We recently attended my husband's High School reunion in Columbus, KS. The Maple UnCommon Hotel and…read moreGuest House is about the only place to stay in Columbus, but it made the trip 'home' even more pleasurable and nostalgic. 'Once upon a time,' it was the J.C. Penny's store. Now it's an extremely unique, charming, hotel-guest house, bed & breakfast, and Art Gallery all stirred up into one. And the owner, manager, and hostess, is an amazing, warm and lovely lady who is totally given to hospitality. The place quickly became our home away from home.

My father and I stayed here for 5 nights in October 2014. It is by far the nicest, cleanest and…read moremost welcoming place to stay in the area. The hosts Laura and Mel make you feel very comfortable. They are able to give you complete privacy while making you also feel that you are a welcomed guest. Our room felt more like an apartment. We had 3 beds in our room King, Queen and a twin. Also had a nice dining and living room area. Laura made sure every morning that we had fresh coffee, juice and plenty to eat. Going as far to let us know if there was something missing in the kitchen that we wanted she would get it for us. I will definitely stay here again and would recommend it to everyone.

Never again. Food poisoning, polyester sheets and just a bad vibe. Terrible breakfast ended my…read morestay. Left and went to Holliday Inn Express. Much better.

Excellent hotel, extremely friendly staff, very clean updated hotel highly recommend they have…read moregood music every now and then

Seeing few hotel choices in Pittsburg (and none that inspired me), I opted for a bed-and-breakfast…read morecalled the Himmel House. I can't say "splurged" because it cost little more than an average hotel room, and the cooked-to-order homemade breakfast was much better than you'd find in a hotel. Sherri and Jeff are incredibly gracious and intuitive hosts: there when you need them, but otherwise, they let you be. The porch alone of this rambling abode is larger than some San Francisco apartments, and every window of my room looked out upon lush greenery. I slept well in the big bed and thoroughly enjoyed the historic feel of the Himmel House. Couples will love this B & B, and business travelers take heed: a place like this is a welcome break from hotel life. You won't regret staying here.

Innkeepers are top notch…read more Meticulously clean. Historic house is really cool. Stay here!

I'm an ER doc and had a shift at Labette Health and wanted to stay up in Parsons since I live in…read moreJoplin and had back to back shift and this hotel was a great option. Very clean and little signs of damage on furniture in the room. Great hotel

We were very impressed with this hotel. The lobby was so clean and inviting and very modern. The…read moreroom (king) was extremely clean and comfortable. Plenty of room and the bed was very comfortable. Halls were clean, elevators were clean, and the breakfast area was very clean. Great assortment at breakfast. Overall, excellent stay and will definitely be back.

This is a nice hotel, very clean with amenities and the staff is friendly. I do take serious…read moreexception to their "basic wi-fi". There's nothing basic about it, I tried doing some work in my room but the WiFi is non existent. This hotel is a little pricey as is but then they nickel and dime you for WiFi to boot.

Great stay! I will definitely stay here next time I pass this way. I had a handicap room and it was…read morevery spacious. Plenty of room to maneuver. The staff was wonderful. Very friendly and will to offer any help needed and answer any questions. The AC kept the room nice and cool even in the hot Texas summer. I didn't find a single fault with the cleanliness of the room and I can be pretty critical. Pool was open though we did not visit it this time.

Breakfast was excellent! Room was nice (even had a bathroom…read morenightlight!). Convenient to the highway. Staff was helpful and friendly. We would certainly stay here again if in the area.

Stayed overnight on a long car trip. Staff was pleasant, room was comfortable, and clean. And the…read morenext morning before departure the breakfast was yummy. Obviously you don't come here for a 5 star luxury experience, however for the price you can't get any better. No complaints.

We had an amazing stay at the Courtland hotel. The owner Frank made us feel like family. His…read morepassion for the history of Fort Scott and the hotel was contagious. Fort Scott is such a perfect charming town. So grateful we visited in our way to Kansas State.

Valentine's Day stay? Charming historic hotel?…read more Personal welcome from the owner? We stayed at The Courtland Hotel & Spa in Fort Scott, KS on February 14th, 2026, and from the moment we walked in, Frank made us feel like guests -- not just customers. He greeted us personally and gave us what he called the "nickel tour," walking us through the property and sharing its story. That personal touch set the tone for the entire visit. We stayed in Room 15 (King bed), and the extra space made the stay especially comfortable for the two of us. Clean, cozy, and perfect for a one-night getaway. We didn't get to experience the spa or additional amenities this time, but if the hospitality is any indication, we'd happily return. If you're in Fort Scott and want something with character and genuine service, this is a great choice.

Went there on a casino perk voucher for a night of out of the house. Arrived a bit after 5pm (might…read morehave been closer to 6pm) and Dana was polite. He definitely made the check-in easy and had me laughing. The pool was warm and relaxing. Breakfast was okay and had a decent selection. There are only 2 cons I have is the 4pm check-in and 11am checkout. With a 4pm check-in it should be a 12pm checkout. Also, being locked out of the room and hotel from the batteries dying. Will definitely try to get to Pittsburg for a day of swimming and relaxing a few times a month.

We stayed here twice for one night each time. We stayed in the exact same room both time. The room…read morewas very clean and comfortable. The check-in was not so good. Only one employee at the desk who was a very slow. Because this hotel has direct connection to a casino and there are no door between, or they were blocked open, the lobby stunk of cigarettes smoke. Overall, a decent place to stay if you can put-up with the lobby.

You can improve by getting the reservation right. I stay quite often, but this time they managed to…read moreput it under my wife's name. Complete B. S. You have to wait in line for a long time to begin with. Then they make your wife come back because they screwed up. Further more I always ask for a certain room number. The last 2 times it's always taken for some reason. The ice machine on the 7th floor has been broken now for at least 2 years. It's either Bad management or the people here just don't give a crap!!!

This is concerning the hotel aspect of the Downstream Casino Resort. The rooms are really lovely!…read moreThe rooms are upscale but I think with the colors and lighting they have a relaxing homey vibe to them! They're spacious and don't look like a chain hotel, with a cookie-cutter layout and amenities. We've stayed here before and the only complaint we previously had was the lack of open restaurants (weekdays, only 2 options) and something to do besides gamble. With Joplin only 15 minutes away, you're not going to starve. Compared to other casinos/hotels, Downstream is left a bit lacking. I know this may sound weird, stating you didn't want to gamble in a casino, but this place is a convention hub. So they could add something to accommodate the variety of tastes of visitors. But the facilities are very nice!