Name: Americas Best Value Inn Waco - Franklin Avenue
Address: 4201 Franklin Avenue, Richland Hills, Waco, Texas, United States of America, Waco, McLennan County, US
Price range: $66–$86 per night
Rating: 6.68

What guests think

Reviews for Americas Best Value Inn Waco - Franklin Avenue are mixed, with recurring complaints about dirty rooms, pests, strong odors or possible mold, and worn, uncomfortable beds, alongside notes of friendly staff, low prices, and occasional clean, quiet stays.

Breakfast is frequently described as very limited or not replenished. Service experiences vary, with some reports of rude management and refund or billing problems. The location is convenient for the arena, dining, and stores, though several guests noted concerning activity or nighttime noise. Expect a budget stay with significant variability in room condition and overall experience.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is largely negative, with repeated reports of dirty rooms, stains, pests (including roaches), and strong chemical or mildew odors, plus a few mentions of possible mold. Some guests did find their rooms clean.

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10

Deborah

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean, beds comfortable and staff very helpful and friendly.

2

Robert

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is definitely mold in these rooms… myself and my 2 sons all became wheezy and allergic like symptoms as soon as we settled in for the evening. My husband had to go buy an emergency inhaler for us to use at 9:30pm. You definitely get what you pay for, unfortunately almost all rooms were taken across the city. The only upside was that it wasn’t noisy outside or in other parts of the motel- we only kept ourselves up with our wheezy-ness and not being able to breathe!

2

Jimmy

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We checked in and immediately regretted it. As soon as we walked in the bathroom had baby and full size roaches coming out of wall sockets and sink fixtures. There was blood on the walls, among other unknown substances. The room was so gross. The chemical smell was so overwhelming. The bed was also horrible. Extremely uncomfortable and less than ideal. I wasn’t expecting things to be perfect but this was just too far gone. There was also a work crew standing everywhere drinking and partying outside their rooms. We saw prostitution happening, and rug deals happening. DON’T STAY HERE

4

Josh

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Random bugs and unclean rooms.

2

Tiffani

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was dried blood on a pillow and just overall dirty.

10

Marsela

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and inviting room.

4

Rosemarie

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds awful bathroom rusty and dirty . Outdated

2

Deborah

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of roaches

4

Linda

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

While sheets, etc. were clean, the walls and baseboards were terrible. Lots of dirt buildup and splatters everywhere.

6

luzel

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only good thing in this property is the price. The breakfast is nothing. They should just not offer it. The ac is noisy. There is no paper towel and the toilet paper is left over from the previous guest. The room is clean, though. The sheets have holes and stains. But what can you expect for the price, compared to the hotels around it. It is truly cheap. It is only good for 1 night stay.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated, with worn and uncomfortable beds, maintenance issues (e.g., broken lights, weak plumbing), and occasional noise from AC or the surroundings. A few guests reported comfortable stays and appreciated in-room fridges.

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10

Dongyu

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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Deborah

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean, beds comfortable and staff very helpful and friendly.

6

Olga

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived super late, but the staff was available and friendly. We were so tired so a bed was what we needed. The room, however, was not what i expected from the pictures. The lights by the bed didn't work so it was a bit dark, and the floor was so dirty as if it had not been swept on weeks. The sink/toilet/shower space was tight. There was a nice, big fridge, though.

2

Jimmy

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We checked in and immediately regretted it. As soon as we walked in the bathroom had baby and full size roaches coming out of wall sockets and sink fixtures. There was blood on the walls, among other unknown substances. The room was so gross. The chemical smell was so overwhelming. The bed was also horrible. Extremely uncomfortable and less than ideal. I wasn’t expecting things to be perfect but this was just too far gone. There was also a work crew standing everywhere drinking and partying outside their rooms. We saw prostitution happening, and rug deals happening. DON’T STAY HERE

8

Seth

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was worn in so much I was feeling like rolling off the side.

4

Leslie

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very loud, toilet had trouble flushing, dirty…daytime staff not as friendly

6

nam

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Place need updated.

4

Rosemarie

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds awful bathroom rusty and dirty . Outdated

6

luzel

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only good thing in this property is the price. The breakfast is nothing. They should just not offer it. The ac is noisy. There is no paper towel and the toilet paper is left over from the previous guest. The room is clean, though. The sheets have holes and stains. But what can you expect for the price, compared to the hotels around it. It is truly cheap. It is only good for 1 night stay.

8

Kenneth F.

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quite

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Service

Service is mixed: many describe friendly staff and easy check-in, but several cite rude or unhelpful management and problems with refunds or double-charging.

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Edgar

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in lady was nice and very polite, but the manager is rude and not helpful. I wanted a refund because the bed and towels had stains but he just wanted to give me a different room. It smelled the same as the previous one. Don’t waste your time

10

William

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly

6

Olga

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived super late, but the staff was available and friendly. We were so tired so a bed was what we needed. The room, however, was not what i expected from the pictures. The lights by the bed didn't work so it was a bit dark, and the floor was so dirty as if it had not been swept on weeks. The sink/toilet/shower space was tight. There was a nice, big fridge, though.

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John

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Some staff are awesome. Some not so much. Breakfast was nonexistent. Really, they had a bit of old milk and some dregs of coffee at 7:00am. Never refilled.definitely not recommended. I will never go back, but I’ve seen worse.

4

Linda

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was run down, shabby. Perhaps I was expecting too much for the budget price? Breakfast was only cold cereal and 2 types of small packaged pastry. Coffee tasted burned. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Daniel

Jul 8, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

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Connie D

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was good to work with. Not a luxury hotel but clean. No issues.

10

Jerry

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and friendly staff

2

Rhonda

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy. Room was poor but I am not complaining about the room due to “you get what you pay for” what I didn’t like was Walmart bag of trash on one of the beds, had to chase 2 me. Away from my car (not sure why they were there) had a few people knock on my door while trying to sleep. Didn’t get any sleep, left hotel 2 - 3 hours after I got there. Requesting my money back and having problems getting that done.

8

Charles

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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Location

Location is convenient to the arena, dining, and stores, and some felt safe or found it quiet. However, multiple reviews mention concerning activity around the property and occasional nighttime noise.

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Corinne

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Considerate staff and housekeepers. Fairly quiet and close to dining and stores. Felt safe

2

Jimmy

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We checked in and immediately regretted it. As soon as we walked in the bathroom had baby and full size roaches coming out of wall sockets and sink fixtures. There was blood on the walls, among other unknown substances. The room was so gross. The chemical smell was so overwhelming. The bed was also horrible. Extremely uncomfortable and less than ideal. I wasn’t expecting things to be perfect but this was just too far gone. There was also a work crew standing everywhere drinking and partying outside their rooms. We saw prostitution happening, and rug deals happening. DON’T STAY HERE

8

Marvin

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a bad room pretty cleana few undesirable people around.

10

Adriana

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place is kind of hidden from the public, but facilities are clean the room was comfortable, and people friendly, I wouldn’t mind going back there

6

Gilbert

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Motel was a couple miles off the Interstate, it was ok place not a very good breakfast.

10

Valarie

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything we needed

10

Dave

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nicely kept hotel. Breakfast was simple, packaged muffins, cereal and milk, toast and jelly, juice or coffee. Overall it's a good place and friendly staff and safe area.

10

Rebecca

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a quick easy location for the arena, clean and staff is nice

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Rhonda

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy. Room was poor but I am not complaining about the room due to “you get what you pay for” what I didn’t like was Walmart bag of trash on one of the beds, had to chase 2 me. Away from my car (not sure why they were there) had a few people knock on my door while trying to sleep. Didn’t get any sleep, left hotel 2 - 3 hours after I got there. Requesting my money back and having problems getting that done.

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Kenneth F.

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quite

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited—typically cereal and packaged pastries—with several reports that items were not replenished or effectively nonexistent and coffee poor.

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John

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Some staff are awesome. Some not so much. Breakfast was nonexistent. Really, they had a bit of old milk and some dregs of coffee at 7:00am. Never refilled.definitely not recommended. I will never go back, but I’ve seen worse.

4

John

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old and dirty. No breakfast, barely and coffee left at 8:00am.

6

Gilbert

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Motel was a couple miles off the Interstate, it was ok place not a very good breakfast.

4

Linda

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was run down, shabby. Perhaps I was expecting too much for the budget price? Breakfast was only cold cereal and 2 types of small packaged pastry. Coffee tasted burned. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Dave

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nicely kept hotel. Breakfast was simple, packaged muffins, cereal and milk, toast and jelly, juice or coffee. Overall it's a good place and friendly staff and safe area.

6

luzel

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only good thing in this property is the price. The breakfast is nothing. They should just not offer it. The ac is noisy. There is no paper towel and the toilet paper is left over from the previous guest. The room is clean, though. The sheets have holes and stains. But what can you expect for the price, compared to the hotels around it. It is truly cheap. It is only good for 1 night stay.

4

David

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was good, room was clean, AC worked great , the beds in room 118 were the worst’s I have ever tried to sleep on! The breakfast was 2 choices of cereal, toast, small muffin, milk or orange juice or coffee.

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Month	Average price
January	$62
February	$72
March	$58
April	$56
May	$64
June	$60
July	$61
August	$73
September	$91
October	$74
November	$64
December	$67

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $67	17 $66	18 $75	19 $75
20 $67	21 $66	22 $67	23 $67	24 $67	25 $77	26 $77
27 $72	28 $72	29 $72	30 $72

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $72	2 $72	3 $72
4 $72	5 $72	6 $72	7 $72	8 $72	9 $72	10 $72
11 $72	12 $72	13 $72	14 $72	15 $72	16 $86	17 $86
18 $78	19 $80	20 $78	21 $80	22 $72	23 $72	24 $72
25 $72	26 $80	27 $72	28 $80	29 $80	30 $80	31 $80

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