Piedras Negras is the name of both a city and a larger municipality in the Mexican state of Coahuila. The city of 204,000, according to its official website, sits along the Rio Grande River near the Texas border. Piedras Negras was founded in 1850 as one of a string of military outposts built to guard Mexico's northern border. Hotels in Piedras Negras include both U.S.-based chains and independent local operations.
The Holiday Inn Express is located on the main road near the business and industrial centers, about 3 miles from Piedras Negras airport. A complimentary shuttle transports visitors to nearby attractions. Staff members speak English. The 98 rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi. The business center offers copy, fax and printing services. A function room accommodates up to 40 people. Work out in the hotel's fitness center or take a dip in the indoor pool. Guests can wake up to a free breakfast buffet of eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, fruit, yogurt, cereal and more. Munch on complimentary snacks at lunchtime and head to the on-site Charcoal Grill for dinner. Laundry services are available; no pets are allowed.
The Quality Inn is situated near the main entrance of the city and its industrial parks and businesses. Guests can take advantage of the free shuttle to the airport, which is just a 10-minute ride. This exterior-corridor hotel has an on-site restaurant and cocktail lounge, an exercise room, an outdoor pool and a business center with access to a fax machine. Breakfast is complimentary. The hotel is equipped with Wi-Fi. Banquet rooms can accommodate nearly 500 people. Microwave and refrigerator rental is available, as is an outdoor picnic area. Note that there is a charge for local phone calls. Children 12 and under stay free in a room with their parents. Pets are not permitted.
The Barrokas Inn is situated in a bustling area near shops and restaurants. Right next door is Restaurant Barrokas, serving salads, barbecue, fish, pizzas, frozen coffee drinks, margaritas and more. Wake up to a continental breakfast, then get a workout in the hotel's fitness center or relax in the outdoor pool. The 52 lodging options at Barrokas include single and double rooms, as well as three types of suites: regular, junior and master. All rooms and suites have king beds, with the exception of the double room, which has two queen beds. The suites are equipped with microwaves.
