It's a an old style motel. Nothing fancy but comfortable bed, hot water (& bathtub! Great to soak…read moreafter hiking) AC is cold & heat is hot. Tiny refrigerator that you plug in at check in but usually works good. Tile bathrooms. If you want modern updated try the place down the road that charges 50-90$ more a night. Here you can still pay with cash if your preference. I've stayed a few times during different seasons. As I said not fancy but good place to sleep. And the guy who runs it is very nice & helpful with any questions you might have.

I rode my bicycle from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL & stayed at different hotels almost every…read morenight. Danny was by far the most gracious & hospitable manager out of all of them! He made sure I had everything I needed. The hotel is old & outdated; the light switch wiring was faulty in my room & the light would turn on & off. The lamp did not have a bulb, so I had to get ready in the early morning in the dark. The walls definitely could use a fresh coat of paint, but the AC blew cold, and Danny gave me snacks & some ice when I needed it. If you are in Sanderson & need a place to stay for the night, I would recommend The Budget Inn.

The towns along US-90 are an hour or so apart and we needed a place to stop for one night right…read morewhere Sanderson is located. The Desert Air is a 1960's-era stop motel with ample parking for our Jeep towing a small Airstream trailer. Clean room. Microwave. Refrigerator. Large tiled shower. Very clean room. We'd certainly stay at the Desert Air again.

I had a friend who ordered a t-shirt as shown on the webpage as being heather grey- the only color…read moreoption for the shirt. I received the shirt in a charcoal dark color that does not allow the vintage sign of the motel to show through on the shirt in whole. Very disappointing! I had every intent of using the shirt to advertise the motel as based on the reports on the Texas Country Reporter and Texas Monthly Magazine, two trusted sources. I have reached out multiple ways and repeatedly (email, phone, etc.) with NO RESPONSE from anyone! He offered to exchange the shirt or asked for a refund to no avail. The worst customer service! We will not recommend this motel based on my experience.

Marathon, Texas, with its 300 residents might seem an unlikely spot for a luxury hotel. But the…read moreGage Hotel, nestled among the desert beauty of West Texas, exudes exceptional coolness. Like its neighboring towns Alpine and Marfa, Marathon is a place where quietude reigns, and the Gage fits seamlessly. The hotel offers a combination of cozy warmth and sophistication. The Western art collection feels like a perfect tribute to the region's history and culture. The staff is friendly and welcoming, creating an atmosphere both relaxed and thoughtful. In Marathon, time slows, and the Gage provides tranquility. It's understated and where restrained western luxury meets the desert's vast, peaceful solitude.

This was my 3rd trip to Big Bend and wanted to make it a point to stay at the Gage Hotel. We got…read moreinto town around 2pm so I went to see if it was possible for an early check in. The front desk was very polite but informed us it wouldn't be ready until 3. No worries, we walked over to the Gage Gardens. Basically, a botanical garden and the only thing green in all of West Texas. It only takes about 15 minutes to walk through it but is very nice. We then went to the brewery/bbq spot to have a few beers while we wait. We went back to the reception desk at 3:45 and room still not ready. We actually didn't get in until about 4:30. Not that big of a deal but a little annoying. The room itself felt old. Old school metal keys, no TV, small room and old furniture (more antique like than outdated). There isn't much insulation as you will hear any noise going on in the hallway. There is no elevator so don't stay on the 2nd floor if you can't walk up a flight of stairs. Of course, my lady friend packed everything and the kitchen sink in her bag forcing me to carry it up the stairs. The grounds are great. Cool courtyard with various fire pits. The White Buffalo bar, V-6 coffee shop and the 12 Gage restaurant are also connected to the hotel. Plus, they own an art gallery, a distillery, and I think the pizza place, brewery and bbq place down the block. Don't get fired from Gage if you work here, there aren't a lot of other places to get employed. You'd have to move! We had drinks at the Buffalo Bar before walking down to Ghostfire pizza. We didn't get reservation in time to eat at the 12 Gage but that was fine because the pizza was really good. There are various style rooms, and we got basically the cheapest one at 289.00 (with taxes and fees) . I don't think it's worth the price for what we received but the hotel itself is decent.

Do you color outside the lines? Like eclectic over garden variety? Speaking of garden,Eves has a…read morefantastic one in development for 23 years. The garden forms a beautiful area fringed by rooms for your stay. Colorful, comfortable and charming is your first impression. The owners are welcoming and it almost feels like visiting friends. If I had it to do over I'd choose Eves and you should Too. Go!

Peaceful and pretty. The indoor garden is lovely to sit around. The host was super friendly and…read moreprovided nice breakfasts. Very relaxing atmosphere.

Upon arrival we reached the area that would be our cabin for our stay…read more We called Ingrid and in her heavy Slovakian accent she informed us that she was on the way. A few minutes later she shows up in this eclectic hand painted Mercedes and proceeds to show us around the place. This place is real artsy and literally pieced together with ingenuity and imagination. We stayed in the stone cottage. But there are 4 other places to choose from for a nightly stay. The place has few amenities but it is very practical. I enjoyed it and I would stay here again. If you look closely in the picture I attached you can see Ingrid with her 2 children. They really have thrown together a neat, one of a kind little place.

It was great staying in the Spirit Room! Definitely the most unique place we've ever stayed. There…read morewas so much to look at in the museum room and it was a perfect base camp for running around the Big Bend area! The bed was so comfy and the shower was warm! Ingrid was super accommodating. We were supposed to stay at the Goat Shed but they they had to do repairs following the recent storm. Ingrid easily got us into the Spirit Room with no hassle! And she still let us have access to the star gazing area, lounge area, and kitchen at the Goat Shed. Thank you again, Ingrid!!!

The room was very clean. The people at the front counter was very nice and helpful bed was…read morecomfortable. It's two blocks from a Dairy Queen and like four blocks from sonic do not go to the gas station next-door stripes, it's horrible. If you have a trailer that you're hauling, there is parking. I was pulling a trailer and had difficulties backing up since that's not normally what I do. Definitely a yes for staying out

Always a great place to spend the night Clean rooms and…read moreawesome customer service the breakfast Is amazing

Sometimes, you find solace not because the place is as good as you expected it to be, but rather,…read morebecause it made you feel that all is not lost in the bizarre times we are going through! On my motorcycle, Marathon was just going to be a stop in my journey. I had booked a single night at this hotel, just for a crash and an early start the following day! In the wee hours of the morning, greeted by a beautiful sunrise, I set out to leave and my motorcycle decided that the cold had been too much for the battery to crank my bike. I needed a jump! I was waiting around the office, and when the first hotel employee arrived, she told me the caretaker would be arriving soon, and he would help me. A second employee arrived, on her bicycle, and she went more step, texting the caretaker than someone was in needs of help. The caretaker joined me shortly after. Assessed the situation with me, and went back to his lodge to pick up his truck and jump cables. Guys, this fill my day with joy! finding strangers to provide human empathy to someone's grief was rejuvenating. The place is unassuming, the rooms are simple, all the rest is what counts. I will be returning to that place just for that!

This place is too damn cute! The Gage recommended them since they were at capacity when we tried to…read morestay there. I recalled their adorable billboard on our way back into town. Kristi was so welcoming and wonderful to talk to. It felt like visiting an old friend. Our room was clean and quaint with very comfortable beds. The outside courtyard area was beautiful with tons of flowers and places to sit. You can even lay in the grass! Take a walk around the property and you'll see so many pretty things. It's just a short walk from restaurants and an equally adorable grocery store that you may also see Kristi working at! All around it was another memorable stay in the lovely town of Marathon.

Everything was superb! From check in, to the condition of…read morethe room/bathroom, to breakfast, Zero complaints. Even the parking lot great. The room & bathroom had an updated look. It seemed there was care and pride in this ownership of BW. I did notice that the freeway noise was audible while in the room, but I didn't mind since I was content with being able to see my car from my room. I had no idea that there was a bar in the dining area of the hotel that is open till 11pm (I checked in at 9pm so the only food they had left was a bratwurst sandwich and potato salad) it was a very nice option to have if everything else is closed. Lucky I ate before getting to the hotel. I would definitely stay here again in my travels between Houston and Northern California.

A solid three-star hotel suitable for travelers. Exceptional for quality of service and value…read more This is a better than average hotel property, and in a nice safe location. Texas-style restaurant/bar immediately adjacent. McDonalds about half a mile away. Plenty of easy parking. Nice small gym, and the pool seemed to be really popular with kids. The room was clean and I slept well. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. You really get the feeling they're trying to go the extra mile. And speaking of that, when we arrived I had thought I would need to go out for dinner and I was amazed that they provided that. It was nothing special -- salisbury steak, corn, and mashed potatoes -- but given that I really didn't want to go out after a long drive it was very welcome. However, the hotel breakfast was just OK so I went to the nearby McDonalds instead. This place kept surprising me on the upside. Everything was just a bit better than I expected for the price.