Welcome to University Inn of Carbondale, where a warm welcome awaits. Enjoy continental breakfast and stay connected with WiFi in public areas. Guests can unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby or explore nearby attractions after checking-in at the 24-hour front desk.
Reviews
6.46.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Pet-friendly
Free breakfast
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Housekeeping (on request)
Business centre
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Blackout curtains
Bath or shower
Free self-parking
Netflix
The current price is €61
€61
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Room options
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Standard Room, Accessible Bathtub
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Sleeps 1
1 King Bed
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Southern Illinois University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Southern Illinois Healthcare - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
Banterra Center - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 22 min drive
Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 69 min drive
Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 3 min drive
Midland Inn - 6 min drive
Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House - 5 min drive
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - 5 min drive
Lentz Dining Hall - 6 min drive
About this property
University Inn of Carbondale
University Inn of Carbondale puts you within a 10-minute drive of Southern Illinois University. Free perks include self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
57 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Off-lead area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
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
Does University Inn of Carbondale offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, University Inn of Carbondale does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at University Inn of Carbondale?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at University Inn of Carbondale?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at University Inn of Carbondale?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
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University Inn of Carbondale Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
13 Apr 2025
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
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
19 Mar 2025
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.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Awesome Customer Service !!!
Customer service was great and very friendly . I enjoyed My stay .
Tanesha
Tanesha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Hotel was clean and quiet
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Sept 2024
Good value and courteous staff. They are getting the place cleaned up.
Matthew
Matthew, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
21 Mar 2025
Potential but poor execution
Pros:
Comfy bed, it did appear clean.
Cons:
Curtains wouldn’t close all the way so to keep the parking lot lights from shining in had to put the coffee maker on the air unit.
The drain plug for the shower wouldn’t stay up so had to stand in a puddle of water.
The doors do not close quietly so got woken up several times from people slamming them when they started checking out at 6 am. After showering i barely raised my towel off the bar and it shot off the wall.
The smoke detector was dying/beeping when i arrived but they fixed it after i informed them. The floor was sticky by the door. The closet had a duct taped shower rod with one dusty hanger. There is no attention to detail here and it just felt neglected like it needs some TLC. If they would would make legit repairs instead of putting a band-aid on everything it could be a lot better.
Paige
Paige, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
20 Oct 2024
This place needs a lot of attention and updated
Roger D
Roger D, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2024
My stay was excellent.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
It was very clean and quiet.
Swazi
Swazi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2023
I love the location it is convenient safe and quiet and the staffs are friendly.
Gabriel
6/10 Good
29 Oct 2024
Nothing particularly but please clean the floor as it feels wet and greasy to walk on and feel dirty inside the room. I would recommend putting a lock on the back door before unwanted people walking in and rob or disturb the guest. My wife doesn’t feel safe staying there.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Aug 2024
First time to check in via a kiosk. Did not see one member of hotel staff during our brief stay in part due to this.
John
John, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Nov 2024
They were never at the desk, and never did any housekeeping. We would leave for the day and come back and our sheets hasn't been changed and old towels would still be outside the door. I get that it was the holidays, but thats no reason not to do your job with excellence. It wasnt a terrible experience but it wasn't quality either.
Marcus
Marcus, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
7 Oct 2024
Na!
Just an overnight stay. Won't be coming back. Checkin was at a kiosk talking to a guy, who knows where he was at. Only one employee seen while we were there, he was cleaning our room. Only good thing was the bed was actually comfortable. View out the window was the abandoned part of the hotel, all boardedup.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Jul 2024
It was an ok stay room clean
Larry
Larry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2023
Nice breakfast
The breakfast is nice and delicious, easy check in and the room is clean.
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
19 Aug 2024
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
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2023
Great price per night. No frills, but nice place to sleep while in Carbondale.
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2023
The place is comfortable, quiet, and has great customer service!
Shauna
Shauna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2022
Hotel exceeded my expectations was spotless the staff was amazing and the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in.
Akanksha
Akanksha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2023
Easy check-in. Friendly staff.
ZingJyu
ZingJyu, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 Sept 2024
Property undergoing management change so it has to get better. Currently in disrepair and unclean. Kiosk checkin with person living in Asia was strange and impersonal.
Jenifer
Jenifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2022
Great location. We really loved the character of the hotel. The restaurant was fantastic and staff was friendly and helpful.
Raul
Raul, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
3 May 2024
Need a better breakfast selection.
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 Oct 2024
Accessible room: no closet, TV was difficult to turn on (input issue), floor was slippery, in room coffee maker could only be plugged in the bathroom (grounded plug), breakfast area was not clean/well tended. I did not like the kiosk check in. Property looked run down, although it was well lit.