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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Murphysboro with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Free daily self-serve breakfast
Fitness facility
Indoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale offers modern comfort and genuine hospitality. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast, connect to in-room WiFi, or enjoy a refreshing swim. The on-site deli provides convenient snacks for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Murphysboro is home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Lake Murphysboro State Park, while General John A. Logan Museum and African American Museum of Southern Illinois are cultural highlights.
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120 MUDDY MONSTER ROAD, Murphysboro, IL, 62966

What's nearby

  • Town Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • General John A. Logan Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

Property highlights
You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a restaurant at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A gift shop, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Murphysboro
Holiday Inn Express Suites Murphysboro Carbondale
Holiday Inn Express Suites Murphysboro Carbondale by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Murphysboro Carbondale an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG located?

Situated in Murphysboro, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital, Town Square, and Parkview Park. General John A. Logan Museum and Sallie Logan Public Library are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 478 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tahira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfy, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice clean facility to stay with great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfy bed, pleasant staff. Not much dining nearby but doesn’t matter when the property is so clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, and the room was clean, and cozy, with the bed being very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice breakfast spread.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel looked recently new. Rooms were clean and staff was really nice. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is very clean and the staff is AWESOME! From the first smile at the front desk to continued communication, this place is one to come back to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had to leave before breakfast was offered so that was disappointing. The area was nice and clean though and the rooms were spacious. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit! Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Best hotel I’ve been in a long time; very clean and comfortable will be back. Haven’t had breakfast yet but expecting excellence there as well. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet, darkening blind was awesome. Slept great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley and Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleta

Liked: Cleanliness
So clean and staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here last 4 years when passing through. Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, good breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very awesome overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always exceptionally kind!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mini family vacation while dropping off at SIU. Made a great homebase in Murphysboro, which had good restaurant options and access to Parks. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay always love my stay. Breakfaalways great!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice new facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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