This place was wonderful. The staff were exceptionally helpful before and during the event…read more Meghan, the coordinator, made sure we were taken care of, provided cost conscious, yet quality focused alternatives for our food and drink. The place was perfectly set up and extremely clean. I can't say enough about it and beside all that; it's a deal. The way they price the venue your food and drink order works against that..you won't get a better deal for such a high quality place with great parking, exceptional food and service thats second to none.

We had our sons Rehearsal Dinner at The Hall and it was amazing!! Meghan and Lindsey were so…read morehelpful and easy to work with. The staff was very welcoming and attentive all night. Our event planner Lindsey was so helpful In planning our event and helping our night run smoothly. We had Italian food and it was absolutely delicious. We also had a drink menu and dessert bar for our event. Everyone loved it and the event space is beautiful.

We just got home after an amazing weekend at the ranch. I surprised my wife for our first…read moreanniversary and her birthday and it did not disappoint!!! All of the staff were so helpful and kind! A special shoutout to Cheslea who took care of us when we arrived, as well as was our driver for the safari tour! Ohhhh the animals, my wife and I were in heaven. She misses her little Cashew and I won't forget my big boy Blue (see photo)! Our first time but will not be our last! Thank you again to you all!

Spent the weekend here and had great animal adventures. We stayed in the kangaroo cabins. The cabin…read moreitself had everything and was great accommodations. The place was clean and just the right size for my wife and I. Being city folks you forget how dark it is out in the country at nights. It was nice. We signed up for these adventures to make the weekend even more fun: 1. Feed baby kangaroo(Bodhi). This was about a 30 minute session where we got to feed him a bottle and kibble. It really was an amazing experience. 2. Bucket of food and self guided feeding of animals. We walked the property and hid to feed so many animals. All of the animals were friendly toward people. They were all very good motivated. We encountered a giraffe, donkeys, zebras, horses, cows, pigs, dwarf steers, camels, emu, deer, buffalo and more. The animals were often trying to bully their way to the front of the line. The cow Oreo who has not skipped a meal was always front of the line. 3. Afternoon safari ride in ATV. This was a fun ride around the property. Did not see any new animals but had a great time. The cows out at pasture were thrilled to be fed. 4. Giraffe encounter and meal. This was a little expensive but I would spend it again. The giraffes were super friendly and personable. We wanted to take them home because they were so much fun. The guide, experience and never felt rushed made this worth it. Our guide was top notch. I think her name was Jackie but could be wrong.

Nice place. Good food…read more We walked in to join the wedding party and it was really warm inside the building. Only 15 or so people inside at that point. The air conditioner could not keep up in May when the high outside was 90. I looked across the room at any given point and most of the crowd was sitting and fanning their faces with paper. Sweating. Sitting and sweating from 5pm until 9pm. I asked one of the servers about the situation and they stated the owners did not properly fit out the building from an air conditioning angle. My wife is eternally cold, even in summer. She even said she was hot. Rent in cool weather only.

I've been here for two events and they've both exceeded my expectations. The venue is a bit rustic…read morewith the brick walls inside, but can easily be made to look upscale with the right decorations. The servers here are professional, efficient, and very friendly. You will have a beautiful time here and they will take good care of you!

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

2.5 There wasn't…read moremuch to look at here. This is a smaller gallery that has some paintings and some small artist areas downstairs. There were a few folks there selling things but it was pretty deserted. There's a stairway up to a higher level where the artists work but being the holiday season it was also pretty empty. The employee was very nice and was giving recommendations about a certain artist to check out. The parking situation is limited and you'll have to find a street spot or pay to be in a lot.

Great shop featuring local artists. If you are passing through Waco, make time to stop in.read more

Salon Rio Balsas is a great place to host an event such as a birthday, graduation, or baby shower…read more It can accommodate 100+ people. Located downtown next to Cajun craft. The owners are great humble people. They own their own DJ and a business to decorate venues whether it be a wedding, quinceñera, or graduation.