Conveniently located on Interstate 57, the Comfort Suites Marion hotel is walking distance from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant and 20's Hideout Steakhouse & Bar. The hotel is close to Shawnee National Forest and its many outdoor activities, including hunting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Crab Orchard Lake, the Lake of Egypt, Devil's Kitchen Lake, Little Grassy Lake, Rend Lake, Garden of the Gods wilderness area, and Giant City State Park are all located within Shawnee National Forest. The hotel is close to several businesses such as AISIN MFG. Illinois, Circuit City, General Dynamics, Heartland Regional Medical Center and the Marion VA Medical Center (VAMC).The hotel features and amenities include free high-speed Internet access in rooms and public areas, free deluxe continental breakfast, a fitness center and free passes to Gold's Gym, and free local calls. The business center has a public computer, printer and fax machine. The guests can take advantage of the indoor pool and outdoor patio area. Seasonal romance packages are also available.This hotel features suites with large sitting areas, microwaves, refrigerators, and wet bars. In addition to expanded cable, every suite has either a DVD or VHS player and features either a one- or two-person whirlpool bathtub.