Best Western Plus Blue Angel Inn

Best Western Plus Blue Angel Inn is at 2390 West Detroit Boulevard, just off Interstate 10 exit 7 at Pine Forest Road. The name nods to the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team, which is based at Naval Air Station Pensacola across town. Expedia lists Five Flags Speedway about a mile and a half away, University Town Plaza about seven miles away and Pensacola International Airport about 17 minutes by car.

The three-story hotel has 56 rooms, which makes it smaller and quieter than many of the interchange hotels nearby. Every room has a microwave and a refrigerator. Breakfast is free and self-serve, with slightly later hours on weekends. The seasonal outdoor pool has a shaded gazebo beside it, and there is a fitness center, a 24 hour business center, a guest laundry and a small gift shop.

Parking is free. Only service animals are allowed.

The hotel suits Interstate 10 travelers, race fans headed to Five Flags, and visitors to the west side who prefer a smaller property with a familiar brand. A Starbucks is about two minutes away by car, and Pine Forest Road has a steady line of restaurants. The Extended Stay America next door is an option for longer stays, and Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach are each about a 30 minute drive. Check-in follows the brand’s usual afternoon schedule.