We really didn't want to spend much money on our stay in Emporia, because we were truly just passing through after visiting the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. This place had reviews from other websites that were positive, so we thought we would give it a shot.

It was definitely just what we paid for - $52 after taxes. It's old and there was no pool, no breakfast, no fancy soaps waiting for us. But it was clean and in good repair. No random hair or broken tubs, which are my pet peeves. You drive right up to your room, which is great on roadtrip when you want to unload/load your cooler. The ice machine worked well. There was an old CRT tv and phone in the room. We asked for more towels and got them right away. The manager and family were pleasant and kind.

The a/c worked very, very slowly. I would call ahead about an hour before you got there to ask them to turn the air on in your room. It took quite awhile for it to cool down our room and we went to sleep... more