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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest

    3.5 (18 reviews)
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    Dubbed the "Pancake Printer"
    James F.

    This Holiday Inn was our first stop on a cross country road trip from Texas to North Carolina. Normally, this chain is a bit pricey for me but the rest of our group had booked here so I spent the $130ish dollars to be with friends. Check in was simple and only a $20 "incidentals" fee was charged upon arrival. That's WAY cheaper than most hotels that hold you $100 for a few days. Walking the place seemed super clean; good smells if you will. Unloaded the car and headed to our room. And this is where the "other" smells took over. Every room my group occupied was SUPER musty. GF literally spent 10 minutes and probably $40 of my $120 cologne dousing the room. Next morning we met in the breakfast area; very well organized buffet with mini omelettes, sausage, biscuits, gravy, and signature cinnamon rolls. We would have stayed here on the return trip home if it weren't for the awful smell.

    Breakfast area...very comfortable and fully stocked with a wide range of breakfast options.

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    Super clean and friendly staff. Great breakfast. Beds are wonderful. Hallways get a bit noisy.

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    Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - Morning view

    Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

    (8 reviews)

    Absolutely Disgusting! This place was so filthy. The light didn't work in the restroom. We were…read moresupposed to have a nonsmoking room and it had smoking rooms on both sides of us. The sheets had burn holes in them. The hair dryer had so much dirt and dust on the screen. The rubber base molding was coming off in different places around the room. Our cloths and luggage smelled like cigarettes when we left.. this place was disgusting. I have nothing good to say about this place.

    This is a very nice budget hotel, centrally located by the Interstate, and within walking distance…read moreof several restaurants and a Walmart. There was plenty of lighted parking. The check-in was easy, and the clerk was friendly. The room was pleasant and clean, equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, TV (cable or Roku), iron and ironing board, sitting area, table and chairs, a small coffee maker, etc. The bathroom was clean with basic soap and shampoo and a hair dryer. The towels were skimpy but sufficient. The bed was comfortable. There was some noise from the road, but by turning on the AC, most of that was muffled. I didn't need to use my White Noise app. In order to charge my phone by the bed, I needed to use my extension cord, which provided additional outlets. Breakfast was very basic, "continental, but they did have some small sausage biscuits to microwave. The pool was closed for the season. I would definitely stay here again if traveling this way.

    Pearl River Resort

    Pearl River Resort

    (53 reviews)

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    Before the opening of the Silver Star Casino in 1994 the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians were a…read morepoor group of indigenous peoples. The main reservation is located on Highway 16, west of Philadelphia, MS. Pockets of their tribe live in the surrounding area, ownership which became part of the reservation. Innovation & vision by a businessman elected Tribal Chief led to construction of the Silver Star Casino & Hotel, which opened in 1994. A portion of the profits went back to tribal members, which immediately raised their standard of living. Choctaw Central, the school system for the reservation, immediately attracted the best teachers with the high salaries. Not only did the casino provide jobs for the reservation, it also provided well paying jobs for the surrounding small towns. Driving down the rural road in Mississippi, as one would approach the Silver Star, it felt like you were entering the "Twilight Zone". (Are any of you young enough to remember that TV series?). In the midst of rural land there stood a glitzy Las Vegas style casino & hotel with a marquee featuring big name talent. Life had changed for Neshoba & Newton counties. Entertainment was provided for east central Mississippi & western Alabama. I remember driving around the parking lot just to see the license plate locations of the people who had come to gamble. Busses were sent to towns for day trips to the casino. Limos were sent to the casinos on the Mississippi River to pick up high rollers. The reservation is not considered a part of the county. So liquor became available in the dry Neshoba County. Upscale restaurants surround the casino floor. But I love the buffet, which offers all you can eat homestyle Southern Cooking. Breakfast is phenomenal at the buffet. Shopping is located in the area between the hotel & casino floor. A Spa provides an additional amenity. Since we own my Grandfather's home & farmland about 15 minutes south, the draw of the casino floor became old. We would go for food & entertainment, some of which was located in stage areas on the casino floor. Once parking behind the Neshoba house after driving back from my Mother's house in town, we could see the laser show at the casino vividly in the rural darkness. My late husband, who wasn't familiar with the area, thought it was a UFO. :) Over the years the area has expanded. The Golden Moon was built across the road from the Silver Star providing new restaurants and a bar in the dome atop the structure where you can view a lot of Neshoba County. Additions also include 2 championship golf courses and a water park. In recent years a smaller Casino was opened in southern Mississippi. Another is planned for Louisville, MS. The complex is now called Pearl River Resort & the reservation is Choctaw, MS. After the majority of the tribe was forced to relocate to Oklahoma in the 1820's by the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, the remaining indigenous population deserves this prosperity.

    Public Safety Alert: Menu Misrepresentation, Undisclosed Pork Concealed in Cajun Pasta at Bistro 24…read more On July 4, 2026, during a holiday trip from Georgia (5+ hour drive), my fiancée and I dined at Bistro 24 at Pearl River Resort. Having abstained from pork for over 30 years, I trusted the menu when ordering Cajun Pasta--a meatless base with a paid Chicken add-on. Unbeknownst to us, pork sausage was heavily concealed inside the thick Alfredo sauce and vegetable base. We elected carry-out containers after eating several bites and returned to our room with the intentions of getting some much needed rest. Hours later, my fiancée suffered acute gastrointestinal distress. I called front desk to be connected to Bistro 24, in hope of speaking directly to a manager or food representative, to no avail. Moments later I suffered severe biological rejection resulting in acute emesis upon our bedding. At that time I requested housekeeping. We were forced to get dressed and leave our room at the Silver Star Hotel to address the issue in-person at Bistro 24 inside the Golden Moon Casino. We confronted the manager and Executive Chef. The Chef openly admitted, in front of the manager, that he intentionally added pork sausage to the base because "everyone was asking for it to be", despite omitting it from the menu. This was a deliberate decision to alter a dish without disclosing a restricted protein. We filed an on-property complaint with resort security (Officer Iris, badge #47). Post-departure, we sent emailed complaints. Risk Management sent a Certified Mail package offering a nominal $500 each, conditional upon signing a Confidential Release Form. We rejected it. I offered a final window for them to outline their corrective menu policies, but they chose total silence. CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: I urge anyone with severe food allergies, religious/spiritual beliefs, or dietary restrictions to exercise extreme caution here. When a kitchen intentionally conceals pork inside a base sauce without labeling it, it creates a high-risk environment. You cannot trust this menu. Due to the resort's total lack of accountability, I am formally escalating this to the Choctaw Gaming Commission and the Office of the Tribal Chief for a full regulatory audit. We intend to exhaust all available means to protect public safety from corporate entities that fail to acknowledge grievances and operate outside of policies meant to protect the public. [ A Full Review and Detailed Timeline Is Available On TripAdvisor]

    Jellystone Park Pelahatchie "Yogi on the Lake" - Inside Our Waterfront Yogi Bear Cabin

    Jellystone Park Pelahatchie "Yogi on the Lake"

    (35 reviews)

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    We visited the park for our annual church trip. We had a great experience from the beginning to the…read moreend. Customer service was great and the park has enough to keep everyone busy and happy. We're already planning a return trip for next year!!!!!

    DO NOT waste your money. This place is disgusting to stay in the cabins. Mold everywhere, holes in…read morethe walls to outside, floors molded about to fall though. Linens were gross. Everytime you plugged something into an outlet, it sparked. This place is just asking for an insurance claim of fire. It rained the day we got there, and there is nothing but sand clay dirt of a mess. Need to gravel them roads to avoid just a mess of mud on ground. Patio doors had no locks so not a good feeling to be safe with kids on a lake. NO INTERNET AT ALL. I am not sure why they even have tv's in cabins to think it would work. Your phone hotspot won't even work there. Food was cheap but out of everything. Didn't even have sugar. The Kids activities sucked. Art class consisted of giving one sea shell and some wal-mart paint. Dance party was non-existant. Waterslide is not huge. It is just plasic down a small hill. Everything you do is an extra cost. The water park is fine if you do day pass but the price of actually staying there is not worth it. The staff (which are very younger) are actually very nice and trained to say, I'm sorry, very well. so kuddo's on that piece of customer service! PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.

    Fairview Inn - Sitting room

    Fairview Inn

    (32 reviews)

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    The food is always excellent. The decor denotes a relaxed Southern plantation style with elegance…read moreand comfort. Every time husband and I had brunch or dinner, we were well pleased with the food and the service

    We decided to book something special for our first time in MS. We stayed in the Cannonball room…read more#11. Pros: 1: Room was huge and located on 1st floor. Bathroom very large also and well appointed. Exceptional lighting. 2. Kitchen access upstairs for ice, free soda, coffee, tea or water, homemade cookies bt elevator or stairs. Honor system for alcohol (we didnt try any). 3. Accommodating pleasant staff. 4. Old historic house and small but pretty grounds you can walk around. The magnolias are ancient and spectacular. Wish we could have seen them in bloom. 5. Can order nicely prepared meals to room or eat in library lounge - breakfast or dinner. Def an old southern feel to the place. Cons: 1. Parking was tight and hard to to manuever but they did have a cart available for rooms that are further away - partially broken. 2. In downtown area, kind of dingy and run down - but somewhat charming w many old craftsman homes around. 3. Could have used some hanging baskets and annuals for more color and charm - would help brighten the mood of the run down area of town - 4. And wish theyd answer the phones. We left messages almost everytime we called (they were good about calling back). This leaves one feeling disconnected from a warm hospitable experience.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Magee

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Magee

    (10 reviews)

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    UNPROFESSIONAL is the word of the day. To start off I stay at Holiday Inn Express locations all…read moreover the South, due to traveling for work. I am a loyal IHG member and have been for quite some time. Yesterday evening I arrived at the location in Magee, MS at approximately 21:30. I was absolutely exhausted from a long day of work only to greeted at the front desk by "Mary". I stated to Mary that I had a small trailer and there were no available spots in the parking lot, so I parked along the curb, and that I was well out of the way for other patrons. She immediately rushed around the counter and stated, "I will show you where to park!". After walking outside, she made several comments about my choice of a parking spot then asked if I had a reservation and if not, I should go to the Best Western across the street. Mind you I drive a pick-up truck and was pulling a ten-foot trailer, not an 18-wheeler!!!! I told Mary I would like to stay at this location due to have making a reservation the day prior, she stated "well you are going to have to park elsewhere". I then loaded my luggage back into my truck parked across the street at Bojangles. After returning to the front desk, I asked Mary if I could please check in. She was still not having it; she began to get very verbally upset and told me I was going to be arrested for parking next to the curb. Just to be noted that it was not posted by any signage nor, was it marked as a fire lane. After listening to her rant and rave I became very confused about the situation, I mentioned to Mary that I was a police officer for eleven years (truthful statement) and suggested that she became more familiar with the legal statutes and codes in her area before she threatens to have her customers arrested for parking in an unrestricted area. Mary did not like this and raised her voice and stated "Then you try it!!!! Try it!!!!" She then handed me my room key and told me to have a good night in a very sarcastic manner. Not once was I ever agitated nor argumentative and stated to her multiple time that I did not want to argue with her. Fast forward to breakfast this morning, I was greeted by a couple who witnessed the incident, and they expressed how insane and uncalled for it was. I was so thankful I was not the only one who witnessed the outrageous and unprofessional actions of Mary. I never write reviews and understand this is quite wordy but pay attention to who is behind the desk when you check in and if it is Mary, you are better off sleeping in your car at a gas station then dealing with her. Hotel 4 Stars Mary 0 Stars

    I got to the hotel and everything appeared fine, there's no place on the property to park a moving…read moretruck or anything overside but i lucked out and found a spot out on the road in front. The deal breaker for me was the prehistoric sized water bugs found in my room. We are talking 4 stomps and it's still moving sized bugs.... bugs that would survive a nuclear blast?! Check my photos you can see for yourself lol! I trapped one in a glass and showed the front desk, they said other than changing rooms there's really nothing they can do. Just search your room, those things might just decide to keep you company in the middle of the night!

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