Benton Civic Center

Holiday Inn® Carbondale is Near Southern Illinois University and SIH Known to many locals and visitors as the "Capital of Southern Illinois," Carbondale features the kind of small town charming atmosphere and scenic outdoor beauty worthy of such a title. At the award-winning Holiday Inn® Hotel near Southern Illinois Healthcare Carbondale, IL our hotel staff welcomes you to our model college town and assures your comfort is a top priority. Whether you are the parent of a student, or just a Saluki fan in town for the game in Carbondale, our hotel near Southern Illinois University provides the perfect location for any campus visit. Of all the hotels in Carbondale, Illinois, our event facilities, with seating for up to 100 guests, feature the most comfortable, well-appointed atmosphere. Whether you spend your time getting in touch with nature at Giant City Park or sipping Southern Illinois' fine wines at one of the local wineries, our hotel provides a welcoming escape at the end of any day in Carbondale, IL. Hotel guests can even relax in our indoor pool or near our fire place in the large lobby. Reserve a room today!

SpecialtiesValente's Terrace offers a full-service conference room, banquet hall, and reception center that caters to events both small and large. Located in Sesser, Illinois, we offer one-stop event planning with the highest level of class and service. Valente's Terrace is a 5000 sq. foot indoor / outdoor facility on Franklin Street in Sesser. The reception area leads to a dramatic outdoor terrace that will be the perfect intimate and picturesque setting for your occasion. Sesser is located just west of Rend Lake on Hwy 154 near the resort hotel, golf course, and I-57. Once in Sesser, Valente's Terrace is located directly across the street from the Historic Sesser Opera House.