Northern Illinois University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
NIU Convocation Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ellwood House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 44 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 46 min drive
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 66 min drive
Elburn Station - 28 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
Fatty's Pub and Grille - 3 min walk
Taco Bell - 1 min walk
Culver's - 3 min walk
About this property
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Northern Illinois University. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
74 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 36 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Fence around the pool
Working away
Business centre
3 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Closed-captioned TV
Lever door handles
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable/satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May 29 to September 04
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.
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
Is there a pool at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 36 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb and nearby?
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
What's the area around Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb like?
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb is a short 11-minute walk from Northern Illinois University and 11 minutes' walk from Huskie Stadium.
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
18 Nov 2024
Very old. Floors need replacing. Beds were small. The door was drafty so the heater kept running. The train is loud and comes often.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
Water in exercise room
Rhene
Rhene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Mohammed
Mohammed, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Aug 2024
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.
Randal L
Randal L, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Clean and easily accessible laundry facilities. Warm and welcoming front desk staff. Able to get coins for the laundry at the front desk.
Christie
Christie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 Aug 2024
Didn’t like the proximity to the active freight train line. Carpet seemed to have a residue on it - possibly from cleaning. Sink tap handle was loose and had to fiddle with it to change water temperature.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
12 Aug 2024
Front desk clerk rude
Check in was a nightmare with an extremely rude front desk clerk. She turned a small miscommunication problem regarding what forms of payment they accept into a major ordeal. A simple we don’t take Apple Pay would have sufficed. Not who I would want representing my company. So my initial impression was that this hotel was not welcoming in the least. The room was decent as was the pool. We had no further problems during the rest of our stay.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Aug 2024
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Great hotel
By far the best hotel comoany out there to accomodate business travel.
Aaron
Aaron, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Aug 2024
Alright motel. Could use some updating and beautification inside & outside the property.
Phimmasorn
Phimmasorn, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
31 Jul 2024
Equal conditions for the price paid
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
JERVIS
JERVIS, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Good job
Shentell
Shentell, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Keep up the good work
Shentell
Shentell, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
27 Jul 2024
Brandy
Brandy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2024
Would stay again
Clean & comfortable. A little noise from trains but not bad with AC running. Only complaint is in room coffee maker. Water reservoir was full of mold..gross! If you're not a coffee drinker it was fine.
Jannis
Jannis, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
amanda
amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Jul 2024
it was fine
it was ok, pretty much what you’d expect from a red roof inn
Bridget
Bridget, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Ivan
Ivan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Nice employees. I love the housekeeping ladies. Overall good staff. Quiet and helpful. 5 stars for me.
Diaja
Diaja, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Everything was great. Only problem I had was with soap dispenser in the shower being near empty. Got enough to get the shower in. But it took a bit of work to get enough soap out of the dispenser.