My husband and I just spent about four days at the Days Inn in Newton, and here is my review. The…read moremanagers are friendly, considerate and are willing to make you, their guest as comfortable as they possibly can. We have had our bank account ROBBED recently, and as such, we were able to stay ONE EXTRA night by paying for it in cash. I would Highly recommend this place for your next visit and if you need a place to rest your weary head, stop in. They have Hardies, Mcdonald's next door. There is even a Chevron just down the road a piece.

Husband and I checked in pretty late on our cross country trip. The biggest inconvenience was when…read moreI needed to cancel the reservation and couldn't because it was "too late". In their defense they were doing their job, totally understandable but it would've been nice if they at least tried to work with me so we didn't have to drive an additional 2 tires hours just to get here so we didn't lose out on our money... on arrival the lobby was a bit dirty and it smelled aweful. I was already tired and needed sleep so the lady who barely spoke English and was checking me in didn't help. Room cleanliness was passable with a few spider webs in the corner. Sheets were clean but brown spit on a pillow. The pillow case obviously has been cleaned in bleach so I wasn't overly worried about it. After leaving the next morning we went in for breakfast which advertises biscuits, gravy, eggs, etc... the food looked terrible and guests are forced to eat in the muggy, smelly lobby that reeks of body odor. Do yourself and your family a favor and push through to Meridian. Only 30 minutes more

Room was outdated curtains were stained and nasty, shower wall had sticky stuff on it wall in…read morebathroom was filthy. See photos. However employees were great and breakfast was good.

Would give 5 stars for Ms. Erika Jordan our beautiful smiling front desk manager. She greeted us so…read morekindly and we were a pair of very weary road travelers. She really made the stay pleasant. The only reason for the 4 stars is that the hotel is aging and needs some repairs, but it was clean. The shipping containers in the parking lot are already staged for a massive renovation she told us. So that will be a shiny new place by next year and we look forward to passing through again to say Hi to Ms. Jordan, she really helped lift our spirits!

A Diamond in the rough. This facility is clean safe and well lighted at night. R V friendly . The…read morestaff are professional and friendly. Handicapped friendly. child friendly with a swimming pool. Easy location that is located just off the interstate with shopping within walking distance. Wall Mart across the street. Security at night. Clean rooms. Fridge and Microwave. Great rates. Recommend.

Nice little motel , with a friendly staff. My three night stay here was good . The room was ,…read morequite, comfortable, and clean. Could it have been better ? Yes , the AC worked , but I like it colder. Not many channels on the tv , but the wifi did work good.

Friendly helpful staff. Problem with ac was handled quickly and effectively. Blanket was nice, not…read moretoo heavy or too light. Hotel is set back from street so it's quiet. Ac was quiet. Shower head was steady, bathtub floor was kind of slick. Would stay here again

Worst hotel stay ever. Original room offered to me reeked of urine. Second room offered also reeked…read moreof urine. Mentioned to manager who stated she would have room throughly cleaned the next day. Wife couldn't wait. Went to Walmart and bought Clorox toilet bowl cleaner and bleach to mop the floor. Still didn't help. Never heard back from manager. This place is a joke and very nasty. Would have been better off sleeping in my car and washing up in a gas station bathroom.

Before the opening of the Silver Star Casino in 1994 the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians were a…read morepoor group of indigenous peoples. The main reservation is located on Highway 16, west of Philadelphia, MS. Pockets of their tribe live in the surrounding area, ownership which became part of the reservation. Innovation & vision by a businessman elected Tribal Chief led to construction of the Silver Star Casino & Hotel, which opened in 1994. A portion of the profits went back to tribal members, which immediately raised their standard of living. Choctaw Central, the school system for the reservation, immediately attracted the best teachers with the high salaries. Not only did the casino provide jobs for the reservation, it also provided well paying jobs for the surrounding small towns. Driving down the rural road in Mississippi, as one would approach the Silver Star, it felt like you were entering the "Twilight Zone". (Are any of you young enough to remember that TV series?). In the midst of rural land there stood a glitzy Las Vegas style casino & hotel with a marquee featuring big name talent. Life had changed for Neshoba & Newton counties. Entertainment was provided for east central Mississippi & western Alabama. I remember driving around the parking lot just to see the license plate locations of the people who had come to gamble. Busses were sent to towns for day trips to the casino. Limos were sent to the casinos on the Mississippi River to pick up high rollers. The reservation is not considered a part of the county. So liquor became available in the dry Neshoba County. Upscale restaurants surround the casino floor. But I love the buffet, which offers all you can eat homestyle Southern Cooking. Breakfast is phenomenal at the buffet. Shopping is located in the area between the hotel & casino floor. A Spa provides an additional amenity. Since we own my Grandfather's home & farmland about 15 minutes south, the draw of the casino floor became old. We would go for food & entertainment, some of which was located in stage areas on the casino floor. Once parking behind the Neshoba house after driving back from my Mother's house in town, we could see the laser show at the casino vividly in the rural darkness. My late husband, who wasn't familiar with the area, thought it was a UFO. :) Over the years the area has expanded. The Golden Moon was built across the road from the Silver Star providing new restaurants and a bar in the dome atop the structure where you can view a lot of Neshoba County. Additions also include 2 championship golf courses and a water park. In recent years a smaller Casino was opened in southern Mississippi. Another is planned for Louisville, MS. The complex is now called Pearl River Resort & the reservation is Choctaw, MS. After the majority of the tribe was forced to relocate to Oklahoma in the 1820's by the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, the remaining indigenous population deserves this prosperity.

Horrible slots, slots repeat losing reels over and over. Bonuses don't pay, sometimes Bonuses pay…read moreless that what you're betting.

Closed and took bad, this place was amazing. Nothing like waking up in one of their rooms and…read moresmelling a bakery!!

My husband and I stayed here Feb 1-2 and it was amazing. Located right in the heart of historical…read moreDowntown Laurel and minutes from HGTV's Ben and Erin's Mercantile. The decor is simply elegant and beautiful. We were in room 4, with a view of the downtown. We had a glass of wine and just took in the scenery. SSBB is located next door to the wonderful restaurant "The Loft", so it's very convenient to walk downstairs, have a great dinner and enjoy the downtown scene. Breakfast from SSBB Bakery is complimentary with your stay. The bakery is closed on Sunday mornings, but hubby and I were left some wonderful pastries the night of our arrival. From the high ceilings to the immaculate hardwood floors, you have to ask.... why even bother to stay in a hotel when you can stay in a beautiful condo for the same price. Whenever I'm in Laurel, this will be the only place that I stay. Oh forgot to mention, it was extremely cleaned and well stocked with all the kitchen supplies you need including coffee!!!!

Overnight stay on a road trip We stopped here overnight on a…read moreroad trip. We were greeted by the ladies at the front desk but weren't told about wifi. The room was clean somewhat. The dispensers were broken, and the body wash was filled with water, the bedspread had spots, and the toilet set was crooked and wiggly. and comfortable Overall it was a decent stay but I probably wouldn't stay here again.

Unexpectedly rundown and surprisingly dirty. We stay in HIE in multiple places and haven't seen one…read morethis bad. Comforter had cereal or something on it and still was folded into the top sheet. When we told front desk we were going out to just go ahead and change the sheets. The girl actually tried to hand us the sheets. Did she seriously expect us to change the soiled bedding? In addition, there was food like sticky popcorn spilled all next to bed. Bathroom had slime/mold on the bottles of shampoo. Floors had debris under cabinet in bathroom and things around carpeting making it appear not to have been vacuumed.

I love a hotel that's housed in an old office building--there's something that feels both efficient…read moreand luxurious about it. I like to imagine the industry that played out in the space where I'm resting, the thought of someone taking a break from wheeling and dealing to look out of this same window in the 1940s and what else was going on around them. I'd never been to Meridian before, just passed through on the same road trip home after the holidays. It's about 4 and a half hours from NOLA and the perfect place to stay before the final leg of the trip home so that we'd be home at a reasonable hour. Meridian feels a bit frozen in time and this hotel is situated in a quaint downtown area. It's not very lively, even on a Saturday night but I believe the rooftop bar here might be where the action is (I passed it by when getting water in the gym that's on the same floor). I like a Tribute property, which always promises a less corporate/more boutique stay. It has its charm (original mail chute, be still my heart!) and quirks (tiny rooms, old timey elevators that take their time). The main lobby is mainly the restaurant (closed when I arrived around 9pm on a Saturday) with reception in what seems like bank teller windows. I appreciate the convenience of a Starbucks right next door (entrance from the lobby) and if we weren't looking to rest after a endless car ride, there's a few places to get food/drinks within walking distance. Rooms are cozy, beds are excellent and the bathroom is small/nothing special. Would this be an ideal stay for a vacation? Probably not, though I don't expect a vacation in Meridian anytime soon, if ever. I'd stay again, as a more interesting road trip stay than your typical Marriott Courtyards/Fairfield/Residence Inns. When we stayed it was only a little over 100 dollars/night, which is pretty sweet.

Nice hotel in downtown meridian. They have a rooftop bar and restaurant downstairs. Food was ok…read more.. our room was crammed with the bed right next to the door and the way the door opened, we had to enter the room then close the door before we went into the rest of the room. This is an old building but really nice decor. The valet parking was pricey but the service and staff was great! For this area, I think this is a nice hotel!

UNPROFESSIONAL is the word of the day. To start off I stay at Holiday Inn Express locations all…read moreover the South, due to traveling for work. I am a loyal IHG member and have been for quite some time. Yesterday evening I arrived at the location in Magee, MS at approximately 21:30. I was absolutely exhausted from a long day of work only to greeted at the front desk by "Mary". I stated to Mary that I had a small trailer and there were no available spots in the parking lot, so I parked along the curb, and that I was well out of the way for other patrons. She immediately rushed around the counter and stated, "I will show you where to park!". After walking outside, she made several comments about my choice of a parking spot then asked if I had a reservation and if not, I should go to the Best Western across the street. Mind you I drive a pick-up truck and was pulling a ten-foot trailer, not an 18-wheeler!!!! I told Mary I would like to stay at this location due to have making a reservation the day prior, she stated "well you are going to have to park elsewhere". I then loaded my luggage back into my truck parked across the street at Bojangles. After returning to the front desk, I asked Mary if I could please check in. She was still not having it; she began to get very verbally upset and told me I was going to be arrested for parking next to the curb. Just to be noted that it was not posted by any signage nor, was it marked as a fire lane. After listening to her rant and rave I became very confused about the situation, I mentioned to Mary that I was a police officer for eleven years (truthful statement) and suggested that she became more familiar with the legal statutes and codes in her area before she threatens to have her customers arrested for parking in an unrestricted area. Mary did not like this and raised her voice and stated "Then you try it!!!! Try it!!!!" She then handed me my room key and told me to have a good night in a very sarcastic manner. Not once was I ever agitated nor argumentative and stated to her multiple time that I did not want to argue with her. Fast forward to breakfast this morning, I was greeted by a couple who witnessed the incident, and they expressed how insane and uncalled for it was. I was so thankful I was not the only one who witnessed the outrageous and unprofessional actions of Mary. I never write reviews and understand this is quite wordy but pay attention to who is behind the desk when you check in and if it is Mary, you are better off sleeping in your car at a gas station then dealing with her. Hotel 4 Stars Mary 0 Stars

I got to the hotel and everything appeared fine, there's no place on the property to park a moving…read moretruck or anything overside but i lucked out and found a spot out on the road in front. The deal breaker for me was the prehistoric sized water bugs found in my room. We are talking 4 stomps and it's still moving sized bugs.... bugs that would survive a nuclear blast?! Check my photos you can see for yourself lol! I trapped one in a glass and showed the front desk, they said other than changing rooms there's really nothing they can do. Just search your room, those things might just decide to keep you company in the middle of the night!

Our second visit, and just as solid as the first. Easy check-in, room clean, quiet, bed plenty…read morecomfy. The mini-fridge was cold, handy microwave also in room. Included breakfast options were plentiful and coffee decent. No doubt we will stop here again.

The Drury Inn and Suites in Meridian is one of the nicest locations I have been too besides the New…read moreOrleans location. There is a market in the lobby for all your needs both medical, drink, and food related. They also have a nice restaurant besides their food bar which is worth paying extra for, they offer so many goodies on their bar. As always Drury Inns have a popcorn machine in the lobby, that you can grab a bag and explore the property or go back to the room, the choice is yours. This location does have indoor/outdoor pool and a jacuzzi. I really enjoy the Drury Inns, wherever I'm at but this location was GREAT, you could tell they took pride in the location with contemporary and updated look. There was a mishap with the luggage and our tour group, but all in all. I really enjoyed my stay here, no of us perfect and mistakes can be made. They deserve a 5 star rating!!