Our son attends Truman State in Kirksville. We have satyed at Depot Inn over 16x over a four year peroid. Very friendly staff, nice clean rooms, nice decor. We have always enjoyed our stay here! Good people!

The wonderful experience began the moment a Depot Inn employee picked me up at the Amtrak station. He was waiting with the van and insisted on loading my luggage for me. The drive to the inn was just a couple minutes and I was greeted warmly by the front desk clerk who seemed genuinely interested in making my stay pleasant. The Pullman Suite accommodation I had was wonderful, admittedly, probably the best in the house as it had a giant king size sleigh bed , a comfy sofa, fireplace, and huge flat screen TV. Though it was winter, many guests were seen enjoying the heated indoor pool. Personally I liked the railfan theme with lots of train related books and magazines available for guest enjoyment and the Amtrak Museum located in a former Amtrak mail car out back was wonderful. The restaurant nearby was very satisfactory and I loved the railfan lookout that overlooks the railroad main line close by. For those who prefer not to venture out, the hotel TVs offer a channel that is linked to a webcam overlooking the tracks. LaPlata is small but there are things to see and do within a short drive and the railfan arriving by train really doesn't need wheels.

A fun train themed hotel for those who are looking for a friendly, clean and family friendly place to stay. Great for a romantic weekend or a place to book family when extra room is needed. Been here several times and love it. Love the extras in the suites, and lobby like the pool table, indoor heated pool and books.

This was the second time my friend and I have stayed here. The first was a quick overnight, this time we stayed four nights. This is a new, railroad-themed hostelry. You can choose from standard double-queen rooms or special themed suites (like the Pullman). Cleanliness, comfort and nice beds, furniture and bathrooms are the norm.
The best thing though is the friendliness and service. If you are arriving by Amtrak, they will pick you up free of charge -- in LaPlata, where the "Southwest Chief" stops en route between Chicago, Kansas City, Albuquerque, los Angeles and intermediate points, but also in Ottumwa, Iowa and Quincy, Illinois, as much as an hour away. Also, if you arrive in LaPlata by Amtrak, you get two nights for the price of one or four fro the price of two. Much helpful literature on area sights and day trip is available. We made great excursions to Walt Disney's home town in Marceline, MO, General John Pershing's Laclede, Mo birthplace, a nearby Amish community, historic river port Quincy, Il, Mark Twain's Hannibal, Mo and sites in Missouri and Illinois connected with Father Augustine Tolten, an ex-slave who was the first African-American Catholic Priest. Adjacent Kirksville has beautiful Thousand Hills State Park, and some interesting historic sites. On the hotel's grounds are the National Amtrak Museum as well as railroad photos and artifacts throughout the hotel. There is a large indoor pool. About the only negative is the one-star level continental breakfast. Unfortunately, the adjacent restaurant is awful, but there are many good dining choices a short drive away. Believe me, it's worth a trip to LaPlata!