Pekin Hotel's Central Location Ideal for Travelers The Holiday Inn Express® Pekin (Peoria Area) hotel's location between downtown and I-155 makes it the perfect place to stay. Guests are mere minutes from both Avanti's Dome and Mineral Springs park, while Peoria is 20 miles from this hotel's accommodations in vibrant Pekin, IL. The hotel's business guests are well equipped to work away from the office thanks to free high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout the hotel and a Business Center that's open 24 hours. They're also one mile from meetings at the Avanti's Dome Banquet Center, or they can host a board meeting or gathering of up to 100 in the hotel's facilities. Pekin Insurance, Excel Foundry, Continental Carbonics and PAL Health Technologies are located within 10 miles of the hotel's accommodations. Entertainment in Pekin, IL is easy to come by; the hotel is located near parks, an award-winning local winery and more. McNaughton Park features 700 acres of woodlands and is five miles away, and Lick Creek Golf Course is nearby, too. You can enjoy a tasting at Willett's Winery or head to nearby Peoria for Par-A-Dice Casino and Riverfront Park. Use your downtime from meetings and sightseeing to get energized in the Fitness Center or relax in the pool and spa. Save your money by enjoying the delicious, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar each morning for free! Call today to book your stay in Pekin, the "Marigold Capital of the World."