Accommodations in this area are hard to come by without traveling out to a larger town like Longview, Shreveport, Texarkana, etc. So the Royal Inn is in a very handy location if you find yourself in far East Texas, and all the more so for the price. I got an upgraded room without having to ask, the people at the desk are friendly and helpful, and my room was remarkably quiet. I travel a fair amount for work, and I slept better here than I have at some fancy-pants East Coast hotels. My room had also been renovated recently. My only suggestion after walking around the room barefoot is that the floor could be mopped more frequently, but I will gladly stay here again if I'm in the area.