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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Carbondale hotel with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness

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Holiday Inn Carbondale-Conference Center, an IHG Hotel offers a seamless blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy the indoor pool with sun loungers, dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym and unwind on the inviting terrace. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi you can easily stay connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY802
CNY922 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
2300 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale, IL, 62901

What's nearby

  • African American Museum of Southern Illinois - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Science Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • John A. Logan College - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Railroaders Memorial - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Southern Illinois University and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Also, Crab Orchard Golf Club and John A. Logan College are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • 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.
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2799 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Cashless transactions are available.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG 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.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 25 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of options, often described as delicious, fresh, and hot. (10 reviews)
  • The pool was clean and nice. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Pool was nice, breakfast was good, and it was clean : )
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay was amazing. Rooms were clean and up kept. The property was quite and well kept. The staff was awesome two thumbs up for them
Joshua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazingly accommodating. The facility was clean as well
Vasilike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very easy check in . nice room very courteous staff.
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional staff, so friendly, very helpful. The breakfast buffet was new and it was the delicious, fresh, hot and prepared beautifully. Very clean❤️
Sherry, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice staff, clean rooms, awesome beds and pillows!
Kenneth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and helpful front desk staff. Room ready and clean,
Patricia Mahoney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. We had courteous staff, clean room, and excellent full breakfast (recently added). We had no problems. We were coming and going at all hours but there was always someone on duty to great us.
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great , friendly, and comfortable
Rashon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly from the moment we walked in. The place was very clean. The breakfast that was included was surprising. I did not expect the variety that was offered for a smaller location. Would stay at again if in the area.
Erica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very nice in size and clean. Fresh towels and service each day.
Wayne, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ok facility. Good parking, quiet.
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and well maintained
Donald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk was so kind and welcoming. The room was awesome and super comfy. Breakfast just had fruit and boxed items, warm foods would be a nice touch with all the nice renovations. Would stay here again.
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and beds were comfortable
S, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check-in staff was amazing ! Super friendly and helpful with suggestions where to find food.
Gretchen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room and spacious. Staff are very friendly.
Abdiel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was SUPER CLEAN!! 😁 That’s the most important thing to me. Staff was helpful and courteous, though I wouldn’t have noticed if the room had not been SUPER CLEAN!!
Jill, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, and close to several food options. Staff were friendly, and check in was quick and easy.
Danielle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was quick and easy and staff was very kind
Shari, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, excellent location, hotel needs paint job and refreshing.
Tomasz, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome all I can say

Amazing stay, quiet and safe location. Minutes from Walker’s Bluff
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and great staff. The free breakfast was also good.
Jill, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room has recently been updated.. had my 5 lb dog.. only charged $25.. another hotel wanted $75..
BRENDA, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fairly new facility, nice room. Very clean. Staff was very friendly. The only issue I had was that you can hear everything in these rooms. Through the door and the walls, in the hallway and neighboring rooms. Other than that we were very pleased!
Brad, 1-night trip