HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES MARION NORTHEAST BY IHG - Marion IL 2609 Blue Heron Drive 62959

2609 Blue Heron Dr., Marion, IL 62959 United States

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Near MTN Dew Park

9.0

Excellent

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

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This hotel offers a variety of amenities including a gym, pool, restaurant, spa, and free WiFi/internet.

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Free WiFi

Free buffet breakfast

Free parking nearby

Fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Super clean hotel"

The hotel is extremely clean and well kept. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Excellent stop and stay! I highly recommend!

Clifford T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 15 to Wed Sep 16 2026 at a $196.00 average nightly rate.

"Amanda at the front desk as well the other lady's are very helpful knowledgeable "

Very Good.

Frank D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 07 to Sun Mar 08 2026 at a $128.99 average nightly rate.

"Great Stay"

Hotel staff friendly and accommodating. The rooms are fresh and clean. The decor is very modern. The breakfast was perfect scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, pork and turkey sausage, pancakes, oatmeal with fixings, fresh fruit, muffins, dash, cinnamon rolls and the coffee was really good!

Jacqueline C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 19 to Sun Sep 21 2025 at a $170.99 average nightly rate.

"Very clean hotel with very nice staff."

Would stay again for sure. The room was very clean and staff accommodated my dog and request for ground floor.

Haery G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 06 to Sun Sep 07 2025 at a $135.99 average nightly rate.

"Last nite of vacation."

The Holiday inn in Marion il was an excellent choice for the last nite of my vacation to Florida. The desk manager was friendly and competent. The hotel smelled clean and fresh. The room was perfect and breakfast was delicious. There are a variety of restaurants within walking distance. I definitely recommend this hotel to travelers.

Carol R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 01 to Tue Sep 02 2025 at a $125.99 average nightly rate.

"Awesome"

The stay was awesome everyone was friendly and the place was clean. Very awesome.

Marita D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 26 to Wed Aug 27 2025 at a $152.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean"

Amanda was great and pleasant and Nathan was also. Housekeeping was friendly.

Barbara H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 08 to Sun Aug 10 2025 at a $191.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in Marion, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of MTN Dew Park and Kokopelli Golf Club. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Shawnee National Forest and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Oasis Sports Complex.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) - 2.7 mi
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church - 13.5 mi
Carbondale Amtrak Station - 13.9 mi
Memorial Hospital Carbondale - 14.1 mi
Franklin Hospital - 18.4 mi
Saline County Area Museum - 22.5 mi
Du Quoin Amtrak - 23.8 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Marion? This hotel has 1302 square feet (121 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Marion's newest hotel, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, is conveniently located off I-57 and IL Rte 13 adjacent to Rent One Park. The hotel location is minutes away from the Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) & within 15 minutes of Southern Illinois University. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Marion is centrally located to the city's major employers such as Heartland Regional Medical Center, Aisin, Blue Cross Blue Shield, General Dynamics, Pepsi MidAmerica, Marion VA Hospital, John A Logan Community College & Southern Illinois University. Endless recreational activities await visitors of our Marion hotel. The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Marion is about an hour from Shawnee National Forest, home to miles of trails and more than 500 wildlife species. Serious anglers can find an abundance of lakes nearby including Rend Lake and Kinkaid Lake. The hotel is also near the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Leisure travelers can explore the local culture with area wineries, Marion Civic Center, Williamson County Pavilion & the Illinois Star Centre Mall. Catch a Minor League Baseball game at Rent One Park, home of the Southern Illinois Miners! As a hotel guest in Marion, Illinois, you have access to modern amenities such as wired and wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves, hot breakfast & a 24-hour Business Center. After work or play, our indoor heated pool & 24-hour Fitness Center are a great way to unwind.

Local Attractions

The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Marion is about an hour from Shawnee National Forest, home to miles of trails and more than 500 wildlife species. Serious anglers can find an abundance of lakes nearby including Rend Lake and Kinkaid Lake. The hotel is also near the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Leisure travelers can explore the local culture with area wineries, Marion Civic Center, Williamson County Pavilion & the Illinois Star Centre Mall. Catch a Minor League Baseball game at Rent One Park, home of the Southern Illinois Miners!

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2012

Floors: 4

Rooms: 105

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 105

Handicap Rooms: 10

Suites: 23

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi

Nightly Parking: $0

Total Taxes: 17.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 6pm day of arrival

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Banquet hall
Braille or raised signage
Business center
Check In: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Computer station
Concierge services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 1302
Conference space size (meters) - 121
Daily
Designated smoking areas
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Fireplace in lobby
Fishing nearby
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free parking nearby
Free self parking
Free wired internet
Golfing nearby
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets allowed
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Television in common areas
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Vending machine
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: No shuttle available. Cab service upon request.

Breakfast Information

Complementary hot breakfast served daily featuring our signature cinnamon rolls and pancakes. Complimentary Coffee in Lobby Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

$25 non refundable deposit

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Outside parking lot available with no charge to guests

Internet / WiFi

Free unlimited WiFi and internet access to all guests

Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per week Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per week Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Free Express Start Breakfast

Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee

Free high-speed internet service in every room

eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services

Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Cracker Barrel, located 1 mile from the hotel.

Lunch Buffalo Wild Wings - Grab a delicious lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner 17th Street BBQ - Famous for their mouthwatering barbecue, 17th Street BBQ is located just 2 miles from the hotel.

Activity Rent a boat at Crab Orchard Lake - Enjoy a day of boating and fishing at Crab Orchard Lake, located 10 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Panera Bread - Start your day with a fresh breakfast at Panera Bread, located 2 miles from the hotel.

Lunch El Rancherito - Savor authentic Mexican cuisine for lunch at El Rancherito, located 5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Mackie's Pizza - Indulge in some delicious pizza at Mackie's Pizza, located 4 miles from the hotel.

Activity Explore Shawnee National Forest - Spend the day hiking and exploring the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, located 20 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast McDonald's - Grab a quick breakfast at McDonald's, located 1 mile from the hotel.

Lunch O'Charley's - Have a delicious lunch at O'Charley's, located 2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Red Lobster - Enjoy a seafood dinner at Red Lobster, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Activity Visit Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - Explore the diverse wildlife and scenic trails at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, located 15 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG have?

There are 105 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG?

Complementary hot breakfast served daily featuring our signature cinnamon rolls and pancakes. Complimentary Coffee in Lobby Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available

What parking is available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG?

Outside parking lot available with no charge to guests

How much does internet cost?

Free unlimited WiFi and internet access to all guests

Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor Pool Heated Indoor Pool Indoor Pool Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. $25 non refundable deposit

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Marion event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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