Grand Plaza Hotel from Branson Strip
Paul Miller, General Manager of the Branson Tourism Center was spot on when he said, “It makes no difference what the destination is, the choice of lodging will dramatically impact on the quality of the travel experience.” Miller explained that even in Branson, with all its attractions, shows, shopping, live entertainment and a myriad of other activities, it still applies.
Miller points out that the “Official Branson.Com Quick Find Accommodations List,” powered by the Branson Tourism Center, list dozens of quality lodging choices of every variety and price including the centrally located “Grand Plaza Hotel.” Recently, Kaely McNeely, Front Office Manager of the Grand Plaza Hotel said, “It’s a great choice for visitors coming to Branson because of the hotel’s location, value, family friendly amenities and the variety of accommodations offered.”
She points out that if “location, location, location” applies to any hotel in Branson it has to be the Grand Plaza. The 200 room suite hotel is located about a block north of the famed “Branson Strip” and provides the best of both worlds, quick access to the strip when desired and the peace and quiet of not being directly on the strip. It is also convenient to Branson’s “Blue” and “Red” Routes providing alternate routes to help avoid the traffic congestion on Highway 76. This can be particularly helpful when going to places like Silver Dollar City, Branson Landing, or coming into or leaving Branson.
The hotel is also located within walking distance of one of Branson’s largest and most popular discount factory outlet malls the “Tanger Outlet Center.” McNeely also points out that the hotel is within easy walking distance of the Horn family’s “Circle B Supper Club” and the “Branson Variety Theatre” home to some of Branson’s best shows such as the “Twelve Irish Tenors,” “Broadway, the Star Spangled Celebration,” “Spirit of the Dance,” “Spirit of Christmas” and Branson’s newest show “Shake Rattle and Roll.”
The Grand Plaza’s “Plaza View Restaurant” is managed by Jack Hamilton. It is noted for its Prime Rib and the spectacular view from its ninth floor location.
McNeely said that the hotel is completely nonsmoking and has a choice of accommodations to meet the needs of just about any Branson visitor. With “Family Units” having two bedrooms and bathrooms, “Honey Moon/ Executive Suites” with a separate closed off sitting area, and their “Standard Queen Room,” with two queen sized beds the Grand Plaza has accommodations to meet just about every lodging need.
When talking about value and amenities she said that they include a game room, indoor pool, sauna, fitness room and hot tub. In addition, the hotel offers a full hot buffet breakfast every morning including cereal, fruit, waffles, breads, rolls, eggs, ham or sausage, and biscuits and gravy.
McNeely said that the Grand Plaza has a number of different sized meeting rooms from those big enough to accommodate a group of 175 to those for smaller groups or breakout rooms. In talking about the experience her groups have had at the Grand Plaza Annette Wood, Director of Group Sales, Branson Tourism Center said, “We love the location and the overall experience our groups receive.”