Title: 4 Stars Hotels in Catlettsburg, Kentucky from CA $156 - Find Cheap Catlettsburg Hotels With 4 Stars | Expedia.ca [Catlettsburg Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Catlettsburg.dx181160)[Hotels in Catlettsburg](https://expedia.ca/Catlettsburg-Hotels.d181160.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Catlettsburg](https://expedia.ca/Catlettsburg-Vacation-Rentals.d181160.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Catlettsburg](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Catlettsburg.d181160.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Catlettsburg Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Catlettsburg.d181160.Car-Rental-Guide)[Catlettsburg Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Catlettsburg.d181160.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # 4 Stars Hotels in Catlettsburg, Kentucky from CA $156 - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Catlettsburg 4 Star Hotels Tonight [Nov 2 - Nov 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=181160&startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=181160&startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=181160&startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=181160&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Catlettsburg 4 Star Hotels ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26700/26666/278ab980.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily buffet breakfast (USD 16.95 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26700/26666/cdf6f2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26700/26666/65ff69a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26700/26666/577160bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington Huntington 8.6/10 Excellent (1012) "Great place to stay. 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