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Fairgrounds Inn

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

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Balcony
Reception
Exterior
Reception
Indoor pool
Fairgrounds Inn, in a prime shopping district, welcomes guests with a hearty breakfast buffet and inviting fireplace. Features include an indoor pool, express check-out, business center, and free self-parking. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The W - ‬7 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 the lobby at Fairgrounds Inn. In addition to a business center, 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 a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (20 km).

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Fairgrounds Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 358 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

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

Trisha Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful environment and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for the fair
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional, however kind with great hospitality and service. Definitely a very peaceful stay that was well needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep I’ve gotten in a while needed some rest and peace and definitely got it here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very ckean and staff are super helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was good. Wish they had a better breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was close to our event facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the race track
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. Just had a problem with the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall experience was good, but it was clear that the bare minimum amount of effort and expense was used to make the place functional. Staff was generally pleasant but constantly changing to different people, so no continuity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast choices could be better. Male manager was very good Moved more comfortable chair in room for husband.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness
No Ice on 2nd floor, breakfast was so so
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Paul

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

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

Catherine

Good hotel

Nice, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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