Joplin, MO, Gets First Candlewood Suites
JOPLIN, MO, February 06, 2006. An 83-room Candlewood Suites, the first for this city, has opened here just off I-44 and Business 71. The property is owned by Extended Stay of Joplin, and managed by Elliot Lodging.
The hotel features high-speed Internet access, free local phone calls, free onsite guest laundry and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests may also enjoy the Candlewood Cupboard, where a variety of beverages, breakfast items, snacks, frozen entrees and sundries may be purchased. Additionally, guests may visit a free lending Library, where movies and music are available for use in guestrooms, which all feature a VCR/DVD and CD player.
Guestrooms feature studio or one-bedroom suite floor plans with a full kitchen, large workspace with desk chair and overhead lighting, recliner and two-line telephones with voice mail. The Candlewood Suites Joplin also offers a business center, 24-hour front desk, complimentary parking, and same-day laundry and valet. A boardroom is available for small meetings as well.
Key businesses such as TAMKO, Eagle Picher, Pillsbury, General Mills and FAG Bearings are close to the hotel as well as several restaurants and shops.
Joe Brenner is serving as general manager.
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