If you happen to be traveling through Clinton Missouri and need a place to stay there are several hotels in Clinton choose from. There are smaller mom and pop type motels that have been around forever.
Also, there are some newer chain hotels that offer several amenities. In addition to these local hotels and motels, there are a number of small motels and resorts around Truman Lake.The smaller motels in town would include the Safari Inn and the USA Inn along with the Best Western.
These motels are starting to show their age but are very reasonably priced. They are a good choice if you are on a tight budget. The Safari and the USA Inn are located across the street from each other at the intersection of 7 Hwy and 2 and Street. The Best Western is located near the intersection of 7/13 HWYs and Franklin Street.
In addition to these smaller motels, there are a few newer hotels in the Clinton area. The Sportsman Lodge (formerly a Holiday Inn) has been recently renovated and offers meeting rooms and is also the only hotel with an in-house lounge. The Sportsman is located about a quarter mile west of the Safari. Also, two new hotel chains have been built.