There is a great Little Motel right on 66 in Springfield, Mo.
The Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven.
I always Loved staying there on my way back and forth from visiting My brother when he lived in Tx.
they've kept the place up, without losing the 50's/Rt 66 Kitsch. and very reasonably priced.
there are almost always some Brits there in the Middle of the Route 66 Tour, and a Great Cornish Pasty truck just up the road.
I was excited to take my buddy to Ft Sill, OK for his brother's graduation from Boot Camp b/c it was largely the same route I would take to my brother's, and my Springfield Hotel was right on the way.(Ok, it was good to see the kid and the rest of their family too...)