TownePlace Suites by Marriott? Joplin is an extended stay hotel where you can experience real living. Balance work and life as you like, with the comfort, flexibility and affordability you require. Located just off of I-44 and US Business 71 we are the ideal location for your stay, whether in town for one-night or an extended-stay. We are home to many large businesses including Schaeffler/FAG Bearings, General Mills, Modine Manufacturing, Able Body Manufacturing, Eagle Picher, Tamko, CFI/Conway Trucking, Gestalt/Accenture, AT&T, Frito-Lay, Leggett & Platt, The Crossroads Industrial Park, Freeman Hospital, St. Johns Regional Medical Center, Missouri Southern State University, Ozark Christian College, Crowder College, Messenger College, Pentecostal Church of God Headquarters, Northeast Oklahoma Casinos including the brand new Down Stream Casino opening July 2008. All of these and more are conveniently located just minutes away.