Escape to Nevada, MO: Your Perfect Country Inn & Suites Getaway
Escape to Nevada, MO: My (Mostly) Blissful Country Inn & Suites Adventure!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from a little jaunt to Nevada, Missouri, and, bless their hearts, the Country Inn & Suites tried to deliver. And, you know what? They mostly did. Let’s break down the good, the slightly-off, and the "wait, did that really happen?" moments!
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First Impressions & That Whole Accessibility Thing:
Okay, so first things first: Accessibility. This is HUGE for me as someone who, well, appreciates a smooth entry. The Country Inn & Suites generally aces it. There's an elevator, which is a lifesaver. The lobby, common spaces, and exterior, were wide open and easy to navigate. I didn't see any of those tiny, soul-crushing steps that make you want to weep. Wheelchair accessible, check! They even offer facilities for disabled guests (I didn't need to use them directly, but I appreciated the awareness).
One small hiccup? The automatic doors into the hotel felt like they took a nap sometimes. On one occasion, I stood there for a MINUTE looking like a confused puppy. Thankfully, a super-friendly staff member saw my plight and came to the rescue. So, not perfect, but definitely better than a lot of places.
My Room: A Cozy Cocoon (Except For…)
My room? Okay, this is where things got interesting. The non-smoking rooms are definitely… non-smoking. Thank goodness! It was clean, with fresh linens and a comfy bed (I even had an extra-long bed, which, for a tall person like myself, is glorious). I'm talking, like, fall-into-it-and-never-leave-again levels of comfy.
The bathroom had a bathtub and separate shower/bathtub, which is a nice touch. They also provided bathrobes and slippers, which always makes me feel like a fancy person. The hair dryer worked (though I’m convinced they’re all designed to take at least 10 minutes before they can do anything) and, praise be, ample towels!
The room also had all the usual suspects: a coffee/tea maker (important!), a mini bar (I didn't use it, but it was there looking… inviting), satellite/cable channels, and, most importantly, blazing-fast, free Wi-Fi. I'm talking, "I watched three movies in a row without buffering" fast. Huge win! Internet access – wireless, Internet access – LAN and Internet are all available.
Now, the "except for…" part. While there was a desk and a laptop workspace, the lighting was… dim. Like, "trying to read a book in a cave" dim. Also, the mirror was in an odd place where it only reflected my midsection. And frankly, I thought I should wake-up service but it didn't work, so I had to wake up myself. But these are minor quibbles. Overall, a solid room.
The Spa & Relaxation Zone: A Little Bit of Heaven with a Touch of… Mystery?
Okay, let's talk spa. Because, hello, spa! The Country Inn & Suites boasts a sauna, a steamroom, a massage option, and a swimming pool. (I’m a pool person, I confess.)
I decided to go big and book a massage. Let me tell you, after a long day getting around (the lobby doors), I needed this. The masseuse was skilled, the atmosphere was relaxing, and I drifted off into a blissful haze. Excellent!
The swimming pool [outdoor] was picture-perfect. The pool with view was nice. I took a dip, and it was so relaxing.
Now, the steamroom. Here’s where it got a little… weird. Let’s just say the temperature fluctuated wildly between "slightly warm" and "volcanic" and it was difficult to find a time that was just right.
But whatever. The sauna was just fine. Plus, hey, they had a Fitness center, so as a bonus.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Culinary Adventure (Mostly) In-House!
Now, this is where I have to be honest. The restaurants at the Country Inn & Suites are decent. They have a bar, a coffee shop, and the option of room service [24-hour]. The breakfast [buffet] was… well, there were plenty of options (including both Western and Asian breakfast), but everything sort of tasted… the same. It was breakfast service. I ate a lot of bacon.
They have Happy hour but I got to it late, so I didn't get to test it.
For the brave, the poolside bar offered some snacks and cool drinks.
The hotel also boasts restaurants that included Asian cuisine in restaurant and also International cuisine in restaurant
Here's the kicker: they also had a convenience store (which is always a lifesaver), and a snack bar! Also they had desserts in restaurant, coffee/tea in restaurant, salad in restaurant, and soup in restaurant! You get a lot of options!
Cleanliness, Safety, and the "Almost-Perfect" Pandemic Protocol:
Listen, in this day and age, I’m obsessed with cleanliness. The Country Inn & Suites, thankfully, gets high marks here. They clearly take Cleanliness and safety seriously. They have CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Daily disinfection in common areas, and Front desk [24-hour] which is great. They also have Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher, and Safety/security feature which always is cool.
I noticed they used Anti-viral cleaning products (a big plus!), there was Hand sanitizer everywhere (again, a big plus!), and the staff wore masks. They mentioned Sterilizing equipment was used! Additionally they have Hygiene certification, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Rooms sanitized between stays, and Staff trained in safety protocol.
The food was served in a Safe dining setup and they have Individually-wrapped food options. It was obvious they took security seriously.
Services & Conveniences: The Little Things that Make a Difference:
Okay, let's talk about the extras. The Country Inn & Suites provides a ton of Services and conveniences.
- Cash withdrawal: Check! They can get you some cash if you need it.
- Daily housekeeping: Check! Always nice to come back to a tidy room.
- Laundry service and Dry cleaning: Check and check.
- Concierge: They have a concierge!
- Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes, and Elevator: Check, check, and check!
- Business facilities, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Meetings, Meeting/banquet facilities, Projector/LED display, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center,: Business amenities, check!
- Facilities for disabled guests: Check!
- Air conditioning: Air conditioning is available!
For the Kids (and the Kid in Us):
While I don’t have any ankle-biters myself, I did see a lot of families. Country Inn & Suites offers Family/child friendly, and Babysitting service.
Getting Around: Freedom on Four Wheels (Mostly):
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site]: Score! Free parking is always a win.
- Airport transfer: They offered it!
- Taxi service: Yep!
- Car power charging station: And a power charging station.
The Quirks: Minor Mishaps and Memorable Moments:
- The Elevator Saga, Part 2: One time, the elevator got stuck between floors. Luckily, I was fine. But for a brief moment, I was convinced I was going to be there forever.
- The Breakfast Buffet Mystery: The bacon… was good. And the scrambled eggs… were also good. But everything else… tasted like it was a pre-made industrial product.
- The "Nearly Perfect" Signage: The signage around the hotel was good, but a few times, I had to wander
Okay, buckle up, buttercups! This ain't your grandma's itinerary. We're going to the Country Inn & Suites in Nevada, Missouri. Population? Who cares! We're after the EXPERIENCE. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, questionable decisions, and the profound realization that sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you didn't plan.
A Nevada, Missouri Odyssey: Country Inn & Suites Edition – Brace Yourself!
Day 1: Arrival and the Agony of Anticipation (and Check-In) – AKA "Is This the Right Place?"
1:00 PM: We land (well, I get there. You probably took your own car, you independent soul!). The drive? Forgettable. Except for that billboard advertising, "World's Largest Ball of Twine: 20 Miles Left!" Tempting, but… Nevada, Missouri first, dammit! Arriving at the Country Inn & Suites, I'm greeted by… well, a Country Inn & Suites. Beige. Predictable. Functional. My first thought: "Did I accidentally book a conference room?" But hey, the website promised a pool. Pools are a gateway to vacation bliss. (Or so I tell myself, fighting off the lurking dread of a bad bed.)
1:15 PM: Check-in. The receptionist is… nice? That’s the best I can do. She’s efficient, bordering on robotic. The key card feels flimsy. Already questioning if this is going to be a success.
1:45 PM: Room inspection. The A/C is loud. Very loud. Like a tiny, angry jet engine trapped in a box. The bedspread? Patterned in a way that makes my eyes twitch. But hey, the bathroom seems clean. Minor victory! I throw my bag on the bed and resist the urge to immediately strip it and remake with my own, familiar quilt. I’d be the crazy lady who redecorated the room.
2:00 PM: Pool Reconnaissance. The pool! It's… smaller than the website suggested. More like a glorified oversized bathtub. Two kids are already in there, engaged in a shrieking battle of epic proportions. The chlorine smell? Oh, it's potent. I dip a toe in. Nope. Not today, Satan.
2:30 PM: The Search for Food. The hotel's free breakfast sounds… bland. So, food is the mission. This is where I’m utterly, and completely at a loss; this town’s internet presence is a ghost town. I am on my own… Maybe a fast-food spot? The craving for a greasy burger is real. My brain is already starting to shut down; the drive and mediocre ambiance are taking their toll.
3:30 PM: The Burger Triumph. I find a fast-food joint. This is my life now. I sit there, a lone wolf, and devour my burger. Judging the other patrons. Imagining their day. My existential crisis is only halfway there. The burger is… acceptable. I feel slightly better.
4:30 PM: Back to the Fortress. I retreat to the room and flop on the bed. I stare at the ceiling. What am I doing with my life?
6:00 PM: Dinner Decision. Again. Ugh. I check the internet (again). Nothing. It's like this town is deliberately trying to hide its culinary delights. Is everything closed on a Friday night?
7:00 PM: The Pizza Predicament. I give in and order pizza. Delivery. I am tired. The pizza is… pizza. Exactly what I expect, nothing more, nothing less. The delivery guy looks as bored with his life as I currently am.
8:00 PM: TV Time. I flick through channels. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. I fall asleep.
11:00 PM: Wake up. The damn A/C is still screaming. I consider turning it off but realize I'd melt. Sigh. This is my life now. Day 2: The Great Breakfast Betrayal and the Quest for Local Flavor (And Some Sanity)
7:00 AM: Breakfast… Free breakfast. The hotel breakfast. I walk into the breakfast room with a mix of curiosity and dread. It's… exactly what I expected. Waffles, the kind that feel like they've been sitting under heat lamps since the Bronze Age. Dry, pre-portioned cereal. Instant coffee that tastes suspiciously like burnt paper.
7:30 AM: The Waffle Gauntlet. I bravely attempt to customize a waffle (the last thing I can consider edible here). It's a disaster of a situation; I'm battling with the waffle-maker, which seems to conspire to give me a half-cooked mess. I slather it with syrup, hoping for a miracle. It's… okay. I manage to choke it down. I decide to go on a quest!
8:00 AM: The Great Escape. I decide that this is a great opportunity of the day to escape and go exploring! I hop into the car, praying it runs.
9:00 AM: My Google search leads me to a cute coffee shop. I get a coffee and cake; I could stay here forever!
10:00 AM: I feel revitalized; I decided to drive around and get to know the town. I quickly realize that I was mistaken; I don't think I want to.
11:00 AM: The pool! I decided to try the pool again! I get in and it… is okay. Kind of relaxing. I start to think that I have been too negative so far.
12:00 PM: Lunchtime! I decide to go back to the restaurant; it's not as bad as I was thinking.
1:00 PM: I get back to the room. I start feeling bored again. This place is slowly killing me.
2:00 PM: I decided to check some of the rooms: They all look the same. What am I doing with my life?
3:00 PM: I am going to go for a walk.
4:00 PM: The Walk. Turns out this is a disaster. I get lost. I decide to head back.
5:00 PM: Dinner. I decide to order pizza again; at least it's something I know.
6:00 PM: I watch more TV.
9:00 PM: I get back into the pool. I start feeling okay.
10:00 PM: I go to bed.
Day 3: The Exit (Freedom!)
7:00 AM: Breakfast. The waffle machine. I get another waffle.
8:00 AM: Check-Out. I give the receptionist the key card. She doesn't seem to care if I lived or died.
8:10 AM: The road and the open road is my destination.
8:20 AM: I am free.
And that’s it folks! The Nevada, Missouri adventure. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't glamorous, but hey, at least it was honest. Would I recommend it? Maybe. But pack your own food, bring a good book, and lower your expectations. And, most importantly, embrace the chaos. You never know… you might just find a weird kind of beauty in the beige of it all.
Lessons Learned: Packing snacks is crucial. Always. The existential crisis is real, and travel can often heighten it. Small towns can feel isolating. And sometimes, even a slightly disappointing trip can be an adventure. Because hey, you survived. You got out. And the next adventure is always just around the corner! Or, you know, down the interstate a few hours…
Escape to Nevada, MO: Your (Probably) Perfect Country Inn & Suites Getaway - Seriously, What's the Deal?
Alright, let's be real. You're probably thinking, "Nevada, Missouri? Country Inn & Suites? Sounds… exciting." Well, buckle up, buttercup, because even I had my doubts. But after a recent escape, I'm here to give you the unvarnished truth (and trust me, I *always* give the unvarnished truth).
Okay, so, the rooms. Cozy, right? Or… just kinda motel-y?
Listen, I've seen some serious budget hotels in my life. I'm talking places where you’re pretty sure the previous guest was a small, invisible, highly motivated insect. But the Country Inn & Suites in Nevada? Surprisingly decent! My room was clean (crucial!), the bed was… well, it wasn't a *luxury* mattress, but it wasn't trying to actively torture me either. The air conditioning worked. I'm pretty sure they have rooms with Jacuzzis too, but I’m too lazy to use those. Honestly? It felt like a solid, dependable room. Maybe not screaming "romance," but definitely saying, "Hey, you can get a good night's sleep and not contract anything weird." They have microwaves, too. Huge plus. I lived on microwave popcorn for a whole day.
Anything fun to *do* at the Inn? Or am I just staring sadly out the window at Highway 54?
Okay, real talk. This isn't a resort, people. So, don't go expecting a wave pool or a rock climbing wall. BUT! They have a pool and a hot tub. Now, the pool is… well it is what it is. I walked past it. It was… you know, water. But the hot tub! That's where the magic (and by "magic," I mean "mild relaxation") happens. I spent a good hour soaking away all my city-dweller anxieties. Actually, there was this one guy in there, and he was telling me the *entire* history of Nevada's Woolworth, but you know, even that was kinda charming. They *also* have a decent gym. Seriously, I saw *people* using it! I considered it. Then I ate another bag of microwave popcorn. Priorities. Oh, and free breakfast. Always a win.
The breakfast. Is it the sad, rubbery eggs of despair, or… actually edible?
Alright, listen up, foodies (or at least, people who need calories). The breakfast is… above average. It's not a Michelin-star experience, but it's definitely not the culinary equivalent of a Siberian gulag. They have the usual suspects: scrambled eggs (which were surprisingly fluffy, not rubbery!), sausage, waffles (you make them yourself – crucial for the ego), toast, cereal, fruit… the works. Coffee was decent, which is a MUST. I remember one disastrous hotel breakfast where the coffee tasted like battery acid. This wasn't that. This was good, solid fuel for exploring the… the… (checks notes)... the surroundings. More on that later.
So, Nevada, MO. What's *actually* there? Besides, you know, flat land?
Okay, this is where things get… interesting. Nevada isn't exactly Paris, people. Let’s be realistic. But, it has a certain charm, a quiet, slightly melancholic beauty. The town square is... well, it's a town square! Think small-town America. There's a few antique shops (always a must-do), a diner (gotta love a diner!), and a few parks for strolling. But the real draw, for me, was the *peace*. I could hear the crickets at night! It was… almost unnerving at first, coming from the constant thrum of the city. Then I got used to it. Then I loved it. Really loved it! I wandered around. I sat on a bench. I did… nothing. And it was glorious. The Henry County Museum. I went. Informative. The Bell Tower. Very tall.
What are some actual things to *do* while in Nevada, other than contemplate the vastness of the Midwest?
Right, okay. Besides the aforementioned antique shops (I bought a weird teapot), and the museum (which, honestly, was pretty interesting), there’s... well, there’s not a ton of bustling nightlife. But that's kind of the point, isn't it? This trip is for those of us who actually want to escape the chaos. There's a nice park, and a community theater. I'm told there are some lovely drives in the surrounding countryside. The countryside! Imagine! And… well, you know… maybe bring a good book, play boardgames with whoever is with you. Make your own fun! Seriously, consider this an opportunity to *disconnect*. Turn off your phone. Read a book. Talk to the person you're with. *Gasp*. Crazy, I know. But it actually worked! I realized I hadn't heard the birds sing in, well, years. Suddenly I could. Wonderful. I mean, I'm still not sure the teapot I bought is actually worth anything, but I'm fine with that. The peace was worth more.
Alright, the big question: is it worth the money?
Honestly? Yeah, probably. It's not going to break the bank. The rooms are reasonably priced, and the free breakfast is a serious money-saver. And let’s be honest, you’re paying for the escape. For the chance to *unwind*. To stop… *doing*. To just… *be*. That’s something you can’t really put a price on. Unless, of course, you really hate quiet. If that's the case, then probably not. But if you’re looking for a low-key getaway, a chance to recharge your batteries, and a decent place to lay your head, yeah, the Country Inn & Suites in Nevada, MO is a good bet. I'm already thinking about when I can go back. Seriously. Don't tell anyone.
Okay, so the *final* verdict? Would you recommend it?
Okay, here's the deal. You won't find the hottest night life. This isn’t Las Vegas. Forget the Eiffel Tower. But the peace. The quiet. The friendly people (everyone was super nice!). The surprisingly good breakfast. You get used to it. And that’s something I'm *craving* these days. So, yes. I definitely recommend it. Run, don’t walk. Okay, maybe walk, it’s Nevada, not exactly known for its sprinting culture. Take the plunge. Go escape. You might be surprised. I loved it, and I'm already planning my next trip. And that teapot is sitting proudly on my shelf. And that, my friends, is a victory.
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