DoubleTree by Hilton Mt. Vernon — Photo by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton Mt. Vernon opens its doors today, welcoming guests to southern Illinois with the first full-service hotel in the area.

Featuring 200 guest rooms, the hotel is located just outside Mt. Vernon's city center with convenient access to highways 57 and 64 that lead to surrounding cities including St. Louis, Missouri to the West; Chicago, Illinois to the North; Memphis, Tennessee to the South; and Indianapolis, Indiana to the East. DoubleTree by Hilton Mt. Vernon also provides travelers easy access to popular attractions, including the Appellate Courthouse, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts and Aquatic Zoo Waterpark.

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