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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and gym at this convenient property, where helpful staff and free self parking contribute to a relaxed experience.

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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb, near Northern Illinois University, offers practical amenities: laundry facilities, gym, seasonal outdoor pool, and in-room WiFi. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 235
AED 266 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Poolside)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Standard King Room with Roll In Shower Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Two Double Room with Roll In Shower Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Deluxe 2 Full Beds Non-Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe 2 Full Beds Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Regency King Suite With Kitchenette Non-Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Regency King Suite With Kitchenette Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Regency King Suite With Kitchenette Poolside Non-Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Regency King Suite With Kitchenette Poolside Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

King Suite With Kitchen-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Suite King Bed With Kitchenette Poolside Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

DeKalb is home to Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb. Northern Illinois University and Ellwood House Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our DeKalb travel guide
Map
1212 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115

What's nearby

  • Husky Stadium Twilight
    Huskie Stadium
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Northern Illinois University
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • NIU Convocation Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Egyptian Theater
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ellwood House Museum
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Elburn Station
    28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    2 min walk
  • Fatty's Pub & Grille
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    15 min walk

About this property

Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb

Hotel near Northern Illinois University
Located close to Ellwood House Museum, Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb provides laundry facilities, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, 3 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 74 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator (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

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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • 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 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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 29 to September 04
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb on 9 March 2026 start from AED 235, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb pet-friendly?

Yes, Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb located?

Situated in DeKalb, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Northern Illinois University and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ellwood House Museum. Shabbona Lake State Park is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 772 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

8/10 Good

Marsha

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Driving late and had to find a place to stop. This place was great. Clean, very comfortable, easy on and off highway, friendly staff, affordable! Our stay was brief but we were toward the back and there is a lovely courtyard with an outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, it was a nice place. I liked the shower. I loved the outdoor pool. The staff was very helpful. It would be nice to have bigger beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed the weekend to attend a Northern game. Nice place to stay. Friendly staff. Multiple options for food nearby and within walking distance to the husky stadium
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Clean room and comfortable. Dog friendly was a major perk!! Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice rooms inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the desk were helpful and checking in and out was fast and easy. My room was clean, quiet, and spacious. I only stayed one night, just to have a bed and a shower, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The property looked nice and spacious as well. I think it should be advertised more clearly that the hotel is right next to some train tracks. I didn't mind them passing by, but others might not like the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and the swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shameka

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was ok just needs some remodeling upgrades staff was ready nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff was extremely courteous and kind. She quickly worked to resolve a toilet issue and gave us a new room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Malcom

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

Worth the money

The stay was pleasant. I liked the affordable & the kindness of the staff. The room was nice & tighty. I would loved to have had a queen size bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easily accessible laundry facilities. Warm and welcoming front desk staff. Able to get coins for the laundry at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Little escape

It was a quick overnight stay, the room was nice. Area safe enough to walk a few blocks to get dinner (college town). Only had an issue with my door and lock (it worked but very difficult), I let them know at checkout and they emailed later that it was fixed. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 4th time I stay here and I really love the hotel. The staff the manager was so helpful. I didn’t know about a deposit and the manager help me thru the check in process. I will definitely choose this hotel every time I come to Dekalb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry facilities were great. Room was clean. Bathroom with separate shower/toilet. Water warmed quickly. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diaja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice employees. I love the housekeeping ladies. Overall good staff. Quiet and helpful. 5 stars for me.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time and as always excellent service. The room always ready always clean. The check in quickly, check out as well. The staff is so helpful and kind. I never reserve any other hotel when I come to DeKalb from Puerto Rico.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Randal L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk staff were extremely friendly. We found cleaning rags on one of the beds and there was a lot of hair in the tub. We were concerned about the railroad that ran close to the property, but we were tired and only heard trains a couple of times through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property does not reflect the room and experience. Room was large and clean, beds comfy, very quiet, plenty of hot water. No complaints, I am quite happy despite the fact when I first saw the place I was a little worried. Just what we wanted and great price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024