Clarion Inn Branson stands at 2820 West Highway 76, on the western stretch of the Strip. Listings place it within about a mile of several theaters, including the Andy Williams Performing Arts Center and the Branson Variety Theater, and within about a mile of the Titanic Museum, with White Water roughly three miles away and Silver Dollar City about seven. For a show-focused trip that is a good midpoint: you are in the theater corridor without being in the thickest part of the Strip traffic. This is a full-service style hotel by Branson standards, with Buckingham's Restaurant on site for breakfast and dinner and a lounge with a full bar, which is useful after a late show when many kitchens have closed.
Listings describe free breakfast, including a grab-and-go option, free Wi-Fi, a seasonal outdoor pool, an on-site gym, a hot tub, a sauna and a massage therapist. A 24-hour front desk, a business center, an elevator and guest laundry round out the services. Rooms include a microwave and refrigerator, cable TV and an in-room safe, and the hotel offers suites and connecting rooms, which is handy for multigenerational groups traveling together.
RV, bus and truck parking are listed, so it can handle tour groups and travelers with larger vehicles. A free transfer service to Taney County Airport is also listed, a rare perk for a Branson hotel.
The practical caution is that descriptions of the pool vary between sources, with some mentioning both indoor and outdoor pools and others a seasonal outdoor pool, so if a pool is the main reason for booking in cooler months, confirm with the hotel what is open on your dates. Pet rules were not stated in the sources reviewed, so ask before bringing a pet. Guest ratings quoted on third-party sites are decent but not exceptional, which fits a mid-range property with older-style rooms rather than a recently built hotel.
Who should book it
Show-going couples and groups who want a bar and restaurant on site, travelers who prefer a free breakfast included, and families who need connecting rooms. Who should look elsewhere: travelers who want a resort-style pool complex, a kitchen, or a walk to Branson Landing. As with all Highway 76 hotels, plan on driving to dinner and to Silver Dollar City, and allow extra time when the shows let out.
Because several theaters sit within about a mile, one workable plan is to book matinee or early evening shows, then return to the hotel lounge afterward. If you are traveling with older relatives, ask about ground-floor or accessible rooms and about the best entrance, and if you are arriving by air into Taney County Airport, ask how to arrange the listed transfer service in advance rather than on arrival.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast and breakfast to go
- ✓Buckingham Restaurant on site
- ✓Lounge with full bar
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Hot tub and sauna
- ✓On-site gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Microwave and refrigerator in rooms
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Listings describe free breakfast and a free breakfast to go. Hours can vary, so confirm at check-in.
Is there a restaurant on site?+
Yes, Buckingham Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and a lounge with a full bar is listed.
How close are the theaters?+
Listings place several theaters, including the Andy Williams Performing Arts Center and the Branson Variety Theater, and the Titanic Museum within about a mile.
