The highlight of our short stay was being warmly welcomed by Delphene at the front desk who ensured that we had a quiet room and also checked to make sure a gathering at another room was not getting too loud. The room was also great, comfortable, clean and well maintained. All staff were friendly and breakfast in the morning was standard and satisfying buffet. Good value for the price and we would stay here again if passing through.

Happy, happy, happy. That's how I feel after just one night at the Jameson Inn in Hickory, NC. I'm a budget traveler, who has stayed at hotels and motels (and b&b's) across the US. Let me tell you, it's hard to find nice accommodations at a budget price. It was a pleasant surprise to find out how much you get for your money at this motel (and a very reasonable price, at that! Full disclosure: I used a coupon from a local hotel guide, so it was a bit cheaper than the usual price.

Here's the review: Clean room - smells clean, looks clean, is clean (don't you just hate those hotels that have musty rooms, or who overdo it with the scented carpet powder?). Toilet that actually works properly (unlike a different hotel I stayed at this weekend.) Good water pressure, good hot shower. Comfy bed, with tons of pillows. Nice, warm room with good heat/AC unit (another personal pet peeve of mine are the musty/mold-ridden, ready-to-die, gonna-give-you-a-sinus-infection, heating/AC units in most motels). TV that works properly (again, unlike other budget hotel "Economy", which I stayed at this weekend). Big ol' comfy armchair. Good lighting and attractive furnishings (personal pet peeve of mine is how there are never enough lamps or good lighting in hotel rooms). Plus other great amenities in the room: microwave, fridge, iron & ironing board, blowdryer, toiletries -- all of which I had occasion to use.

The assorted staff were exceedingly pleasant and friendly, saying hello, inquiring about my stay, agreeing to a late checkout, letting me eat a late breakfast. Oh, and about that breakfast? Another happy surprise. BIG, clean breakfast area, plenty of seats, and a large range of foods to choose from: sausage biscuits, cold cereal, hot cereal, instant grits, instant oatmeal, fresh fruit, bagels, muffins, breads, HOT HOMEMADE WAFFLES, and all the fixings. Plus, good coffee (24/7), full range of teas (incl. green teas), hot chocolate, juice, milk....

I am just amazed at how much good stuff they include with the budget price of this hotel. Felt like I was staying somewhere more expensive! The reception area/lounge was inviting, there is free internet in the lobby, and a big ol' TV in the breakfast area. Wish I'd been here when the pool was open, it looked inviting as well -- and they even have a clubhouse. And there's also a fitness center.

The property is very well-lit and feels safe at night (and since I am a woman who travels alone, that is much appreciated). It was quiet at night, even though it is fairly close to I-40. This location is also convenient to many restaurants, including a Cracker Barrel right next door. And downtown Hickory is only a 5-10 minute drive.

Happy, happy, happy! I'll be back. Jameson Inn, thanks for making my music weekend in Hickory really great!

It's a little futher away from the road than some of the main hotel chains, but this place is really great! The staff was very accommodating with everything: price, pet-friendly, and even getting our big party side by side rooms. Everything in the rooms was clean and nice- although we were told more than once "If anything is out of place or dirty, just let us know." The beds were extremely comfortable. The hotel in general was a really pleasant experience. A MUST STAY if you travel through this area!

We stopped here to stay overnight on our way home on Thursday September 22, 2011. The outside of the hotel looked ok, the lady behind the desk was nice, thats where the good ends.

The room was filthy. There was a moldy smell that just wouldn't go away. There were cob webs on the ceiling and the Wall. There was a hole in the wall as well. The sheets were dingy and the sheets and the blanket just didn't smell clean. I walked across the carpet in my bare feet and my feet were black. Also the jets did not work in the tub. We went ahead and decided to stay there since we had already checked in and were there already. The longer we were there though the more we really wished we had gone someplace else.

The chair in the room was thread baren and filthy. I was afraid something might be living in it.

We actually woke up at like 6 and finally decided to get up and just get out of there because we couldn't stand it anymore. The hotel looks like it could be nice, but they really need to clean up the rooms and repair them.