Not my first time here to the Holland Hotel. I like it for the history, as it was built to serve as…read morea waypoint for commerce flowing through the Big Bend region, mostly through early rail service. Its white stucco façade rises with understated elegance, a study in regional restraint. Step inside, and the Western motif feels neither theatrical nor contrived--it is immersive. The interiors evoke a time when craftsmanship mattered and hospitality was tangible. That sense of authenticity is perhaps most charmingly embodied in the guest experience itself: upon check-in, visitors are handed an actual metal key. No plastic cards. No digital apps. Just the satisfying weight of tradition in your palm. My stay in a Balcony King room revealed generous proportions rarely found in contemporary boutique properties. The suite unfolded into a separate living area, creating a sense of residential calm rather than transient lodging. The design language is minimalist, layered with subtle Southwestern influences with warm tones, and textures that echo the surrounding landscape. The bed offered restorative comfort, while a thoughtful pair of earplugs placed bedside acknowledged Alpine's enduring rail presence. Trains still pass through town in the night, their horns sounding--a reminder that this hotel was born of the tracks and continues to exist in dialogue with them. Service is polished yet personal, with staff attentive both before arrival and throughout the stay. And location is paramount: The Holland sits squarely in the heart of Alpine, making galleries, cafés, and local storefronts effortlessly accessible on foot.

Online pics show a robust Hotel. What was once was is no longer. You only see one person in the…read moreentire hotel. You are told they are under construction. Looks like they have been under construction since the 70s! No restaurant- been closed for years. Lobby has the same furniture it did in 60s -70s but stark. No arrangements. Leave one or two lights on at night. Kinda scary. Room we had had only one lamp. Dusty, dusty old carpet, bathroom tub had mold. Rolling desk chair to go with an empty top desk... and a matching empty top armoire and a bed. All old 70s furniture. This Hotel once was and with love and money and the right owners could be the Historic Hotel of Alpine again!!!! Somebody help! I describe it as the Hotel in the movie The Shining. Check the reviews - look at the dates! No one in the last years have given it a 5. Alpine was hit hard since Covid crap- and it definitely took a toll on this Historic Hotel.

Absolutely awful. Nasty, noisy, tiny, tiny moldy bathroom (not recommended for tall people. Stay…read moreelsewhere! I wish we had.

Our west Texas adventure was made even better by staying a few nights at the Maverick Inn!! Great…read morelittle place to stay and relax. We will definitely stay here when we head back out to the Big Bend area.

This review is for their rooms upstairs…read more Great place to crash out after a night out. We were making trips to Big Bend via Alpine and ACP had an Air BnB. We had zero issues booking and Chris communicated with us the entire time. When we arrive at 1030pm, imwe were able to get in through pre arranged instructions. Hey to our room, shower and crash out. It was nice. Room 208 comes with two full beds. The room is temp controlled. It has a flat screen TV - it ages me to know if a time when they weren't all flat screens. The room sits over the bar, but to be honest, I knew that and didn't care. The showers were hot, the pillows were soft, and the though being on the main drag, my family and I were safe and sound. Rustic, but cozy

I like this place I had no particular problems with it. The parking was fine. The stairs weren't…read morebad. The bar underneath didn't bother me at all although I was in room 202 which is not over the actual bar so I can't speak to those people who were over the actual bar, but I'll say the week I was there which was spring break. They seem to close down early every night so no real issue anyway. The one the detractor is the walls are paper thin so if that's going to bug you find someplace else.

CUTE, COMFY, SIMPLE AND NO COMPLAINTS (Warning: Young adults…read morefrom Central Florida in for a vacation) Our original plans had to change last minute and thankfully AGL accommodated us within a few hours. It was super convenient- we never even had to face any staff. Our keys were waiting for us at the door (Yes, that's pretty trusting but the location is also a bit hidden as we had to walk down a clean alley to get there) SIMPLE ACCOMMODATIONS Huge plus for having local Coffee at the counter as well as a microwave, mini fridge, and wifi. Also a collection of small snacks for the taking. A simple, sheer curtain divided the living room from the bedroom but also added an elegant feel to the minimalist appearance. Everything was clean and perfect for our stay. AND RATHER SPACIOUS It never felt cramped inside. That sheer curtain also works great, space miracles. We also liked how right outside the door was a small, vegetation-filled courtyard. It was a bit too chilly for us to take advantage of but it mentally made us feel very relaxed upon entering.

I booked this place through airbnb and had absolutely no issues until after the stay…read more This place is clean and great for the price. They provide snacks, WiFi and a great binder with information. The location is convient to pretty much everything in Alpine ( a lot within walking distance). However, I was extremely dissapointed and annoyed when I received my review back from the Guest Lofts. We came to Alpine to celebrate me turning 21. Im not a big drinker and therefore wanted to travel for my bday. I think my group and I were stereotyped and therefore received a negative review. Apparently we kept a family and their kids up all night long... First off we were on the outside which meant there was only one loft next to us. The first night we stayed there we had just drove 7 hours and didn't stay up past 10. The next morning when we woke up the only people in the loft next to us were one of the ladies that runs the guest lofts cleaning. We were told In the review we were too loud and didn't follow the rules. There is no possible way we kept anyone up all night long. We never stayed up past 12 and didn't wake up until 9. I didn't even finish a four pack of beer and one of the people in my group was sick. The only "kids" I saw were two preteens throwing knives at stuff in the courtyard. I take it Guest Lofts are not a fan of young adults. I think they could have handled the situation better and maybe talked to us in person or let us know there was supposedly someone staying next to us.

You're in west Texas. This is a square deal. Not the Taj Mahal. Good base camp though. Clean, dry,…read morefriendly and safe. Family owned and operated. Probably wouldn't meet Dallas high society expectations, however, this is a West Texas gem. I've visited a lot of hotels in this area and this is my current Alpine favorite.

If you are the type of person that pays $15 dollars for a cappuccino mocha latte coffee thingy with…read moreabout 8 zillion calories at some over hyped chi-chi (pronounce she-she) sidewalk bisto, you are gonna hate The Highland Inn in Alpine. Texas. However, if you are like me and have traveled to and through Alpine for over four decades. I have probably stayed in every hotel, campground or online rental in town. I am positively dumbfounded at the prices for nightly lodging in Alpine... especially in the last ten years or so. Sam is AWESOME and really goes out of his way to make your stay comfortable. They have tile floors... SOOOO much cleaner than carpet. The bathrooms are simple and functional. Each room has a microwave and a very workable minifridge. Bring you won coffee maker and skip the chi-chi coffee places down town. The wife and I actually pulled off Thanksgiving lunch for our family of four quite well out of the room there. This ain't the Taj Mahal... but is a good, clean, safe, comfortable place to stay. The rooms well appointed and most of all... AFFORDABLE. (This is forty years of experience in Alpine talking...) There are Barbeque pits and fire rings with firewood supplied. There are swing sets for the kiddos... safe parking and a warm family atmosphere. Sam's 'El Bombo Grande!' Save your cash... skip the high-end coffee trap, and give Sam a call at the Highland Inn in Alpine!

BEWARE! The online photos are fake and the reviews are bogus! Do not stay here!…read more Office upon arrival---lights off, no AC, a "night of the living dead" person didn't even speak, so I said my name. He went outside, came back with a key and the only 2 words he ever uttered were "cabin 2". Cabin 2 met us with a plunger by the front door. Inside was quite a nightmare. No way to ask for another room as the place was closed at this point. Bathroom door broken--has a gate latch that doesn't close all the way, floors filthy and covered in sticker burrs, spiders in the bathroom, the soaps and shampoos were obviously refilled-not new-and dirty and stuck to the glass shelve. The TV was falling off the wall, there was a hole in the front door and the back of the door was covered in some sort of dirt (bug dirt?). Multiple spider webs in room. The positives were the fridge and microwave were clean and operational, the bed wasn't really comfy but seemed to be clean, and the AC worked. We were immediately looking for other hotel rooms even though we had prepaid for 2 nights. Unfortunately--April in this area is a big time for visiting Big Bend, so there was nothing to be had. We seriously considered sleeping in the truck... The reviews and photos I saw before booking sure look good, but they are very deceptive. Buyer beware!!

Best night of sleep ever! The rooms are quaint and perfect with that West Texas feel. I sat in the…read morecourtyard and looked at the stars. My cabin had a full coffee maker and Big Bend Coffee Roasters coffee. They provide a basket packed full of tea, coffee creamer, sugars, as well as coffee mugs. If there's anything else you need, you can go to the kitchen after hours and help yourself. There is a microwave and a mini fridge for your convenience. I could not have asked for anything more!

I wish there were more than 5 starts to give, especially for the hospitality!…read more Tom and Sharon were incredible hosts, provided us great recommendations and made our trip worthwhile. Stay at this B&B was not just a small part of our trip, but actually the best part! Truly one of the rare true B&Bs unlike some other which do not offer full experience. Amenities were on the level of a 5 star hotel, can feel the care taken. Location wise, it is an ideal location to Marathon, Marfa, Mc Donald Observatory, and Big Bend National Park. Also, if you're looking for the best food on your Big Bend trip, you do not have any other choice than to stay here. Sharon's breakfast was delicious!

Zero accommodation for booking changes basically just wanted my money didn't appreciate it.read more

This is my first time staying at this hotel. Never have I experience what I did after I woke up in…read morethe morning after. When I flip back the sheets all the way back just to make sure I wasn't leaving anything behind, I came across dirty stain sheets that look like blood stains and there was grit on my sheets. Looks like the sheets haven't been changed. So of course I did bring it to the front desk clerk attention. And I told him I took pictures of it as well , asked if he wanted to see them he said no that's okay that he would tell the manager. Since I book through booking.com the hotel said they weren't able to refund my money because of that reason and finding out through booking.com called the Hotel, the general manager to let them know, and was told I never complained. Smh. This was terrible.

My kids told me this is their favorite Holiday Inn. I agree! It's clean, relatively new, and has…read morelittle extras that show the owner cares. For example, they have a snack/beer/wine reception on weekdays from 5-7pm. It's nothing fancy, but it's the thought that counts! The pool is great too. I love swimming but there's always a part of me that cringes when I first put my toe in the water and feel how cold it is. Not here! The water was super warm in the pool (90?) and the hot tub was even warmer. Another touch that shows care from the owner - they added 3 turtle mosaics on the pool floor. Even at breakfast, I felt the extra TLC - more yogurt options than most Holiday Inns, and an egg white omelette option for those trying to eat healthier. We were able to stay here twice on our trip to/from Big Bend, and I'm so glad we did!

If you're staying here, you are probably visiting Big Bend NP or SP, which means you do not have…read moremany options for lodging. This choice is passable if you aren't picky. For starters, at check-in, they had the wrong room selection likely due to booking through 3rd party. I would call ahead to ensure they have the right information before arriving. Luckily, they were able to put us in the right room. The room in question was decently sized for 2 queen beds. It had a feet smell upon walking in, which was gross but you get used to it. The bathroom is tiny and just enough room for the door to open. The sink is on the outside and the mirror and lights were modern. The TV was big, but you have to manually switch the input on the TV to the right one for the remote to work. Cleanliness was fine. There is a train nearby that will blow its horn multiple times as it passes through town even at night. Not the hotel's fault and not exclusive to this place, but be aware. The breakfast is limited to scrambled eggs and sausage & biscuit or bacon. They also have waffle maker, oatmeal, yogurt, and muffins. The juice options are standard and the coffee is disgusting. A passable breakfast. There is no gym equipment here either. I would probably not choose this place over Holiday Inn Express across the street, but it is an acceptable alternative. They did offer a longer cancellation period though.

Terrible hotel. The breakfast was foul. The staff was rude. The room was dirty. We booked two…read morenights and left halfway through our stay. It was that bad. Stay somewhere else.

Fast forward to fall of 2013....... Restaurant next door is…read moreclosed. Horses are gone. My room was super clean, HUGE, and cheap. I dig parking at my door. There are several hotel chains in town now. Bath is fine and large by todays hotel standards. Everyone I encountered was friendly in that cool West Texas way. Bed was good and 'cootie-free'. Thrrez a great bookstore a short drive away, Front Street Books. Hit Magoos for local-style eats. Itz usuall full of locals, but don't be intimidated, itza cool local-style place. Bring cash for Magoos.

This is a review I started back in March of this year and just found the draft unsent. It is…read moreimportant enough though that I really want to post it as the manager here is an absolute creep. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I will never ever stay here again and may choose to never use Price_Line either!!! I registered and pre-paid in advance before driving 600 miles today. We arrived at the hotel and they had rented our room without letting us know. Apparently my credit card didn't go through after all, in contrast to the emails I received back confirming that the room was reserved. I believe the expiration date in the system was different as I'd recently received a new card. I received the confirmation email though so thought all was good, but apparently he doesn't actually run the card until a couple days later. The biggest problem was that he didn't bother to call or email me and let me know before giving away my room that I had reserved in advance. Luckily we were traveling with relatives so we were able to bunk up in their room, but my suggestion is to avoid this place like the plague.