• There are a variety of hotel accommodations in rural southern Florida.hotel image by muro from Fotolia.com
  
  Rural southern Florida is generally considered the area between Fort Myers and West Palm Beach. The distance straight across this area is roughly one hundred and forty miles, a simple two hour to three hour drive, depending on speed and traffic. The area is flat and relatively featureless, save for vast stretches of swamp and grass. Lake Okeechobee is the biggest natural feature in this area. For tourists or people traveling across this stretch of land, if the need to stop and rest for the night arises, there are a few hotels available for your business. Depending on your location and preference for hotel services and amenities, there are adequate options for your interest.
  
  

Holiday Inn Express Clewiston

• Located in rural southern Florida, Clewiston is centrally located to communities such as Miami and Fort Myers. Clewiston is near Lake Okeechobee. The Holiday Inn Express hotel in Clewiston offers guests a host of services and amenities. These include a 24-hour fitness room, an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. Other amenities include a business center, high speed internet access, daily housekeeping and an ice machine. Nearby attractions include Big "O" Airboat Tours, the Ah-Tah-Thi Museum and the Bilie Swamp Safari.
  
  

Budget Inn Okeechobee

• The Budget Inn of Okeechobee is located in rural southern Florida, near Lake Okeechobee and features a quaint rural setting with a nearby conservation area where guests can go for long walks or ride bicycles. Hotel services and amenities include a complimentary breakfast, free high-speed Internet access, a swimming pool and a picnic area. Nearby attractions include the Taylor Creek/Nubbins Slough Conservation Area, Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Battlefield.
  
  

Holiday Inn Express Lake Placid

• The Holiday Inn Express in Lake Placid features a rural southern Florida setting. Lake Placid is conveniently located near rural Highway 27. Hotel services and amenities include a business meeting room, free high speed Internet access, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a sunbathing area, a hot tub and a fitness room. Nearby attractions include Sebring Riceway and Lake June.