Anticipation Rising for the Eclipse of a Lifetime
Monday, August 21, 2017 will provide an opportunity to glimpse one of the most dramatic cosmic activities in the universe – a total solar eclipse.
Monday, August 21, 2017 will provide an opportunity to glimpse one of the most dramatic cosmic activities in the universe – a total solar eclipse. While everyone in North America will have a chance to witness at least a partial eclipse of the sun, those wanting a full view of the eclipse will need to be aligned in just the right path.
Hotels.com® determined that due to the eclipse, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Idaho and Kentucky saw the largest increase in hotel searches when compared year over year.* Properties in these states are seeing people from all over the country making their reservations to witness the total eclipse; which was last seen in the United States in 1979.
Thomas Hettinger, Ph.D. Astronomy & Astrophysics and a member of the Hotels.com team commented: "Total solar eclipses are special events in the Universe. In addition to requiring a moon at just the right distance with just the right size, a planet must also have a star at just the right distance with just the right size. You don’t want to miss this rare and easy opportunity to view such a wonderful cosmic performance!"
For those just now making the decision to try to get a glimpse of this once in a lifetime eclipse, Hotels.com has picked hotels that still have availability -- all located within a few hours’ drive (at most!) to locations across the path of the eclipse. Plus, great places to stay are on this deals page.
Nebraska
Element Omaha Midtown CrossingOmaha, Nebraska 4.4 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $209 per night
Magnolia HotelOmaha, Nebraska 4.3 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $169 per night
Additional option: Sonesta ES Suites Omaha
Kansas
The Bluemont HotelManhattan, Kansas 4.5 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $184 per night
Anderson Bed & BreakfastManhattan, Kansas 4.9 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $141 per night
Additional option: Clubhouse Inn Topeka
Missouri
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Kansas CityIndependence, Missouri 4.7 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $154 per night
The Raphael Hotel, Autograph CollectionKansas City, Missouri 4.7 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $339 per night
Additional options: River City Casino & Hotel and Harrah’s North Kansas City Resort and Casino
Idaho
The Riverside HotelBoise, Idaho 4.2 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $318 per night
My Place Hotel—MeridianMeridian, Idaho 4.6 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $198 per night
Kentucky
21c Museum Hotel LouisvilleLouisville, Kentucky 4.7 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $236 per night
Vu GuesthouseLouisville, Kentucky 4.3 out of 5 guest review rating on Hotels.com From $209 per night
Additional options: Paducah Inn Boutique Hotel and Breckinridge Inn
In just a few clicks you could be on your way to view the eclipse of a lifetime. Don’t forget to book with Hotels.com® Rewards for instant savings and when you collect 10 nights, you get one free.
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