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    Element by Marriott Waco

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    Pree R.

    This was my first time staying at an Element Hotel, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I like trying out different hotel brands within larger chains, and this seemed like a great opportunity. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed my stay. As soon as I stepped in, I noticed how clean and modern the space felt. The design has a bright, minimalist aesthetic that gives off a very calm and refreshing vibe. After doing a bit of research, I found that Element markets itself as an extended stay hotel designed for the active traveler -- and that definitely came through in the details. Each room had a reusable water bottle, and all the water throughout the hotel is filtered, which I really appreciated. There was a mini fridge in the room, lots of built-in USB charging ports, and everything was set up to be functional, but sleek. The fitness room was a standout -- large, well air-conditioned, stocked with plenty of towels, and had all the essentials for a solid workout. I found out that they use the same beds as Westin Hotels, and it showed. Super comfortable mattress, plush pillows -- I slept really well. But honestly, what impressed me the most was the breakfast. It was complimentary, but far from your typical "budget hotel" buffet. Here's what stood out: * A yogurt bar with Chobani, fresh fruit, and nut toppings. * A variety of bagels, muffins, breads, and cereals. * Made-to-order hot breakfast options including a quinoa bowl, French toast, and an egg frittata with optional sausage. I went with the French toast -- a slice of toast cut in half, buttered, lightly sugared, and topped with powdered sugar and fresh berries (blueberries and strawberries). They even had a Nutella squeeze bottle, which was a fun and tasty touch. They also had a full-fledged cappuccino machine! It was such a pleasant surprise to be able to make a proper cappuccino in the morning. Overall, I had a great experience at Element Waco. With only a little over 100 Element Hotels across North America, it feels like a bit of a hidden gem. If I'm staying at a Marriott-brand hotel in the future, I'll definitely check to see if there's an Element in that city.

    Homemade Nutella French toast. Outstanding
    Leslie B.

    I loved this hotel. Was there for a couple of days and didn't want to leave. The chef was wonderful. Great food. Great rooms. And beautiful outdoor space

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    Very clean rooms at a good value. As a bonus they're definitely big enough for families with a decent breakfast.

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    This the only hotel I stay in when in Waco. The service and cleanliness are on point. Breakfast is decent. Of course I recommend it.

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    Great hotel in Waco. Appreciate the social hour! Good location with lots of nearby restaurants.

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    The place was new and clean but house keeping did not come during our 3 nights stay. Nothing was replenished, like towels.

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    Hotel Herringbone

    (14 reviews)

    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.

    Hilton Waco - Front Desk

    Hilton Waco

    (110 reviews)

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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.

    Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown - Breakfast Burrito

    Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown

    (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

    Element by Marriott Waco - hotels - Updated September 2026

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