LA QUINTA BY WYNDHAM JOPLIN

Guests may eat at the on-site Old Chicago Pizza restaurant, which serves handcrafted pizzas and offers room service and a selection of craft beers. A free Bright Side Breakfast is provided daily, with hot options such as eggs, biscuits and gravy, and waffles. The breakfast area includes two wafflemakers-one standard and one that makes four mini waffles.

The hotel has both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, along with two hot tubs. The indoor pool is salt-water and heated for year-round use. The outdoor pool area provides a terrace with chairs and walkways and remains open late in the evening.

The hotel offers up to 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space that can accommodate up to 100 guests. A business center with free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness center are available for guest use. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coin-operated laundry facilities.

Pets are welcome at no additional pet fee, and the hotel provides a secure courtyard with grassy areas for walking dogs. First-floor rooms are available for easy access with pets. Dog waste stations are placed around the property.

The hotel is situated 4 miles from Missouri Southern State University and within easy driving distance of attractions such as Precious Moments Chapel and Grand Falls. Reptile World Zoo is 5 miles away, and Richardson's Candy House is a 10-minute drive. A complimentary airport shuttle service is provided for guests.

Dining: On-site Old Chicago Pizza with room service and craft beers

Pools: Indoor heated salt-water pool and seasonal outdoor pool

Business: 4,000 sq ft meeting space and 24-hour business center

Pet-Friendly: No extra pet fee and secure courtyard

Location: Complimentary airport shuttle and nearby Reptile World Zoo