Driving South on US 59 at the South Loop I noticed a billboard advertising $59 rooms at the LaQuinta. That was about $30 cheaper than most other places of similar quality. Yes, the building itself was dated to the late 70's, but the place had good maintenance and the carpet and bed linnens were good and new. The place was clean. On my arrival there was nobody at the front desk. I called their number, and got a recording. So I left and checked out the neighboring places, but they were a lot more expensive, so I returned and found the clerk, and booked the room. Most of the guests were probably longer term contract construction workers, but it was quiet and the back faced the piney woods. There was a fish restaurant in front, and lots of places in walking distance to eat. The room had a good flat screen TV, lots of channels, but no microwave or refrigerator, which are nice if on a longer stay. I got up early and did not try the breakfast. It was kind of nostalgic remembering the LaQuintas of my youth.
Room Tip: Ask for a room in back, facing the woods!
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