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Hampton Inn St. Joseph

Stay at Hampton Inn St. Joseph featuring free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, indoor pool, and fitness center. Conveniently located near Pony Express and Jesse James museums.

3928 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64506, United States View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 695 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with attentive service

Recent guests appreciate the helpful and friendly staff, convenient location, and clean rooms, while noting the property shows signs of aging and could benefit from updates and maintenance improvements.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff, including noted front desk clerks.
  • Convenient location near Highway 29 and local attractions.
  • Clean and spacious rooms with good layouts.
  • Complimentary hot breakfast and an indoor pool appreciated by several guests.
  • Pet-friendly accommodations and caring service for guests with service dogs.

Worth knowing

  • The property is somewhat dated, with worn carpets and minor maintenance issues like loose panels and non-functioning amenities.
  • Some safety concerns raised, such as missing panic bars and water fountains out of service.
  • Rooms may require attention to small repairs (e.g., shower seats, bathroom door latches, bed supports).
  • The hotel is not suitable for parking trailers.
  • No on-site restaurant or airport shuttle service available.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking affordable, practical lodging near local museums and Highway 29.
  • Travelers who value friendly customer service and pet-friendly policies.
  • Guests looking for a hotel with complimentary breakfast and basic fitness and pool facilities.
  • Families and solo travelers wanting clean, spacious rooms without luxury frills.
  • Those prioritizing location and service over modern or recently renovated accommodations.
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About this property

Welcome to Hampton Inn St. Joseph

Situated off Highway 29 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Hampton Inn St. Joseph offers convenient access to local attractions such as the Pony Express Museum and the Jesse James Home Museum, both about six miles away. The hotel is close to the Kansas City International Airport, approximately a 35-minute drive, making it suitable for travelers passing through the area.

This midrange property features a straightforward, modern design with amenities including free hot breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Rooms are air-conditioned and pet-friendly, accommodating both families and guests traveling with pets. While there is no on-site restaurant or business center, free parking and an accessible environment add practical advantages.

Guest reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for friendly and helpful staff as well as some notes on areas needing upkeep. Reports mention that rooms are spacious and generally clean, but certain facilities, like carpets and bathroom fixtures, show signs of wear and could benefit from maintenance. The hotel’s location near the city’s main highway exit is often highlighted as a plus for ease of arrivals and departures.

Nearby cultural sites include the Glore Psychiatric Museum and the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, both popular among visitors interested in local history and arts. Several other hotels near Hampton Inn St. Joseph offer alternative accommodations, enabling comparisons for guests prioritizing higher ratings or more extensive facilities.

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
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Business center
Restaurant
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.

CH
chris hertel Mar 28, 2026
10

Booked 10 rooms at last minute. Staff was great. We didn't get to use much of the facilities. Room and bathrooms were as expected for a Hampton Inn.

RB
Rebecca Brunswick Mar 25, 2026
8.0

Staff was wonderful. Very helpful. Killing it for what they have been provided by corporate. Very dog friendly. Rooms need a good bit of tlc. Panel fell off the wall just sitting below nightstand. Carpets are older than me and thats probably thats time theyve been cleaned. Shower seat was slimy. And bed lifted up when I sat on it. But it was spacious and well set up. THIS IS NOT A PLACE TO PARK TRAILERS! I repeat NOT FOR VEHICLES WITH TRAILERS.

RE
Ron Ellison Mar 23, 2026
8.0

This property has clean rooms at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and good service. But this Hampton is a little tired in appearance and needs a refresh. Panic bar on the 2nd floor stairwell missing - That's a fire safety issue. Water fountain on main floor out of service. Hallway and stairwells carpet needs to be replaced.

CB
Christopher Bucholz Feb 25, 2026
10

Nice hotel. Very close to I -29 exit so I found that to be very nice. Room smelled good and was clean. Mason (the front desk clerk) was very nice and very professional. He also was very helpful as far as giving me advice about places to dine at in the area.

TS
Travis Simmons Feb 23, 2026
10

Hampton Inn saved the day for us. After a long drive from out of state and a very unpleasant experience at a nearby hotel we were able to get a room here. Woman at the counter was very kind and welcoming. No complaints about the room, pool was open, breakfast hit the spot.

S
ScroatBagGarage Jan 16, 2026
8.0

Stayed over 1/2 way to a business meeting the next day, location is easy to get to. I'm a Hilton Honors Gold member and stay mostly at Hampton Inn's (very cost effective) or Double Tree's when traveling on business and other Hilton properties on leisure. This location is a little older but the room was excellent (was upgraded), very large for just 1. Everything was spotless clean. A couple of things were interesting though. Light switch by the door controlled the light directly above the door. Light switch on wall by mirror doesn't do anything. Desk lamp is a manual on lamp switch, lamp on wall next to it you have to unplug (no switch). Lamp next to sofa has a wall switch by it. Two lamps next to bed manual knobs up inside the lamp shades. The room I was upgraded to (214) turns out is the larger mobility room, however having in-laws with wheel chairs I can assure you anyone with a wheel chair in this room will have a heck of a time getting into the restroom. The door opens outward (which is fine) but it opens the wrong direction, making getting past it very challenging (and it doesn't open but a tad past 90 degrees, closet wall). The staff at the desk I didn't speak with really, did the digital check in. Went to the desk to inquire about the complementary water and snack. water from behind the front desk was room temperature. Breakfast is the usual buffet type hot plate, egg patty, sausage and potatoes, everything was excellent! house keeping I visited with in the hallway and very friendly and personable ladies. They have 'real' orange juice (not orange drink). Parking is very limited for the size of the property. Overall I would stay again when heading to NW Missouri, no complaints and the room was very clean and comfortable (with ice cold A/C).

RV
Renae Vice Jan 15, 2026
10

I couldn't believe just how friendly and nice very helpful all the staff was. the price was reasonable . it's been since 2013 since I was in a motel. I took on on site motel manager for days in York ne. I found out they didn't wash comforters but every 6 months. and other cleaning wasn't continuous. I was Leary of how dirty other motels had their to be I quit that job and haven't used a motel until now. very pleased.

CW
Cynthia Webb Dec 23, 2025
10

The room had a few little glitches (bathroom door drags, second lock doesn't latch), but it was quite clean and felt safe. The evening desk clerk, Casey, was wonderful. She is warm and welcoming, clearly very busy but cheerful and helpful. Hampton is lucky to have her. I usually try to get a little further when I make this trip but will reconsider my timing since this hotel made things so easy and pleasant. I travel with a service dog and am training another. Other places, even Hampton, have given me grief. Not here. They were legally compliant but also just plain kind.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hampton Inn St. Joseph

St Joseph, Missouri, USA

Off Highway 29, this modern hotel is 6 miles from both the Pony Express Museum and the Jesse James Home Museum.

  • Frederick & Woodbine 1 min Walk
  • U Haul 14 min Walk
  • Heaton Bowman 11 min Walk
  • Kansas City International Airport 35 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Missouri. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Glore Psychiatric Museum 1,201 reviews

Glore Psychiatric Museum

3406 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64506, United States

4.6 · Museum
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art 249 reviews

Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

2818 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64506, United States

4.7 · Art Museum
Pony Express Museum 767 reviews

Pony Express Museum

914 Penn St, St Joseph, MO 64503, United States

4.6 · Museum
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