The Quality Inn on Kirkwood in Burlington, IA is a fine middle-of-the-road motel. All of the staff was very nice. It is centrally located in Burlington less than a block from the intersection of highways 34 and 61. The $10 per pet surcharge is a little steap for such a mid-grade motel. The place is a little aged and thus ragged around the edges, but everything was both clean and functional. The place DOES offer a military discount which is nice. Overall, you get a lot of amenities for just a few dollars.

Was the "Comfort Inn," has been recently renamed the "Quality Inn." This is your basic mid-level hotel. All areas we saw were very clean. It does allow pets for a $10/night charge. Is convenient to area, at the intersection of Hwys. 34 and 61. It is also within walking distance of the new "Fun City Water Park." Average decor, I think it has been recently renovated but nothing fancy. You can request rooms with a fridge and microwave which is handy. There is an outdoor pool, which is not worth the walk - think "large bathtub." Rooms are clean although somewhat small. There is also high speed internet access! The breakfast is somewhat small, but does include homemade biscuits and gravy which was a nice surprise. The breakfast area is very small and is the only "lobby." Lots of restaurants nearby - the local Chinese buffet is average. Ask for directions to El Taco Casa - excellent Mexican food near a nice put-put golf course. Manager is not friendly - not rude - but doesn't go out his way either. Price range around $65, but if you go to the website and request "Internet User Rate" it will get you down to $55. Also, some gas stations and truck stops in a 50 mile radius will carry those travel magazines and my mother-in-law found one for $35/night!! Definitely worth the trouble. Overall, nothing fancy, but good value for the price.