Marriott Renaissance Casa de Palmas
The Marriott Renaissance Casa de Palmas is near many outdoor activities in McAllen as well as other attractions. Outdoor activities nearby include birdwatching at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, visiting South Padre Island, Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park and the National American Butterfly Association's butterfly park, and walking around the Gladys Porter Zoo. The hotel is centrally located in McAllen near the Historic Business Redevelopment District, so individuals who enjoy walking around cities have a nice place to walk nearby. Other nearby attractions include ice skating, shopping at the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlet Mall, and the Hidalgo County Historical Museum.
The hotel's website boasts a tropical courtyard pool and an exercise facility, which active guests will probably like (See References 2). Other amenities include airport shuttles, covered parking, a gift shop, free newspapers during the week, safe deposit boxes, hors d'oeuvres Sunday-Thursday evenings, and a Spanish Room. The hotel was built in the early 1900s and has attractive Spanish-style architecture with a red clay roof and palm trees all around.
Marriott Renaissance Casa de Palmas
101 N. Main Street
McAllen, Texas 78501
(956) 631-1101
renaissancemcallen.com
Embassy Suites McAllen
The Embassy Suites in McAllen is less than a mile away from the McAllen airport, so it is very convenient for guests to find upon arriving in McAllen by plane. The hotel website also says that it is near many attractions in McAllen, of which the outdoor ones include Santa Ana Wildlife, Bentsen State Park and the World Birding Center, and South Padre Island. Other nearby attractions include the Gladys Porter Zoo, Las Tiendas Shopping Center, La Virgen Del Valle Shrine, the Museum of South Texas History, the McAllen International Museum, McAllen Convention Center and La Plaza Mall. It is also near Reynosa, Mexico, so adventurous travelers can easily explore both Mexico and Texas.
The hotel itself offers soft beds, a restaurant, coin laundry, complimentary breakfast in a breakfast area, a gift shop, a lounge, a business center, complimentary printing services, safe deposit boxes, and a pool and fitness center for active guests to enjoy. The hotel also is child-friendly, and it even offers cribs, kids menus in the restaurant, high chairs and children's video rentals. Pets are not allowed at the hotel.
1800 S. Second St.
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 686-3000
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites McAllen
This Holiday Inn Express is across the street from La Plaza Mall and only four blocks away from the airport, so it convenient for individuals arriving in McAllen by plane and also for those who like to shop. Guests also might be comfortable knowing that there is a hospital nearby the hotel. Other nearby attractions include the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets and Dodge Arena, which hosts many sporting events and concerts.
At the hotel itself, active guests can enjoy an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour on-site fitness center and a nearby off-site fitness center. The hotel also offers a whirlpool, laundry facilities, dry cleaning, a business center, Internet access, a safe deposit box, free food for kids and a restaurant next door with games for kids.
1921 S. Tenth St.
McAllen, TX 78503 United States
(877) 863-4780
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