Holiday Inn Express & Suites University Area An Ihg Hotel

2300 Reed Station Pkwy., Carbondale, IL 62901 United States (USA)
3.0 Star Property
View Map Reservations: 1-800-219-2797
37.744480-89.162390
+1-800-219-2797
AI Disclaimer

This tool is powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT service. We strive to provide 100% accurate and reliable data to our customers, but third-party content generated by AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, can sometimes make errors for various reasons, such as incomplete or inaccurate responses. We advise all customers to exercise caution and to use your best judgment regarding the fidelity of ChatGPT's responses.

Check availability
Very Good
4.0/5

Based on 338 guest reviews

Show Guest Reviews
  • Includes an indoor swimming pool
  • The Avg. Group Discount is 18.3%!
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 100 rooms
  • 5 floors in hotel
  • 21 suites in hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00 pm
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 4 meeting rooms

Check current prices






Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local Attractions

Southern Illinois University, Walkers Bluff Winery and Casino, Giant City State Park, Touch of Nature, Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Brehm Prep School, NeuroRestorative, DuQuoin State Fair Grounds, Southern Illinois Healthcare

Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale University Area by IHG

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"We travel all over the USA and this is a great place to stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great Place.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 04 to Fri Jun 05 2026 at a $149.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Rooms were clean and very nice. Staff were polite. Breakfast was very good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-May-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 16 to Sun May 17 2026 at a $150.99 average nightly rate.
"Good"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very Good
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-May-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 29 to Thu Apr 30 2026 at a $145.99 average nightly rate.
"Rooms were excellent and clean"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 05 to Sat Dec 06 2025 at a $140.99 average nightly rate.
"Review of hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
It was great.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
01-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Nov 27 to Fri Nov 28 2025 at a $110.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 04-Dec-2025:
Thank you so much for your review! I am happy to see that the group booking went well, and we hope to have you back again in the future. Safe Travels!
"Excellent"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice experience, staff great, room great. Checking in and out easy.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 29 to Tue Sep 30 2025 at a $144.98 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 10-Oct-2025:
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon when visiting Carbondale. Safe Travels!
"Excellent service and very clean."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
10
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 10 to Tue Aug 12 2025 at a $125.48 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 13-Aug-2025:
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and we hope you come back and visit soon! Safe Travels!
"Everything went well."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Check in went very smoothly, I needed an early check in which they gave me. Room was very clean. Breakfast the next morning was a continental and very good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 12 to Sun Jul 13 2025 at a $158.98 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 20-Jul-2025:
Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to see you again when you visit Carbondale. Safe travels!
"Rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff is helpful and friendly!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
My son is being treated at the neuro restorative program in Carbondale. The situation is stressful so it means a lot to be able to retreat to a welcoming place. Im grateful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 06 to Wed Jul 09 2025 at a $132.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 13-Aug-2025:
I am sorry to hear about the stressful situation but I am glad we helped with a welcoming, clean room and relaxing amenities. We hope to see you again! Safe travels!
4.0 out of 5. Based on 338 guest reviews

Property Description

The New Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area is near Southern Illinois University and SIH. Carbondale features charming atmosphere and scenic outdoor beauty located in the Shawnee National Forest.At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area our hotel staff welcomes you to our model college town and assures that your comfort is a top priority. Whether you are the parent of a student, or just a Saluki fan in town for the game in Carbondale, our hotel near Southern Illinois University provides the perfect location for any campus visit.Of all the hotels in Carbondale, Illinois, our event facilities, with seating for up to 100 guests, feature the most comfortable, well-appointed atmosphere. Whether you spend your time getting in touch with nature at Giant City Park or sipping Southern Illinois' fine wines at one of the local wineries, our hotel provides a welcoming escape at the end of any day in Carbondale, IL. Hotel guests can even relax in our indoor pool or near our fireplace in the large lobby. Reserve a room today!

Green Sustainability

Linen reuse program, bulk bath amenities, and updated energy efficient lighting

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2026
Floors: 5
Rooms: 100
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 100
Handicap Rooms: 5
Rooms with 1 Bed: 40
Rooms with 2 Beds: 60
Suites: 21
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 4 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 520.3 sq. meters
Banquet Space: Holds 160 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.4 Km
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 3.2 Km
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 6am-10am
Pool Info:
Indoor Pool open 7am to 10pm
Ownership: HBA
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours prior to arrivalexcluding special event datesEach contract will state specific cancellation policies
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 0
Total Taxes: 15.00%
Total Misc Fees: 0.00 INR
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
City Tax: 9.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 9.75%
Additional Person Fee: 0.00 Per Person (after 4 people per room)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 0.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 0.00 Per Hour
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 16.00 Per Item
Banquet Soda: 2.50 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 1.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Clothes drying
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Williamson County Regional Airport: 8 miles, no shuttle service availableSt. Louis International Airport: 100 miles, no shuttle service available

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Served in the breakfast lobby from 6am-10am every day!

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets must be 35lbs or smaller, $25/day pet fee, pet policy must be signed at check in

Parking Info

Complimentary Parking

Internet / WiFI

Free WIFI with internet pass code

About Holiday Inn Express

  • Free Express Start Breakfast
  • Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
  • Free high-speed internet service in every room
  • eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
  • Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Carbondale-Conference Center, an IHG Hotel, Holiday Inn Carbondale Conference Center An Ihg Hotel

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites University Area An Ihg Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express & Suites University Area An Ihg Hotel.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express & Suites University Area An Ihg Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Carbondale event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Ballroom 100 x 25 x 10 2500150/--1147250408--/--200150--
Close This

Ballroom

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
232.3 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
100 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
25+
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 3
Photo of Ballroom
Ballroom 100 x 25 x 12 2500160/--160104607212--/--20020020
Close This

Ballroom

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
232.3 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
100 x 25 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
25+
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
Ballroom Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
Photo of Ballroom
Boardroom 25 x 12 x 12 300--/----------10--/--------
Close This

Boardroom

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
27.9 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
25 x 12 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
12
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Salon A		 25 x 25 x 10 62540/--351815188--/--504010
Close This

Salon A

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
58.1 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
9
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Salon A Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
Salon A Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
Salon A Meeting Space Thumbnail 3
Photo of Salon A
Salon B		 25 x 25 x 10 62540/--361815188--/--50----
Close This

Salon B

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
58.1 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Salon B Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
Salon B Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
Photo of Salon B
Salon C		 25 x 25 x 10 62540/--361815188--/--50----
Close This

Salon C

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
58.1 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Salon C Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
Salon C Meeting Space Thumbnail 2
Photo of Salon C
Salon D		 25 x 25 x 10 62540/--361815188--/--50----
Close This

Salon D

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
58.1 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
25 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
9
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Photo of Salon D
Boardroom 12 x 25 x 10 300--/----------10--/--------
Close This

Boardroom

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
27.9 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
12 x 25 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Check meeting space Prices or Need sleeping rooms? Get Carbondale group rates
Planning an Event? Carbondale Hotel RFP Request for Proposal | Find Meeting Space | Meeting Space Calculator

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale University Area by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale University Area by IHG have?

There are 100 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale University Area by IHG?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale University Area by IHG?

Served in the breakfast lobby from 6am-10am every day!

What parking is available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale University Area by IHG?

Complimentary Parking

How much does internet cost?

Free WIFI with internet pass code

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

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor Pool open 7am to 10pm.

Can I get a group rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale University Area by IHG?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 18.3%.

Testimonials:

Testimonials icon
"Thanks for all the help. Your staff has been great. I was not looking forward to arranging accommodations for guests---but, after finding your website, it was a piece of cake. I will recommend you to friends and family." L.F. - Orlando, FL

Find Out More Check Rates