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University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a continental breakfast at University Inn of Carbondale, where the 24-hour front desk ensures arrivals at any time

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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

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Grab Bar Shower)

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a wooden floor, and a door leading to another room.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a red sofa, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Carbondale is home to University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Science Center and Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center. Visit our Carbondale travel guide
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2400 W Main St, Carbondale, IL, 62901

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University
    Southern Illinois University
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Railroaders Memorial
    4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center
    6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Banterra Center
    6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • African American Museum of Southern Illinois
    6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station
    5 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    3 min drive
  • Scooter’s Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Eagles Carbondale 2569
    2 min drive
  • Tequilas
    16 min walk
  • Pita Alley
    14 min walk

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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 7:30 AM to 11:30 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)

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
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O Reviews

5.8

6.0

Cleanliness

4.6

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 387 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

Warm

Loved the hot water. Minimal but workable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location it is convenient safe and quiet and the staffs are friendly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice breakfast

The breakfast is nice and delicious, easy check in and the room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is comfortable, quiet, and has great customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanesha

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

Awesome Customer Service !!!

Customer service was great and very friendly . I enjoyed My stay .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ZingJyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for a room this weekend and i check in the exact room i booked for, the staffs are friendly and the bathroom is nice and clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alanaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and quick with service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was friendly. The facility is very nice and inviting. They are very accommodating with requests. They allow pets at a reasonable rate. I’m happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prime

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

Neat room

The room is neat and the sheet is clean the bed is so comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

LaVahn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value with the discount

I paid half price for my stay so it was especially nice for the price. The room and halls were very cleaned and well maintained and furnished. I am very happy with our stay. There was no gym or pool so this works if you are not needing a lot of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Room comfort

A good value

By no means a fancy place, but for what I paid it was worth it. The bed was comfortable and the shower worked well. It was very quiet, likely because the university is on break. The location worked well for me too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hard to Beat the Price

The price here remains a great value. The rest still needs work, but i do think they are trying. The individuals operating the check-in kiosk, for example, seemed more friendly than last time. The area behind the hotel (my room faced that direction), however, needs a major clean-up. I will continue to patronize the place given the value/effort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Larry

It was an ok stay room clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

You Get What You Pay For

The price here was hard to beat. For that you get a functional room and not a lot more. One great thing was that it was not crowded. The check-in kiosk feels rather impersonal. Breakfast is minimal. I'd stay here again if travelling alone - and the price remains the same.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Roman

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was only served breakfast one of the three mornings we were there. The breakfast only had stale cereal, milk, and bread. The room was covered with stains and streaks. The underneath of the bed was disgusting, the bathroom curtain rod was covered in rust. The parking lot is disgusting, covered in glass and trash. Atleast the bed sheets were fresh and clean, plus the A/C worked! I saw one worker the whole entire stay, which was the house cleaning. They have no on site staff, except a kiosk with 24/7 employees that are on the other side of the world. I will not stay again, and do not suggest anyone else should
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay here needs work. No front counter person you check with a web chat kiosk screen. Only one lamp and two pillow. Not enough curtains closet window had none allowing parking lot light to light up the room at night. No Wi-Fi no Catv .Room big and clean no toilet paper holder. No elevator. Wouldn’t recommend because of no staff on property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie

Rooms were nice and comfy. Outside of hotel was sketchy and check in by kiosk wasn’t difficult but wasn’t working. So took a little longer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not like the computerized outsourcing of counter staff. Shower drain was broken. Everything else was to standard
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

Eclipse stay

At 3 am there was a lot of noise down the hall and it was just a monday night. The breakfast was hot, and not continental, which was nice but definitely was just provided for the morning of the eclipse and we stayed 2 nights so the following night was just continental. Other than that it was a good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024