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 center
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free self parking
Netflix
Hulu
$63 nightly
The total price is $72
$72 total
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Standard Room, Accessible Bathtub
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Sleeps 1
1 King Bed
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
325 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Southern Illinois University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
SIH Medical Group - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Banterra Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Southern Illinois Healthcare - 7 min drive - 6.5 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 travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
57 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Off-leash area available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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 center
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
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 drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
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
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.
This property does not have elevators.
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 to 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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6.6/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
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
LaShawn
LaShawn, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 27, 2025
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
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 19, 2025
Not worth your money.
Hotel in perpetual state of disrepair. Holes in the wall, spots needing touch up paint, water damaged wood. Check in was done through a kiosk with a person on camera. Very difficult to understand him. Breakfast was limited to cereal and toast. Stained sheets. Broken window. Spend your money elsewhere.
Suszanne
Suszanne, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 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
2/10 Poor
Jun 2, 2025
Spent a weekend in town visiting SIU - the entire time there was no one at the front desk! Instead you are greated by a KIOSK. No surveillance at the front door and an old broken dusty air conditioner as soon as you walk in. As soon as you walk in the humidity and smell are overpowering and the room was even worse. We ended up having to go buy linen and towels as we found several bugs thru out the room. The windows were filthy and the curtains stained with could have been mold or really bad stains! We ended up leaving after the first night and will never be back when visiting our child at school. Needs a lot of minimal work but I guess you get what you pay for.
Maribel
Maribel, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 19, 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
Dec 15, 2024
Awesome Customer Service !!!
Customer service was great and very friendly . I enjoyed My stay .
Tanesha
Tanesha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Hotel was clean and quiet
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Property under renovation.. guests loud in hall.. someone walked into my room while my man and i were in the middle of fornicating... didnt bother me.. im gay and a exhibitionist...just glad it wasnt a fat dude.
bryce
bryce, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2024
Good value and courteous staff. They are getting the place cleaned up.
Matthew
Matthew, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 27, 2025
The heater had no settings plate so i could not set the temperature but even with this i was still satisfied. I just wanted a place to sleep with the best rate and this was it by a long shot.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2024
My stay was excellent.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 26, 2025
This was the scariest hotel I have ever stayed at. Dead bolt on the door did not work. So we had to put things in front of the door to block it while we slept. Doors slamming at all hour and absolutely no staff on site to turn to.
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 20, 2024
This place needs a lot of attention and updated
Roger D
Roger D, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
It was very clean and quiet.
Swazi
Swazi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2023
I love the location it is convenient safe and quiet and the staffs are friendly.
Gabriel
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2023
Nice breakfast
The breakfast is nice and delicious, easy check in and the room is clean.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2023
Great price per night. No frills, but nice place to sleep while in Carbondale.
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 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
Oct 1, 2023
The place is comfortable, quiet, and has great customer service!
Shauna
Shauna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 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
4/10 Fair
Mar 21, 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
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 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.