3 Star Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
About
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area is located in Carbondale, 4 miles from Southern Illinois University and 12 miles from Giant City State Park. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a sun terrace and an indoor pool. The rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Williamson County Regional Airport is 11 miles from the property.
Guest Rating
Very Good
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Room Options
1 King Standard
323 sqft • 1 King
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2 Queen Suite
323 sqft • 2 Queen
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Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
323 sqft • 2 Queen and 1 Sofabed
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1 King Standard Sofa Bed
270 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Standard Room
323 sqft • 1 King or 2 Queen
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Very Good
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Pros +
- Everything else from the cleanliness of the room to the staff interactions were an absolute 10! I also was absolutely pleased with the 12 pm checkout time!
- The breakfast was disappointing. It was a variety of packaged muffins and pastries. The coffee station was across the lobby in another area and the seating area was limited. We expect a hot breakfast like the ones available at our previous Holiday Inn stays. That's part of why we chose Holiday Inn.
- Great location for restaurants and service stations.
Cons -
- This stay would have been a 10, but we weren't made aware of breakfast as grab and go until we arrived for check in, due to remodel. I will say the options that were provided for the grab n go were good, but wish we could have planned a bit better.
- The refrigerator in our room didn't work. Again, having a refrigerator in the room is part of our decision to book at that location.
- The breakfast was minimal compared to comparable hotels. The hotel is being remodeled, so it’s a tad messy.
Top Quotes:
"The ambiance was great. Hotel was nice - conveniently located - friendly staff - location of restaurant was a plus. "
"Great experience will definitely stay there when in Carbondale again. "
"Would recommend to friends. Be glad to go back again. "
Business Traveler (33)
Solo Traveler (56)
Traveling as Couple (95)
Family with Young Children (118)
Family with Teens (4)
Senior Traveler (9)
Group Traveler (20)
Total (117)
Jessica
•Posted on: 1-21-2026
Everything else from the cleanliness of the room to the staff interactions were an absolute 10! I also was absolutely pleased with the 12 pm checkout time!
This stay would have been a 10, but we weren't made aware of breakfast as grab and go until we arrived for check in, due to remodel. I will say the options that were provided for the grab n go were good, but wish we could have planned a bit better.
Janice
•Posted on: 1-19-2026
The breakfast was disappointing. It was a variety of packaged muffins and pastries. The coffee station was across the lobby in another area and the seating area was limited. We expect a hot breakfast like the ones available at our previous Holiday Inn stays. That's part of why we chose Holiday Inn.
The refrigerator in our room didn't work. Again, having a refrigerator in the room is part of our decision to book at that location.
Gary
•Posted on: 1-19-2026
Great location for restaurants and service stations.
The breakfast was minimal compared to comparable hotels. The hotel is being remodeled, so it’s a tad messy.
Kitty
•Posted on: 1-19-2026
Breakfast was not good would like hot breakfast for the price.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 12:00 PM
Pets:
Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG
2300 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale, IL
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