★★ 1. Best Western John Day Inn315 W Main Street, John Day, OR 97845 The peaceful, rural town of John Day makes a good base from which to explore the many hidden attractions of east central Oregon including John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, the Sheep Rock unit of which is 35 miles west along US 26. Best Western John Day Inn is the main hotel in town, centrally located by the US 395 junction; a small (39 room) property with the traditional exterior corridor design, offering amenities of free full breakfast, an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and complimentary local area shuttle. A few rooms have their own hot tub bath, and all contain a microwave & refrigerator. There is one restaurant/bar adjacent, and others within easy walking distance |