"Located north of the park in Marathon, this hotel offers a polished Texas experience and upscale amenities. It features dining options such as the high‑end 12 Gage Restaurant, a barbecue restaurant, and a bar, making it a comfortable, service‑oriented gateway stay for visitors coming from the east." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines