Fairgrounds Inn

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (148 reviews)
1520 S Washington St, Du Quoin, Illinois, 62832 , Du Quoin , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Picnic area
Elevator
Fireplace in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and professional staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Nice pool and bar area
Cons:
Poor breakfast quality
Inconsistent cleanliness
Room updates needed

Categories

Cleanliness
6.08
Cleanliness was noted to be inconsistent with mentions of dinginess and stained bedding.
Service
8.05
Staff was described as professional and kind, providing decent service throughout the stay.
Location
8.59
The location was repeatedly praised as excellent, especially for events like the fair.
Room Quality
6.54
Rooms were considered generally comfortable, but needed updates and had issues with bedding.
Amenities
8.07
Amenities such as the pool were well-received, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Value for Money
7.83
Value was acceptable, but concerns about the quality of breakfast impacted perception.
Food and Beverage
6.58
Breakfast options were limited and not satisfactory, with previous experiences noted.
Overall Experience
7.45
Overall, the experience was satisfactory, with a mix of positive and negative sentiments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 06:52

Property Description

Indulge in Relaxation
Enjoy the indoor pool, fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary Wi-Fi at Fairgrounds Inn.

Explore the Outdoors
Take advantage of the picnic area, barbecue grills, and close proximity to Beaver Lake and Pyramid State Recreation Area.

Convenient Amenities
Start your day with a free buffet breakfast, utilize the business center, and enjoy easy parking at Fairgrounds Inn.

For a comfortable stay in Du Quoin's shopping district, book your room at Fairgrounds Inn now!

Important information:

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MWA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 148 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.08
Service: 8.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 6.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 6.58
Overall Experience: 7.45
K
Keith family
10
Pros:

Love the location and a great pool and very clean rooms excellent staff

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
L
Laura family
8
Pros:

Room temperature was ok. Seemed humid though despite having air conditioner on. I think the sheets and bedspread could do with an update but otherwise ok.
The breakfast did leave something to be desired. Fresh fruit or scrambled eggs with bacon or sausage would have been good too. I did appreciate the fresh orange juice. It was not watered down like most places.
The bar was a nice surprise as we have stayed here many times and it wasn't there before. After a long day, it was nice to come in and sit down and have a beer for $1.50. JP was a wonderful bartender.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
L
Lucia partner
10
Pros:

I have stayed in this hotel many times I love the place and the comforts

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
C
Clement
8
Pros:

All was good. Wish they had a better breakfast choices

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
D
Dawn
8
Pros:

Older hotel but clean, comfortable & air worked well. Great location for the fair. Would stay here again

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
M
Maribeth
4
Wouldn’t recommend
Pros:

Breakfast had day old donuts coffee and stale bagels. The beds were hard there’s wood missing off most furniture and the bedding was stained and had cigarette burns. The room itself was cleanish but it’s pretty dingy and the pool was completely cloudy.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
M
Mike friends
8
Pros:

Good location for the fair

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
T
Trisha Autumn family_with_children
10
Pros:

Very professional, however kind with great hospitality and service. Definitely a very peaceful stay that was well needed

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
T
Trisha Autumn family_with_children
10
Pros:

Very peaceful environment and kind staff

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
T
Trisha Autumn family
10
Pros:

Best sleep I’ve gotten in a while needed some rest and peace and definitely got it here

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
K
Keith family
10
Pros:

Always nice staff and a great pool and spotless rooms

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
T
Thomas family
6
Pros:

Breakfast was nothing more than some bread products (limited selection), coffee and orange juice (from a pitcher, no labeling)

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
T
Thomas
8
Pros:

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.

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
J
John family
10
Pros:

Great place, very ckean and staff are super helpful

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
D
Danielle
2
DISGUSTING
Pros:

Absolutely disgusting, do not stay here. I walked in and saw the condition of the lobby and hallways and already was hesitant. Went ahead and checked in. Walked in my room turn around walked out front desk said they wanted me happy if I just call hotels.com. I could get a refund and then I got completely denied.

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
R
Richard
4
Pros:

The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. Just had a problem with the shower.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
D
Dale
6
Pros:

No Ice on 2nd floor, breakfast was so so

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly partner
8
Pros:

Close to the race track

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
W
Walter
10
Pros:

Room was fine.
No coffee was ready. Waffles were available.
We went to MvDonalds.
I had seen other folks post about poor breakfast

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
T
Thomas
10
Pros:

The location was close to our event facility.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee