Not everything is big in Texas. Forty-five minutes south of downtown Dallas is Maypearl, a quiet town with a population of less than 800. Maypearl is a popular location for film crews. "Pure Country," starring George Strait, and "Cowboy," starring James Brolin, feature downtown landmarks. The Scarborough Renaissance Fair, just eight miles down the road, brings 200,000 visitors to the area annually. Many visitors looking for lodging in the area stay in Waxahachie, less than 20 minutes east of Maypearl.
The Hampton Inn & Suites is next to the Waxahachie Civic Center, less than 15 miles east of Maypearl. Each room has a coffeemaker, cable TV, free high-speed Internet access, hairdryer, iron and work desk. Complimentary breakfast is provided every morning and an evening reception is offered Monday through Wednesday evenings serving snacks, wine and beer. A business center, indoor pool and fitness room are on the premises. Room choices include king beds, two queen beds, studio suites and accessible rooms.
Pets are welcome at La Quinta Inn & Suites, just a 20-minute drive from Maypearl. High-speed Internet access, local calls and breakfast are included in the nightly rate. Coffeemakers, irons, hairdryers and premium cable channels are also standard amenities. The premises include 83 rooms, 58 suites, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Olive Garden, Carino's Italian Grill and Chili's Grill & Bar are less than two miles away, just across Highway 287.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is conveniently located within walking distance of popular restaurants such as Logan's Roadhouse and Chili's Bar & Grill. Just a 24-minute drive from Maypearl, this hotel's complimentary "Express Start" breakfast bar includes hot items. Free high-speed wireless Internet access, fitness center, outdoor pool and business center are the featured amenities. Guests receive a morning newspaper delivered to the room and are invited to the daily complimentary cocktail hour.
Across the street from the Waxahachie Country Club, Super 8 offers a free "SuperStart" breakfast and free high-speed Internet access. Cable TV offerings include HBO, CNN and ESPN. Local calls are free and an outdoor pool is open seasonally. Pets are welcome, with extra fees applied. The Super 8 has interior corridors and its parking lot accommodates trucks. Less than three miles away is the Ellis County Courthouse, featured in the 1984 film, "Places of the Heart."
All 68 rooms at the Comfort Suites hotel are suites. Guests will appreciate curved shower rods, microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers, irons and flat-screen televisions offering cable stations in each room. As of January 2011, pets up to 30 lbs. are welcome for an extra fee of $10 per night. Guests are limited to two pets per room. High-speed Internet access and local calls are free. Guests receive a newspaper Monday through Friday and continental breakfast seven days a week . A business center, exercise room, laundry facilities, outdoor pool and hot tub are located on-site. This hotel is 100 percent smoke-free and is a 25-minute drive from Maypearl.
