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Quality Inn Carbondale University area

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

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Located in the city center, Quality Inn Carbondale University area offers comfort and convenience. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet, WiFi, and outdoor barbecue grills. The property features a snack bar/deli and hair salon, with staff praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Carbondale, Quality Inn Carbondale University area is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Banterra Center or Marion Stadium.
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1415 E Main St, Carbondale, IL, 62901

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois Healthcare - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • SIH Medical Group - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Railroaders Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yummy Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn Carbondale University area

Hotel near Southern Illinois University
A free breakfast buffet, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Quality Inn Carbondale University area. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, 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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 9 years 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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Quality Carbondale
Quality Inn Carbondale University area Hotel
Quality Hotel Carbondale
Carbondale Quality Inn
Quality Inn Carbondale University area Carbondale
Quality Inn Carbondale University area Hotel Carbondale

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Inn Carbondale University area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Quality Inn Carbondale University area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Carbondale University area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Carbondale University area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Carbondale University area located?

Located in the heart of Carbondale, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Southern Illinois Healthcare, African American Museum of Southern Illinois, and The Science Center. Southern Illinois University and Railroaders Memorial are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Quality Inn Carbondale University area Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 182 out of 814 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to rest and easy location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, goid price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff and breakfast was good. Hotel shows age which was to be expected,however was clean and neet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iyuna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had roaches in two different rooms. The property smelled like mold and weed. Stay there at your own risk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
“Hot” breakfast was microwave eggs & some kind of microwave egg, sausage, peppers mix….no other protein. Thankfully there was a waffle maker.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We drove through the parking lot. Saw a drug deal and a motel that is rotting away. Paper over some windows. We had a truck full of my items that were going to have to stay in truck overnight. Did not feel safe leaving the truck in the lot. Did not check in. Went elsewhere. Lost the $, but it is so inaccurately displayed on Expedia, I don’t think I will use Expedia again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Property could use some improvement but overall good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked this Hotel thinking it had a pool, they did but it was closed off.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Amenities
Total false advertising. Pics of the property were so much nicer than the actual property. The bathroom was dirty as was the bedding on the beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Akoswa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs updates and to be clean correctly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elijahwon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When pulling into the hotel at first glance it looked abandoned. I grew up in this town and this hotel was not like this a coupe years ago.. my son was just born about 6 months ago and i had him with us. I went to check the room first for cleanliness but not to any suprised there were food and soda stains on the walls. The beds had stains all over them. Fresh cup rings onnthe counter tops and thr bathrooms. Dont get me started. Forhow much they charge they should be ashamed for staying open.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel just to spend the night, breakfast included for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It needs to be update. Poor conditions around outside . I will not stay there again. Needs update. Pool room not working looks rundown. Not at all like pics in website.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay and rest!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Safe and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should have been condemned and torn down years ago. This place is a dumpster that is meant for Methany and Haroldoin, not travelers visiting family. The manager and his wife are the most miserable people ever. His wife looks like she’s one vacuuming away from offing herself with the cord. Their idea of “breakfast” is old stale cereal, waffle mix that is 3/4 oil and moldy old fruit. The toilet in my room had a big glob of blood and a clot at the base. Nobody came to clean it for three days. I didn’t use my bathroom for 72 hours, choosing to walk to the fast food place and do my business. I showered at the gym. Luckily I bring my own sheets and blankets/pillows everywhere I travel because Methany and Haroldoin left stains. I had no choice but to stay as this website refused to refund me. Thanks Expedia. You truly are some greedy MFs to keep renting this landfill out to people.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service

Quality Inn

Hotel was as expected. It’s a Quality Inn but the staff was fine and the room was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very unclean,the room had a stenchy Smell , the breakfast was cold, Coffie was ok but not the best .Hotel was very low class dirty. The covers to the bed were stained. We couldn’t get a good night sleep Very unprofessional they shouldn’t even have the right to b open to the public.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, Clean, Affordable

I have always found that Quality Inn is a convenient, clean, and affordable location in Carbondale. A person can catch the bus nearby at the Kroger store or across the highway at Walmart. Also, there is a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant about one block down from the motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashantae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband stayed but he said he enjoyed his stay and the staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Good breakfast but pool was too cold
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel for traveling on a budget. The staff was friendly and helpful in a special request while there. It was a busy time in Carbondale but they handled it with professionalism and good grace.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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