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Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston

3.6-rated Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston offers free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. Near Eastern Illinois University and Fox Ridge State Park. Book now.

810 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920, United States View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 314 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort in a convenient location

Guests appreciate the clean, quiet rooms and friendly staff at this straightforward hotel, though some note basic maintenance is needed and breakfast offerings are limited.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness and comfortable beds reported consistently.
  • Staff friendliness and helpfulness, including attentive management.
  • Quiet environment conducive to restful stays.
  • Useful amenities such as fridge, microwave, and pet-friendly policy.
  • Convenient location near Eastern Illinois University and local attractions.

Worth knowing

  • Some maintenance issues mentioned, including worn furnishings and small bathrooms.
  • Breakfast is offered but may be limited and inconsistent according to some guests.
  • The exterior and certain rooms, especially those facing outside, show signs of age and wear.
  • No pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle available on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring personal toiletries as some rooms lack extras.

Best for

  • Visitors looking for affordable, clean accommodations for short stays.
  • Travelers needing pet-friendly and kid-friendly lodging options.
  • Guests prioritizing a quiet and simple place to rest near Illinois Route 16.
  • Visitors attending events or activities at Eastern Illinois University or nearby parks.
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About this property

Welcome to Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston

Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston is a straightforward, low-rise hotel situated just off Illinois Route 16. It offers convenient access to Eastern Illinois University, which is a 12-minute walk away, and is less than four miles from Lake Charleston. The location makes it a practical choice for visitors looking to stay close to the university or explore local outdoor attractions.

The property provides basic amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, and free parking. Rooms are air-conditioned and the hotel is both pet- and kid-friendly, which adds to its appeal for families and travelers with animals. While the hotel does not have a pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle, guests can enjoy a smoke-free environment and accessible facilities.

Guest feedback reflects a mixture of experiences. Many appreciate the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly staff, including occasional mentions of thoughtful service such as returning forgotten items. Some reviews note that the facilities could benefit from maintenance and updates, with bathrooms described as small and certain areas showing signs of wear. The breakfast selection is considered modest but sufficient by most.

Nearby attractions include Fox Ridge State Park, a large scenic area ideal for hiking and fishing, the Lincoln log cabin, and the Tarble Museum of Art. Travelers arriving by air can choose from Willard Airport or Decatur Airport, both within reasonable driving distance. Those looking for alternative accommodations will find Unique Suites Hotel just 0.2 miles away.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Business center
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

PB
Paul Braddock Apr 20, 2026
8.0

Manager on duty remains a wonderful human being, He will take care of you in any way he can. The hotel is clean and comfortable for those wishing for a nights sleep only.

CW
C White Apr 06, 2026
8.0

A two nights stay while in town for a funeral. Affordable and clean, but the facilities are in need of some basic maintenance and upgrades. No breakfast whatsoever, but ice machine worked and water pressure was sufficient with soft towels.

A
Anmp08 Mar 28, 2026
8.0

It's an okay hotel. Not a super fancy but good for a couple of nights. Location is great it's on Lincoln which is like the main road for Charleston. If you are a big bathroom person do not go here the bathrooms are super tiny, could barely close the door when I was in there. Don't get any of the rooms on the outside because they seem the most worn down and old. Bring your own shampoo and body wash because the ones they have don't really work. They have cereal and toast for breakfast along with English muffins juice and coffee. The beds are loud.

ED
ephie driver Feb 15, 2026
8.0

Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and beds really comfortable. Just a couple of maintenance issues, but nothing serious enough for me to relocate. I was also traveling with a pet and they were accepting pets, which was helpful.

AN
angus nebraska Feb 11, 2026
8.0

Quiet, clean, comfortable. Has fridge and microwave. Staff friendly. House keeping crew superb. Other long term guests are there for a temporary construction job, were quiet, friendly and minded their own business..no issues. Only gave 4 stars because you could do better on your breakfast and the dresser drawers in need of repair.

BD
Beth Dunn Feb 05, 2026
10

Very clean rooms, staff very friendly, I really look forward to the waffles in the morning. Stayed here several different times and would recommend them.

AW
Amber Webb Jan 18, 2026
10

I was visiting for a night/day due to a funeral, after halfway back to Ohio, I remembered that I may have forgotten my glasses in the room after my husband checked us out. During the service his phone rang, which we didn’t answer. It was until we were halfway through Indiana and I text my in laws mentioning my glasses. They went to my mother-in-law‘s room to let them know that they’ve found a pair of glasses in the room and gave them to them, instead of them just throwing them away. So I really really really appreciated it. They took the time out to find my family to return them so the relatives that are from Ohio could bring them back to me.

NH
Nicki Hinz Jan 06, 2026
8.0

Please do not let the previous reviews influence your decision. This is by no means a fancy hotel, but it is clean and quiet. We stayed 4/7/24-4/9/24 for the solar eclipse. We booked this room six months in advance. When we arrived and saw the outside and then read reviews we were concerned to say the least. It was a very nice stay. As I said, clean and quiet. Not a lot for breakfast but enough to get you going. Everyone’s experience is different but this place was decent for us.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston

Charleston, Illinois, USA

Off Illinois Route 16, this straightforward, low-rise hotel is a 12-minute walk from Eastern Illinois University and under 4 miles from Lake Charleston.

  • Ruler Foods 7 min Walk
  • Dept. of Human Services 8 min Walk
  • Willard Airport 50 min Car
  • Decatur Airport 1 hr 7 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Illinois. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site 537 reviews

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site

402 S Lincoln Hwy, Lerna, IL 62440, United States

4.6 · Historical Place Museum
Fox Ridge State Park 599 reviews

Fox Ridge State Park

18175 State Park Rd, Charleston, IL 61920, United States

4.7 · Park
Tarble Museum of Art 25 reviews

Tarble Museum of Art

2010 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920, United States

4.7 · Art Museum
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