If you are Navy, check with your local MWR office. Many bases around the country have motel-like facilities that you may be eligible to use. This would possibly save you some money over commercial hotel rates, and would eliminate any concerns you may have with the safety of a particular hotel. If you are another branch, they all have an equivalent to MWR. Take advantage of your military family benefits.

For example, I know that Scott AFB has facilities - it's just outside St. Louis.