I was in town for a week long work engagement, and my department's travel admin booked me at the…read moreDrury Inn and Suites since it is very close to the airport and 15 min from the office. I've stayed at the Drury Inn previously in Columbus, OH and had a good experience, and likewise, I had a great stay during my trip in McAllen, TX.
Drury Inn is primarily geared towards business travelers, although I did encounter a few families. I observed several airline personnel (pilots, flight crews, etc.) as well as folks working construction, and in the oil/energy industry; so it's definitely a diverse clientele.
Drury Inn is also known for having lots of amenities, particularly when it comes to their food offerings. Every night from 5:30-7pm, the hotel has what they call their "kick-back" where a pretty decent spread is laid out for guests. Usually a salad, pasta dishes, some type of protein (like chicken or taco meat), hot dogs, chips with cheese sauce. You can definitely fill up for dinner, if you choose. And there is also a self-service soda machine and up to three alcoholic beverages for guests of legal drinking age. Not bad at all.
Breakfast is the usual array of powered eggs, sausage patties, make your own waffles, etc. Again, if you're on per diem, it's nice to be able to pop down and get some grub without busting your budget. After the 2nd day, I just got a cup of coffee and picked up some fruit since I'm not a big breakfast guy anyway.
The rooms were nice enough. Kitchenette with full fridge is handy to reheat leftovers or store groceries, depending on the length of your stay. The room is configured "loft" style with separate sections for living room, desk, bed, and bathroom. Everything was fine. As is my usual complaint with most hotels, I did find the A/C on the loud side. Then again, I was in TX during June so the A/C was running 35-40 min of every hour since it was an inferno outside.
Slight detraction since I was kind of disappointed by the gym, as I usually try and workout when I'm on travel. The fitness room has a few treadmills, a couple of stationary bikes, a bench, and some dumbbells. Basic, but I was able to burn off some calories on the daily. There are also washers and dryers if you need to do some laundry.
If visiting McAllen, TX or the greater Rio Grande Valley area, the Drury Inn provides excellent value while also being centrally located.