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Best Western Saluki Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Carbondale with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Reception
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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801 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL, 62902
  • Place, Southern Illinois Healthcare
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Science Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, African American Museum of Southern Illinois
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

3 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 7

2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, 2 Room, Sofabed, 2 Flat Screen Tvs, Microwave And Refrigerator, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wifi, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-2 Double, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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Located within a 5-minute walk of Southern Illinois Healthcare, Best Western Saluki Inn is within a mile (2 km) of African American Museum of Southern Illinois. This 65-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois Healthcare - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Science Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • African American Museum of Southern Illinois - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 27 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 8 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saluki Inn

Hotel in Carbondale with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
At Best Western Saluki Inn, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a business center, a computer station, and an arcade/game room.
40-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

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Property amenities

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 20 per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per day

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Best Western Saluki Inn?

This hotel is located in Carbondale, a short 16-minute walk from African American Museum of Southern Illinois and also 17 minutes on foot from The Science Center. You'll also find Banterra Center and Railroaders Memorial within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Best Western Saluki Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Best Western Saluki Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Best Western Saluki Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Saluki Inn?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Saluki Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include pillowtop mattresses and free Internet access.

Does Best Western Saluki Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Best Western Saluki Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Best Western Saluki Inn offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western Saluki Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Saluki Inn for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. A deposit of USD 20 per day is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Saluki Inn?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Best Western Saluki Inn?

The closest major airport to Best Western Saluki Inn is Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional), which is 11.9 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Saluki Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Saluki Inn.

Best Western Saluki Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All the rooms smelled like animals.. the pool was absolutely disgusting.. we stayed 2 days there cause room was booked ahead of time didn’t have a choice.. as soon as I got to door I wanted to leave.. never stayin there again that’s for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Sedell, Beaumont

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cool stay for a small town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and updated
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatyana

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antje

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need walk in showers with metal rails...there was no rails anywhere.....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Rooms are decent and clean. The breakfast is typical hotel breakfast with plenty of options. Good value for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty decent stay. Breakfast was good. The pool was cold and there was no carpet in the room. However the service and hospitality made me forget my concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn’t like the pool. Room had a smell. Would not book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nateshia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ROACHES

This place had roaches I called down to the front desk and a gentleman came up With a bottle of RAID and sprayed..I going one crawling on the bed which there were stains on the sheets and comforters . There were roaches in the bat room and crawling on the nightstand. THEN THE GINSL STARW WAS WHEN I SAW ONE CRAWLING ATOUND THE HOME MADE WAFFLE STAYION..so I did not take part in the continental breakfast they had out..will NEVER STSY AT THIS PROPERTY AGAIN.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to SIU. Nothing special, but it was comfortable and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

OTHMAN, Omaha

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best

The room smelled like mildew, there were bugs and other droppings along the wall and in corners. There was a mystery splatter on the bedskirt. The bathroom door wouldn’t lock and the security latch on the main door was broken off. The body wash was empty in the shower. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Balaji

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is not what the photographs show. Property is very old and not updated. Room has crawling insects. Bed was substandard. Bathroom had no exhaust. Walls are all stained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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