La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield South

Quick & easy check in. Too loud in the corridor with dogs barking at 6 am. They served a nice breakfast except the biscuits were too hard to eat.

Everything was clean and well maintained. We had an issue with the occupant of the next room and the front desk handled it well. Please people, when you check in at a hotel please be mindful of others there trying to get away from home for a bit. Doors slamming and talking loudly in the hallway is rude.

I've stayed many times in various LaQuinta Hotels over my 21 years in the military and I've never been disappointed. Now I'm retired and this was my first time here. The staff greeted me every time I passed by. I was asked often if I needed anything. I stayed on the 3rd floor and it was very peaceful and quiet, which was what I needed most. This location on South Campbell is away from the local riffraff and crime. On the 2nd day I went down for breakfast, cheese omelets, sausage patties biscuits and the option for gravy. Make your own waffle, fruits, yogurt, muffins, cereal and more. The coffee was great too. The rooms are nice and clean, mine had a queen size bed and couch, desk, dresser, plus a mini fridge, microwave and small coffee pot, etc. Free Internet and TV plus pay options on Netflix, etc. the room was nice and clean and well set up and organized. I did not use the pool or gym. I did but some snacks near the front desk late one night. The food was reasonably priced for what was offered, and in a decent enough variety. The maids, and the lady that ran breakfast were friendly, polite and not intrusive in any way. I'm impressed that even when I went outside to smoke in the middle of the night, not once during my two day stay, did I walk into the building without being acknowledged by the staff. They made eye contact, they smiled and if they were not on the phone, said something, good morning, how is your day going, etc. they were not demanding a conversation, or making me feel obligated to tell my life story, or hear theirs. They just made sure I knew they were there if I needed them. Very professional. I'm impressed, thank you. The two improvement suggestions I have: 1. As far as the automatic accordion front doors...they are kind of weird. I recommend a revolving glass door, or just auto opening swing out glass, front door. From the outside, the current folding doors almost make the front door look like an emergency exit and feel a bit narrow. In fact, as you approach, you will wonder if it is in fact, the main entrance, despite the obvious pull up for vehicles there. Ask your staff, I'm certain many comment on it, and the staff probably thinks so as well. I'm not claustrophobic, but I can well imagine, these probably bother a lot of people. 2. There is no smoking within 25 feet of the building. I'm ok with that, in the military it is a minimum of 50 feet. How about a bench or two and a ash tray across the parking lot. A small gazebo if you want smokers to stay dry in the rain. You may need to give up a parking spot unless there's someplace out back or the side that's better. A ash tray at least by the brick flower bed directly across from the front door though. I sat on the bricks, that was good enough for me. I hope this helps others in choosing LaQuinta.

Room was clean, roomy, and in good shape. A/C worked well. Lighting was excellent. We really liked the floor plan with the sink/vanity outside of the potty/shower room. Well…….it says I have to write at least 200 characters, but I’ve said everything needed. What a dumb rule!

The stay was great!