Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Marion, IL

The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson^®, Marion, IL provides quick access to Interstate 57, along with extended-stay rooms for longer vacations and business trips. Enjoy free hot breakfast before going for a hike at the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge or teeing off at Kokopelli Golf Club. After a full day, you can unwind in the indoor pool. A pet-friendly policy and a location within 25 minutes of Southern Illinois University make our hotel ideal for families. Sports teams in town for a big game can take advantage of our Sports Approved Program.

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Hotel Amenities & Services
At the Country Inn & Suites, we offer conveniences to make your stay easier, such as laundry facilities for cleaning grass-stained clothes after a round of golf. Amenities and services include:

• Complimentary, Hot Be Our Guest Breakfast
• Indoor Pool
• Free High-Speed Internet Access
• Pets Allowed*
• Fitness Center (with one stationary bike, one treadmill, a bench and weights from 5 pounds to 50 pounds)
• Business Center

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Our Rooms & Suites
You can grab a cool drink from the refrigerator in your room or suite, or brew a hot cup of coffee. In the evenings, watch a movie to relax before drifting off to sleep on a plush bed. Standard room highlights include:

• Free High-Speed Internet Access
• Wake-Up Service
• Coffeemaker, Refrigerator and Microwave
• Sofa Bed
• Cribs Available

Planning a longer vacation or business trip? You can book one of our extended-stay rooms.

Where to Eat While You’re Here
Start your morning off right with pastries, Belgian waffles and other tasty choices at our complimentary, hot Be Our Guest Breakfast. For lunch and dinner, you can stop by restaurants within a mile of the hotel, including the popular 17th Street Barbecue.

Things to Do in Marion, IL
Find great deals at nearby Illinois Centre Mall, or get supplies for your outdoor adventures at Dunn’s Sporting Goods. The Country Inn & Suites is within an easy drive of top area attractions, including these favorites:

Kokopelli Golf Club – Golf Week Magazine ranked Kokopelli Golf Club as one of the top five courses in Illinois. After working on your swing, quench your thirst at the club’s sports bar. Best of all, the club is only a half mile away.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge – The Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is just a 10-minute drive from the hotel and makes a great spot for hiking and fishing. Hunters with a refuge-specific permit can pursue waterfowl and other game. Visitors on nature walks have a better chance to spot turkeys in spring, bluebirds in summer and white-tailed deer in the fall. During winter, you might glimpse bald eagles.

Sports –  Baseball fans of all ages enjoy watching the Southern Illinois Miners play ball at Rent One Park, located half a mile from the Country Inn & Suites. Cheer on the Salukis if you’re visiting loved ones at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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Groups & Meetings
The Country Inn & Suites, Marion offers meeting space for up to 80 attendees in a convenient location near Williamson County Regional Airport and Interstate 57. Guests can take advantage of free high-speed Internet access and a 24-hour business center. We also work with sports groups to meet their unique needs through our Sports Approved Program.

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100% Non-Smoking Facility

*A non-refundable, one-time $25 pet fee applies. Pet must be kept on leash and may not be left unattended in guest room.