Howard Johnson Express Inn Iowa La

Lovely new place, but the walls are really thin. I could hear someone zipping their suitcase in the room next door while I packed, and someone kept marching across the floor until 1 a.m.

The location is great, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast was really good too. I'd recommend it and come back.

If you're a trucker doing a 34-hour reset, this is a great spot. There's usually plenty of parking, so you can back into the driveway, take a space in the lot, or park at Loves or Pilot. Rooms are clean, look new, and are reasonably priced. Pets are allowed for a small fee, and service was good. Breakfast is the only thing keeping it from five stars: no eggs, bacon, or pastries, just instant oatmeal, waffles, and maybe some milk. Understandable since the hotel doesn't get many bookings. I hope more people stay here because it's worth it.

There's plenty of room for my pickup and trailer, and I didn't hear the freeway or truck stop despite being right by the exit ramp and Love's. It wasn't busy, and the rooms must have good sound insulation and solid windows. Everything looked brand new and up to date after the recent renovation, including the bed and linens. We could log into our own Netflix and Amazon Prime accounts on the smart TV. There was a tub with a shower, free continental breakfast with a waffle iron, and a nice manager and staff. They welcomed our pet for a small fee. Excellent hotel for a reasonable price, a real hidden gem.