Book a hotel for the day in Rolla and get some great deals and offers for day rooms. Rolla, Missouri, calls itself "The Middle of Everywhere." Located about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis, the city is home to the Missouri University of Science and Technology, one of the leading technological research universities in the country -- a replica of Stonehenge dominates one end of the campus. The nearby Mark Twain National Forest, named for writer Samuel Clemens, offers campgrounds and hiking trails, and contains the second largest spring in the state. Wineries in St. James, 12 miles to the east, create Norton wines, made from the Missouri state grape. At Hotels By Day, we work towards meeting your needs by offering same day check in and check out options at day hotels, for your perfect hourly hotel in Rolla to take a “daycation”.