Hometowne Inn — Hotel in Elk Point West Township

I am having a very positive experience at the Hometowne Inn. What I love about this place is it is a nice retreat from the dismal corporate hotel chain experience. This mom & pop hotel is nestled conveniently right off I-29 and unlike other hotels right off the highway, I did not hear a peep all night long. There was not a hint of the sound of semi trucks bulldozing across the highway - nor did I hear any of my neighbors up at night. It was the first night of my long trek across county that I actually slept the night through! The hotel owners are very helpful and accommodating. I discovered today the meeting I thought was just going to be a conference call I'd handle from my phone on the road actually requires a screenshare, and it's at noon EST, an hour after checkout. When I explained to the hotel owner, she graciously offered me space in the homey hotel lobby to use hotel wifi as I participate in my conference call. If you are on a budget and want to get the best value, the Hometowne Inn is your answer. I am not fussy about decor - but I am fussy about cleanliness and the room was clean, bathroom sparkling and I felt confident about walking barefoot on the rugs. That to me is the true litmus test of...

I am thankful for little hotels in small places! The people were the best part for me. I want to stop in and visit on my way back! I drive a very long route fairly often, and I can't always make the full trip. This time, I called ahead to make sure they were open. I wanted to stay in Elk Point simply because my late father's property is off of Elks Point Road and just two homes down from Elks Point (on a lake in another state). I am so glad I did! The rooms are humble and dated, but clean and well taken care of. I like the nostalgia of that. ♡ There are rocking chairs in the lobby, and I actually had a couple of great conversations there that reminded me to slow down, see people, and take a moment to get to know them. It was lovely! As for GPS directions, BE AWARE that the address does not currently navigate directly (BOTH my car and phone sent me off into fields!!) and it is immediately off the interstate with two gas stations. (If you have time for a meal, I HIGHLY recommend Spink Family Restaurant just down the street--Main Street in the little town. Ask for their burger with secret sauce and bring home a bag of their exclusive coffee roasted just for them--not available anywhere but there and at...

Old School Hotel - a little something like out of a horror film. But was quite surprised and impressed. Check in was very simple and pain free, simply filled out the sheet with info and payed for the room. Actually received a key not a card but an actual key for the door. This has only happened once before in my lifetime and I travel a lot.

TV was rather small and hard to see, actually netflixed on my tablet instead. the room was very clean and I liked their choice of towels they used in the bathroom. Nice and soft, not the stiff scratchy white ones most places use. It was a little dark in the place, I would think some updated lighting would be nice.

If you're traveling thru and need a...