Hickory House Motor Inn
322 Ozark St, Birch Tree, MO 65438
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A little hard to find if you are not familiar with the area but I must say we are glad we found it. The rooms are old; we like to call it vintage, but very clean. Towles are tattered but clean but best of all the price is so right for the budget-minded. This is not the Taj Mahal but neither was it priced like the Taj Mahal. Bug-free if you know what I mean, free coffee from the convenience store in front of the motel for all guests, and best of all we were made to feel special. We were only going to say one day but that turned into 3 days and next time we are in the area you can be rest asured we will make this place home again.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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My husband and I went on a float trip with another couple and we were trying to find anywhere to stay. Everywhere else was completely booked and we were desperate. We came across this place and got two rooms, it was late and we figured just to sleep it would be fine. We get to our rooms and opened the door and it smelled like mold, which i figured I could live with just for a few hours just to sleep. The carpet was old, like from 1950 and was stained up, which had to be pretty bad because it was dark carpet. I throw my stuff on the bed and look around. I walk in the bathroom and notice right away three live spiders and a dead one. All of which were brown recluse! so I kind freak out because I almost died a few months ago from a brown recluse. My husband tells me to calm down it was just for a few hours, we would be fine. Then I notice two more in the sink, two dead and one alive in the trash can. I told my husband to help me flip the covers back to check the bed. When we did, four spiders were on the bed and one flew off and almost hit my foot, I screamed and we got our stuff and went back to get our money back. They didn't seem surprised when we told them we would find another place to go. The lady who rented us the rooms for the night wasn't at the register when we went back, but the manager told us this is why they don't rent out certain rooms, because of the spider infestation. I just feel like if "certain" rooms have an infestation, they probably all do! We ended up driving another 35 minutes, but we did find a cheaper and cleaner place to stay. I will never go back here! and if you do, please be careful of these dangerous spiders!!…
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Traveling with my 8-year-old grandson, and not having much luck finding a "decent" place to drop for the night. Saw sign, then approached and place did not look too bad. Having stayed the night before in a real shabby place that looked good on-line, but was different, I had mixed feelings about this. I normally don't stay in these places, but reputable chains. However, this was a "guy weekend to get away and see some state parks, and this showed up. While it wasn't anything special, it was REASONABLY priced and clean. People were friendly and pointed out a couple restaurants in town to eat, which turned out very good. Probably a good overnight option if passing through this area on US-60 in middle Missouri.
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Do need a password for WiFi, so ask for it checking in.
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I was expecting a regular old truck stop motel... the kind where they get a lick and a promise to clean better later for high turnover but this was really pretty nice. The rooms were nice and large with a microwave, mini fridge, flat screen tv, table and chairs and a small recliner. Linens were all clean, beds were comfortable and they had full size bath tubs instead of the new mini version. The Dish Network receiver was a little confusing because i've never had Dish Network but it worked fine. I also had a little problem with the internet connecting and disconnecting but I finished what I needed.
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Date of stay: August 2013
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I read the other reviews, and decided to try it anyway. This was the first time I've stayed there, so I can't compare it to the past. I found the room to be reasonably clean, with a comfortable king-size bed. I was surprised to find a refrigerator and microwave in the room, and free wireless internet. I would stay there again.
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Date of stay: September 2012Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Owner suggested a 2nd floor room, as they get used less. I asked to see the room before I...
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Terrible experience !!! We have stayed here several times in the past. And it "WAS" great. Now it has a new owner of Indian descent. And he has a very bad attitude. I have spent several weeks vacation in India and never experienced anyone with this kind of attitude. Most Indians are very patient and accommodating, but not this guy. As stated we have stayed here multiple times in the past. And have always brought our little dog with us and have never been charged a fee for bringing him. My wife made the reservations and was never asked if we had a pet and did not think to tell them since we have never had a problem before. My wife paid for the room at the gas station/ convenience store to a young Indian woman. Upon entering our room my wife always goes through here inspection. She noticed it was not as clean as it usually is. There was dust on the counter top and on top of the tv. Also the bathroom was dirty. The floor was not vacuumed and had dead bugs on the carpet. There we're only 2 bath towels, no hand towels at all even though we made reservations for four. An older Indian lady that did not speak english was already retrieving towels for the room next door so my wife got towels for us also. At this time i was outside with our dog. Upon putting him back in the room I stayed outside to finish my cigarette. I noticed a man and his two small children exiting the office and walking my way. The children made it to me first so i acknowledged them and asked how they we're doing. As he walked up he proceeded to ask if we had a dog and of course I said yes. He proceeded to call me a liar for not telling them about it. I tried to explain we had stayed here before and always brought our dog. He continued to call me a liar to my face. We started to get loud so my wife and son heard us from inside the room. When my wife tried to explain he called here a liar also pointing his finger in here face. She too explained we we're repeat customers and had never had a problem with the dog and she did not think to tell of him and was not asked by the person that made our reservations if we had a dog. He told her he did not have to ask it was our responsibility to tell them. And he was very loud rude and belligerent telling us we had to leave and he would not refund our money. And also said he was going to charge an extra $100 to our card for lying to him. Ha funny thing is my wife paid with cash so no worries there. We loaded our luggage back into our car and went to the gas station where we checked in. The lady was polite at first but said we lied about the dog and would refund all but $10 of our money because they would have to clean the room now since we entered it and set our luggage down. I wanted all of my money since we did not use the room and told her so. She then got very rude and refused to refund us any money at all. We exited the store and called the local police. When they arrived we gave them the story. The policeman informed me this was not the first time he was called because the man (new owner) was constantly causing trouble with his customers. The policeman also (believe it or not) said he was hoping someone would kick this guy's butt really bad so maybe he would stop being abusive. The policeman asked us to stay outside while he conversed with the lady at the counter. He cam back with all of our money except for the $10 cleaning fee. He said it was the best he could do and opologised. I thanked him for his efforts and went to another motel. Bottom line ! I will never stay at this motel again or stop at this gas station.…
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Date of stay: July 2012Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed here last fall. My family has stayed here many times in the past, even rented multiple rooms for funerals and family reunions. It used to be a great place to stay for a great price. Now the rooms have went downhill and the service was horrible. I have 3 kids, my wife and I along with them stay in one room when we travel and never have a problem. First, there was no hot water. It was late so I didn't say anything. The next day I asked for my money back on the second night I paid for, because we were going somewhere else. The owner told me I had to wait until his wife came in. I had somewhere to be and couldn't really wait. They charged my parents twice for the room they were in. When the owners wife finally came in she gave us our money back, but the owner came up to the counter. This was inside of a gas station convenience store and called me and my family animals because we slept 5 to a double bed room. He did this in front of customers. Very rude. Very dirty room. Very horrible experience. I will NEVER stay there again. I'll gladly pay bigger bucks for a pleasant experience in another town.…
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Date of stay: October 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Use Honeysuckle Inn in Mtn. View, MO.
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United StatesMissouriBirch Tree
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory House Motor Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Hickory House Motor Inn?
Nearby attractions include Pinehill Assembly of God (0.5 km) and Montier Church (7.3 km).
Is Hickory House Motor Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Birch Tree.