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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb

Property class: 2.5

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A Red Roof Inn lobby with a stone wall, leather chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a dark wood cabinet, a television, a green sofa, a small wooden table, and a kitchenette area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
A compact living space with a sofa, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $82
$72 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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1212 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115
  • Place, Northern Illinois University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Huskie Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, NIU Convocation Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Poolside)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Poolside)

  • 277 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Accessible)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Accessible)

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

ADA Standard King with Roll-in Shower Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

DeKalb

Located in DeKalb, Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb is within a 5-minute drive of Northern Illinois University and Ellwood House Museum. .This hotel is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Shabbona Lake State Park.

What's nearby

  • Northern Illinois University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Huskie Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • NIU Convocation Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • River Heights Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Egyptian Theater - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fatty's Pub & Grille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portillo's Sycamore - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪French Toast Pancake House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb

Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb offers 74 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This DeKalb hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a ballroom.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 29 to September 04
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Dekalb
Best Western Dekalb Inn
Red Roof Inn DeKalb Motel
Red Roof Inn DeKalb
Red Roof Inn Suites DeKalb
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Hotel
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb DeKalb
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Hotel DeKalb

Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 793 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Princess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quintin

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is nice, but the rooms have ants everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Red Roof in dekalb is the only place i stay when i come to visit my friend here. Always great comfort and good location in the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Venkata

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty far like 12 Miles from the highway. Otherwise it is very affordable in the location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being next to a rail line, room was reasonably quiet and a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shentell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone is always excellent and professional thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked as it should.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A basic well kept motel, staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Great hotel

By far the best hotel comoany out there to accomodate business travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent - with the exception of the bugs. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was nice. Thank you. Virginia.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was all really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the red roof inn in dekalb il I’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Becca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the front desk staff courteous, and the gym looked well stocked, even though I didn't have time to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marsha

Good location to NIU. Price was reasonable. Building is dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Some of the front desk clerks have attitudes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The desk clerk was friendly, well informed and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

ORA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very professional friendly. The rooms were clean. The area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at a decent price. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kacee

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

Highly recommend this stay

We got in very late but were greeted by the sweet and amazing Maddy! We also sadly had to leave early in the morning, but our short stay was very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The help the people the area! I stay here every time I go to Dekalb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff made the difference. They were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025