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    Residence Inn Waco

    3.9 (53 reviews)
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    JaDee W.

    This hotel is by no means "great" but we stayed here for one night while visiting the silos and it did everything we needed it to do. The room was pretty clean, you could see it was outdated/ things that weren't really a focus but other than that it was quiet and the staff was really friendly. We did have an issue with the water heater or ac unit (whatever was locked up in the closet) leaked really bad and flooded the carpet in our room. We aren't overly picky/ don't like to complain much and accidents happen so that wasn't really a big deal for us but they did seem upset about it and immediately sent someone to go check it out once I told them about the issue. Only grab and go breakfast for now. They offered coffee, tea, bagels, cereal, and yogurt. You had to take your food to your room to eat. Masks weren't required but we wore ours anyway. Overall nice stay for an overnight.

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    Sam P.

    I travel a lot in Marriotts - over 60' nights already this year and Platinum status . This hotel has been one of the worst I have been in by far! Not exactly located in a great area - I checked in and the lobby was a disaster! Rather than install plastic screens like every other business and definitely every other Marriott I have been to, they barricaded the front desk with tables to create distance! The lobby has a dining area with dated Forest green carpet and just looked tired and old as well as haphazard due to the tables! I almost walked out then - wish I had. It was so tacky! I was not asked for any form of ID upon check in which is a security risk but simply told they needed to check if my room was clean. The lady at the front desk was very nice though. I doubt you could even show her ID or a credit card as you would have to seriously stretch over the wall of tables!! I was directed to a tiny elevator that I am surprised meets regulations ( seriously smallest election have ever seen at a hotel ) and was beat to heck inside with chipped paint and base boards. Food on the floor .The hotel halls are also dated and did not smell particularly fresh. My room was cleanish but the vents were filthy, dishwasher door was falling off , fridge had old food stains , bathroom was pretty gross, toilet barley flushed , dead bugs all over the windowsill!! I was deeply uncomfortable here and almost called my corporate travel department to request a switch! This hotel was also more expensive than others in the area - for reference you can get the 5 star Venetian in Vegas cheaper than this!!! I can only assume they charge for the size of the room as it's certainly not the quality Could not wait to wake up and leave !!

    James F.

    We came to Waco to visit Magnolia Christmas celebration, and it was wonderful. I had average expectations for this residence inn, I have over 800 nights in hotels. This hotel not just exceeded my expectations the blew them up. Over the top Custer care, they did everything to make our stay with friends wonderful. Being cold this week end the had the finest hot chocolate bar I have ever had. See picture. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Waco. And it walking distance to the Silos, and Baylor.

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    Rob F.

    This property is an aged property for a Residence Inn- you can see it the rooms and in every corner. I received a call the night before stating that the pool is undergoing renovations and cannot be used-- the clerk said they have tried to tell Marriott but website fo does not get updated. Translation to me-- we have been getting blasted by people after they check in and find out no pool. On the drive in the front desk called me and said we have been upgraded to a two room suite--- nice perk. Front desk was very nice and attentive during the stay. A couple things really stood out here 1.) Comp breakfast is laughable... this property is still in pandemic mode-- offering were Costco pastries, yogurt, sauce cup sized apple juices, and just Cheerios??? I had run to down the street to 711 to get cereal for my crew. There is a lot variance on breakfast offerings right now at Marriott properties- I've recently stayed at Fairfield's with much better breakfast. 2.) corner store has nothing, no alcohol, just a couple packs of chips-- truly nothing worthy of a standard snack shop at a RI. The real plus here is housekeeping is on point- yes, the rooms are run down, but they are CLEAN- as I'm sure many of us do a room check when walk in a place- this struck me as very clean and housekeeping is doing a great job. Overall- desperately needs a renovation, lacking breakfast offerings, friendly front desk staff, no pool, good housekeeping

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    14 years ago

    Oh, how I love you, Residence Inn! We love these little oasis on the prairie. This was a typical stop, and well-cared for.

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    12 years ago

    Exceptionally friendly staff. Better than average hot continental breakfast. Huge rooms. Will definitely be back.

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    The location is fantastic--only about a 10-minute walk to Baylor University, which made getting around the area so easy.

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    This hotel concept is cool! It's nearly new and there's good upkeep on the property. I saw the…read morefront desk mgr Courtney raking leaves on her apparent down time. It is really close to the Silos and parking here will save you the $10 Silo parking fee. There is not always someone at the desk, nor does the phone always get answered. BUT, the hotel has EXCELLENT communication. We received a text before checking in with all the info we needed. Then, advice to text if we needed anything. Actually we sent a few texts that were IMMEDIATELY answered. Impressive! Even in the largest of other hotels, it can take some time to get a real person. We were immediately texted when we had a question about parking, then accessing the room, and others. I read on one review that there are about 10 parking spots. Actually, there are probably 25 to 30 in the lot. We found that we could park in the lot with no issues at various times. NOTE: Some spots are marked with "Reserved Parking". I asked the hotel and they related that hotel guests can park in those spots. We were told about possible train noise. We did hear it a few times, but it wasn't bothersome. In fact, there were ear plugs in a black pouch in the bathroom should this be an issue. There was also live music in the 4th floor bar until midnight. We could hardly hear it & we were on the 4th floor as well. BTW, there are superior views of the silos from the rooftop and other places in the hotel.

    This is a unique property, being constructed of shipping containers, but you would never know it…read morefrom the inside. It is designed extremely well for a boutique hotel, and appointed nicely. What's it near? It's DIRECTLY next to the Dr Pepper Museum. It's only a five-min walk to Magnolia: Chip & Jo Gaines' shopping area. But, do NOT come here for the "breakfast bites", which is their substitution for breakfast. Sadly, there are only 2 breakfast foods, both bad for you: cereal laden with sugar & yogurt laden with sugar. And, for a boutique hotel, there was a lack of coffee. Yes, there was a coffee maker in the room with 2 pods for us, but no creamer. It was on another floor. We were here 2 nights, and the pods weren't replaced. No coffee the next morning and nowhere in the hotel to get some complementary coffee. That was odd because almost every hotel has coffee, some 24 hrs a day (Holiday Inn, etc). In summation, the location couldn't be beat. Check in was smooth with Courtney at the front desk. We would have never found this hotel were it not for a Travelzoo offer.

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    I feel like this hotel, though it has the potential to be the Top Stay in Waco, continues to fail…read more "Renovations to Improve Your Experience" have been going on since the birth of Jesus. The outside looks like, not exaggerated, a hotel ready for demolition. There are beautiful views on two sides of this hotel. Some terrific staff members (Cheyenne at reception, a gentleman immediately came to fix the phone in our room, and Catherine Wiley...and only her...in the restaurant actually cares about the customers), please close more bottom floors and focus on top, for pity's sake get the outside cleaned up, fix the very low quality/high price in your restaurant...Hilton can turn this around. Or just sell it. ‍

    Pretty average hotel, not fancy like some Hiltons I have stayed in but the rooms were clean,…read moreeverything functioned as it should have. Had tea, coffee in the room and bottles of water if you wanted to pay $2 to drink them, fridge, iron, hairdryer. Checked in was smooth but clerk could have been a bit more talkative/informative. Large conference room on the first level, pool and outdoor seating was nice but it was December so I didn't utilize those. Easy walk to multiple restaurants, bars & shopping at Spice Market across the street and only about a 15 min walk to downtown Waco. Bar & restaurant in lobby, cleaning staff was very accommodating and friendly. Over all good average hotel experience but there are more modern hotels close by.

    AC Hotel Waco Downtown

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    4.3
    (16 reviews)

    This place was wonderful! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and our room was clean,…read morecomfortable, and well maintained. One of the best things about this hotel is its location. It's close to great restaurants and the Silos, Waco's biggest tourist attraction, making it easy to explore the area. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Waco.

    AC shut completely off and the thermostat switched to a green "smart/environmental mode" message…read more The second it detected movement from me, the message disappeared and the AC immediately kicked back on. So naturally I called the front desk. That's when the comedy started. I was told the hotel has been having "backup generator issues all day" affecting the AC. Interesting considering the entire city of Waco has had zero widespread power issues today. I actually laughed out loud when she said it. Then I asked for a simple box fan. They had none. Ironically, placing a fan where the thermostat sensor detects motion would likely keep the AC from shutting off in the first place. What really sealed it was when I was told:"There is no motion sensor on the thermostat." ...immediately followed by an offer to move me to "a room with AC." Wait -- I thought the issue was the generators? And if there's no occupancy sensor, why did the AC magically turn back on the second movement was detected? The proof is literally on the thermostat screen. I don't mind problems. Hotels have issues sometimes. I DO mind being insulted with explanations that make absolutely no sense. Just be honest with guests instead of making up stories that fall apart in thirty seconds.

    Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

    Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

    3.3
    (27 reviews)

    If you've stayed at other Alofts, this location stays consistent with the brand…read more The Good: -Gym is pretty decent for getting what you need done: small-free weight rack, leg press machine, pull-up/pulley exercise trainer, and a couple treadmills. -Very friendly and attentive staff -Nice bar area downstairs -Overall a clean facility -A quick drive to downtown and freeway. The Not so Good: -Did not love the breakfast selections (received one voucher per day redeemable for one item). Out of the breakfast burrito both days, and the breakfast biscuit was something found in the frozen section. Cinnamon roll was so dry I didn't even bother eating it. -If your room faces the road, it can be noisy at times with loud cars. Not bad, but not great.

    I travel prolifically for work and in these smaller towns , hotels can be hit or miss but usually a…read moremiss regardless of price point . I honesty did not have much hope Sydney I arrived here as the immediate area looked a bit run down but the lobby is bright and inviting with a bar and snacks , and nice and modem. The room did not appear as sparse as Alofts usually do. It was again bright and modern, very clean , cute decor . I liked that the TV had a full range of channels not just the basics ( gonna admit after a long day at work, mindless Bravo shows are always a good watch ) Two desks and lots of bright lighting. Nice clean bathroom with Dry Bar shampoos and Conditioner which is one of my favorite brands! Nice clean mini fridge, coffee machine - impressed ! This will be my go to when I work in this sea

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