Fairgrounds Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Du Quoin with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Balcony
Reception
Exterior
Indoor pool
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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1520 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL, 62832

What's nearby

  • DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Keys Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 34 min drive - 36.6 km
  • I-57 Drag Strip - 39 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Rend Lake - 44 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Du Quoin Station - 4 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Fairgrounds Inn

Hotel in a shopping district
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception at Fairgrounds Inn. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Fairgrounds Du Quoin
Fairgrounds Inn
Fairgrounds Inn Du Quoin
Fairgrounds Inn Du Quoin Hotel Duquoin
Fairgrounds Inn Hotel
Fairgrounds Inn Du Quoin
Fairgrounds Inn Hotel Du Quoin

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairgrounds Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Fairgrounds Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fairgrounds Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairgrounds Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairgrounds Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Fairgrounds Inn located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from DuQuoin State Fairgrounds and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Keys Park. Beaver Lake and Pyramid State Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Fairgrounds Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 331 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoyed staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and property overall. Hotel not far from SIU Carbondale IL Grass on front needs to be cut. Good stay overall. Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently close to the Fairgrounds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Keri

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ac quit working due ti transformer that blew the microwave stand in our room was about to fall over the counters in the lobby where nasty sticky dirty no ac in hall way or breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

First choice for race weekends

When racing in DuQuoin this is the perfect place for us to stay. We can walk to the track if needed, pool area is clean, staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Cozy, clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and polite customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Good hotel

Nice, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were staying for a race and the staff did a great job accommodating our large group
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Amenities
Good service and great free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was friendly. The hotel is older but it’s convenient for staying near the fairground
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walking distance to the state fairgrounds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet nice room good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Close to fairgrounds is about the only plus. Hotel needs lots of updates and is extremely old. Management was friendly and fixed it non working toilet quickly. Lighting was dim and minimal, but rooms are fairly large.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a king size bed, it had four (4) small pillows. They were placed two (2) on one side and two (2) on the other side. Shower nozzle was for a tall person 6 ft 3in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great! Very clean, and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly place,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024