Very nice stopover on your Route 66 drive. We stopped in primarily to just get a Passport stamp…read moreand ask about what other sites might be worth viewing. The person there was welcoming, friendly and more attentive than I could ever expect. It was clean and inviting and very interesting to learn more about. Very glad we stopped in!

Great stay on the mother road celebrating 100 years of RT 66. The classic radio is a nice touch and…read moreno TV to really get the feel of what is was like to travel during the migration west. The price is better than most chains too.

Curtain was torn and frayed, gfci in bath didn't work so the only light was the heat lamp, windows…read morewe filthy, no coffee and that's OK. Because there were no cups, towel looked like someone wiped off makeup on them. Fitness room closed, but, the breakfast was good although limited on selection. We've stayed at a lot of choice hotels and this was embarrassing. Oh yea, only one side of bed had a table and there were no pictures on the wall but the hangers were there!

We stayed here when this hotel was newer and beautiful. Granted, it has been 20 years ago, but this…read morewas a total disappointment. Older would be ok, but there is never a reason for unclean and disrepair. Would not recommend at all and won't ever return ourselves. I went to pull the sheets shut to get some privacy without closing heavy drapes. Had to laugh when I pulled the stick for that and NOTHING attached. Pool had bugs in it and definitely not temperature controlled. Couldn't possibly have correct chemicals in it, I'm sure. I have attached several pictures of our room. Eek! Won't even try the breakfast in morning.

We took my wife's dinner club of retired school teachers. Everything was perfect!…read moreGreat breakfast each morning. They were very helpful with suggestions on activities in the area. (I recommend a trip out to Red Oak II to see artist Lowell Davis' work). Our group of 8 participated in their Murder Mystery over 3 days. It was very fun!

My daughter and I came to Carthage for the annual play at Grace Episcopal Church and stayed over…read morenight in the Nathanael Hawthorne room. The blend of period furniture with modern amenities was tastefully done. We enjoyed the two person jacuzzi. Dove Toiletries were provided and the convenience of a private bathroom was appreciated. Linens and towels were very clean and fresh and the bedding was warm and regal. Breakfast was omelettes cooked to order with fruit and juice. Coffee was good and available in the foyer as well as the room and bottled water and an assortment of tea and soda was provided in the foyer. The parlor was comfortable and the original stained glass was gorgeous. We intend on returning to stay with the Goolsbys again.

Always clean, great staff, and safe area! 10% off great catfish next door also a perk!read more

Great Place... Great location... The people were friendly and the rooms were very clean and…read morecomfortable.

We checked in and walked in to the room and were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was…read more Comfortable bed, large shower, and nice retro furnishings including the fridge and microwave. The hotel is right next to a large lake and park. Site manager was very friendly and helpful to recommend the Red Oak 2 (interesting place to visit) and the town square which surrounds the county courthouse. We are currently traveling on Route 66 heading west and so far this was the nicest place we've stayed at. The other places should take lessons from this place.

Cute, accommodating, and scenic location with great access. Loved the retro themed deco. Great…read morevalue, especially compared to the prices in Joplin! If I am back in the area, will definitely stay here. Also got a great recommendation for dinner from the office! Very happy with my stay at Best Budget Inn! Thanks Kevin and Paula!!

Me and my mother just checked into our room, and I can already tell that we're going to have an…read moreawesome staycation. For starters, the male at the front desk is very professional. I also appreciate how they have a large snack bar, breakfast, ice cream, and bottled water. In fact, I'm currently having an apple while writing this review. Our king suite is very clean and organized. Although we won't be needing it, I like the idea of a curtain separating the bed from the rest of the suite. And I also like the night light for the restroom. The sliding door for the restroom is slightly difficult to find at first, but that wasn't that much of an issue for us. The air conditioner is somewhat loud, but I feel like it could be used as white noise for people who enjoy ASMR, white noise, ETC. The chair that goes with the desk is somewhat bouncy, but comfortable. I enjoy spinning in it. I also like the mini kitchen. Not that we personally will be needing the dishwasher, it's still nice to have. I appreciate how all of the floors have ice machines. The one on the 4th floor is out of order at the moment, but they haven't put a sign up stating that. I quite enjoy the general layout of our suite. The restroom is very cozy. Small, modern, and minimalist, which really suits my style. The shower was very comfortable as well, the water warm. To top it all off, I enjoyed my second cup of hot chocolate from the lobby--it's been a cozy little experience. I had a good night's sleep overall. However, the neighboring room had their TV on quite loudly, and I could faintly hear it through the wall while lying in bed. The air conditioner also woke me up a few times during the night. The selection of breakfast food was decent. It took a little while for my mom to figure out how to use the waffle machine, though. A sign with instructions would be nice. There were plenty of places to sit. It's slightly difficult to find where you put the dirty trays. I also think there should be a sign with instructions for that. It's very quiet down there, which I apperciate. The check out process is very simple and fast. We will be back in the near future.

I truly hope anyone needing a hotel in Joplin, MO checks Yelp reviews, this one in particular…read more We've stayed many times over the years at this hotel but most recently until last weekend was three years ago. I gave them a great review then. But now? Eww. Basically $200 a night for a one king bed room held not any kind of expected value. 1. The mattress was as old as the hotel, smelled musty and was hard as a rock (with a random 3 pillows). 2. The pool has slippery porcelain tile around it. I've not used a pool at their Hilton brand before and maybe this is typical for them. With that said, if you or your family are going to use the pool, TAKE WATER SHOES! 3. The pool area was 1 million degrees. Actually, it was 138 degrees. Outside was nearly 100 but we opened both outside doors for cross ventilation and that helped, considerably. 4. The breakfast was hideous. I had to check my watch to see if it was closing bc so many things were completely empty. 8:10 am on a Sunday. Still a long time remaining on their (un)complimentary breakfast. And the coffee? Don't get me started. 5. I requested extra pillows about 8:00 pm. They finally brought 2, hours later... without pillowcases. Was that a joke?!?! 6. The outdoor furniture that was cozy and fun to sit outside and chat with 3 years ago has literally SHREDDED cushions. (Is the goal to NOT have people outside?) This hotel has to be a franchise, with a completely careless owner. I'll never go back. 2 stars earned for location alone.

Our room was small but clean. This was our best motel visit in many years. The added perks like the…read moredelicious breakfast and dinner were wonderful surprises. The complementary bar was also excellent. The bar tender, Raven was very people friendly. The staff as a whole acted like they enjoyed being there. We will be choosing Drury Inn and Suites on our future travels. Well done Drury!

Everything was great not one complaint. Great staff and great rooms. Very clean and very niceread more

TERRIBLE! Room was disgusting! MOLD!!!!!Dirty Towel hanging in the bathroom, "clean" towels were…read morestained and very thin, the toilet barley flushed, tile was beyond gross! nasty carpet, THE BED, so old! slept on springs! And the sheets were stained! some of the lights did not work! Coffee and packet set ups, one opened with stir stick missing, were in an very old and dirty desk organizer with a pen holder! We are not sure how they are able to book rooms!! definitely not up to code!! To say the least, we do not recommend this hotel!

Awful. Could've had more pictures but I couldn't be bothered. The pictures are just from the first…read moreroom. Went back to the desk and changed rooms. New room: stuff stuck to the walls. Food? Boogers? I dunno. Leftover food in the fridge. Toilet seat looked like it was 70 years old. Looked like it had partly melted or something. Stayed in a super 8 in Mattoon IL. the night before and it was great. Pretty sure I'ma get covid from this one. Good thing I've got my shots. Unlike the majority of the people living in MO. (I assume). Scared to even try the shower in the morning. Probably skip it and take one tomorrow night when I get a room on the road for $100+. Just can't rely on these value places to do their damn job.

This is a very nice and newer hotel. They have an indoor pool. The keys work like the Tap feature…read moreon credit cards. You don't have to struggle with the slot reader like most hotel door locks. The hot food at the free breakfast was excellent. The suite had a mini kitchen with a full size refrigerator, and a range with multiple cook tops, plus a sink. Parking was plentiful in the parking garage which is hidden from the street. And it's free!

We stayed at this hotel from our way from California to Joplin, Mo. We booked three rooms for our…read moreparty of four and found them to be all clean and spacious considering there was a full refrigerator, a countertop stove, and a stove in each room. In each bathroom there was penty of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash offered, as well as towels. Even though there was renovations going on the first two floors it was quiet in the early mornings while it was going on. The hotel also offered a free breakfast for all their guest such as eggs, bacon, potatoes, and different other types of hot breakfast foods they switched daily such as quiche and burritos. And, there were other types of items available such as a variety of cold cereals, hot oatmeal, bread for toast, and bagels. We met Leslie who did the cooking and made sure there was plenty of everything for everyone who came to the dining area. She was very friendly to everyone in the dining area too. She deserves a 10 out of 10 for excellent customer service. And last, but not least, we would like to give Tracy, who worked the front-desk a 10 out of 10 for her friendly and welcoming customer service too. Thank you ladies!

Shockingly, this IHG chain property permits smoking in some of the rooms! At least the hotel…read moresegregates the smokers. ..they are banished to the 4th floor. Internet is a tad slow. Rooms and guest suites are very spacious (see photos). Free use of the laundry machines. A/C in the Executive King suites have a fan built into the wall between the living room and bedroom to help circulate the air conditioning. ....weird, and potentially noisy (had to change rooms). Very nice, high quality bedding & sheets. Overall, a very impressive hotel within the IHG chain (but do away with the smoking section! )

I'd leave ZERO STARS, however; that's not an option. We weren't-warned that this was an incredibly…read morebad area when our truck was stolen from the parking lot-of this hotel! We were never told that the staff would be less than helpful in sharing video footage with us or police. After the fact, the crew was more than jovial in explaining how "ha ha ha this area is really bad! We're in between two homeless camps!" As I was told. It was then when I realized it wouldn't be too far fetched that they can-have a great little scam going. AVOID THIS CLUSTER OF HOTELS. And if you must be here make sure you're directly under one of their less than below average cameras!!!