The small town of Richton, Miss., is located the southern portion of the state, approximately 65 miles north of Biloxi. Richton is limited in its accommodation options, with only one inn, but the larger town of Hattiesburg, situated approximately 20 miles west, provides several motel and hotel choices.
Located near the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Richton, the owner-operated Centennial Inn provides 16 well-equipped guest rooms. Rooms are available with single, double or queen-size bed options, all with televisions and attached private bathrooms. The inn welcomes children and small pets, and has a convenient community kitchenette and guest laundry facilities. Take a trip to scenic Lake Perry, 12 miles away, and enjoy a leisurely day of fishing or boating. The Centennial Inn is also within walking distance of Ward's Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner daily.
Sun Suites, located 22 miles away in Hattiesburg, is a three-story, 116-guest-room hotel featuring kitchenettes and separate living areas in all rooms. Room amenities include cable televisions and complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access. Small pets are also welcome at the hotel. Walk to area restaurants including the Plaid Rhino for an inexpensive burger or the Outback Steakhouse. Local attractions include shopping at the Turtle Creek Mall and numerous golf courses within a 10-mile radius. Extended rates are available.
Located in the larger town of Hattiesburg, 23 miles west of Richton, La Quinta Inn Hattiesburg boasts a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and a free "Bright Side Breakfast." The pet-friendly hotel offers 128 guest rooms and suites furnished with cable televisions with premium channels and complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet access. The hotel is close to the University of Southern Mississippi, the Lake Terrace Convention Center and within a few minutes' drive of the Hattiesburg Zoo. Nearby eateries include the Farmer's Market, a local favorite, Cracker Barrel, Subway and McDonald's.
Situated approximately 25 miles west of Richton in the neighboring town of Hattiesburg, the Comfort Inn University Hotel offers 160 guest rooms and suites. The pet-friendly rooms feature cable televisions, microwaves and refrigerators. Take a dip in the outdoor seasonal swimming pool or work out in the 24-hour, on-site fitness center. The nightly rate also includes a free continental breakfast served in the hotel lobby area each morning. Nearby attractions include the Hattiesburg Zoo, the Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby and miles of trails to explore at Longleaf Trace recreational area.
