General DescriptionLook forward to a bright visit to Days Inn Charleston hotel near Eastern Illinois University Located on Highway 16, our Charleston, IL, hotel brings you many perks and puts you close to outdoor recreation and popular area attractions Feel energized every morning with Daybreak continental breakfast, and enjoy free 24-hour coffee in our lobby Stay connected to work or home with the convenience of free Wi-Fi Internet access Our hotel offers 24-hour front-desk service, free large-vehicle parking and special rates Some of our hotel rooms feature a microwave and a refrigerator Jacuzzi and non-smoking rooms are available, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult at our Charleston, IL, hotel Local Attractions Spend the afternoon fishing on Lake Charleston, less than 10 minutes away Visit the scenic rolling hills and woods of Fox Ridge State Park, where you can hike, picnic or hunt Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site features the cabin of U SPresident Abraham Lincolns parents and Stephen Sargent Farm, both preserved to portray 1840 rural life in Illinois Walk around historic downtown Charleston, and stop by the courthouse where President Lincoln practiced law as a young lawyer If you love to shop, the unique stores in downtown Charleston are worth a visit For entertainment, check out the live performances at Tarble Arts Center or Charleston Alley Theatre Eastern Illinois University is conveniently located just five minutes from our Charleston, IL, hotel Dining Options There are plenty of local restaurants near our hotel in Charleston, IL, including Whats Cookin and Rocs Blackfront Restaurant and Lounge Spice it up with Mexican food at El Rancherito or enjoy a hearty meal at Lincoln Garden Family Restaurant, both within walking distance