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Best Western Saluki Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Southern Illinois University in Carbondale

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the walls.
A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a sunshade, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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801 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL, 62902
  • Place, The Science Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, African American Museum of Southern Illinois
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a small table.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned bedspread.

2 Queen Beds, NonSmoking, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

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

About the area

Carbondale

In Carbondale .Stay at this Carbondale hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Southern Illinois Healthcare and 2 miles (3 km) of African American Museum of Southern Illinois. The Science Center and Southern Illinois University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Science Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • African American Museum of Southern Illinois - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Giant City State Park - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 24 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 8 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saluki Inn

Hotel near Southern Illinois University in Carbondale
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Saluki Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Carbondale hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Game room or arcade
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Best Western Saluki Inn offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 20 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

BEST WESTERN Saluki
BEST WESTERN Saluki Carbondale
BEST WESTERN Saluki Inn
BEST WESTERN Saluki Inn Carbondale
Saluki Inn
Best Western Saluki Hotel Carbondale
Best Western Saluki Inn Hotel
Best Western Saluki Inn Carbondale
Best Western Saluki Inn Hotel Carbondale

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Saluki Inn to the airport?

Best Western Saluki Inn is 11.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Saluki Inn?

As of Sept 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Saluki Inn on Sept 27, 2026 start from CA $124, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Saluki Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Saluki Inn.

How close is Best Western Saluki Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 7.8 mi (16-min drive) from Campground Beach.

Does Best Western Saluki Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Western Saluki Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Best Western Saluki Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Saluki Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Saluki Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Saluki Inn have a pool?

Best Western Saluki Inn does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Saluki Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Saluki Inn to downtown Carbondale?

Best Western Saluki Inn is 1.8 mi away from Carbondale.

Best Western Saluki Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice, clean, and staff was very friendly. We will stay here agin next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spaces, responsive staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was short and sweet.. the staff was nice friendly an accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jazzmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for a low price. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a great location and hotel was very clean with a good breakfast. Just disappointing that the pool was under construction.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great overall. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast bar was super good and well organized
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really unkept.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer services from staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tomasz

just ok, old and used, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room at a decent price. The breakfast was good with a nice selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have visited Carbondale multiple times as our daughter attends school there. This hotel is our "go to" place to stay...decent price for what you get...clean rooms, decent breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kasthuri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming I got some great rest. Very clean as well! Enjoyed remodeled pool very much!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a very helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peggy

It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a great value. Staff were great as well
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good stay but someone was smoking so not sure if it was aloud but I wish I wold have had the option to not be on the floor with smoking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing different than any other place. The property is a little run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pool out of service, not on website
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silviano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, warm water in the pool, friendly staff,Nice and warm breakfast 😋 definitely coming back. Thank you for making my stay in Carbondale experience 10 out of 10!
Breakfast self serve bar
Nice hot wafles eggs and sausage
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rachael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were on the first floor at check in. I started noticing ants on the bed and walls. I went to the front desk. She stated it was a known problem and moved us to 2nd floor where it would be safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2026