Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Kokopelli Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Williamson County Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Heartland Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 6 min drive
Carbondale Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge features a casino and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Shawnee National Forest. You can relax at the spa tub, work out at the fitness center, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An indoor pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
92 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 20 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's games
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1989
ATM/banking
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Casino
5 casino slot machines
Spa tub
Casino VIP room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
39-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Econo Lodge Hotel Marion
Econo Lodge Marion
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Marion
Econo Lodge Hotel Marion
Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 20 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge?
Yes, the 120 square-foot casino features 5 slot machines.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge and nearby?
Econo Lodge has a casino, an indoor pool, and a spa tub, as well as a fitness center and an arcade.
What's the area around Econo Lodge like?
Econo Lodge puts you in the heart of Marion. Popular attractions include Shawnee National Forest, which is 14 minutes away by car.
Reviews
5.0
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4.4/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
4.4/10
Amenities
4.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Happy
Its very home feeling as im going through alot the staff here are very nice an good people . I feel very at home here.
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Awesome place an staff are good very helpful
Very nice an great staff an people
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 15, 2024
Crystal Meth Please
If you are looking for crystal meth this is the place for you!
Joe
Joe, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 6, 2024
Deadbolt was missing from door, roaches and bugs in rooms
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 5, 2024
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2024
Gage
Gage, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 24, 2024
BRENDA E
BRENDA E, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 19, 2024
Bug infested
DeCarlos
DeCarlos, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2024
This place is disgusting. It is very sketchy. Everything is dirty… parking lot, entrance lobby, hallways and room. The tv did not work. I had a non smoking room, but clearly someone had smoked in it previously. I seriously considered leaving and going elsewhere. I can’t believe the Econolodge home office would let their motels look like this.
Edwina
Edwina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 16, 2024
April
April, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 11, 2024
This place is nasty. There were mice and roaches in our room. The carpet was not vacuumed and was nasty. The pool water was dirty. We had to stay due to child visitation arrangements. We will never stay here again.
Bruce L. Perry
Bruce L. Perry, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 8, 2024
Knew I wasn’t getting a lot for the money, but it was really bad. Old dirty
Jacuzzi empty
Staci
Staci, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 29, 2024
Room smelled
Jonathon
Jonathon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 22, 2024
Roaches, mold, dirty room was poorly cleaned,
I do not recommend this place at all roaches room wasn't clean pool looks like they kept adding chemicals can't even see threw the water. There was mold and the bathroom was absolutely falling apart
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 17, 2024
Brandee
Brandee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 16, 2024
If you have no other choice then sleep in your car. This place is a dump. Dirty, noisy, scary people everywhere. horrible breakfast, everything filthy and broken. On the plus side they allow pets and there isn't anything you could do to damage the room because it already smells like a dog used it for a bathroom. I seriously would sleep in my car before staying there.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2024
The first room they put me in stunk, so I had to be moved, the only thing in this hotel that is air conditioned is the rooms, the rest of it is hot, stuffy, and smells bad, the pool looks unhealthy, that water does not look right, this is a horrible hotel and would never recommend it to anyone
Kirissia
Kirissia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 13, 2024
Roach motel
This is a roach motel as of july 2024. 1st floor roon had large roaches. They moved us up stairs amd it was full of tini roaches and the ajoining room was able to lock us out bit we couldnt lock them out because our door was missing. We left and drove through the night.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 9, 2024
The pool was cloudy, no microwave in room, not a lot of spots to plug in phone, some lights didn’t work. But I love the night shift lady. She was very nice and happy to help.
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 29, 2024
But did you die?
The Econolodge of Marion is the sole survivor of the 1970’s. It is definitely an old property. I didn’t use the pool, the hot tub was broken. The pool area is not air conditioned. Not good for summer weather but probably pretty amazing in winter. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was worth the extra savings as I am on a budget and was just in town for hiking in the Shawnee forest. If you are a delicate flower, this is not the inn for you. If not, it’s worth the extra money saved.
Ashlee
Ashlee, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 28, 2024
Smell of weed throughout the hallways. Littered with homeless people essentially. If you have kids, I would not recommend. If you are bringing a girl, I would not recommend. Solo Guy?….maybe bring a gun.
Aaron
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 27, 2024
Everlene
Everlene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 24, 2024
Pretty sure I was set up to be robbed.
Checked in at about 2 am after getting off of work, was in town to help out a sister store of ours. Anyway; this very unkempt looking fellow was loitering around in the lobby when I arrived and chatted with the clerk as she was checking me in. As she goes to hand me my card, this random stranger asks; "what room did you put him in?" and she replied with MY ACTUAL ROOM NUMBER. This guy then continued to follow me around, even walked alongside my car as I was going to park. He kept hanging around me until I pulled my pistol out and clipped it to my hip and told him I'm going to turn in. Didn't sleep a wink that night, kept going out to check on the car and make sure my windows weren't smashed. I added a picture of the view from my room. Breathtaking is an understatement.
AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS