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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

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A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted computer, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a shelf with snacks. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG (Waco)
A modern reception desk with a blue wall and geometric decor. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG (Waco)
A modern kitchen with a self-serve breakfast station, including yogurt, cereal, and milk dispensers. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG (Waco)
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a covered parking area. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG (Waco)
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the kitchen in the background. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG (Waco)
Near Magnolia Market at the Silos, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG provides free full breakfast, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted TV.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, an orange chair, a window with a view, and a wall with geometric patterned artwork.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with blinds.

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, an orange chair, a window with a view, and a wall with geometric patterned artwork.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, an orange chair, a window with a view, and a wall with geometric patterned artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted TV.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a geometric view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

East Riverside, a neighborhood in Waco, is home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG. Waco Suspension Bridge and Waco Mammoth National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex. Cameron Park Zoo and Hawaiian Falls are also worth visiting. Visit our Waco travel guide
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101 Taylor Street, Waco, TX, 76704

What's nearby

  • A building with large columns and a curved facade.
    Baylor University
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A night scene with a fountain, street lamps, and a building with 'ALICO' illuminated on top.
    Waco Convention Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A yellow brick building with arched windows and a green awning.
    Dr. Pepper Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • An aerial view of a large industrial complex with two prominent silos, a parking area, and a green field.
    Magnolia Market at the Silos
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • McLane Stadium
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station
    26 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    2 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    18 min walk
  • Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Tru Jamaica Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Teriyaki Park
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3.65 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG located?

Located in East Riverside, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bledsoe-Miller Park and Baylor University. Magnolia Market at the Silos is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 406 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, above and beyond staff, delicious breakfast, and nice variety of juices, milk, tea and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice and clean, friendly staff and they had a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect for us since we traveled to drop our son off at Baylor. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The laundry facilities were also very useful during our stay. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Amazing coffee. Clean quiet room. Plenty of parking. Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would to commend Paul at the front desk. Paul was helpful, kind and always greeted us. His recommendations for restaurants was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Lawson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location for visiting the downtown area. Comfortable and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect the location the room shout out to Rosa her food was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great location near the river, parks, school, and restaurants. Helpful staff! Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk was super kind and helpful, not making me feel rushed or unnoticed, even with the hustle & bustle in the lobby. Room was immaculate and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel. Staff was nice & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rosa who took care of the breakfast was very helpful and courteous. All the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff with friendly smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike and Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fresh and clean, took us a while to figure out the AC and the TV but we’re old The breakfast lady Rosa was amazing. The food was fresh and there was plenty of it and she was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Sara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When we arrived our room had not been turned over. Staff gave us sheet to replace them ourselves. Room itself was renovated lovely and the breakfast selection was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic as always. Great staff that are helpful and friendly, a very good breakfast (one of the reasons we stay here) and everything was just so nice and clean. 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay, and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, fast and friendly check in, delicious breakfast! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, breakfast was yummy, and staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly, hotel was clean and welcoming (loved the holiday decorations) and room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Able to walk to stores and restaurants. Would stay again. But it did smell constantly like cleaning supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meridith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and clean. Parking was very convenient. Guest services was very welcoming and attentive. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was very good with a lot of different options. Rosa was very friendly. Hotel is very close to downtown area and you can see Baylor University stadium across the street. Definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel, good price, breakfast was fantastic will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, super attentive and friendly staff, great room! Will definitely be my choice hotel when staying in Waco.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025