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Residence Inn Waco

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Waco Convention Center

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Located near Baylor University and the Waco Convention Center, Residence Inn Waco offers a self-serve breakfast to start the day. Enjoy basketball courts, tennis facilities, an indoor pool, in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning services, all just minutes from Magnolia Market at Silos.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
501 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX, 76706

What's nearby

  • Texas Ranger Hall of Fame - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waco Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Baylor University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 25 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Waco

Hotel near Waco Convention Center
Located close to Dr. Pepper Museum and Magnolia Market at the Silos, Residence Inn Waco provides free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like basketball. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A computer station and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 78 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, LED light bulbs, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 3 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1996
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 3 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Residence Inn Waco
Waco Residence Inn
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Residence Inn Waco Hotel
Residence Inn Waco Hotel Waco

Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn Waco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Residence Inn Waco pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 3 per day.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn Waco?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn Waco?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Residence Inn Waco located?

Located in Brazos, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Waco Convention Center and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Dr. Pepper Museum and Baylor University are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Residence Inn Waco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 785 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was very clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Baylor Visit

The beds were comfortable, the room clean, the A/C wonderful, the breakfasts superior to most, and the location perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to Silos and great eating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable, clean, and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay in Waco

We were able to check in early by being a Bonvoy Member. The welcome gift was a nice gesture. The front desk staff were all very friendly. The room was clean and had everything we needed. The pool area was nice and had towels available for use.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great placevto stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

BarbaraAnn

Very nice place to stay. Good hot breakfast, friendly staff, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to university where I spent most my stay there for event I attended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Clean and friendly staff. I didn’t like having to pay for parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was old, it was maintained and clean. Breakfast buffet was hot and staff kept it well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, large rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very efficient, polite, helpful. Room was perfec5 for our needs. Full size fridge with icemaker, very nice. Some worn areas in wallpaper in bathroom. Over all very nice for price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great stay for us!

A great stay. The room was spacious and had the comforts of a mini home with a kitchenette & living room, a sofa with a TV. We only stayed one night. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the suspension bridge, Magnolia Place and a plethora of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was fine. It was clean. I was put next to the elevator which was very loud especially at night. The AC unit was loud also. I noticed it didn't get cool in the room the second night. I think being in a different room would have been fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. They had lots to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air condion was very loud. The restroom smells like smoking cigarettes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved Fairfield Inn

We stayed at Fairfield Inn in Woodway as aresidence Inn had tech issues. Really enjoyed our stay. The housekeepers were so nice and efficient. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place!

Close to Baylor and Magnolia market. Great location. Super staff. Comfy beds and pillows, huge room with kitchenette and amenities like cups and plates, etc. Home away from home. Loved our stay. Breakfast was good with both hot & cold choices. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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