Howard Johnson Express Inn is located conveniently on Highway 49 close to Convention Center and University of Southern Mississippi. The rooms newly renovated and include televisions with 60 channels and phones with dataport lines. All single Queen and King size rooms have sofas sleepers. Micro/Fridge is available upon request.

The hotel provides the local paper and Newsweek magazine, complimentary continental breakfast, and local call service. Guests can cool off in the large seasonal outdoor pool while the children wade in the kiddy pool.