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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

Property class: 3

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A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.
A golf course with a winding path and sand bunkers, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and a patterned sofa.
A swimming pool with water slides, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $109
$95 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Explore the area

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2300 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale, IL, 62901
  • Place, The Science Center
    ‪4 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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and towel rack.

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

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a blue sofa, and a large window with a view of trees.

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Southern Illinois University and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. .This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Banterra Center and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Crab Orchard Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • The Science Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • John A. Logan College - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Railroaders Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Crab Orchard Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 7 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Carbondale? This hotel has 2799 square feet (260 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 434 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 759 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, delicious Breakfast, and kind welcoming staff… couldn’t ask for anything better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean hotel and rooms very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds and great breakfast in the perfect location to explore the Shawnee Forest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great coffee and breakfast. very clean , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our favorite place stay when in Carbondale area. Staff is always amazing, remodel looks awesome, rooms are comfortable and breakfast was the best.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay was good. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful, everything was clean and available
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk was very nice. Room was super clean. The breakfast was good and had lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So clean! And friendly staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Pool was nice, breakfast was good, and it was clean : )
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great. The only thing I disliked were the pillows were very uncomfortable...flat/hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, clean. We had a very short stay, but it was excellent. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was easy to park and check-in. The room was clean and had the needed amenities and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay - good job holiday inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, spacious, clean, elegant, welcoming and modern. Seriously nothing bad to say about this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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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8/10 Good

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