn

2.5 star property

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The Shelby Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shelbyville, The Shelby Inn is in the business district and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Little Theatre on the Square, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eagle Creek State Park and Wolf Creek State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Shelbyville travel guide
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816 W Main Street, Shelbyville, IL, 62565

What's nearby

  • Beautiful landscape of Lake Shelbyville, Illinois during sunset
    Lake Shelbyville Beach
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Shelby County Courthouse
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forest Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lake Shelbyville
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lake Sara
    42 min drive - 35.4 miles

Getting around

  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    14 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Iron Keg
    14 min walk
  • Subway
    7 min walk

About this property

The Shelby Inn

Motel in the business district
The Shelby Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shelby Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1903
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in is at 1 PM. Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact The Shelby Inn at least 48 hours prior to arrival to receive late check-in instructions.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking for boats and trailers.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shelby Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shelby Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shelby Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Shelby Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital and Shelby County Courthouse. Forest Park and Lake Shelbyville are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Shelby Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room for reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and host was very accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very cozy spot for our family to stay while we were regrettably in town for a funeral. It was very clean and comfortable and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay close to the spillway

Was a great location to stay overnight to fish Lake Shelbyville. It was clean, comfortable and upkept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here for our friend’s wedding. Walkable to the venue, and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating people. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Shelby Inn located with in walking distance of the wedding venue. Great guest service, and clean rooms. Will definitely use again if we are in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expectations exceeded

Clean and quiet stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean stay the staff on site was very helpful yet it was a contactless check in which was nice and convenient. Very accommodating with boat and trailer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice up-to-date touches on an historic facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large, comfortable and very quaint. We recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean manatee is our average of best
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate for our one night stay. Historic buildings. Walkable to several restaurants, highly recommend The LONGBRANCH restaurant. Spacious parking. There was a cleaning towel left in our bathroom behind the door, spiders in the upper corner of the shower. Bathroom definitely needs updating and a deep cleaning (especially in the corners of the floor). Furniture old and worn, but matches the vibe of the place. Bed pillows were hard, otherwise bed was fairly comfortable. Check in was easy, no staff at the hotel, but easily reached via text.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Xin

Liked: Staff & service
It’s clean and descent. Self checkin is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and in good repair
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but sufficient

The checkin was completely self serve with a text giving me a code to enter my room. The location is within walking distance to some places to eat or shop. I was given a link to a website that provided everything you need to know. Shelbyville is a cute small town. I visited several of the shops downtown and everyone was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Virtual checking and door lock works well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quietly met expectations.

Clean room, clean bathroom, clean carpets and bed. Quiet. AC/Heater worked great and was quiet. What more is wanted? Okay, the front door needs some weather stripping as cold air was coming through the sides and under the door. But no big deal since the heater worked so well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I’ll be back, same time next year

Wonderful inn in the heart of Shelbyville Beautiful place with first and second story rooms. Outdoor seating areas throughout the property with ample clean parking lots. The rooms are modern and clean and included many amenities. Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, shampoo/body wash, etc The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of pillows. Communication was good, self check in. Walking distance to many attractions, businesses, restaurants and bars. Would I stay here again? Absolutely!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didnt like is the info had conflicting check in times of 1 and 4pm. When asked 3 days prior to check in if i could check in at 3pm they said i had to ask when I received the check in text at 10am day of check in. Which I did but was told I had to have prior approval from management. Room perfectly fine and clean for a quoick one night dtay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint! Nice place to stay with a wholesome vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025