La Quinta Inn And Suites Elkhart, Indiana: Remodeled And Ready

Review of La Quinta Inn & Suites Elkhart | 330 Northpointe Blvd.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Elkhart
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Kurt
Kurt 
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After a long drive on busy Interstate 80, travelers can relax and refresh at La Quinta Inn and Suites in Elkhart. This clean and comfy hotel has recently been extensively remodeled and truly shines. Just opened under the La Quinta brand in May 2018, guests will love the modern design features and friendly staff.

Pets are welcomed

The author's dog at La Quinta

Plenty of parking is available in front of the hotel for those arriving by car. At the hotel choose from 60 rooms in either a king bed with sofa bed or two queen bed configuration. Either room type comes with excellent room amenities not usually found in this hotel class. Guests get a Keurig coffee maker, fridge, microwave, shower/tub combination, new towels and linens, and fast free Wi-Fi. New pillowtop beds ensure a good night’s rest. Pets are welcomed at all La Quinta hotels. The Elkhart location offers plenty of grassy areas to take Fido for a walk. My dog, Sophie, gives this hotel a “two-paws up” rating after our pleasant stay. If traveling with your dog, be sure and ask for a pet-friendly room when booking, so your dog gets to enjoy the hotel also. If you are not a fan of pets in a hotel, don’t worry, as only the first and second floors allow dogs. The third flood is pet-free, but upon booking be sure and request a third-floor, non-pet room for your stay.

Good amenities for all

La Quinta Inns and Suites Elkhart dining area

Other notable amenities at this location are the indoor swimming pool, fitness room, and business center. The indoor pool is perfect for unwinding with a few laps to alleviate stress from a long drive. The fitness room is also an excellent way to relax from a long road trip. Find a treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical trainer, and free weights for a good workout in their fitness room. The business center features two computers and a printer. Next to the reception is a small shop selling drinks, snacks, and other commonly needed items.

Breakfast is free and includes hot items like scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, toast, and oatmeal. Cold items, such as pastries, bagels, muffins, and cereal, are offered to complement your meal. Fresh fruit for a grab-and-go breakfast is available also. The lounge and dining area offer a smartly decorated and comfortable place to eat your breakfast. If a more elaborate meal is desired, find several restaurants nearby.

A nearby gem of a restaurant

Chubby Trout's fried grouper sandwich

For lunch or dinner, seafood and beer lovers will enjoy The Chubby Trout. Located less than a ten-minute walk from the La Quinta Inn and Suites Elkhart, The Chubby Trout is a gem. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; find a diverse menu offering seafood, smokehouse meats, sushi, and over 20 of their own craft beers. The inside is decorated with barn wood salvaged from a nearby barn with the prize piece being a massive sycamore beam 25 feet/7.62 meters long repurposed into a gorgeous shiny bar top. All told, wood from three barns was used to decorate the dining room and bar. Their patio is dog-friendly and a perfect place to enjoy a meal in the evening since the building blocks the setting sun.

Elkhart’s top attractions are close to the La Quinta Inn and Suites. In warm weather, families with young children will enjoy the Kennedy Water Playground. Museums in the area include the RV/MH Hall of Fame, National Railroad Museum, and the Ruthmere Mansion. For big-time college sports, the University of Notre Dame is about a 30-minute drive away. Be warned that on home games at Notre Dame, the La Quinta Inn and Suites books up fast and prices might be a bit higher on these game day weekends. For most of the year, room rates are quite reasonable and are in the 95–105 USD range.

A great choice

If you’re like me and appreciate a like-new, clean hotel, the La Quinta Inn and Suites Elkhart is a great choice.

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