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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast meal
Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, open 7 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $131
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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2300 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale, IL, 62901
  • Place, African American Museum of Southern Illinois
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, John A. Logan College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

3-star Carbondale hotel with indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG offers 100 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided.

This Carbondale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 2799 square feet (260 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,799 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 25 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 689 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to SIU campus, nice staff, clean room. Was a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite nice. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very easy check in . nice room very courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - good job holiday inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Exceptional staff, so friendly, very helpful. The breakfast buffet was new and it was the delicious, fresh, hot and prepared beautifully. Very clean❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean rooms, awesome beds and pillows!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very nice ataff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia Mahoney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful front desk staff. Room ready and clean,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rashon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great , friendly, and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, great staff, super comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. We had courteous staff, clean room, and excellent full breakfast (recently added). We had no problems. We were coming and going at all hours but there was always someone on duty to great us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very nice in size and clean. Fresh towels and service each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly from the moment we walked in. The place was very clean. The breakfast that was included was surprising. I did not expect the variety that was offered for a smaller location. Would stay at again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha Aricenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were pleasantly very nice size and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok facility. Good parking, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

A great place to stay.

The room was awesome. The service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was so kind and welcoming. The room was awesome and super comfy. Breakfast just had fruit and boxed items, warm foods would be a nice touch with all the nice renovations. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room with up-to-date amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025