Located in a shopping district, Fairgrounds Inn offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet and cozy fireplace. Enjoy the indoor pool, express check-out, business center and free self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Southern Illinois University - 26 min drive - 37.0 km
Rend Lake - 29 min drive - 45.2 km
Giant City State Park - 41 min drive - 56.0 km
Lake of Egypt - 51 min drive - 78.7 km
Getting around
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 42 min drive
Du Quoin Station - 4 min drive
Carbondale Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
Scooter’s Coffee - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
About this property
Fairgrounds Inn
Located in the entertainment district, Fairgrounds Inn is a great choice for a stay in Du Quoin. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
59 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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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
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Barbecue grills
Working away
Business center
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Fairgrounds Du Quoin
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Fairgrounds Inn Du Quoin Hotel Duquoin
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Fairgrounds Inn Hotel Du Quoin
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Fairgrounds Inn?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Fairgrounds Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Fairgrounds Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fairgrounds Inn?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Fairgrounds Inn and nearby?
Fairgrounds Inn has an indoor pool and a picnic area.
What's the area around Fairgrounds Inn like?
Fairgrounds Inn is located a short 15-minute walk from DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.
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Reviews
Fairgrounds Inn Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
Staff was very friendly!
kimberly j
kimberly j, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2026
Didn’t get to enjoy the pool, or breakfast. Room was clean, freshly remodeled.
Jessie
Jessie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 2, 2026
Room was OK, beds felt more like a trampoline than a bed. It was clean. Pool was cold an breakfast wasn’t good.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
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.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2025
Stayed with the family and they made sure that we had rooms next to each other. Very friendly staff.
Julie
Julie, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
Older hotel but clean, comfortable & air worked well. Great location for the fair. Would stay here again
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2025
Room was clean but dated. Convenient location.
Michael J
Michael J, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
Good location for the fair
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2025
Staff was great. Room was ok..holes in curtains & a hole in the wall.
Kathryn E
Kathryn E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Great place, very ckean and staff are super helpful
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
The location was close to our event facility.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Good hotel
Nice, convenient location
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
Clean and affordable
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
We were staying for a race and the staff did a great job accommodating our large group
Gena
Gena, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
The location is prefect when attending the fair.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Quiet nice room good location
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2023
Staff was great, close to fairgrounds. Would stay again
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Good service and great free breakfast
Lucia
Lucia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2025
First choice for race weekends
When racing in DuQuoin this is the perfect place for us to stay. We can walk to the track if needed, pool area is clean, staff is friendly.
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2024
Nice friendly place,
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Always good service
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 11, 2025
The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. Just had a problem with the shower.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2024
The staff was friendly. The hotel is older but it’s convenient for staying near the fairground
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Everything was great! Very clean, and the staff was amazing.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2025
Clean room and property overall. Hotel not far from SIU Carbondale IL Grass on front needs to be cut. Good stay overall. Staff friendly.