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Best Western Saluki Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a sunshade, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the walls.
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $99
$87 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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801 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL, 62902
  • Place, The Science Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, African American Museum of Southern Illinois
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, Best Western Saluki Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Southern Illinois University and Shawnee National Forest. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Southern Illinois Healthcare and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from The Science Center.

What's nearby

  • The Science Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • African American Museum of Southern Illinois - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 15 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 24 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 8 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saluki Inn

Best Western Saluki Inn offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 20 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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BEST WESTERN Saluki Carbondale
BEST WESTERN Saluki Inn
BEST WESTERN Saluki Inn Carbondale
Saluki Inn
Best Western Saluki Hotel Carbondale
Best Western Saluki Inn Hotel
Best Western Saluki Inn Carbondale
Best Western Saluki Inn Hotel Carbondale

Best Western Saluki Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, pool was okay. TV selection was good, WiFi worked well. Solid place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice, clean, and staff was very friendly. We will stay here agin next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spaces, responsive staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean but old. Breakfast was great. But staff wasn't alwaya available for help
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was short and sweet.. the staff was nice friendly an accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for a low price. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great overall. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast bar was super good and well organized
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a great location and hotel was very clean with a good breakfast. Just disappointing that the pool was under construction.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfy, and a cool room. Clean and Breakfast was good. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great visit really no complaints other than the pool wasn't open for the first two days but that was for a maintenance which is understandable it happens
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and comfortable room at a decent price. The breakfast was good with a nice selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer services from staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

just ok, old and used, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a very helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really unkept.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have visited Carbondale multiple times as our daughter attends school there. This hotel is our "go to" place to stay...decent price for what you get...clean rooms, decent breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming I got some great rest. Very clean as well! Enjoyed remodeled pool very much!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a great value. Staff were great as well
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026