My Dad and Stepmom came into town and decided to stay in a hotel that was nearby our house. The Doubletree behind SouthPark Mall was the closest and it seemed like a safer area than some hotel choices on Independence. Plus, they offered very reasonable rates (I think it might have been $89/night) compared to other similar hotels and for the more upscale SouthPark area.
After checking in, they were even more surprised and excited to be staying there. The hotel only has suites! For that great price, they were given a one-bedroom suite, so it was like a small apartment for them rather than a hotel room. They had a living room area, a mini kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. The decor was nice and everything seemed very clean. Plus, they were within walking distance of SouthPark Mall, so we could enjoy The Cheesecake Factory without even moving the car (parking is a bit limited in their small parking deck that's near the hotel entrance).
They'll definitely be staying there the next time they're in town, and the proximity to the SouthPark area and our house is very convenient!