I had the pleasure of an overnight stay at the City Place Inn on Saturday 9-17-11. The young woman at the front desk was charming and most helpful when I needed to locate a church for evening services and later welcomed the information of a time change in the services which had not been supplied to the hotel.

I had read some other reviews, not enthusiastic ones, and wondered if the reins might not have been dropped during the period between hand changes to La Quinta. However, I had absolutely none of the negative experiences mentioned by other people. The non-smoking room I requested was perfectly clean and comfortable, as were the halls and elevator outside. I didn`t swim in the pool but, odd as it reads, sat beside it for quite a while because it was very relaxing. The water was certainly clean and clear and I would have notice otherwise.

Breakfast the next morning was exactly what was offered: a much better than average continental breakfast. It started promptly at 7:00AM. It was quite good and just what I needed. Incidentally, a large party arriving on my heels certainly sounded as if they were enjoying it as much as I.

My check-out was simplicity itself since I had used a pre-paid on-line registration. I hope LaQuinta does as well by their future patrons as City Place did by me.

Just in passing, I may be biased (I grew up in Springfield) but the locale is no more dangerous than any other city neighborhood. It is empty on weekends and nights, of course; this is not a residential neighborhood, after all. But any warnings you might read in reviews should be regarded in this light.

Michael Austin
michaelaustin481@hotmail.com

The 1st time I stayed here was over 10 years ago It was a Holiday Inn back then Since then this place has had more owners that a 30 year old used car.

It is my understanding that soon La Quinta will be taking over That is good news at at least La Quinta will have the money to get this place finally back to a respectable clean safe hotel.

However until a complete remake of this hotel is done I will be staying elsewhere.

Room was clean the only complaint I have is the front desk. They were very very rude. When leaving the lady at the front desk said great sunburn to me..... not sure why she would say that I'm not sunburned.... weird

We stayed here for two nights. I'm a very picky person when it comes to cleanliness. It wasn't the cleanest, but not the worst, either. I found the young lady at the front desk to be personable and helpful. I had guessed that this used to be a Holiday Inn business class hotel, and I was correct. She said it will be closed later this year and will be remodeled and become a LaQuinta.
The pool was open, and my family enjoyed it.
We also were concerned about the neighborhood (as others mentioned), but also understand the area is undergoing urban renewal. This takes time.
There was free breakfast, but it wasn't the best.