How close are restaurants and shopping?

Yes they have alot in a couple mile radius

Not very close. I don't know if Ashton knows this but Hillside Mall was torn down quite some time ago.

Very close. Besides having highway access almost immediately after leaving the parking lot, there is a large shopping across the street from the hotel. Bowling, Target, etc.

Restaurant in motel. Was on a bus so don't know if there was any in walking distance.

It depends on what kind of shops you are looking for. Hillside has a Target, Homegoods, Michaels, Charming Charlie's just to name a few. They are not far from the Hotel. They have Homerun Inn, Panda Express, Jimmy John's just to name a few for eating places.