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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1212 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115
  • Place, Northern Illinois University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Huskie Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, NIU Convocation Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Poolside)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Accessible)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

ADA Standard King with Roll-in Shower Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and laundry facilities are on-site.
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb offers 74 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This DeKalb hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Northern Illinois University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 11 minutes by foot from Northern Illinois University and a 3-minute drive from Ellwood House Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This DeKalb hotel is smoke free.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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 fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD105 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 29 May and close on 04 September.
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Best Western Dekalb Inn
Red Roof Inn DeKalb Motel
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Red Roof Inn Suites DeKalb
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Hotel
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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 799 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Princess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quintin

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is nice, but the rooms have ants everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Red Roof in dekalb is the only place i stay when i come to visit my friend here. Always great comfort and good location in the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being next to a rail line, room was reasonably quiet and a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Venkata

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty far like 12 Miles from the highway. Otherwise it is very affordable in the location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shentell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone is always excellent and professional thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked as it should.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A basic well kept motel, staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Great hotel

By far the best hotel comoany out there to accomodate business travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent - with the exception of the bugs. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was nice. Thank you. Virginia.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was all really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the red roof inn in dekalb il I’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marsha

Good location to NIU. Price was reasonable. Building is dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Becca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the front desk staff courteous, and the gym looked well stocked, even though I didn't have time to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The desk clerk was friendly, well informed and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

ORA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very professional friendly. The rooms were clean. The area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Some of the front desk clerks have attitudes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel at a decent price. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kacee

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

Highly recommend this stay

We got in very late but were greeted by the sweet and amazing Maddy! We also sadly had to leave early in the morning, but our short stay was very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The help the people the area! I stay here every time I go to Dekalb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff made the difference. They were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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