My friend and I just spent a weekend hiking near Neosho, and we stayed at the Best Western Big…read moreSpring Lodge. What a delightful place! Every single staff member was wonderful, from the folks at the front desk to the breakfast ladies to the housekeepers to the maintenance men. Julio was very helpful when I called ahead of time with questions about our reservation. Special kudos to Dezaray at the front desk, who was on duty all weekend. She is the epitome of hospitality! We felt so welcomed on check-in; she was friendly and efficient and gave us lots of information about local sites and restaurants. My friend and I played board games in the evenings on both nights of our stay, and Dezaray was so accommodating: turning down the volume on the TV so we could hear each other and making sure we had snacks and drinks available. We chatted with her about our adventures each day and gave her feedback about her restaurant recommendations. It was such a good feeling to walk in the front door and see Dezaray at the front desk, welcoming us "home". Thank you! The breakfast every morning (included in the cost of the room) was EXCELLENT! They had lots of different fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges and blueberries) as well as dried apricots and other healthy options. The buffet included everything from eggs to breakfast meats to potatoes to yogurt to breads to the marvelous waffle machine. And, of course, milk (including soy milk) and juices and coffee! There was always ample seating (although we were there at opening each day, and it may get busier later in the morning). We appreciated having the water coolers in the breakfast area and gym room to keep our water bottles full. Our room was spacious and well-appointed, with two queen-size beds, a bureau (which also contained the room fridge and microwave and held the TV), nightstand, armchair, desk area with office chair, closet and bathroom. We appreciated the European model of the toilet and shower/tub being separated from the sink/vanity area. Despite the lodge's proximity to the highway, our room was quiet and we both slept well. It was easy to adjust the temperature (which was handy since our window faced east). The housekeeping staff was very accommodating, as we declined full services but asked for fresh towels each day. We were sad that the pool wasn't open yet, but we understand, given the cooler weather. We were also sad that there was no hot tub available, as that would have been very nice after hiking all day. There is a gym room which looks like it's filled with all necessary equipment, but we never used it. The lodge's location is very handy: adjacent to Hwy 60, near drug stores and restaurants, and just a few minutes from downtown Neosho. The area is very safe: well-lit with grassy areas surrounding the property for guests with pets to exercise. We did encounter two maintenance issues during our stay. The first was that the tub stopper would not stay in the "up" position to drain the tub while taking a shower (we used a clothespin to keep it open). The second was a faint odor of mold from the carpet underneath the vanity/sink, where there must have been a prior leak. I brought both of these issues to the attention of the manager as I was checking out, and she promised to address them. My friend said how much she enjoyed staying at the Big Spring Lodge, and I agree! We will definitely return on our next visit to the Neosho area. Thank you for a marvelous stay!

We stayed here from Friday evening until when we left on Sunday morning. We left each day around…read more5:10am, so we were too early for their complimentary breakfast. They actually left out some cereal and milk on Saturday morning which was very nice. The room we stayed in was comfortable and fitted. There were some stains on the floor in various areas on the carpet. On the floor above us there seemed to be a track and field event being held because we heard constant running and jumping for hours on end throughout multiple times. The bathrooms by the lobby were broken, but the ones in the room worked fine. The people working here were all nice. The first set of keys they gave us only worked for the first day and they had to fix them the next day. Overall good stay for the cheap price.

We checked in last sunday at 3am and the lady told us that it was fine. Then the manager continued…read moreto bang on our door and call the phone in our room all week. this morning at 5 am they started banging on the door and then they walked in the room while we were sleeping!!! Just to get us to pay an extra day because the lady that let us check in didn't give us the correct information!They tried to charge us for our service dog. Never again will we stay at this place! Train your people right or don't have them working by theirselves.

Booked a room here for about a week while on vacation to visit my father. Everything was fairly…read moreclean. Hard wood floors seemed a little sticky without shoes on but that may be the housekeeping using to much product to water ratio when mopping because it did not look dirty at all. Bathtub didnt drain very well while showering which kind of sucks and there was a burn mark on the blanket in a non-smoking room.. but whatever , there was a bigger issue waiting for us. Being from the west coast my bf and I weren't used to the 2 hour time difference. I guess we missed housekeeping rounds sleeping in, on our way out about 1130am we ask front desk ( older indian male) to give room 106 clean bed linens as we have been there for 2 days already and have not seen housekeeping in our room at all. He proceeds to tell us housekeeping is gone for the day. Looking baffled we ask if he can provide the clean linens. He looks at us exasperated and says fine ok. We did not come back to clean linens. Whoever went into the room while we were gone folded the used linens that were on the floor and set them on the end of the bed. I knew for a fact they were not clean. They were folded sloppy and had all the same wrinkles. Not to mention the fact one of the blankets had the same exact burn mark from before. Oh and did I mention room 106 is a NON-smoking room. The trash was still full and no new towels. The used towels were taken, well all but one that was left on the bathroom floor. We had to go down to the front desk at about 1am (young white male) went straight back and came out with fresh linens and towels no issue. In the first 3 days our bed was never made and our garbage cans never emptied. I do not recommend, especially if it is an extended stay. The employees care more than the owners do and that shows me the owners probably don't care about their employees. Which means they definitely do not care about the guest.

Super 8 - Neosho…read more I've stayed in number of Super 8 hotels and most of them have been mixed. Mostly negative experiences. Not this one. When you first walk into the lobby, two friendly ladies with big smiles welcomed me. I was able to check in and get my room keys very quickly. I was asked, "Would you like to stay in one of our upgraded rooms?" "That would be great, thank you," I replied. They did mention that they are renovating their entire building and apologized for the mess in advance. As you look around the lobby and breakfast area, it's very bright and very clean. Very welcoming and surprising for a Super 8. Once I arrived in my room, it smelled fresh and clean. Bed was so comfortable that I overslept the next morning by few hours. I kept snoozing my alarm, didn't want to get up. Bathroom was nice and clean with new towels. Shower pressure was good too. Vanity mirror and sink probably could be raised up higher. It was too low for my height. It was below my waist. It might be a mobility accessible room. The ladies went above and beyond to make my stay as comfortable as possible. Definitely would recommend to stay here.

Don't do it... it's a trap. If you need a place to stay go to Best Western just down the street…read more They are clean, they have breakfast and a pool. Super 8 advertise they have both and they do not. Rooms are nasty and smell, doors are dented in. Save time and money go to another place. Still fighting to get our money back.

My husband and I stayed here for 1 night last month and found it to be basic, inexpensive PET…read moreFRIENDLY accommodations to just spend the night. We were not looking for a pool or nightclub, so this was just what we needed. For $55 per night you get a clean, comfortable bed, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator and microwave! Some things that even the five star places don't have! It may be in serious need of cosmetics and upgrades, but really, who cares? If you're traveling you really aren't going to spend that much time in your room. When I needed to attend 5 days of meetings in Joplin I called here. They have a weekly rate of $225, so I basically paid for 4 nights and got the 5th night free! Within a mile of this motel I found a Walmart, Burger King, Denny's, several Mexican restaurants and a few convenience stores and gas stations. I particularly like the Casey's down the road for my morning coffee as I head out to my day of meetings in Joplin. The highway is just a mile or two away and it is a straight shot up to Joplin. I am giving this motel four stars, not because it is glamorous and amazing, but because it is just what a lot of us need: inexpensive, relatively clean, comfortable, quiet and convenient. One other thing is that they allow 18 wheelers to park in their outer parking lot. I never heard them pull in or make any noise at all, and management even provides portable restrooms for the truck drivers on the other side of the parking lot. I think that is a very considerate thing to provide for the men and women that transport our goods across the country.

Complete garbage owners are rude nothing but meth heads around. They went into my room because I…read moreleft the AC on I'm sure they just wanted to be nosey or see if they could steal something. The maids have like 5 kids that constantly run up and down the balcony screaming. I woke up at 3 am to see someone looking in my window and went to see and the maintenance guy was being look out for someone else that was searching cars. It is complete garbage and I don't know how it is still open.

I really loved the amenities such as pizza and firewood delivery. The pizza tastes like buffet…read morepizza. Sweet crust and greasy, everything you need after a long float trip. The water shoes in the shop were a fair price. The large cabin was perfect, being close to the main cabin. I would've preferred having outlets where we slept, which was the pullout couch under the stairs.

So fun!! Not for kids on the weekends but a blast!! The big cabin was great for a large group.read more

Small but cozy and warm. I would have like a fridge in the room. Cleanliness was better than…read moreadequate and the front desk staff were very nice. I would definitely return.

There is an extreme pungent odor of mildew. I brought my brand new 6-day old baby sister do this…read moreInn expecting it to be A-okay. I was wrong! When I take a deep breath, it feels like I'm breathing in water vapor. This room is unsuitable for any people who value their breath.

This small roadside park is a nice break off I-49 but it is just a rest area. There are no features…read moreor services here other than some trash cans and picnic tables. Admittedly, they are in the shade which is a plus. But that's all. No overnight camping as the clear sign indicates that the park is closed from midnight to 5am. So no overnight parking either. Boo! [Review 652 of 2024 - 344 in Missouri - 21683 overall]

This is the perfect place for a stop for cars and truckers alike. Tons of parking, easy to get in…read moreand out of from the freeway. Covered Ramada's, dog walking areas and a kids playground are available in addition to restrooms and it's very well maintained too.

A spacious, clean, well-lit, easily accessible rest stop. Clean bathrooms, a nice information…read morecenter, big variety of drinks and snacks. Lots of parking and picnic areas. Fun traffic barrel sculpture outside.