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University Inn of Carbondale

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

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Front of property
Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
The University Inn of Carbondale offers a warm welcome. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. The lobby provides coffee and tea, and the 24-hour front desk ensures convenient arrivals before exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Sofa Beds

Standard Room, Shower Grab Bars

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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2400 W Main St, Carbondale, IL, 62901

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • SIH Medical Group - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Railroaders Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Carbondale 2569 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tres Hombres Mexican Restaurant and Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PK's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

University Inn of Carbondale

Hotel near Southern Illinois University
University Inn of Carbondale provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an off-leash area
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 57 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and shampoo
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, premium channels, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

University Inn Suites
University Inn of Carbondale Hotel
University Inn of Carbondale Carbondale
University Inn of Carbondale Hotel Carbondale

Frequently asked questions

Is University Inn of Carbondale pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at University Inn of Carbondale?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at University Inn of Carbondale?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at University Inn of Carbondale?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is University Inn of Carbondale located?

Situated in Carbondale, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Southern Illinois University, Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Hospital Carbondale, and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. SIH Medical Group and Railroaders Memorial are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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University Inn of Carbondale Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 273 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and helpful guidance by alex during the check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
✅
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ing. Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
✅👍
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price. The room was adequate. There were no amenities, not even a plastic drinking cup to take my pills. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Food options are very limited, I think this can improve. Personnel is very polite, I like this so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Amenities
Nothing. Tv didn’t work. Gave us towels for 2 when 4 was there. No one on site. Looks run down. Towel rack missing, pillows were flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff. Tablet screen self service at desk that takes forever. Noisy. Felt unsafe. Very dirty rooms and lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
U
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No help support after midnight
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiamara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms, horrible breakfast service, poor management/supervision, just awful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stands out most about this comfortable place to rest is the attention of the staff. The lady who works there offers the best service and is very receptive and attentive, and this is one of the things that is sometimes more important than everything else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chiquita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was NO live staff available to service you. There were children running around and complaints about rooms being dirty with trash in them when
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at the University Inn of Carbondale! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome and went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable experience. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and had everything I needed. The location was perfect, and the breakfast buffet? Delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, should have read other reviews before going to this place that felt like I was in “The Shining”. Sadly, our place was non-refundable and we decided to stick it out. Ran out as we could after our night. The club nearby makes the parking lot into a block party and there are definitely squatters at the abandoned building behind this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty but not bad for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

maryam

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

I’m just

It was moldy bugs in room and poor service workers fighting in lobby just all around bad will never go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaShawn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great value for the $$

The rooms are old and outdated, needs to be renovated, Overall I would give it a 6/10, however you get what you pay for. The front desk attendant Jack was very nice and knowledgeable, the maintenance guy was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaycina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No real front desk attendant (virtual kiosk). You can’t hear what’s being said lobby echoes. Dirty rooms black mold on bathroom curtains, stains on walls, dirty beds with stains not changed entire stay, took 3 hours to get clean towels, lobby smells like pet urine/feces. Continental breakfast was old bread & a gallon of milk & sunny D to be shared by guests (unsanitary). No workers on duty 24/7 if u need something..DONT. People actually live in the hotel.. the building next door is abandoned & the other building is a party area for locals. Terrible dirty hotel! Will neveeeeer book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures were very misleading. Room was gross. Couldn’t even use shower because drain was discharging hair and other gross matter. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors were filthy and mold in the shower. Just needed a place to sleep so it was fine. Also there was never anyone at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood is very sketchy. The only staff was a guy on a kiosk. He wanted me to pay although I had already payed through Expedia. I slept in my car that night and found another place the following night. Expedia refunded the money to me, so no complaints there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and disgusting, room was extremely hot and AC was broken, people fighting in the parking lot, super high pet fees will surprise you at check in. Enjoy your stay at trash hole city motel!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worse place ive ever stayed in!!! No hot water, the tub wouldn't drain and the toilet seat was broken, no breakfast and no people around to help with anything! I will never stay here again! I have picture and video and it will not let me add it where it says add photos of your stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaime

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap for a reason. Not for families

Right next to a rowdy bar that lets out around 50 people at 1:30 am. Room has damage galore and no actual attendant on duty, just a kiosk. Breakfast is decent though and it's pretty quiet during the day. Also a kid breaking bottles against the abandoned building next door after 1 am is a lil wild. I told him chill out and he left though so all good I guess.Water pressure not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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