Element Springfield South, JoplinElement Springfield South in Joplin, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 37 hotels we score in Joplin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $249 a night (cached, not a live quote).Element Springfield South is a four-star hotel situated in the Meador Park neighbourhood of Springfield, Missouri. Located within the Medical Mile near the Mercy and Cox South campuses, it serves healthcare professionals and travellers requiring easy access to local medical facilities. The rooms include kitchens and air conditioning, while communal facilities feature an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and a spa. Guests can access a complimentary breakfast buffet, a bar, and free bicycles for local use. The property offers on-site parking and accommodates pets. While the hotel provides many amenities, the TripAdvisor rating is lower than its other guest review scores.What stands out

Rooms include private kitchens

Indoor and outdoor leisure facilities

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Free bicycle hire

Watch out for

Lower TripAdvisor rating

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