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Best Western Plus University Inn

Experience warm rooms, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool at Best Western Plus University Inn, located near University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

132 Plaza Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, United States View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 781 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Pool
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable and Friendly Stay with Practical Considerations

Guests frequently highlight the welcoming staff, clean rooms, and convenient location, while noting some concerns regarding cleanliness and specific room features. This hotel suits travelers seeking a quiet, accessible place near the University of Southern Mississippi.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and patient front desk staff, often mentioned by name
  • Clean, comfortable, and well-maintained rooms with updated decor
  • Complimentary breakfast described as good, hot, and well stocked
  • Ample, safe parking and a quiet location near restaurants and shops
  • Accessible room options with spacious layouts and roll-in showers

Worth knowing

  • Some guests reported sightings of large cockroaches in and around rooms
  • Breakfast service hours may not suit early departures for business travelers
  • Accessible rooms lack grab-bars around the commode, which may impact some guests
  • Room assignments may not always match online booking details, so verification is advised
  • Check-in process can be slow at times, though often due to external factors

Best for

  • Visitors attending events at the University of Southern Mississippi and nearby stadium
  • Travelers looking for a quiet hotel with easy access to local attractions and dining
  • Guests requiring accessible and spacious rooms with roll-in showers
  • Families and business travelers seeking free breakfast and convenient parking
  • Anyone seeking comfortable accommodations with attentive service in a casual setting
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About this property

Welcome to Best Western Plus University Inn

Located just off I-59 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Best Western Plus University Inn offers easy access to the University of Southern Mississippi and nearby attractions such as M.M. Roberts Stadium and Hattiesburg Zoo. This casual hotel provides a convenient base for visitors wanting to explore the local area while enjoying a quieter commercial district setting.

The property features comfortable rooms and suites equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Amenities include a free breakfast, business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, and on-site restaurant. While the hotel is not pet-friendly, it does accommodate families and guests with accessibility needs.

Guest reviews highlight the clean and well-maintained rooms and generally friendly, helpful staff. Some visitors appreciated the attentive service at check-in and the breakfast offerings, though a few noted issues such as occasional pest sightings and some inconsistency with room assignments. Overall, the atmosphere is quiet and the parking ample, supporting a straightforward and comfortable stay.

Proximity to local museums and recreational sites adds to the appeal for those interested in Hattiesburg’s history and outdoor activities. The hotel is also about 17 minutes by car from Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport, making it a practical option for travelers by air.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Fitness center
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Maleficent Apr 16, 2026
10

August 2025 Checking in was a long, annoying process but that wasn't the fault of the hotel. Room was nice and clean. Safe parking lot. Wonderful front desk workers.

JF
Jennifer f Apr 05, 2026
10

We stay here every time we travel from dallas to destin. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I believe Cheryl is who checked us in this last time, and she was very patient as we tried to figure out our gift card. Breakfast is good and well kept. It's in a quiet area with close proximity to restaurants and shops

NG
Nicole Giles Apr 03, 2026
10

Great price, great location. Wasn't the one who booked but stayed with my cousin who did. Happy to sa she picked a great hotel! The lady who checked us in and was there thru the night was the sweetest, lady with the cutest southern accent lol. I think her name was Mel or Melanie? Or something else with a M like that. We'd book again just to talk to her! ( If we ever come back to the south anyway! Thanks for the comfy night sleep!

DM
Daniel Marcum Apr 01, 2026
8.0

The hotel was nice. Your typical BW. Good breakfast, nice staff ,rooms were clean but I did see some really big cockroaches in my my room. I saw them outside too . Other than that it was good

MLL
Marva L. Lewis, PhD Mar 23, 2026
8.0

I commend the welcoming and helpful staff, cleanliness of the room, and great service in the morning breakfast bar. I recently had knee replacement surgery and asked for a handicap accessible room. The room was large and spacious with a roll-in shower. My caution to travelers is that there were no grab-bars around the commode. Other than that the room was great.

DQ
D. Quinn Mar 13, 2026
8.0

It's not a bad place to stay but it falls short of good. Just about anything I could think of about my stay there for 4 days was just short of good. Just think of everything that you would think of that would make you stay an experience at a hotel Nice and then think of what would one notch below that and that is how I would rate this hotel in every category. Oddly the breakfast person thinks that making the eggs look like tacos and then putting cheese wiz in the middle is somehow good. The breakfast could be hot yet it is just lukewarm. One of the rooms we stayed in had blue LED bulbs inside and it looked like we were on an alien planet. Then there's the pool so you go down for a little bit of sun and there's just one lounger and there's no umbrella so it's hot as Hades. The employees are sort of nice but they're not terribly friendly. I always said hi to them but they would rarely respond. The only people who were super nice and went out of their way were the housekeeping team they were just so kind and accommodating. I had mixed feelings about my stay at this property.

CPB
Christa Porter Briggs Mar 03, 2026
10

Enjoyed our stay this pass weekend! Our son won against JSU! WAY TO GO USM ROBERT BRIGGS JR. #14

TCF
Timothy C Freund Feb 19, 2026
10

I still have yet to try the hot breakfast they offer. I haven't because I usually have to leave to go to the business where I pickup or dropoff before the breakfast part opens. Clean and nice rooms. Watch what you book online compared to what they actually give you. My first time there I was so tired when I got in. I had booked a king suite and they tried giving me a room with two beds in it and it wasn't a suite. So now I check to make sure I'm getting what I asked for before I go up. Otherwise the staff is friendly and helpful. And not too far from the interstate. It has a variety of restaurants around and very ample parking.

TD
Tisha Davis Jan 31, 2026
10

I loved how clean and updated the room was. The complimentary breakfast was hot and ready. There was a microwave available which was a plus. I like my coffee steamy. The location was okay, just didn't see much in the way of restaurants. I would stay here again

MS
Macaria Schultz Jan 31, 2026
10

Clean and friendly staff at check in. Hoping breakfast will be just as good. Comfy beds. Quiet atmosphere

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Best Western Plus University Inn

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA

In a commercial area off I-59, this relaxed hotel is a mile from the University of Southern Mississippi, 2 miles from M.M. Roberts Stadium and 3 miles from Hattiesburg Zoo.

  • Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport 17 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

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