WoodSpring Suites McKinney

What was expected and what we got was not even close. Extended stay hotel with no pots or pans, no dishes, no utensils, no dish soap. No shampoo, no soap...lucky they provided toilet paper! The TV remote didn't work so they gave us another one that didn't work! No luggage cart! No ironing board or iron. No internet...we were on a business trip and needed internet access but were told it was "not working". Only 1 step above camping! The staff was friendly to us and the only silver lining. We booked for 5 nights but only stayed 1 night...that was enough.

WoodSpring Suites McKinney bills itself as an “extended stay hotel”. They keep prices low by keeping frills to a minimum. A two burner stovetop, a full sized fridge/freezer, a microwave, and a large single basin sink come standard. Bed and bath linens are provided. Cooking/eating utensils, however, must be provided by the occupants. Dishwashing cloths and detergents must be also provided by the occupants. We found a bar of hand/body soap in the room upon check-in but no hair products were provided. Others may take issue with what I outlined above, but, as noted, they keep prices low by keeping frills to a minimum. There’s a Target and Walmart just up the road for folks to pick up travel size shampoos, conditioners, dish soaps, inexpensive pots/pans/cutlery/plates/bowls and whatnot. It all averages out in the end. Less than $90 a night for no-frills at WoodSpring McKinney, or $129 or more per night elsewhere for more frills. All that said, we stayed one night during a visit to McKinney for a festival. Cecelia at the front desk was awesome. Our only request after check-in was ,”is there an ironing board and an iron we can borrow?” She made both available within minutes. Upon returning them I noticed the time of day and asked if she ever gets a chance to sleep. Cecelia is a pro. She works some really grueling hours and she had a smile on and a positive attitude each time we interacted with her. I don’t know her official capacity at WoodSpring Suites McKinney, or her actual job title, but I sure hope the people who run the place show her plenty of appreciation. She is one of the most special most dedicated hotel front office people I’ve ever encountered. They lucked out when they hired her.

PROS: soft beds / bathtub / quiet / non-smoking / pet-friendly CONS: somewhat of a long-term stay for occupants / aged rooms / no coffee / extended check-in process / front office closed over weekend / short- term pet fees were ridiculous compared to long-term tenant fee