Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Business centre

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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W Lincoln Hwy, 1314,1314, DeKalb, IL, 60115
  • Place, Northern Illinois University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Huskie Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, NIU Convocation Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area

This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area, you're just a quick walk from Northern Illinois University. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Northern Illinois University and 12 minutes on foot from NIU Convocation Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 258 square feet (24 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area also features a fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This DeKalb hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 258 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 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 35 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Baymont Inn DeKalb
Baymont Inn Hotel DeKalb
Baymont Inn DeKalb Hotel
Baymont Inn Suites DeKalb
Baymont Wyndham DeKalb Hotel
Baymont Wyndham DeKalb

Comfort Inn DeKalb - University Area Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 311 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was cordial. The room was clean. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

We needed to stay for 8 days due to family reasons, and although we had an issue with the shower, the
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Good location, we will be back next time we’re in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
We always enjoy staying there - everyone is friendly and kind. Room is clean, beds comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dameon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SHANNON

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was nice and clean. Breakfast was ok but it was the same meat everyday. Parking lot was dark. Great location next to NIU. Whenever you would call or go to the front desk there was nobody there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Staff was nice but occasionally hard to find. Room was spacious (suite) but cleanliness could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Our stay was comfortable. Great location close to the NIU campus and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. Breakfast options were good. Staff was pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay ,close to great bar/ restsurant.nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was decent Room was clean. Very close to niu stadium Staff could have been friendlier at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with very friendly personnel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty rooms. Finally, the third room they assigned me to was clean and I was able to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff! Jordan at the front desk helped me with my bags!! I have sciatica and another guest helped! Krystle gave me excellent room service! Duchess, the other lady that checked me in. I had a very wonderful stay! I highly recommend it! I will be nack!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dameon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to shopping and dining options in area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. very very comfortable beds and pillows very sweet staff. Their breakfast is decent with a couple hot options however they have a lot of other options like oatmeal, yogurt, bagels, and things like that that will suffice. Housekeeping is outstanding. Highly highly highly recommend especially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near the university.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

We’re affordable, clean, tasty breakfast. Just wish they had potatoes.🤗 front desk staff very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaWonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very nice and comfortable to stay in. So much so, that I will be staying here for a little bit longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025