Best Lodging and Hotel Choices in St. Joseph, MO

If business or pleasure makes St. Joseph, Missouri a destination, take heart. In this old city along the banks of the Missouri River there are many lodging options. As a native of the city that spawned the Pony Express and saw an end to Jesse James, I can recommend the best hotels and motels in all price ranges.

If money is not an object or you are a member of AAA (American Auto Association), my recommendation would be the Historic Riverfront District Holiday Inn. This is a hotel, a multi-storied building with every ammenity. The on-site restaurant is open during convenient hours and room service is available. An indoor pool and spa allows a chance to relax or play. The business center allows guests to stay in touch with the outside world. Check e-mail or use the fax machines. Hallways are wide and well-kept. Every room is very clean and has a hair dryer, ironing board, cable television, and more.
The location - downtown - is very convenient to any part of this mid-sized city because the I-229 business loop can be accessed almost from the front doors of this Holiday Inn. Within minutes, you can be in any part of the city. Tourists who want a walking tour of the historic downtown can literally walk out the from the lobby and explore the area. Views are grand from either side of the hotel - river views on the West, the old downtown with many historic buildings to the East.