The University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

Check out my room here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0csEk_wrUHc

Springfield is an multifaceted town, and the city’s hotels have had to be just as versatile to accommodate. Like the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. Blocks away from Missouri State University, it is perfectly situated for a variety of activities and events.

From the outside, the hotel lives up to its name as a convention hub.  There is lots of accessible parking. The front desk staff were friendly and efficient as was bar staff. I didn’t see anyone else. But in a building of that size, I can imagine its easy to get lost.

Visitors are captivated almost at once by this spacious, impressive facility. There are multiple meeting and public spaces, two pools (one inside, one out) a nice gym, a restaurant, two outdoor grottos where one can relax beside a fire with light jazz playing, a bar and a coffee shop.

The downside? The room. They too, are spacious, well-organized and convenient for a temporary stay, but they have definitely seen better days! The furnishings, paint and wallpaper are worn and cracked.  The carpet was stained, the mattress completely lacked support. And you can hear EVERYTHING going on outside your room and vice-versa. Think about asking for a room away from other guests if you plan to give that mattress a night to remember.

The air conditioner worked, but the shower’s water temperature was unpredictable. Not exactly the vibrant morning wakeup I’m looking for when on the road. The toilet seat was also left up by housekeeping. Ugh!

My takeaway-go with a LaQuinta.

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