La Quinta Inn Suite Springfield South, JoplinLa Quinta Inn Suite Springfield South in Joplin, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 37 hotels we score in Joplin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $142 a night (cached, not a live quote).La Quinta Inn Suite Springfield South is a budget hotel situated on South Campbell Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, near Highway 360. The property contains 61 rooms featuring flat-screen televisions, microfridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi. It serves travellers looking for practical amenities, including an indoor pool, a gym, and free parking. The hotel is pet-friendly and accommodates families. While the rooms are modern, guests should note that the indoor pool temperature can be quite low. It is a functional choice for those visiting the Springfield area on a budget.What stands out

Free Wi-Fi and parking

Includes breakfast options

Heated indoor pool

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Cool indoor pool water

Possible pet smells

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