Sedalia's BEST Comfort Inn? (Sedalia Station Review!)
Sedalia's Comfort Inn: Station Review - Buckle Up, Buttercups! (It's a Ride)
Alright, fellow travelers, buckle your seatbelts because we're diving headfirst into the…well, mostly reliable, waters of Sedalia's Comfort Inn, specifically the one they bill as the "Station Review." And let me tell you, writing this is like…trying to herd cats while juggling chainsaws. So, expect some rambling, some opinions, and maybe, just maybe, a kernel of actual helpful information.
First Impressions & The "Where's My Key?" Saga (Accessibility & General Vibes)
Pulling up, the Comfort Inn presents itself as… a Comfort Inn. You know, what you expect. Not particularly glamorous, but clean-looking enough. The entrance is thankfully, and this is HUGE for me, wheelchair accessible. Accessibility: ✅ Solid start. A ramp and automatic doors… a godsend after a brutal drive.
The check-in? Ah, the check-in. The "Contactless Check-in/Out" is advertised, but in practice it was more like contactful check-in. I definitely needed help. "Oh, is it your first time," the front desk guy seemed to understand my tired face. It was all good-natured, and the staff eventually got friendly. Overall, the elevator was working (thank heavens!), so accessing the upper floors was a breeze. Speaking of which…
Rooms: Comfort Inn Comfort, or Slightly Less Comfortable?
Let's talk rooms. I'd booked a non-smoking room, no worries there. The features promised are mostly there. Available in all rooms: ✅Check. Air conditioning (thank you, sweet baby Jesus, for the AC!), alarm clock (who uses those anymore?), coffee/tea maker (essential!), free Wi-Fi (more on that later), internet access – LAN/wireless, iron, hairdryer, and… well, a lot of the basics.
My biggest gripe? The bed. Okay, it wasn't terrible. But it wasn’t like a luxury hotel. It felt more like the sort of mattress you’d find at Grandma's. "Extra long bed" – maybe, but it still felt a little cramped. The "reading light" was… well, it was present. The Carpeting? Ahem… it has been there a while.
The WIFI - A Love/Hate Relationship (Internet, Internet [LAN], Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas)
Okay, the Wi-Fi. This deserves its own section, because, frankly, it was a rollercoaster. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms: ✅ Technically true. I spent a lot of time in the room, and it was almost adequate. But the speed? Let's just say it was… slower than a sloth on Valium. I frequently had to go down to the lobby for a better connection. Wi-Fi in public areas: ✅Present (and marginally better). I also used the LAN on my laptop, which was a lifesaver when the Wi-Fi was down.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: The Adventure Continues (Dining/Eating)
Now, this is where the wheels almost fall off. Breakfast [buffet]: ✅Present. Think standard Comfort Inn fare. Waffles (make your own! Always a plus), scrambled eggs (questionable origin?), cereal, pastries (prepackaged!), and coffee that tasted like it had seen better days. "Alternative meal arrangement" – Well, there was a small, sad fruit section, and you could get a yogurt. That counts, right?
There were supposedly "Restaurants" listed, but they were outside. I thought there'd be a restaurant, but it's not like they have a full in-house set up, and really they were just Snack bars next to the pool, and the lobby that sold small pastries!
Room service? Room service [24-hour]: ❌ Lies, all lies.
Things to Do (Or Not To Do): Relaxation Stations & Other Stuff
Fitness center: ✅Present. A little sad and sparsely equipped, and a little bit out of date. I didn't use it, but at least it's there. Swimming pool, pool with view: ✅Present. It WAS cold, but clean. It was outside, though.
Cleanliness and Safety: Let's Be Real (Cleanliness and Safety)
Look, for the most part, the place felt clean. The staff wore masks, and there were hand sanitizers everywhere. Daily disinfection in common areas: ✅Check. Rooms sanitized between stays: ✅Probably. Hopefully. Staff trained in safety protocol: ✅Seemed so. My own room had a lot of dust, though.
Services and Conveniences: The Fine Print (Services and conveniences)
Laundry service: ✅Present (and fairly priced). Luggage storage: ✅Yes. Cash withdrawal: ✅No.
For the Kids: Family Friendly?
Family/child friendly: ✅ Probably. There's a pool. That's kid-friendly.
Getting Around: Navigating Sedalia (Getting around)
Car park [free of charge]: ✅Yes. Parking was easy. Airport transfer: ❌No. Taxi service: ❌No.
The Verdict: Is Sedalia's Comfort Inn Actually Comfortable?
Honestly? It's… a Comfort Inn. It met my basic needs. I wasn't blown away, but I wasn't disgusted either. It's functional. Accessibility: ✅Big win. Wi-Fi? A major letdown. The breakfast? Edible, but not memorable. The staff were friendly.
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Final Score: 3 out of 5 stars. Would I stay again? Maybe. But I'd definitely bring my own Wi-Fi hotspot and lower my expectations for the breakfast.
Marshfield's BEST Hotel? AmericInn Review (You WON'T Believe This!)Alright, buckle up buttercups, 'cause we're about to embark on an adventure… a Comfort Inn-fueled escapade in the charming, slightly dusty heartland of Sedalia, Missouri. Don't expect a Michelin-star meal plan, or a perfectly timed sunrise yoga sesh. This is real life travel, folks, with all the glorious, messy imperfections.
Day 1: Arrival and the Battle of the Breakfast Buffet
1:00 PM: Whew, finally arrived! The drive was longer than anticipated. Turns out, "scenic route" means, "avoid the highway and experience the unsettling charm of rural roadside attractions." Which, let's be honest, I secretly love. Check-in at the Comfort Inn Sedalia Station. The lobby? Standard Comfort Inn. Clean-ish, that weird air freshener smell that somehow manages to be both artificial and vaguely nostalgic. The key is to not think too hard about where that smell came from.
1:30 PM: Room unpacked (or, more accurately, stuff haphazardly dumped on the bed). The TV remote is definitely sticky. Note to self: invest in antibacterial wipes.
2:00 PM: Gotta get some lunch. There's a Cracker Barrel relatively close by… I'm in the mood for some comfort food. That being said, I might regret that later.
3:30 PM: After lunch, I'll be doing some work, as planned.
6:00 PM: Dinner at… well, I'm thinking about the local options. Maybe a dive bar with good burgers? Or something slightly more… upscale? (Okay, "upscale" is probably a strong word in Sedalia. Let's stick with "slightly less divey".) Research commenced!
7:00 PM: Restaurant discovered! Headed down to the restaurant.
8:00 PM: Back to Comfort Inn. Watching some TV.
Day 2: The State Fair and the Quest for the Perfect Corn Dog
9:00 AM: The breakfast buffet! This is a trial by fire. The eggs are suspect. The coffee is… strong. Let's just say it's capable of peeling paint. The fruit looks vaguely sad. This is where I go to war and get some fruit.
10:00 AM: IT'S STATE FAIR TIME, BABY! The Missouri State Fair is in full swing! The sheer, overwhelming Americana of it all. The smells of deep-fried everything mingle in the air, and then, the sights of cows bigger than my car, prize-winning pumpkins that could crush a small child, and enough plaid shirts to clothe the population of a small country.
11:00 AM: I'm on a quest. The quest for the perfect corn dog. This is serious business. I've sampled three so far. One was lukewarm. One was suspiciously sweet. One was… okay. The search continues.
12:00 PM: I ate some ice cream.
2:00 PM: Wandered through the livestock exhibits. Seriously impressive animals. The pigs are particularly fascinating.
3:30 PM: The rides! The screaming! The cotton candy-induced sugar rush! I'm too old for this, but I can't help but love it.
5:00 PM: The corn dog quest continues. I am beginning to think such perfection may not exist. I came across a corn dog that can be considered the best. I ate it immediately.
5:30 PM: After the corn dog, I headed to my hotel room.
7:00 PM: Dinner.
8:00 PM: Sleep.
Day 3: Leaving the State Fair
- 9:00 AM: I am heading out of Comfort Inn.
- 10:00 AM: Goodbye Sedalia!
The Verdict:
Sedalia, Missouri, you're a weird, wonderful, slightly greasy place. The Comfort Inn served its purpose. It was a place to sleep, a place to shower, a place to contemplate the meaning of life while staring at a slightly stained ceiling tile. And sometimes, that's all you need. Until next time, Sedalia! I'll be back for those corn dogs… eventually.
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