Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb, DeKalb

Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb - A pet-friendly hotel with free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities, and seasonal outdoor pool near Northern Illinois University

Located just a quarter mile from Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, Red Roof Inn & Suites Dekalb provides 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs with cable channels including HBO. This 2-star DeKalb hotel offers complimentary amenities including Wi-Fi, expanded cable, and coffee in the 24-hour lobby. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool (open Memorial Day to Labor Day), fitness center, and dry sauna for guest recreation. Business travelers can utilize the business center and three meeting rooms accommodating 30-200 people. The hotel serves as convenient lodging for visitors attending NIU campus events, situated within a 5-minute drive of Ellwood House Museum and 1 mile from the historic Egyptian Theatre dating back to 1929. Red Roof Inn maintains a 24-hour front desk and welcomes one pet per room at no additional charge.

Pros

Pets stay free (one pet allowed, maximum 80 pounds)

Kids 17 and under stay free

Multiple restaurants within walking distance including Culver's (0.5 miles) and Fatty's Pub & Grill (0.5 miles)

Located 0.5 miles from Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center

Offers free long-distance calling

Cons

Limited housekeeping for stays of 7 nights or more

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 45 miles away