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Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
$81
$71 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26

Explore the area

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W Lincoln Hwy, 1314,1314, DeKalb, IL, 60115
  • Place, Northern Illinois University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Huskie Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, NIU Convocation Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

DeKalb

With a stay at Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area in DeKalb, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Northern Illinois University and 12 minutes by foot from NIU Convocation Center. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Huskie Stadium and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from NIU Art Museum.

What's nearby

  • Northern Illinois University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Huskie Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • NIU Convocation Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Egyptian Theater - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • DeKalb Public Library - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Elburn Station - 28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fatty's Pub & Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area

Hotel in DeKalb with free breakfast and a fitness center
Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This DeKalb hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in DeKalb? This hotel has 258 square feet (24 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 258 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Baymont Inn DeKalb
Baymont Inn Hotel DeKalb
Baymont Inn DeKalb Hotel
Baymont Inn Suites DeKalb
Baymont Wyndham DeKalb Hotel
Baymont Wyndham DeKalb

Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 273 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shentell

Liked: Amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shentell

Liked: Amenities
Nets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Humberto, Oak Forest

Traveled with family
Staff should be retrained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tawaun

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was overrun by fruit flies. Had odd smell, and just felt old and run down. The staff is super nice and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor choice

Very poorly maintained. Felt dirty and shabby. My wife refused to stay there it was so distasteful. No redeeming qualities whatsoever. And in addition it was very close to the train tracks with freight trains running in rapid succession.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

The room was dirty, and had not been cleaned since the last occupant at the advertised check-in time of 3:00. The curtain and air conditioner had mildew or mold on them. The sheets weren’t tucked in tight and had yellow stains under the pillows, making us wonder if they had been changed at all. Also, the room smelled of bug spray. We did not end up staying there, although the manager and staff were very nice anddid offer us a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

It was ok. Older place that had that old smell
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn, Robesonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but it was very small. The sink was separate from the shower & toilet. The breakfast was just ok. Not a large selection compared to other Comfort Inns that I have stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bad carpet, good bed.

Room carpet was stained, looked dirty and old. Bed was clean & comfortable. Liked the white comforter - was easy top see dirt or stains on it(saw none). No bedbugs or dirt seen under mattress edges. Sink countertop looked clean, as did shower stall(didn't use it).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal - that's the one thing this hotel has going for it. We attended an event on campus, and it was conveniently located across from the NIU stadium. However, we stayed on the first floor and our curtains were broken, so we were unable to close them and we spent the entire night flooded with lights from the building's exterior. The faucet's hot water didn't work, and the shower drain was missing its plug. I understand wear and tear and we didn't expect luxury. The deal breaker, though, was a safety issue. We returned from our event late at night and nobody was staffing the front desk. A man solicited my daughter and me in the lobby and we had to walk past him to reach our room. All in all this stay was an unnerving experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with very friendly personnel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Bartlett

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
For the price it was ok. Beds were clean. However we checked in with 4 adults 1 child in a suite with 3 beds, 2 had linens, there was only 2 towels. Luckily we had beach towels and extra blankets for the child. Front desk was very friendly and breakfast was on par with other hotels. 1 night we could be ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hair dryer was missing in our room but the front desk found one for me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

MIKE, JACKSONVILLE

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a large bloodstain on the sheets. I noticed the front desk and was informed the cleaning staff was gone, so he gave me a towel to cover it. I stayed 3 nights, the room was never cleaned. It’s an old musty hotel, avoid it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elise

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WORST HOTEL EVER

This was absolutely the worst experience I have ever had with a hotel. When we immediately walked in the room, we noticed that there was an issue with moisture, so we go to turn on the air and lo and behold there is mold on the curtains. There were also silverfish running across the bathroom floor. You could also tell no one had swept up the bathroom probably a month there were pieces of dirt and trash in every corner of the bathroom. It became a matter of there being health risk involved in staying in this room and I refused a refund even though there were those health concerns.
This is the silverfish that was smashed up.
This is the mold on the curtains.
These are the shower curtains in the bathroom that were very dirty
This is particles of trash in the corner of the bathroom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tae, Ankeny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

NIcholas

Traveled with family
Room not clean, mildew on shower curtain
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SHANNON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy. Staff was friendly. Breakfast did not have many options. Juice machine had 3 options but it only had OJ. Very convenient location by the university and many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dameon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel because it has a pool and that was really important to our family. I arrived to find the pool was permanently closed. The room was clean but it smelled bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025