Review of Holiday Inn Express Warrenton, an IHG Hotel 2*

Ok, so my Durango lost an idler pulley west of Warrenton as I pulled into the Flying J to use the restroom. I called Mays Full Service Repair for a tow (excellent service) and they recommended Baymont about 1/2 mile up the road. Im traveling with Sadie, Annie, and Marvin Busby, my dogs, and the Baymont Inn states they charge "$20 per dog per night, " so I figure, No sweat, I'm good with $60 so we don't have to sleep in the Durango. The Baymont manager said, No, we have a 2 dog limit so go somewhere else. I have no car, dude; as I explained to you, my ride is at the shop, and I am heading to Kansas City for the holiday. Nothing I can do, sir, he said. I don't want my carpets ruined. Our 2 dog max is firm. OK, but I have no vehicle. You expect me to walk to another place more than 1/2 mile away across a busy interstate interchange? Whatever, man. Douchebag. I decided to try Uber for the first time. Warrenton has zero Uber drivers. I manage to get 1 of the 7 Uber drivers in Wentzville. Joshua turned out to be a champ, picked up me, my dogs, and drove us over to the Holiday Inn Express. The ladies working adored my dogs and checked us in swiftly. Joshua stayed with Annie and Sadie so I could check in. I gave him the max tip for his help. The staff checked on us and were very friendly, courteous, and lovely people. The manager even price matched with Baymont Inns because that manager is horrible and should be fired. Also, please be advised some dogs know how to operate door handles. When I returned from walking my dogs, a large German Shepherd had left a room and the desk clerk had him by his bandana. Evidently, the owner was in the shower, toilet, whatever, and the dog let himself out. Bolt your damn door. When traveling with pets, stay at HEI. Baymont can suck it.