Pear Tree Inn by Drury

A few months ago my folks were in town for a visit. I had reservations at a nearby weekly hotel. My folks need handicapped accommodation, can’t get in my house and I thought I had found a place that we could spend time in and cook in together while they were here. Unfortunately the hotel I had reservations at was awful. Dirty, smoky and just gross. It was getting late and everyone was tired. The pear tree was nearby so I called them. The front desk clerk was very friendly and after I explained the situation she gave us a discount. The handicapped room was clean and actually handicapped accessible (this has been a problem in the past– so called «accessible rooms» not being actually accessible) the lobby was big enough for us to relax in after a long day of sight seeing and they had a great breakfast every morning. We were all very happy with the pear tree in in Arnold!!!

My family has never stayed in a Pear Tree previously and we’re happy with this experience. It’s a nice place, modern lobby, free wifi, free hot breakfast which I really enjoyed (eggs, donuts, sausage, waffles, bagels, biscuits/​gravy). Their coffee was good too, not watered down. Rooms are comfy, clean, has standard amenities. Would stay here again.

We stayed here for over a week. This place worked fine for us: cheap price, free breakfast, free wifi, free parking. We never were able to take advantage of the free evening wine/​beer and popcorn, and didn’t need the free long distance. But the room was comfortable, the fitness center was doable and had AC that seemed to turn on when you entered. We had some complaints. Housekeeping missed our room several times during our stay — yick. And I never heard a vacuum during my entire stay. Double yick. They serve the same breakfast everyday. Some variety would be SO appreciated! Sausage links instead of patties? This is an older place but the price reflects that.

If this looks like an old Drury Inn, you’re right. They built a new Drury next door, called this a Pear Tree, and knocked between $ 15-​$ 30 a night off the price. Rooms are on the small side (hey, it’s older) but most of the Drury perks remain: free hot breakfast, free drinks at night, free hour of long distance at night, free WiFi. The only freebie they have next door that you won’t find at the Pear Tree is the free hot appetizers at night, and those are usually forgettable. The wine isn’t the greatest and the beer is Bud Lignt but it’s free. The soda fountain is kept open until 10 pm. Front desk service is fantastic. I don’t mind a smaller older room when I can get the rest of the Drury experience for this price. It’s a great deal. Plus the rooms are quiet. Even when it’s a full house, you don’t hear your neighbors or slamming doors.