We typically stay one further exit south on I-55 when stopping in Southaven. This time, we decided to try the Quality Inn since it was about 2/3 the price of our usual hotel (Fairfield Inn), based on a good experience at a Quality Inn in Grenada, MS, and after checking Tripadvisor.

This location had way too much noise for us. The noise at 1 am at this location included planes, loud trucks at a nearby retail strip, and a helping of highway noise. This led to a difficult time falling asleep and an earlier-than-desired morning. We found ourselves driving back to the other exit for better dining choices. But the main thing was the noise.

The Quality Inn is an old-style, park-by-your-door format motel, but the room was updated and the bed quite comfortable (especially nice pillows). The shower and soap was nice. The bath towels didn't appear properly folded, making us wonder if they had been replaced; however, the desk attendant was generous in giving us plenty more and showing concern when we asked.

We're going to resume staying one exit further south off I-55 on our return through Southaven.

We arrived around 11:30 at night just to take a break from driving. I was shocked at how clean the room was. The room seemed a bit larger than your average motel room. Everything thing appeared very clean and in order. The beds were nice and comfortable and they had a nice flat screen TV to watch as well. And for what we paid this was an excellent bargain. The breakfast choices are cereal, pastry, boiled eggs, biscuits/gravy, sausage and bacon. There are probably a few other things but you get the idea. So if I was traveling again and needed a place to sleep for the night I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

I will begin with the good. The hotel is conveniently located. The rooms are nicely kept for the most part and I liked the layout (non-smoking king bed). The older lady who checked me in was very nice and even gave me a room with a whirlpool tub - which I didn't request, but was pleasantly surprised to see. The staff seems attentive and friendly and when we had a noise problem with some people lounging outside our room with loud children a 11:30, they took care of it.

Onto the bad. The rooms, while fairly nicely kept, did have some issues. There were two lights in the bathroom - one above the sink and one above the shower/tub. The one above the shower did not work. We were only staying for a couple of days, so I didn't complain about it because it wasn't a huge inconvenience, but the room was cleaned while we were gone on the first day, so I'm not sure why housekeeping didn't see and report the issue.
The second, and worst thing about the hotel is that I could smell cigarette smoke strongly in the bathroom and eventually the main room with the bed. I don't know if there was a smoking room above or on either side, but it was so bad that both my boyfriend and I were having problems breathing.

I will likely not stay here again. There's a Ramada Limited that is closer to all the shopping and restaurants that I have stayed in that had more comfortable beds and no smoke issues. However, if you are willing to take your chances, it's not a bad hotel.

We stayed here after very very poor service and a terrible experience at the Holiday Inn Express in the same vicinity. They found a room for us when we showed up there at 1:30 AM after leaving the other hotel due to us booking a non-smoking room (health issues) and being given a smoking room which was the worst ever encountered. The most comfortable beds ever! Thanks for being so kind and helpful!