Lodging Info
When you purchase your VIP or non-VIP event tickets, you will immediately receive an email with special links to our preferred True Realm hotels. We have negotiated reduced rates at these locations, and the rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additionally, there are many hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and B&Bs in the area. Below is a listing of these lodging facilities. Watch for <TOP PICK> after the namesas these have been visited by True Realm staff, and they are recommended.
NOTE: Sometime in March we will announce an official CAMPGROUND of True Realm, as we are in negoitations with a campground about 3 miles from the event. Once we see that the proposed upgrades are in place, we will inform everyone of the rates and location. It should be a really nice spot — and it will be doublely fun if the place is over-run with gamers. The rates should be around $10 a night for a tent spot, and $20 a night for full hook-up.
CLICK HERE to view a map of the area around the hotels in Marion, Illinois. It shows the location of various restaurants and retailers — as well as the location of the recommended hotels.
The official True Realm hotels will be in Marion, Illinois — just off Interstate 57 at exit 54. The event will be at a warehouse in Herrin, Illinois — about 8 miles away. Click on the “View Larger Map” link below to see the route to travel from the hotel area to the warehouse. There are MANY national chain restaurants along the way to the warehouse in Marion and Herrin.
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Lodging
The address for the event is:
Total Quality Warehouse
2401 West Herrin St
Herrin, IL 62948
You can use Google Map to check the distance of the lodging from the warehouse by CLICKING HERE.
America’s Best Inn & Suites
2700 W DeYoung
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-9421 or 800-228-5150
Fax 618-997-1581
Email marion@americasbestinn.com
50 rooms & 3 Jacuzzi suites
Pet Friendly
www.americasbestinn.com
Arrowhead Lake Campground
1600 Peterson St
Johnston City, IL 62951
618-983-3535
One primitive cabin with electricity along the shore of beautiful Arrowhead Lake.
Pet Friendly.
Cabin on the Hill <TOP PICK> Also 2-story log home is great for lots of gamers!
2751 Dogwood Road
Carbondale, IL 62901
www.cabinonthehill.com
618-529-5667
info@cabinonthehill.com
Comfort Inn
2600 W. Main
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-6221 or 800-424-6423
Fax 618-993-8964
122 Rooms
www.choicehotels.com
Comfort Suites
2608 W. Main
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-9133 or 800-424-6423
Fax 618-997-1005
Email gm.il115@choicehotels.com
64 Rooms
www.choicehotels.com
Days Inn
1802 Bittle Place
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-1351 or 800-329-7499
Fax 618-993-2241
70 Rooms
Pet Friendly
www.daysinn.com
Devil’s Kitchen Cabins
3903 Caney Branch Lane
Carbondale, IL 62902
618-549-4235 or 866-549-4235
Email innkeeper@devilskitchencabins.com
1 log cabin rental with a second cabin under construction.
www.devilskitchencabins.com
Drury Inn <TOP PICK>
2706 DeYoung
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-9600 or 800-325-8300
Fax 618-997-9600
131 Rooms
Pet Friendly
www.druryhotels.com
Econo Lodge
1806 Bittle Place
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-1644 or 800-476-0008
Fax 618-993-8868
Email sunyfilms@aol.com
103 Rooms
Pet Friendly
www.choicehotels.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites <TOP PICK>
1400 N. Halfway Rd
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-3011 or 800-228-2800
Fax 618-998-1099
Email ffimarion@yahoo.com
89 Rooms
www.marriott.com
Farris Motel
14963 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
618-983-9912
15 rooms
Four Seasons Campground
720 East Carroll St
Herrin, IL 62948
618-942-2069
Fax 618-942-2069
Email LLK63@verizon.net
2 cabins
Pet Friendly
www.rvparkfourseasons.com
Gray Plaza Motel
1501 W. DeYoung
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-2174
30 Rooms
Pet Friendly
Hampton Inn <TOP PICK>
2175 Reed Station Parkway
Carbondale, IL 62901
www.hampton.com
CRBIL_Hampton@hilton.com
618-549-6900
800-426-7866
Hampton Inn <TOP PICK>
2710 W. DeYoung
Marion, IL 62959
618-998-9900 or 800-426-7866
Fax 618-997-8684
Email maril.hampton@hilton.com
89 Rooms
www.hamptoninn.com/
2300 Reed Station Parkway
Carbondale, IL 62901
www.holidayinncarbondale.com
618-549-2600
618-549-6151 fax
mailto:mgr@hicarbondale.com
Holiday Inn Express
400 Comfort Drive
Marion, IL 62959
618-998-1220 or 800-465-7329
Fax 618-998-0212
Email hiemarionil@live.com
78 Rooms
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/home
Lake Tree Inn & Suites
9600 Lake of Egypt Rd.
Marion, IL 62959
618-995-1738
18 Rooms near Exit 45 at Lake of Egypt.
www.laketreeinnandsuites.com/
Marion Airport Inn & Suites
8101 Express Dr
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-3222
Fax 618-998-8868
35 Rooms
Pet Friendly
Mary’s Bed & Breakfast
509 S Park Ave
Herrin, IL 62948
618-942-2742
Fax 618-942-3064
Email marysrestaurant@verizon.net
4 rooms. Traditional bed and breakfast inn located next door to Mary’s Restaurant.
www.marysfinedining.com
Motel 6
1008 Halfway Rd.
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-2631 or 800-466-8356
Fax 618-993-2719
Email m61174bo@motel6.com
Pet Friendly
www.motel6.com/
Motel Marion
2100 W. Main
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-2101
Fax 618-997-9199
44 Rooms
Pet Friendly
Oakridge Manor
9049 Route 166
Creal Springs, IL 62922
618-996-2237
Fax 618-997-9199
Email innkeeper@oakridgemanor.com
4 rooms. Bed and Breakfast.
www.oakridgemanor.com/
Olde Squat Inn
14160 Liberty School Rd
Marion, IL 62959
618-982-2916
Email oldesquat@aol.com
8 rooms in 5 reconstructed historic log cabins. Bed and Breakfast. Pet Friendly.
www.oldesquatinn.com/
Park Avenue Motel
912 N Park Ave
Herrin, IL 62948
618-942-3159
20 rooms
Pin Oak Motel
1200 Pin Oak Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
618-985-4834
20 Rooms
Super 8 Motel
2601 W. DeYoung
Marion, IL 62959
618-993-5577 or 800-800-8000
Fax 618-997-6779
Email mar_super8@msn.com
63 Rooms
Pet Friendly
www.super8.com
Touch of Nature
Mail code 6888 1206 Touch of Nature
Makanda, IL 62958
618-453-1121
Fax 618-453-1188
Email tonec@siu.edu
20 Lodges
www.pso.siu.edu/tonec/
Winegeese Inn
330 E Lincoln
Hurst, IL 62949
618-987-2610
Email celticvineyards@verizon.net
New bed and breakfast inn at Celtic Vineyards. Two rooms with private baths, one room with a shared bathroom. Opening set for late September 2007.
www.celticvineyards.com