Best Western Travel Inn, St. George

Convenience, Service and Affordability

This 1950s-style roadside motel is as neat as a pin. It is located on St. George Boulevard, the main east-west avenue on the north side of town, with other motels and is very easy to find.

When we checked in, I was really not looking forward to hauling all the accessories associated with a family of small children into yet another motel room. Then we would need to find a kid-friendly place to eat. There was also the issue of finding directions to our planned hike the next day.

When I entered the lobby, I was sweaty and grouchy and had a big headache. The front-desk agent changed my mood immediately. I have a background in the hotel industry with a brand associated with full-service, five-star hotels, and this Best Western employee was right on par with that type of service. He was knowledgeable and fast, and he offered suggestions, directions and details to help us get settled and enjoy our stay.

Best Western and the management of this small motel obviously take customer service very seriously and give their employees the tools to do their job well. The agent detailed numerous restaurants and fast-food options and told me exactly how to find our trailhead at Zion National Park the next day. He directed us to our room, where I was very pleased to see that we could back our car up to the door and move in without losing any kid equipment. No stairs!

This motel is incredibly efficient. The room was very spacious and included some really great modern amenities, such as a small refrigerator and a microwave located in a large cabinet that also housed a flat-screen LG TV and a set of drawers. The beds were very comfortable, and the Bath and Body Works soap, lotion and shampoo in the bathroom were products I was eager to use.

The pool was clean and the perfect temperature (it's also heated in winter). It is adjacent to a clean, small hot tub. The free wireless internet access was a piece of cake to use. The motel is within walking distance of a few really good restaurants in beautiful St. George. My husband and I remarked on the beauty of the landscaped roads, gardens and fountains, and how the architecture blended in with the area's geology.

In the morning we enjoyed the free and surprisingly substantial breakfast. There was cereal, pastries, muffins, coffee and juices, but also a few more items, such as hard-boiled eggs and even waffles.

The Best Western Travel Inn is the perfect motel for a stop near Zion National Park or Bryce Canyon. It is also a great choice for families traveling from the Salt Lake area to California or for any traveler making a planned or unplanned stop while on the road. It has all the charm and convenience of a 1950s-style motel with a big helping of modern amenities and fabulous service.