My wife and I stayed at the Days Inn in Morrilton recently. We arrived at about 5:45 p.m. on a Wednesday. After a short wait for the front desk clerk to arrive, the rest of our check in was prompt.

The room was on the small side, even with just a single queen size bed. However, it was still equipped with a refrigerator and microwave and met our needs.

We had hoped to do some laundry at this stop. While there is a conveniently located guest laundry, it costs $3.50 to wash and $1.50 for a 30-minute dryer cycle, which seemed excessive. My wife decided to wash a limited number of clothes in the sink in the room and just pay for one dryer cycle, which was not sufficient to get everything dry. There is a laundromat located not far from the motel near the high school which presumably might be a more workable option.

The breakfast had a limited number of offerings (no waffles nor pancakes) but everything was good. There is also a restaurant across the street, and other restaurants available about a mile away at I-40 Exit 108.

While not a lot was remarkable, the motel was very affordable, actually the least expensive one we stayed in, and met our needs for the night's stop on a multi-state trip.

I have stayed at other properties in Morrilton, and decided to try this on recently. I was pleasantly surprised at the remodel of this motel. Friendly staff greeted me at check in and at breakfast. Quiet at night. Rooms have a fresh feel about them with new pillow top matresses that were comfortable and clean.

Breakfast was very good with several choices. Hint: Nearby Mom & Pops has changed ownership and is not worth considering anymore.

I am in the area periodically, and will be staying at the Days Inn from now on if they keep up the good service and conditions!