The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located along Interstate 57, just six miles from Crab Orchard Lake and the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. This hotel is near John A. Logan College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the Herrin Civic Center, Lake of Egypt and Rend Lake. The surrounding area with Ferne Clyffe State Park, Little Grassy Lake, Giant City State Park and Devil's Kitchen Lake are within 25 miles of the hotel, and offer fishing, hunting, boating, hiking and more. Visitors will enjoy shopping at the nearby Illinois Center, one of the largest shopping malls in southern Illinois. The Williamson County Regional Airport and Williamson County Pavilion are less than five miles away. A variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located nearby. In the morning, guests are invited to help themselves to the free continental breakfast, featuring cereals, coffee, donuts and other assorted items. Guests of the hotel will also enjoy many other amenities, including: free wireless high-speed Internet access in the lobby, free local and long distance calls, free 24-hour coffee in the lobby, exercise room, hot tub and indoor heated pool. Business travelers will appreciate access to fax services. Business-class king rooms are offered for added convenience. In addition to standard amenities, some rooms include refrigerators, microwaves and spacious work desks. Nonsmoking rooms can be requested. Laundry facilities are provided for guest convenience. This is a pet-friendly hotel (nightly fee applies).