3601 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, Missouri, United States | (251) 219-4428
Central location, within walking distance to many sights
10-minute drive to Silver Dollar City theme park
Clean, well-maintained rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves
Indoor salt-water pool is a good size
Free buffet breakfast with hot and cold options
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Laundry room on-site
Outdoor picnic area for guests
No full restaurant
Somewhat dated, bland decor throughout
Located at the intersection of Highway 76 (Branson's main drag) and Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, the family-run Quality Inn West is a pleasant budget hotel in a prime location for accessing Branson's sights and attractions. The hotel itself is pretty standard for a hotel of its caliber, both in terms of decor and amenities: there’s an indoor pool with a hot tub, as well as on-site laundry facilities and a small picnic area. Everything is spotlessly clean, though, and the free breakfast has hot and cold options, including donuts. Decor throughout is generic, without frills, but rooms each have a mini-fridge and microwave. Comfort Inn and Suites is just five minutes up the road, has similar rates, and an equally pleasant indoor pool.
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Scene
Cozy and family-run hotel that's a bit dated
From the outside, the Quality Inn West looks like a pretty standard motel, except that the surrounding area is quite green, with well-kept lawns and foliage. Inside, the lobby is simple but bright, with large windows, a wooden front desk, computers, and a printer for guests to use, and some couches and chairs. The carpet is a bit dated and worn, as are the furnishings, but the space is enlivened by a gas fireplace and a coffee trolley for morning pick-me-ups. The hotel is popular with couples and families traveling on a budget and looking to be close to Branson entertainment.
Location
At the corner of 76 and Shepherd of the Hills, close to Branson attractions and surrounding outdoor activities
The Comfort Inn West is well-situated for visiting Branson attractions. The immediate area is relatively quiet, with the hustle and bustle of Branson City about four miles away, but there are a number of theaters within walking distance; even those that aren't a comfortable walk can be reached in just a couple of minutes by car. A number of other more outdoorsy attractions are also quite close: Payne Stewart Golf Club is a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and Henning Conservation Area, with its hiking and wildlife, is three minutes by car. Horseback riding trails can be found at Uncle Ike’s Trail Ride, a 10-minute drive away. Silver Dollar City theme park is a 10-minute drive, and the Ralph Foster Museum and Veterans Memorial Museum are both nearby.
Rooms
Spacious, standard rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers.
All rooms at the Quality Inn West are spacious and clean; yellow walls and colorful, patterned bedding are warm and cozy, but furnishings are somewhat dated and, in some cases, worn. The red wall-to-wall carpets and dark wood furniture are pleasant enough, but add to the dated feel. Each room has a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker, as well as a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and air-conditioning. Some rooms have hot tubs next to the bed for those seeking romance. Bathrooms are basic, but clean and well-maintained, with good water pressure in combination shower/tubs.
Features
Free breakfast, indoor salt water pool, laundry room, and outdoor picnic area
The Quality Inn West serves an extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning in the bright breakfast room, with its green chairs and office-style ceiling tiles. There’s a picnic patio with outdoor furniture for outdoor breakfasts on nice days. The indoor salt water pool is pleasant and modern, and is housed under a barn roof with skylights. There's a laundry room -- handy for travelers on longer trips -- that has well-maintained machines and a coin-operated detergent dispenser. However, the hotel lacks both a fitness center and full restaurant. There are, however, free Wi-Fi, computers for guests use, and free parking.
