The Old Southern Inn, Branson

We have been staying here for years and Joe and Carol always remember us, even if it's been a year or more since we last visited Branson. The rooms are consistently clean and we enjoy having a fridge, in-room coffee, a flat-screen TV for the low rate we pay. It's always quiet, yet we are conveniently close to the strip and Silver Dollar City. We have tried a few other motels on rare occasions when there was no vacancy at OSI, but no one else beats the value and hospitality Joe and Carol have always provided. They are always the first motel we call.

I loved the fact that the rooms were clean. The cleaning lady has been with them for several years and it's obvious she takes pride in her work. American owned. What a novel idea...Great folks!!

For all you smokers who get offended when you are denied the opportunity to stay at this outstanding establishment, let me explain it to you a different way. Say they alllow smokers, but under one condition, you must swim across the swimming pool full of alligators and if you make it you can stay. Sounds stupid doesn't it. Well you know what, breathing in your second hand smoke that you leave in the lobby, your cigarette butts that smolder all over the property that you stomp half way out and go on, the ash cans that would have to be placed in several areas and the lingering smoke filled vents and smoke filled walls that eventually make everything smell to me is putting my life at just as much risk as asking you to swim with an alligator. Our odds of not dying by that particular cause is now proven about the same. So I applaud The Old Southern Inn for sticking to their guns and helping ensure that the people who stay at their establishment maintain a few extra years on their life. If you don't like it, their are plenty of other places to stay. You say it's discrimination, I say it's pollution to my lungs and I have the right to say no to that. If you love it as much as we did and you want to stay that badly, here's a thought, drop the butts and add a few more years to everyone's life you're around! So this Stillwater mom says thank you and if you don't like my comments, stick it in your cigarette butt.

We have a timeshare in Branson and have always stayed there, however we were told about the "Old Southern Inn" and from now on will ALWAYS stay there when we go to Branson. We loved driving right up to the room and the home like atmosphere Joe and Carol provide. Next time we will take advantage of the deck in the back. We have stayed in alot of motels/hotels and I can honestly say this was the best one for convenience, cleanliness, cost and comfort and "The Cooper's".!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought the staff was very nice, the rooms were clean, the kids loved the pool, I LOVED the deck with all the hummingbird feeders around. We will be back.

My husband and I really love the Old Southern Inn. Joe and Carol are such great people. We have been here many times through the years and always have nothing but good to say about this little place that is only 2 miles from Silver Dollar City. Don't listen to bad reviews by smokers who have sour grapes about the fact that they don't allow it. It is not as if they don't advertize it extensively. I have bronchial problems and the no smoking is a plus for us. The rooms are clean, comfortable and affordable. The location is ideal for what we want to do too. My husband loves to go to the office in the mornings and get more coffee and visit. We will definately be back.

As I noted in my previous review (see similar title below), we stay at the Old Southern Inn whenever we visit Branson and always enjoy catching up with "Uncle Joe/Aunt Carol." This last visit something really funny happened that demonstrates just how comfortable and at home we feel when we pull into the parking lot. We were completing the 3+ hour drive from Overland Park, Kansas, and, as we rounded the final corner of our journey, the blue "Old Southern Inn" sign came into view. Instinctively, I reached up to the sun visor... to engage the GARAGE DOOR OPENER. Now that is what I call feeling right at home.

We have been coming to stay with Joe & Carol for years. We love their hospitality, and how they treat you like family and a friend when you stay with them. The first thing that attracted us to their place other than their friendliness and willingness to do whatever to make you comfortable, was the fact that the property was NON SMOKING! Their is nothing worse than staying in a hotel room that has been smoked in. I really appreciate the fact that they politely refuse smokers. If you have never stayed here and are looking for somewhere to stay that is clean and smoke free, this is it. Joe, Carol, & Dee do everything they can to assure that your visit will be great!

I called to ask questions about my family & I staying at The OLD Southern INN. I was asked how many in our family- which I answered, then I was asked smoking or non. I then replyed non. I stated that my husband and I do smoke but not indoors and not around our children and we prefer a non smoking room. At that point the owner stated that we could not stay there, even if we do smoke only outdoors, They want nothing to do with smokers. Further she stated...When you quit smoking, Give us a call and we will take care of you. That in my opinion is Discrimination and Down-Right Rude! Southern Hospitality?? Yeah, What a joke~!! Even IF we quit smoking. I would not take my family to their hotel/motel after that!! Not even if THEY PAID ME~!! I Absolutely would NOT recommend ANY place that discriminates againsts folks like they do~!!

To the above post. If I was rude, I apologize. Your request of 8 people in ONE room for $39.00 a night, left me stunned! You thought double occupancy meant 2 beds, not 2 people. When I told you would need 2 rooms for that many people, you couldn’t believe it. Before I had a chance to refer you to an area cabin or condo, you HUNG UP on me. We try to keep our rooms nice for everyone, and 8 people in one standard motel room is just too many people, plus is not safe per fire the marshal. Again, sorry this happened. Enjoy your visit to Branson wherever you stay.