University Inn of Carbondale

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

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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

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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

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

Map
2400 W Main St, Carbondale, IL, 62901

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Giant City State Park - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 34 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Rend Lake - 48 min drive - 74.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tequilas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Carbondale 2569 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

University Inn of Carbondale

Property highlights
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
  • A 24-hour front desk, an off-leash area, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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 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?

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

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 316 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go somewhere else!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place seems weird. Rooms dated. Walls had many wholes in them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met with a Kiosk to check in. Dirty baseboards with hair plastered to wall in bathroom. Reeked of weed when returning that evening. Next morning, husband was looking for more coffee and videoed a snake slithering under ice maker. Never again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ok but the people staying there were mostly boarders. Biggest complaint NOTHING for drinks or snacks in the whole hotel and the floor flooded a little not sure if from rain or pipe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in and checked right back out! The whole experience was odd and I felt unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was given the key to a room that was already occupied. Then the second room was dirty and smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

tod

Disliked: Cleanliness
No desk person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ing. Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ing. Alexander

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

10/10 Excellent

Ing. Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ndagijimana

Liked: Staff & service
Enough
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smoke detectors were chirping throughout the hotel. There were no front desk employees only a kiosk. I was afraid to leave my room because another guest was locked out of their room because their key didn’t work and the kiosk couldn’t give them a new one. I would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ing. Alexander

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

6/10 Okay

Pedro

Good place to stay only complain is the show
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold in air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If all you are looking for is a cheap place to sleep for the night, this can work. Otherwise, it's garbage. It's a dirty and beat up facility. TV didn't work, lights were out. Also, don't let the free continental breakfast fool you. It was the absolute bare minimum. In fact, they had open gallons of milk and Sunny D in the small refrigerator. Seemed pretty darn unsanitary to me. I didn't touch it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marta

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had only one light working, all other light bulbs were missing so super limited lightning in the room. TV did not work at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check-in and check-out process was terrible. It took 15 minutes to check-in and 20 minutes to check out using an electronic kiosk. At check out the person insisted the hold fee I was charged upon checkin, was paid in cash and I would have to wait until a person thats comes in at 9:30 to get reimbursed..I paid the fee with a credit card..he kept saying no, you paid cash..he was arguing with me about it...he finally called his manager..after several more minutes, he finally comes back and says, your credit card will get credited..no apology..nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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