I am coming to McAllen for work at the end of the month (covering a medical practice for a doc). I am worried as the people bringing me down there to work are trying to put me up at the Knights Inn. (In my experience, these are not the nicest places to stay). I think they are being cheap.

What I need is a safe hotel that is not a crap hole that offers internet and breakfast (I don't need the Ritz, but at the same time don't want a Motel 6). Yes, I know about Tripadvisor and such; but the reviews are not that helpful for this particular property. You usually get what you pay for - and this is the cheapest hotel listed on Hotels.com.

Any suggestions from the McAllen area folks on this board would be appreciated. Also feel free to chime in on the restaurants that I must eat at while in town. Thanks in advance.

my wife recommends embassy suites. she is from mcallen. there is also a raddisson that is quite nice.

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I always recommend Drury Inn hotels. When I travel for work I typcially stay there. They have internet and a hot breakfast that is free. Plus they give you a complimentary happy hour card that is good for three drinks each day along with a snack buffet as well.

There is one right on US 83 in McAllen east of 10th St. Close to a variety of places to eat.

Las Palmas is also nice.

every time i visit for business i stay the Homewood Suites on 83. It is on the south part of town. nice rooms and a nice hot breakfast every AM. it is a hilton brand hotel, so they do it right.

also, embassy suites would work too.

Thanks for the feedback.

Despite my objections, this medical practice is bent on putting me in this Knights Inn. They are being cheap, and I don't appreciate it; but it's a paycheck so I guess I can't be that picky. Anyway, I did insist that if I get to the hotel and it's an absolute hole; that they must get me somewhere else...so I may use all your ideas.

Knights Inn...

Never heard of Knights Inn.

I agree with the suggestions in the thread btw.

Oh if it's over in Pharr by Sioux Rd then it's probably ok.

Don't keep anything valuable in the car though.

Speaking of that we just had someone try to break into one of our employee's trucks.

Never a dull moment in San Juan.

I believe it is the same hotel as the Country Hearth Inn and Suites on 281, accross from the Silver Spur Truck Stop.

Dude, try the Texan Guest Ranch out on ware Rd. Wonderful people, nice place to stay. Out of the way, and I would bet it would be close to the Knights Inn in terms of price and it is much homier than most places. Plus, I know the owners, they are good people. This time of year they are empty.

I wish I really could make the choice. I'm at the mercy of the practice that I working at. If this Knights Inn is a total hole, I should be able to get it changed...but otherwise, I'm screwed. Thanks for the feedback.

What are the must eat places in town?