Title: Smart Choice Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Smart Choice Inn Hotel in Plankinton with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/b5de82d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/abfca6af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/2cc26a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/cce03418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Check-in/check-out kiosk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/830f14ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Guests at Rodeway Inn start their day with a continental breakfast before heading out. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Self-parking adds another layer of convenience to the stay. 5.8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £67 includes taxes & fees 28 Nov - 29 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 22 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 23 - Nov 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=10656938&PinnedHotelID=10656938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Senior Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/w1476h2100x0y0-19365eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Senior Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/9cfb4f33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/w1476h2100x0y0-f45409e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/24648838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/7125cff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Comfort Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10660000/10657000/10656938/99c04ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Smart Choice Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with baths or showers - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107242500/107242412/2f521fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jake's Corner Motel White Lake - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=107242412&PinnedHotelID=107242412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101443300/101443271/b02ec4f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Lake Lodge - 2 Queen - Room 3 - Sleeps 4 White Lake - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review £87 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=101443271&PinnedHotelID=101443271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119140000/119135700/119135686/d1b0a5dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Nostalgic Farmhouse Plankinton - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review £121 includes taxes & fees 26 Nov - 27 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=119135686&PinnedHotelID=119135686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101443300/101443264/753c39cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Lake Lodge - Family Room - Room 1 - Sleeps 5 White Lake - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.0 Very good 2 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=101443264&PinnedHotelID=101443264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101443300/101443275/9ab05bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Lake Lodge - 2 Queen - Room 4 - Sleeps 4 White Lake - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=101443275&PinnedHotelID=101443275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101443300/101443279/c95fbff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Lake Lodge - Family Room - Room 6 - Sleeps 5 White Lake - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review £76 includes taxes & fees 9 Dec - 10 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=101443279&PinnedHotelID=101443279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Visual fire alarm - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 2 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Smart Choice Inn Plankinton Smart Choice Inn Smart Choice Plankinton Rodeway Inn Hotel Plankinton Rodeway Inn Plankinton Rodeway Inn Smart Choice Inn Hotel Smart Choice Inn Plankinton Smart Choice Inn Hotel Plankinton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Smart Choice Inn pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at Smart Choice Inn ? > As of 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Choice Inn on 28 Nov 2025 start from £67.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mitchell-Hotels-Rodeway-Inn.h10656938.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Smart Choice Inn ? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Smart Choice Inn ? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Smart Choice Inn ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Smart Choice Inn located? > Situated in Plankinton, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Plankinton Historical Museum and Pool Side Park. Fish Lake Country Club is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Smart Choice Inn Reviews 5.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.8 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 6.4 Staff & service ### 5.2 Eco-friendliness ### 5.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 63 6 - Okay 56 4 - Poor 48 2 - Terrible 75 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Andrew 22 Oct 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities Easily the worst hotel I’ve stayed at. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Phil 31 Jul 2025 Quick booking! ##### Phil Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ellen 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Plankington area Next door to a nice little gas station that provided nice cook meal ##### Ellen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### ron 7 Aug 2025 Adequate for the price ##### ron Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Bethany 2 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The hotel is abandoned. Hotel is abandoned. ##### Bethany Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chris 1 Aug 2025 #### It was okay. Wish it had a better breakfast. There was no one even there this morning. ##### Chris Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lester 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was extremely polite and very helpful property was clean. Had a very wonderful day. ##### Lester Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Breakfast was weak, i had food ##### Douglas Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tammy 20 May 2025 Price was good. Bed was comfortable. ##### Tammy Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris 2 Aug 2025 Room was a little dinged up but no problems outside of that. ##### Chris Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Todd 25 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Upon arriving at this property. We did not stay because of property conditions. I asked for a refund at the front desk (that we have not recieved). We left looking for cleaner, safer accommodation. ##### Todd Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jason 8 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Do Not Book! This property is CLOSED. Took over 2 hours to get refunded and another room in a different town after driving an hour out of the way ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mark 30 Jun 2025 #### Motel was closed Hotel was closed by city due to fire regulations, and was not notified. Just hoping to get my money back now. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tabitha 14 Jun 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The bed was warm and there was plumbing and tv. Other than that the stay was mediocre. The small breakfast bar was not stocked in the morning with nothing but probably the previous morning's leftover half loaf of bread, cereal, 2 granola bars, and a quart of milk. ##### Tabitha Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ronald 4 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Avoid at all cost I have no idea how this place had a 8.0 rating. This is 1 or 2. Carpets were filthy, some of the bedding was stained. Seriously, just burn the place down, it was that bad. ##### Ronald Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeff 22 Jun 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities I don't think the sheets were clean. There were hairs when we pulled the sheets back that weren't ours. ##### Jeff Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Aspen 27 Jul 2025 Disliked: Amenities There were bedbugs on our pillow in our first room went to the front desk and asked for another room there were dead roaches everywhere in the second room went back up to the front desk and asked for a refund the personnel at the desk proceeded to say the bug we showed him wasn’t a bedbug (I know what a bed bug looks like) sucks we’re heading back to Iowa from Yellowstone drove 11 1/2 hours and now we’re just driving the rest of the way home ##### Aspen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was clean and comfortable nights stay. ##### Cindy Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Carolyn 22 Jun 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The place stinks, from the hall into the room. There was hair in the bathtub. The towels and bedding are worn out. The chairs have stains on them. I would not have stayed here but for the fact the ac in my camper did not work in the 105 degree heat. I did not sleep well and was out the door before 6 AM. ##### Carolyn Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Located in a quiet town with easy access to highway 90. Rooms were clean and afforable. ##### Jay Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ann 1 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The gas station next door had good food ##### Ann Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tonie 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The onsite staff are amazing! Super friendly and helpful. The room was really clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. ##### tonie Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ixchel 23 Jun 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The clerk walked out to us with no bra on, barefoot, not friendly, called because i forgot some items in the room, very rude, yelling unfriendly. When we went to the room, you push the fur and it opened rugby up. Bathroom dirty, shower slimey, horrible experience ##### Ixchel Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### S.S. 22 Jun 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities This property was dirty from the front door to the room and within. Floors hadn’t been vacuumed in quite awhile. There were hairs and buggers in the bathroom. The air conditioner sounded like a jet plane and didn’t actually cool the room off until 3:00 in the morning. The room was sweltering hot. Would never recommend this place. ##### S.S. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Alice 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities She wasn't at the desk, had to call her. Very unfriendly, just sat and typed on the keyboard for 5 minutes. Then put the card on the desk just stared at me. ##### Alice Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025