text: Project Highway is on the road a LOT, and we come across a wide variety of people and hotels.  This Holiday Inn Express and it's employees are seriously just plain awesome.  \n\nThe rooms were immaculate, the breakfast bar inviting and tasty (loved the pancake machine, lol), and even the grounds were above average. The beds were exceptionally comfortable (loved the choice of \"firm\" or \"soft\" pillows and the extra down blanket), and THERE WERE NO BUGS!!\n\nThe general manager Damon takes great pride in not only his hotel, but the town and made us feel ever so welcome. The night manager, Tanya... there are no words.  Within minutes of visiting with her, it was like finding a long-lost friend.  We kept each other laughing for at least half-an-hour, and over the course of our 3-day stay, she remembered our names every time she saw us; even with a full house. \n\nWhen in Florence, staying here is a MUST. The local attractions are great: visit the Windmill Winery, it's amazing, and for unusual gifts/souvenirs, go to the Prison Outlet.  Florence is a prison town, and the Prison Outlet is a little store (closed Sun and Mon) that sells the most creative things made by inmates.  If you need ANY info on what is going on in town or where to go, ask Damon.  He has the inside track on everything worth anything in Florence and is eager to share. Nothing but great things to say about Florence in general and this Holiday Inn Express in particular!!