5 Reasons You Should Stay at the VIB

Choosing a hotel for your visit to Springfield can be overwhelming as there’s so many choices. When you’re planning on staying in the city, consider Best Western’s The Vib Hotel. Not sure if it’s right for you? Here are five reasons you should stay at the VIB.

*This post was sponsored by The VIB*

Dozens of Amenities

The VIB hotel amenities in Springfield, Missouri Photo courtesy of The VIB

If you like a place with all the bells and whistles, The VIB is for you. Hotel amenities include:

A game room
Cable and satellite Television
Free wifi
Cocktail lounge
Exercise facility
Ice and vending machines
Gift shop
Dry cleaning services
Photocopy machine
Office computer access

And many others.

Lobby Coffee Shop

Coffee shop in The VIB Photo courtesy of The VIB

For your morning cup o’ Joe, head downstairs to the Keen Bean, The VIB’s own coffee shop. The shop in the lobby offers a plethora of choices as well as pastries from the local B+B Boulangerie. Enjoy everything from drip coffee to flavored lattes, hot chocolate and frozen drinks.

On-Site Restaurant

The Wheelhouse Restaurant in Springfield, Missouri Photo courtesy of The VIB

You don’t have to go far for great local dining! The Wheelhouse, on-site at the VIB, serves delicious Asian fusion dishes using flavors and spices traditional to Thailand and Mexico. Enjoy classics, such as nachos and tacos, and other flavorful creations, such as pineapple fried rice, mango chicken and kimchi fries. The Wheelhouse is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Relaxing Bedrooms

The VIB Hotel in Springfield, Missouri Photo courtesy of The VIB

After a long day exploring the city, you’ll want to get a good night’s sleep. The rooms at the VIB are decorated in the signature VIB black, red and white colors with modern decor and fixtures. Guests can choose from queen- and king-sized beds and enjoy features such as premium linens, a rainshower, and bedside Keurig® machines in every room. Rooms are also equipped with flat-screen TVs and private work desks.

Near Springfield’s Biggest Shopping Areas

One of the perks of staying at VIB is it’s just a few miles from many attractions and less than half a mile from Battlefield Mall and the Brentwood Shopping Center, Springfield’s biggest shopping district. Battlefield Mall features more than 153 stores large and small. The anchor stores consist of JCPenney, two Dillard's stores and Macy's. For more localized shopping, the Brentwood Shopping Center is full of unique shops that sell everything from clothing to home decor, along with restaurants and hair and nail salons. Just a few miles away is Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, the largest Bass Pro store in the world.