I'll admit that the only thing about this museum that I experience was the basement, which to most…read morepeople is the most interesting part. What I'm talking about is the history of Kool Aid! Kool Aid is a brand we don't hear very much about anymore, unless we're talking about cults. But the town of Hastings does take pride that the founder of Kool Aid is from there. There is a huge detailed display about the evolution of Kool Aid, and its very cool to learn about. Remember the Kool Aid toys and collectibles we all grew up with, regardless of generation? They're all there. And you can also watch a montage of classic Kool Aid commercials while there. There's a statue of the Kool Aid Man outside the museum as well. I feel really bad that I didn't check out other parts of the museum (I think there are 3 floors...) as it talks about the natural history as well as the agriculture and cultural part of the town. But maybe for another time....

OK, this museum is a lot of fun. There is a lot to do for families of all ages and groups of all…read moresizes. We got there and came in and we're looking at the animal exhibits when someone mentioned that a planetarium show was about to start about black holes, so we went inside and my cousin and I both adults and three young children under 10 took our seats and really enjoyed the approximately 20 minute presentation on black holes, looking up at the ceiling in the projection and it was a lot of fun. There are multiple types of exhibits in the museum, including a really cool area celebrating Kool-Aid. Because apparently Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings, Nebraska. Who knew?! There is a antique car exhibit in the basement area as well and a Lego section that is interactive, and the whole experience was really nice. The bathrooms near the Lego exhibit were clean. We used the elevator to go between floors because my cousin has lots of small children in a rolling stroller/cart, and there's a little gift shop with fun things to view and purchase and I would definitely recommend if you're in the Hastings area. You spend some time here..

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The room was clean and comfortable. I have stayed here twice in 3…read moreyears, and both times everything was great!

Cute hotel in this little town. Staff was incredibly nice. Loved all the decor. Breakfast was…read morenice. Stayed for only 1 night on a quick, impromptu 20th anniversary.

I love this place! Picked it randomly on Priceline…read more It's an old strip style hotel, but it's been fully renovated. It's updated, the rooms are cozy, and the owner is so nice. Lots of attention to detail in the renovation, and all hints of the old 60s or 70s style former hotel are gone. There's still a little bit of construction going on so pardon their dust... But if I'm staying in the Grand Island/Hastings Nebraska area again, this will be my top choice!

Awesome hotel! The staff was friendly and helpful checkin, even provided complimentary waters…read more Our room was spacious and very clean and very cozy. It had full sized refrigerator,oven, stove, coffee maker and the front desk provided all the cooking pots, pans and utensils we could ever need. The bed was super clean, warm and fluffy, it was hard to get out of when my alarm went off. The shower had extremely strong pressure and quality soaps and shampoo and pleanty of fresh towels. The hotel is right next to pleasnty of restaurants and a Walmart as well as quick access to the highway. The parking lot is very well lit and safe feeling. I loved this place and I will definitely be back.

Highly recommend. Stopped here on a road trip from coast to coast. It was freezing outside but what…read morea wonderful respite from the elements. Warm, clean, comfortable room. Hot coffee, hot bath and a great night sleep. Checkin was easy, staff was friendly and professional. This was our first time staying at My Place and it was an excellent experience. Highly recommend.

I have stay at this motel the past three years, every time I come to my parents to visit because…read moretheir house is small. They have great service and the people that run the place are very nice and the rooms are basic with clean beds and rooms. No it's not a five star motel but it's great for a small town. It's a nice basic place to stay and the whole time I have been staying there I have never seen bugs or rats and yes it's a older motel but they do a good job keeping it clean and their rates low.

Great place to stay! May not be perfect but the people are super nice and you can tell they are…read moreworking to improve! Plus they have free wifi and thats just awesome! 5 stars from me!

I like to stay at family owned establishments. Preferably older motels where a certain sense of…read moreold fashioned comfort can be found and the owner, their spouse and kids are involved in the motel's day-to-day activities. I also like to know that the money I spend stays locally. I found just that place in the Grand Motel in Hastings, Nebraska. I chose the Grand over the other local places because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews posted on the Internet. I was not disappointed. Despite arriving rather late at night, the owner greeted me with a smile and a hearty "welcome to Hastings". Parking was plentiful and backing a 20 foot truck and car trailer was easy. The 60-year-old motel is charming and boasts a nuts and bolts attitude that provides the essentials for a weary traveler. The room was clean and agreeable. The microwave was clean and the fridge was a standard sized unit found in almost all hotels and motels. Free wi-fi was a treat. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and provided the essentials (towels, soap, shampoo, and conditioner). Free breakfast is available upon request as are other amenities such as an iron and ironing board. The area is safe, quiet, close to restaurants and other services. I slept well and woke up refreshed, ready for the long day ahead of me. Thank you Mike, I look forward to staying at the Grand again!

Pretty good, but bed did not seem to breath as well as most, so got hot where I lay for a while…read more Some TV channels had problems including no audio on some. Nice minifridge. AC cycles on and off. It would be nice if the fan could stay on between cycles for more consistent sound. Quiet. Good parking.

Good bathroom break stop. Lots of grassy areas. Designated pet area but people were allowing pets…read moreto use all of the grass area so watch your step. Bathrooms do not have doors (so no door handle to avoid when exiting). Toilet, sink and hand dryer are automated. I did not see a diaper station in the ladies room but am told there is one in the men's room. There is also a family rest room. Water fountains are inside and vending machines are outside the building under a sheltered area. A paved pathway circles the building and lead to picnic tables and benches. Most picnic tables are in full sun. We saw one in the shade (4pm in July) and one ADA picnic table-a handicap sign is next to that table, behind the building. A large sculpture is located in the far right corner of the property by a man made pond. Plenty of parking for all types of vehicles with permit spots near the entrance.

Had to stop to stretch our legs. Not as fancy a rest stop and of course they closed the women's…read morerestroom. No water bottle filler so did the angle filling thing. And used the family restroom. Nice grass area to walk about. Vending machines for him to get a drink. And then off we went again.

I travel 3 weeks a month and spend 2 to three nights in hotels. I usually stay in choice hotels…read more This is the First time I've stayed in such a small town roadside Motel. The rooms were very clean and the owners were very nice. It was worth saving about $70 a night compared to staying in Hastings Ne. I will stay there again when I travel through. No Internet but when you arrive late at night it doesn't matter. The other hotel guests were very friendly too.