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Fairgrounds Inn

Property class: 2

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A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception desk with the sign 'FAIRGROUNDS INN' and a horse-themed artwork above it.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and lounge chairs in the background.
A Fairgrounds Inn building with a beige facade, multiple windows, and a snow-covered roof.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $100
$90 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

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1520 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL, 62832
  • Place, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Rend Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a chair in a room with blue walls.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two double beds with floral bedspreads, a nightstand with a lamp, and green walls.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a dark headboard.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Du Quoin

When you stay at Fairgrounds Inn in Du Quoin, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of DuQuoin State Fairgrounds and Keys Park. .This hotel is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Southern Illinois University and 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from Shawnee National Forest.

What's nearby

  • DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 26 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Rend Lake - 29 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 41 min drive - 34.6 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 51 min drive - 48.9 miles

Getting around

  • Du Quoin Station - 4 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Fairgrounds Inn

Fairgrounds Inn offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Du Quoin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This hotel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fairgrounds Du Quoin

Fairgrounds Inn

Fairgrounds Inn Du Quoin

Fairgrounds Inn Du Quoin Hotel Duquoin

Fairgrounds Inn Hotel

Fairgrounds Inn Du Quoin

Fairgrounds Inn Hotel Du Quoin

Fairgrounds Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 432 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Very friendly staff. The room was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was hella nice...bed and pillows were perfect...it was nice because not too many people were staying there...pool was clean and heated!!! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly staff great price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kimberly j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfy, and affordable. The breakfast was disappointing, but the staff were absolutely fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, considerate, and kind. We did not use the bar or casino.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a blast at the hotel bar after the grad party! Michelle was an excellent beertender and took good care of our group.. we left her w a mess but she didnt complain!! Will stay here again if in the areađź‘Śđź‘Ť
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kimberly j

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly,close to the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and quiet room. Breakfast was lacking.At 8 am coffee had run out, and no syrup for waffles. The other hot options (biscuits and gravy?)had run out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and a great pool and very clean rooms excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in this hotel many times I love the place and the comforts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t get to enjoy the pool, or breakfast. Room was clean, freshly remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always nice staff and a great pool and spotless rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the recent updates are nice but the breakfast was kind of disappointing. There was hardly any selections.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed with the family and they made sure that we had rooms next to each other. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay somewhere else. Poor maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel never left the 70’s. I’m pretty sure it hasn’t been updated once. The beds are awful. Spring coil mattresses that have definitely outlived their springs. Broken furniture in room, broken lampshades, cracks in walls. Sketchy but the only hotel close to the fair grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything but the breakfast buffet wasn't that good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing. Room is very clean, staff is extremely friendly. Very happy with this choice. Already made a second reservation for February as we are in town monthly for a flea market.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older hotel but clean, comfortable & air worked well. Great location for the fair. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, discreet, business friendly, and excellent staff. The only knock is the hotel could use a facelift and upgrades. Great stay overall tho.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful environment and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025