Centrally located just off I-70. Less than 2 miles from University of Missouri, historic downtown, Columbia Mall, several hospitals and most major businesses. FREE full hot breakfast buffet. Pool will be closing Sunday September 17 and reopening Friday September 22. Pets are only allowed in down and out (exterior 1st floor outside rooms NK1, NDD1, K1, DD1...101-165 odd numbers only) and the pet fee is $10 per pet, per night. Please advise anyone making reservations that if they do not notify the hotel of the pet, then a $50 per pet, per night fee WILL be charged. Any local guest must present valid credit card at check-in. Pool closed 4 Dec 06 through 18 Dec 06.