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Desert Inn

4.3 (28 reviews)
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Robert Y.

This is a small, out of the way motel, and I stumbled upon it because I was extremely tired, and wanting somewhere cheap to sleep. This place happened to fit the criteria, so I came in. The room was very basic, and I mean basic. It was just a bed and some basic amenities. The good thing about it, was that it was clean and there were no bugs to be seen during my overnight stay. WiFi was fast and free as well. Perfect for my stay. Unfortunately, the shower didn't work the next morning, and I had to leave to my destination without taking one. Other than that, it was a nice stay. Perfect for an overnighter.

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Actually very pleased. Super clean. Front desk was very nice and cheap. Perfect spot to stop for the night.

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Absolutely immaculate with an updated bathroom and one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in while traveling.

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Another fine example, where you cannot judge a book by its cover…read more Of all the budget, and economy places that I have stayed, I have never seen one where, despite the small size, the room was this nicely done up. Or, having what essentially amounted to open-ended garage for most of the rooms. While the room does have a microwave, and mini fridge, a clock on the microwave read zero call 0:00. So, I had not realized that I drove through two time zones! Only after going out to dinner, and seeing that the place closed in 45 minutes, did I realize something was wrong. I found the bed to be quite comfortable. And the hot water was plentiful. The Wi-Fi is free, and secured. However, in my room, the signal strength was not at maximum. So, it worked fine for text. But, when it came to images, it took a while. Also, there's enough outlets to charge everyone's devices. 8-) If you don't mind having to either eat out for every meal, or being a microwave chef, this small little place would do well for an Extended Stay. The AC ran quietly, and work very well. However, due to the room design, the area where the bed was, cooled off quicker than the rest of the room. However, there could be one problem for some people; if you have a habit of jumping out of bed oh, you may find yourself back in bed, because you bounced off the wall.

This place is remodeled very nicely. We were hauling a trailer and parking was no problem. Family…read moreowned and very nice. Shower pressure was awesome and hotel was super clean.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Van Horn - Fitness Room

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Van Horn

(63 reviews)

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How neatly there weren't a ton of great choices in this area. A lot of hotels had bugs and poor…read morereviews. The pool was in disrepair and was dirty and closed. No in room coffee but decent breakfast in the morning and the staff is very nice. I was there during off time on a Friday traveling long distance. I just wanted quite clean and easy, which it was. Parking is easy and check in and out is very easy. I would say this is a better choice than a lot Of the others in this area. Good Medium price and no bugs

I have made the long roadtrip from Phoenix to Houston three times. Van Horn, Texas happens to be…read morethe midway point. This super small town in West Texas has become my stopping point to rest for the night. Located right off of I-10, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Van Horn has been a good fit for what I'm looking for. Let's go through that. First off, they have free parking. I absolutely hate paying for parking at hotels, so I'm happy that's not a factor here. Second, as a member, you get several nice perks. One of them is a free water upon check in (they don't always remember, so make sure to remind them if need be). Another is late check out. Since I tend to get in late, being able to check out past the normal check out hour of noon allows me to get a good night's rest. Which is essential for a long road trip. Third, they have free breakfast. And it's better than the typical continental breakfast you see at other hotels. On my last visit, I had scrambled eggs, a bagel, a biscuit, breakfast sausage, cereal, pancakes, and cinnamon rolls. Not a bad haul! The rooms are comfortable and do the job. They aren't spotless, I found some stuff behind the bed and a hair in the shower, but overall, pretty decent. It's a Holiday Inn after all, I wasn't expecting the Ritz Carlton. They're also pet friendly and offer a decent rate for both cats and dogs. Some hotel have ridiculous pet fees or they don't allow cats (what's up with that?). That's not a problem here. Overall, I've stayed here six times and the visits have been pleasant. I've only had one incident. On one occasion, a young lady with brunette hair was working the front desk (I didn't get her hair). They have three dollies that you can use if needed to get your stuff up to your room. I always use one because I have a lot of stuff (it is a road trip after all). When I checked in, all of the three dollies were gone. The lady working the front desk informed me that a large party had come and had taken them all. She said she would check in 5-10 minutes. I waited. She then went up and said the dollies were not in the hallway. I said why wouldn't you knock on their door? She said she didn't know what room they're in. Rookie mistake. You have to jot this down to prevent a pickle like this. After wasting 20+ minutes after arriving late and being on the road for a long time, I finally convinced her to let me borrow the dolly that is used by the staff. It was frustrating that a solution was finally figured out after I had to push her multiple times to help. While disappointing, 9 times out of 10, my experience here has been solid.

Red Roof Inn Van Horn - Picnic Area

Red Roof Inn Van Horn

(65 reviews)

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It had been a long days drive: we started in Fort Worth, and planned to stop in El Paso. However we…read morechanged out minds and stopped in Van Horn. Although we planned to stay elsewhere, we saw the Red Roof Inn sign, and decided to check it out. Laura was at the front desk. She listened to our needs and made recommendations regarding rooms and rates. She was not only professional but had a great sense of humor. The hotel common areas and grounds were well kept and clean. Our room was large and spotless. WiFi connection was solid. My only disappointment was in the complimentary breakfast provided the next morning. There were fountain juices, breads for toasting, apples,a small assortment of cereals, and two 'make your own waffles' waffle-makers with easy to read and follow directions posted by each waffle maker. Syrup, butter, and jelly packets were plentiful. But no milk? A covered chafing dish had a flame burning underneath but lifting the cover revealed...nothing but steam. Eggs and bacon to go with the waffles would have made this stay perfect Subtract the incomplete breakfast, our brief stay at Van Horn's, Red Roof Inn was outstanding. I very much recommend it and Laura.

Best Red Roof Inn I've ever seen. The staff under the manager, Cathy has been incredible. I co-own…read morea construction company and have been staying here since the end of September 2023 (it is now April 2024). We (the owners) went to every hotel in town in order to find the best accommodations for ourselves and our crew. Red Roof Inn was actually the last hotel we went to. Great price, clean/large rooms, complimentary conference room, free continental breakfast, coin laundry on site, outdoor area with grills, kitchenettes with large fridge all made it worthwhile from a business stand point. Our crew have been very happy with the accommodations as well. They can cook in their rooms and send more money home to their families. Now about Cathy, the manager. She goes above and beyond and takes personal pride in making this Red Roof Inn the very best it can be. There is always someone cleaning, sweeping, mopping the hallways, dining area, lobby, etc. The staff is courteous and work diligently to make sure we are comfortable and our needs are addressed quickly. The cleaning staff is efficient and helpful. Cathy works tirelessly with her staff to provide a cohesive and positive experience for all the guests. I am a educator/trainer and I see how well she trains her staff and her patience as she does so. If you want a decent, clean and affordable place to lay your head at night, come see Cathy. She will make it worth your while.

Knights Inn Van Horn - Guest room

Knights Inn Van Horn

(38 reviews)

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Really quite pleased with our stay here. It was a good room with a unique layout unlike the…read morestandard hotel room, and thus felt very roomy. Plenty of warm blankets, mattress was not too soft nor too firm, short carpeted flooring, really nice bathroom set-up! The shower was on-point. Lots of hot water, the shower head delivered good flow in an even spray pattern, and was mounted well above my head. Showers are always one of those iffy you-never-know-what-you'll-get kind of things when traveling, so this was a pleasant surprise. Mini fridge, microwave, satellite TV, flatscreen, ceiling fan, and A/C unit that worked really well. Even an additional plush armchair by the bed was really appreciated. Also an electrical socket with FOUR plugs! We could all charge our devices simultaneously without hunting around the room or unplugging lamps or other annoyances I've had with other motels. There's guest laundry available, and an ice machine that, fair warning, ejects an entire ice bucket's worth of ice with one press of the button. I did not know this, held the button, and ended up with an avalanche of ice that did not fit in my Hydroflask, LOL. My only frustration was the short window for breakfast (which we missed) from 7-9am. Otherwise this was an excellent stay!

Stayed here while driving through the states. Needed a place to stay late at night and wished we…read morechose somewhere else. There were dead cockroaches in the room, 1/2 used toilet paper, some liquid dried in the dresser and the shower was filthy. We didn't even take a shower because didn't feel confutable to. Would have left and checked out but it was already past 11pm and needed to get up early to keep driving. Waste of my money. Also was lied to about the room. Said it would be a king bed and two fulls, the king bed was actually a queen.

Desert Inn - hotels - Updated July 2026

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