Welcome to University Inn of Carbondale, where a warm welcome awaits. Enjoy continental breakfast and stay connected with WiFi in public areas. Guests can unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby or explore nearby attractions after checking-in at the 24-hour front desk.
Southern Illinois University - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Railroaders Memorial - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Banterra Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
The Science Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 22 min drive
Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 69 min drive
Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 3 min drive
Scooter’s Coffee - 2 min drive
Eagles Carbondale 2569 - 2 min drive
Pita Alley - 14 min walk
Tequilas - 16 min walk
About this property
University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O
When visiting Carbondale, University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O is a great choice to consider. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
57 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Off-leash area available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Netflix
Hulu
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
More
Housekeeping on request
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
Also known as
University Inn Suites
University Inn of Carbondale Hotel
University Inn of Carbondale Carbondale
University Inn of Carbondale Hotel Carbondale
Frequently asked questions
Does University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at University Inn of Carbondale by Hotel O?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
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Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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6.0
Cleanliness
4.6
Amenities
6.0
Staff & service
5.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Warm
Loved the hot water. Minimal but workable.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Hotel was clean and quiet
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2023
I love the location it is convenient safe and quiet and the staffs are friendly.
Gabriel
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2023
Nice breakfast
The breakfast is nice and delicious, easy check in and the room is clean.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
I had a fantastic stay at the University Inn of Carbondale! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome and went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable experience. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and had everything I needed. The location was perfect, and the breakfast buffet? Delicious.
Jeff
Jeff, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
What stands out most about this comfortable place to rest is the attention of the staff. The lady who works there offers the best service and is very receptive and attentive, and this is one of the things that is sometimes more important than everything else.
Ronny
Ronny, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
It was very clean and quiet.
Swazi
Swazi, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
The place is comfortable, quiet, and has great customer service!
Shauna
Shauna, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Awesome Customer Service !!!
Customer service was great and very friendly . I enjoyed My stay .
Tanesha
Tanesha, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2023
Easy check-in. Friendly staff.
ZingJyu
ZingJyu, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2023
I booked for a room this weekend and i check in the exact room i booked for, the staffs are friendly and the bathroom is nice and clean.
John
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
Really friendly and quick with service
Alanaya
Alanaya, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2023
Service was friendly. The facility is very nice and inviting. They are very accommodating with requests. They allow pets at a reasonable rate. I’m happy with our stay!
Shauna
Shauna, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2023
Neat room
The room is neat and the sheet is clean the bed is so comfy
Prime
Prime, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 3, 2023
Good value with the discount
I paid half price for my stay so it was especially nice for the price. The room and halls were very cleaned and well maintained and furnished. I am very happy with our stay. There was no gym or pool so this works if you are not needing a lot of amenities.
LaVahn
LaVahn, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 31, 2025
Was only served breakfast one of the three mornings we were there. The breakfast only had stale cereal, milk, and bread. The room was covered with stains and streaks. The underneath of the bed was disgusting, the bathroom curtain rod was covered in rust. The parking lot is disgusting, covered in glass and trash. Atleast the bed sheets were fresh and clean, plus the A/C worked! I saw one worker the whole entire stay, which was the house cleaning. They have no on site staff, except a kiosk with 24/7 employees that are on the other side of the world. I will not stay again, and do not suggest anyone else should
Roman
Roman, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 5, 2025
Don’t stay here needs work. No front counter person you check with a web chat kiosk screen. Only one lamp and two pillow. Not enough curtains closet window had none allowing parking lot light to light up the room at night. No Wi-Fi no Catv .Room big and clean no toilet paper holder. No elevator. Wouldn’t recommend because of no staff on property.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2025
Hard to Beat the Price
The price here remains a great value. The rest still needs work, but i do think they are trying. The individuals operating the check-in kiosk, for example, seemed more friendly than last time. The area behind the hotel (my room faced that direction), however, needs a major clean-up. I will continue to patronize the place given the value/effort
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2023
A good value
By no means a fancy place, but for what I paid it was worth it. The bed was comfortable and the shower worked well. It was very quiet, likely because the university is on break. The location worked well for me too.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2024
It was an ok stay room clean
Larry
Larry, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 19, 2025
You Get What You Pay For
The price here was hard to beat. For that you get a functional room and not a lot more. One great thing was that it was not crowded. The check-in kiosk feels rather impersonal. Breakfast is minimal. I'd stay here again if travelling alone - and the price remains the same.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2024
Rooms were nice and comfy. Outside of hotel was sketchy and check in by kiosk wasn’t difficult but wasn’t working. So took a little longer
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 24, 2025
Do not like the computerized outsourcing of counter staff. Shower drain was broken. Everything else was to standard
Geno
Geno, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 9, 2025
Cheap for a reason. Not for families
Right next to a rowdy bar that lets out around 50 people at 1:30 am. Room has damage galore and no actual attendant on duty, just a kiosk. Breakfast is decent though and it's pretty quiet during the day. Also a kid breaking bottles against the abandoned building next door after 1 am is a lil wild. I told him chill out and he left though so all good I guess.Water pressure not great.
Jaime
Jaime, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2024
Eclipse stay
At 3 am there was a lot of noise down the hall and it was just a monday night. The breakfast was hot, and not continental, which was nice but definitely was just provided for the morning of the eclipse and we stayed 2 nights so the following night was just continental. Other than that it was a good stay!