Holiday Inn Express & Suites - San Marcos South by IHG
$133
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Avg. for November
Prices for Holiday Inn Express & Suites - San Marcos South by IHG
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$133
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - San Marcos South by IHG average $112 in June, the cheapest month, and $147 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $115 |
| February | $115 |
| March | $132 |
| April | $133 |
| May | $147 |
| June | $112 |
| July | $122 |
| August | $118 |
| September | $128 |
| October | $135 |
| November | $133 |
| December | $120 |
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About this property
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wirele...
Amenities
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Marcos? This hotel has 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG in San Marcos, you'll be a 4-minute drive from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 7 minutes from Texas State University. This spa hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Gruene Hall and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Purgatory Creek Natural Area.
What's nearby
San Marcos Premium Outlets(1.2 miles)
Aquarena Springs Museum(1.3 miles)
Purgatory Creek Natural Area(2.6 miles)
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park(3.4 miles)
Dunbar Park(3.7 miles)
Witliff Collections(3.8 miles)
Cheatham Street Warehouse(3.8 miles)
Ramon Lucio Park(3.9 miles)
John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park(3.9 miles)
San Marcos River(4 miles)
Rio Vista Park(4 miles)
Calaboose African American History Museum(4.2 miles)
Texas Music Theater(4.2 miles)
The Marc(4.2 miles)
Hays County Historic Courthouse(4.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)(37.4 miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, Texas, United States of America
San Marcos Premium Outlets (1.2 miles)
Aquarena Springs Museum (1.3 miles)
Purgatory Creek Natural Area (2.6 miles)
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park (3.4 miles)
Dunbar Park (3.7 miles)
Witliff Collections (3.8 miles)
Guest reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites - San Marcos South by IHG
8.3
Very good
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What guests think
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Across reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites - San Marcos South by IHG, guests often praise clean rooms, friendly front desk staff, and a convenient location near outlets and restaurants.
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Across reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites - San Marcos South by IHG, guests often praise clean rooms, friendly front desk staff, and a convenient location near outlets and restaurants.
Common issues include a dirty or out-of-service pool and hot tub, intermittent elevator or ice machine outages, and other upkeep concerns. Several reviews mention thin walls and frequent train noise. Housekeeping was inconsistent for some stays, with skipped service or limited towel availability, while breakfast ranged from well-stocked and tasty to mediocre with weak coffee. Overall, expect convenient access and friendly service, with uneven maintenance and amenities.
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Facilities
Pool and hot tub are frequently reported dirty or out of service, with occasional lack of pool towels and a faulty gate. Guests also note intermittent elevator and ice machine outages; some found parking easy, though lot lights were sometimes off.
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Diego
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff at check in was nice. When we got to our room the towels werent folded. The bed felt dirty and the walls didnt look clean. We went out to the hot tub to relax after, but it was really dirty. It wasnt cleaned in days, the pool looked the same.
The staff at check in was nice. When we got to our room the towels werent folded. The bed felt dirty and the walls didnt look clean. We went out to the hot tub to relax after, but it was really dirty. It wasnt cleaned in days, the pool looked the same.
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Jennifer
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed two nights and our room was skipped for cleaning, we had to ask for towels. When we did ask for needed items the staff was very nice and quick to help. Only one of the two elevators were in working order which got very crowded during morning hours and check out time.
We stayed two nights and our room was skipped for cleaning, we had to ask for towels. When we did ask for needed items the staff was very nice and quick to help. Only one of the two elevators were in working order which got very crowded during morning hours and check out time.
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JOY
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were disappointed at the pool area. There were dead birds, trash, dirty gloves and pool chairs that had feces on the seat. Our room smelled also.
We were disappointed at the pool area. There were dead birds, trash, dirty gloves and pool chairs that had feces on the seat. Our room smelled also.
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Hilda
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pool was disgusting
Pool was disgusting
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Katie
Oct 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I did not like that the safety entrance to the pool was not working. So anyone could have walked in had they tried to open the gate. I did not like that the pool was not being cleaned form all the debris that was falling in. Including all the crickets. I noticed not all of the lights surrounding the pool were working, this made it difficult to navigate the outside and again, unsafe. For my bathroom, I noticed some substances on the walls, including hair. The bath tub had red marks probably from the prior guest and it looked unsanitary. Aside, from this I enjoyed the Dove products and the organization of the towels and closet. The main room, was for the most part clean. I found no big issues with it aside from stains on the bed that appeared unsanitary. I enjoyed the tv channel list and WiFi password instructions. I was staying for a total of 3 nights and a day. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. The continental breakfast was very nice, had plenty of variety and was clean and organized. The lobby always looked fresh.i I hadn’t noticed the printer and computers that were available, however that was a nice touch. I rate my overall stay a 3 out of 5. I would still give holiday Inn express another chance to fix these concerns of mine.
I did not like that the safety entrance to the pool was not working. So anyone could have walked in had they tried to open the gate. I did not like that the pool was not being cleaned form all the debris that was falling in. Including all the crickets. I noticed not all of the lights surrounding the pool were working, this made it difficult to navigate the outside and again, unsafe. For my bathroom, I noticed some substances on the walls, including hair. The bath tub had red marks probably from the prior guest and it looked unsanitary. Aside, from this I enjoyed the Dove products and the organization of the towels and closet. The main room, was for the most part clean. I found no big issues with it aside from stains on the bed that appeared unsanitary. I enjoyed the tv channel list and WiFi password instructions. I was staying for a total of 3 nights and a day. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. The continental breakfast was very nice, had plenty of variety and was clean and organized. The lobby always looked fresh.i I hadn’t noticed the printer and computers that were available, however that was a nice touch. I rate my overall stay a 3 out of 5. I would still give holiday Inn express another chance to fix these concerns of mine.
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Stephanie
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I have stayed here several times and this was the first time where the room didn't appear to be sanitized properly. The desk area, desk chair and table were dusty and had pieces of hair scattered on them. The restroom was lacking a toilet paper roll refill. The room did not include the typical nook where the coffee maker and mini fridge are placed. The fridge was just against a wall with a coffee maker on top. The AC unit was loud. There were also loud floor fans in the hall as if they were airing out a wet area. The pool water was not clean and green so we couldn't swim in it as we had hoped.
I have stayed here several times and this was the first time where the room didn't appear to be sanitized properly. The desk area, desk chair and table were dusty and had pieces of hair scattered on them. The restroom was lacking a toilet paper roll refill. The room did not include the typical nook where the coffee maker and mini fridge are placed. The fridge was just against a wall with a coffee maker on top. The AC unit was loud. There were also loud floor fans in the hall as if they were airing out a wet area. The pool water was not clean and green so we couldn't swim in it as we had hoped.
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Yekaterina
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A great and super friendly customer service at the check in, easy and safe parking at the hotel, good breakfast selection.
A great and super friendly customer service at the check in, easy and safe parking at the hotel, good breakfast selection.
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Joseph
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was close to the outlet stores and the glass bottom boat ride. Free breakfast was very enjoyable and well made and everything in the dining area and the front desk was clean and orderly. The check in was fast and front desk clerk was kind and was able to switch our room from the second floor to the fourth floor. We were looking forward to using the swimming pool and Jacuzzi but they were not clean and the jacuzzi was not in operation. Our room was clean and everything looked new inside.
It was close to the outlet stores and the glass bottom boat ride. Free breakfast was very enjoyable and well made and everything in the dining area and the front desk was clean and orderly. The check in was fast and front desk clerk was kind and was able to switch our room from the second floor to the fourth floor. We were looking forward to using the swimming pool and Jacuzzi but they were not clean and the jacuzzi was not in operation. Our room was clean and everything looked new inside.
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christofer
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Some of the buttons in the elevator missing signs …. Also website said indoor and outdoor pool . There is only outdoor pool
Some of the buttons in the elevator missing signs …. Also website said indoor and outdoor pool . There is only outdoor pool
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Mike
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place. But, all the parking lots lights were not on. The place looked
Nice place. But, all the parking lots lights were not on. The place looked
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms very clean. Others reported dusty surfaces, hair on bedding, stained linens, odors, and occasional skipped service.
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Melissa
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The first room we got the refrigerator didn’t work and the room had a stench of smoke. In the second room the Corners in the bathroom had buildup of dirt/grime. Walking on carpet made our shoes/feet black. The breakfast was very disappointing. Eggs gross, sausage and potatoes all poor quality and taste. The only thing edible was the yogurt and cereal. Not impressed for the price paid at this hotel. We just stayed at the exact same hotel in Hoffman Estates , IL and the stay was significantly better. Also, ice maker on 2nd floor out of order, as well as one of the elevators. And the signage on the building also half broken. Says Holidann expss. Overall owners seem to be neglecting fixing things.
The first room we got the refrigerator didn’t work and the room had a stench of smoke. In the second room the Corners in the bathroom had buildup of dirt/grime. Walking on carpet made our shoes/feet black. The breakfast was very disappointing. Eggs gross, sausage and potatoes all poor quality and taste. The only thing edible was the yogurt and cereal. Not impressed for the price paid at this hotel. We just stayed at the exact same hotel in Hoffman Estates , IL and the stay was significantly better. Also, ice maker on 2nd floor out of order, as well as one of the elevators. And the signage on the building also half broken. Says Holidann expss. Overall owners seem to be neglecting fixing things.
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KRISTY
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Excellent blackout shades.
Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Excellent blackout shades.
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Jamie
Aug 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hair all over the bed. You could see it under the fitted sheet between that and the mattress. Hair all over the top of the comforter. We asked for more towels since there were only 2 in the room, and they said we could only have small ones.
Hair all over the bed. You could see it under the fitted sheet between that and the mattress. Hair all over the top of the comforter. We asked for more towels since there were only 2 in the room, and they said we could only have small ones.
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katherine
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was chosen because of proximity to the outlet mall. It was VERY convenient. Parking was always a breeze. We felt safe. Coffee and water available 24/7 in the lobby. We had a first floor room which I would not suggest due to the noise above. The room had very high ceilings and was spacious but walls are like paper. Noise keep us awake and from falling asleep. Ask for top floor!!! Lobby tables not very clean and trash overflowing at breakfast. Not super tidy!!! We arrived to a room with a clogged drain with black mold and hair covering the sink and water dripping from pipes on to the floor. I asked to be moved to another room but was told Maintenance could fix it. It was resolved to our satisfaction in a reasonable time. No other issues.
The hotel was chosen because of proximity to the outlet mall. It was VERY convenient. Parking was always a breeze. We felt safe. Coffee and water available 24/7 in the lobby. We had a first floor room which I would not suggest due to the noise above. The room had very high ceilings and was spacious but walls are like paper. Noise keep us awake and from falling asleep. Ask for top floor!!! Lobby tables not very clean and trash overflowing at breakfast. Not super tidy!!! We arrived to a room with a clogged drain with black mold and hair covering the sink and water dripping from pipes on to the floor. I asked to be moved to another room but was told Maintenance could fix it. It was resolved to our satisfaction in a reasonable time. No other issues.
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Kraig
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was not cleaned to the normal satisfaction that we would have expected. We decided to check out and go elsewhere.
The room was not cleaned to the normal satisfaction that we would have expected. We decided to check out and go elsewhere.
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Ana
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The entire place was spotless, and the cleanliness really stood out. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, both at check-in and check-out, making the whole experience even better. Would definitely stay here again!
Had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The entire place was spotless, and the cleanliness really stood out. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, both at check-in and check-out, making the whole experience even better. Would definitely stay here again!
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DeAnna
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was dirt on the bed as well as food left in the fridge
There was dirt on the bed as well as food left in the fridge
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Pablo
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and great desk service
Very clean and great desk service
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Gina
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and looked new
Clean and looked new
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Brittany
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I booked two rooms for 7 people and only had 2 bath towels in each room. I wasn’t told I needed to fill out a house keeping form at check in. So no one came to refresh our room our second day. When I asked for more towels the front desk lady said she could only give us two clean ones because they didn’t have enough and others were asking to. The floors were dirty the toilet was loose. The room itself was dusty and not wiped down. I will not stay again.
I booked two rooms for 7 people and only had 2 bath towels in each room. I wasn’t told I needed to fill out a house keeping form at check in. So no one came to refresh our room our second day. When I asked for more towels the front desk lady said she could only give us two clean ones because they didn’t have enough and others were asking to. The floors were dirty the toilet was loose. The room itself was dusty and not wiped down. I will not stay again.
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Rooms
Many guests found rooms comfortable with effective blackout shades and, at times, quiet nights, but several reported thin walls and noise from nearby trains. Some rooms had issues like loud or ineffective AC, broken or uncomfortable sofa beds, and noisy or leaking fridges.
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KRISTY
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Excellent blackout shades.
Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Excellent blackout shades.
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Lattasha
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kept thinking someone was tryna enter the room however my husband checked it the sound was actually coming from the mini fridge. Made noise all night.. by morning there was a puddle of water in front of the ink fridge. Told the front desk ant check out and they were not really concerned .
Kept thinking someone was tryna enter the room however my husband checked it the sound was actually coming from the mini fridge. Made noise all night.. by morning there was a puddle of water in front of the ink fridge. Told the front desk ant check out and they were not really concerned .
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Vivian
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was one thing that kept me awake the first night, train's horn every hour all night long, I asked to be moved to a room on the other side of the hotel, They did at no extra charge for my second night, Very comfortable and quite as my country home, Thank you,
There was one thing that kept me awake the first night, train's horn every hour all night long, I asked to be moved to a room on the other side of the hotel, They did at no extra charge for my second night, Very comfortable and quite as my country home, Thank you,
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Debhora
Mar 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel.. but i got a room with two beds and a sofa bed .. and they probably should replace the sofa more often since it wasn't comfortable to sleep in.. other than that its a great hotel with breakfast.
Great hotel.. but i got a room with two beds and a sofa bed .. and they probably should replace the sofa more often since it wasn't comfortable to sleep in.. other than that its a great hotel with breakfast.
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katherine
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was chosen because of proximity to the outlet mall. It was VERY convenient. Parking was always a breeze. We felt safe. Coffee and water available 24/7 in the lobby. We had a first floor room which I would not suggest due to the noise above. The room had very high ceilings and was spacious but walls are like paper. Noise keep us awake and from falling asleep. Ask for top floor!!! Lobby tables not very clean and trash overflowing at breakfast. Not super tidy!!! We arrived to a room with a clogged drain with black mold and hair covering the sink and water dripping from pipes on to the floor. I asked to be moved to another room but was told Maintenance could fix it. It was resolved to our satisfaction in a reasonable time. No other issues.
The hotel was chosen because of proximity to the outlet mall. It was VERY convenient. Parking was always a breeze. We felt safe. Coffee and water available 24/7 in the lobby. We had a first floor room which I would not suggest due to the noise above. The room had very high ceilings and was spacious but walls are like paper. Noise keep us awake and from falling asleep. Ask for top floor!!! Lobby tables not very clean and trash overflowing at breakfast. Not super tidy!!! We arrived to a room with a clogged drain with black mold and hair covering the sink and water dripping from pipes on to the floor. I asked to be moved to another room but was told Maintenance could fix it. It was resolved to our satisfaction in a reasonable time. No other issues.
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Tanya
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff is wonderful and I cannot thank them enough for taking care of us. However, the building itself has VERY THIN WALLS. It felt like the people in the hallway were in our room. I was able to hear the peoples music in the bathroom 🚽 and I told my husband I liked that song and he told me he is not playing music. It sounded like elephants were living above us. I have stayed in many Holiday Inn Express but I will not go back to this one unless I have ear plugs.
The staff is wonderful and I cannot thank them enough for taking care of us. However, the building itself has VERY THIN WALLS. It felt like the people in the hallway were in our room. I was able to hear the peoples music in the bathroom 🚽 and I told my husband I liked that song and he told me he is not playing music. It sounded like elephants were living above us. I have stayed in many Holiday Inn Express but I will not go back to this one unless I have ear plugs.
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Kerry
Aug 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Spent over $200 on a room and the pull out sofa of the couch was broken. The door to the room squeaked so loud. Just the quality did not equal the price
Spent over $200 on a room and the pull out sofa of the couch was broken. The door to the room squeaked so loud. Just the quality did not equal the price
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Jason
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff was friendly, it was quiet at night, and the bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay here and would stay again!
The front desk staff was friendly, it was quiet at night, and the bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay here and would stay again!
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Kraig
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
There was no thermostat on the wall. There was a place where you can see that it was removed, however, never added back in. The room was extremely warm and not comfortable. When we were asking about moving to a different room, they wanted to recharge us an additional incidental fee.
There was no thermostat on the wall. There was a place where you can see that it was removed, however, never added back in. The room was extremely warm and not comfortable. When we were asking about moving to a different room, they wanted to recharge us an additional incidental fee.
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NANCY
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The service was excellent, but do not recommend if you’re a light sleeper, because there as active train track with a rail crossing right behind the hotel. The train passes by every hour or so and blows the horn when passing by the rail crossing. It’s the only thing we didn’t like about our stay.
The service was excellent, but do not recommend if you’re a light sleeper, because there as active train track with a rail crossing right behind the hotel. The train passes by every hour or so and blows the horn when passing by the rail crossing. It’s the only thing we didn’t like about our stay.
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Service
Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins and proactive calls to ensure comfort. However, multiple reviews cite inconsistent handling of requests, early check-in and room-type mix-ups, limited follow-up on incidents, and billing or overcharge problems.
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KRISTY
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Excellent blackout shades.
Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Excellent blackout shades.
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Sara
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location Maganer was very rude and unprofessional. We were told by staff that we could check-in early by noon. We get there at noon and manager didn’t let us check-in, she said our room was not ready. She contradicted herself because she wanted to charge us a fee to check-in early when supposedly our room was not ready. Finally at 3pm we checked-in and we got a room with 2 queen beds. The room was supposed to be a king bed, we went back to the front desk and let her know about our reservation and she responded that she doesn’t goes with what Expedia offered to us. We felt disappointed and discriminated and her actions. She was a female manager. Hope you can bring this up and address her actions towards us. Thank you.
Location Maganer was very rude and unprofessional. We were told by staff that we could check-in early by noon. We get there at noon and manager didn’t let us check-in, she said our room was not ready. She contradicted herself because she wanted to charge us a fee to check-in early when supposedly our room was not ready. Finally at 3pm we checked-in and we got a room with 2 queen beds. The room was supposed to be a king bed, we went back to the front desk and let her know about our reservation and she responded that she doesn’t goes with what Expedia offered to us. We felt disappointed and discriminated and her actions. She was a female manager. Hope you can bring this up and address her actions towards us. Thank you.
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Roxane
Dec 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk called our room and asked us if everything was ok and if we needed anything. It was great.
The front desk called our room and asked us if everything was ok and if we needed anything. It was great.
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Yekaterina
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A great and super friendly customer service at the check in, easy and safe parking at the hotel, good breakfast selection.
A great and super friendly customer service at the check in, easy and safe parking at the hotel, good breakfast selection.
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Jacqueline
May 24, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
From the night we checked in, we had problems, and we were told our credit cards were not working. We called our banks, amount were approved. Front desk cherk said she will deal with it in the morning, she check us in wrong room that we booked, next morning we got knocks on our door, to find out, our room were double booked cause she put us in the system as a No show, we stayed there 5 nights, room was not cleaned once, we had to request clean towels, check out, got home, only to receive emails saying your card didn't go thru, but check my online banking and was charged triple the amount. Not sure what more they were charging for. Very disappointed.
From the night we checked in, we had problems, and we were told our credit cards were not working. We called our banks, amount were approved. Front desk cherk said she will deal with it in the morning, she check us in wrong room that we booked, next morning we got knocks on our door, to find out, our room were double booked cause she put us in the system as a No show, we stayed there 5 nights, room was not cleaned once, we had to request clean towels, check out, got home, only to receive emails saying your card didn't go thru, but check my online banking and was charged triple the amount. Not sure what more they were charging for. Very disappointed.
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Birgit
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was great , front desk staff checking in was awesome. Breakfast food was hot and plentiful
Location was great , front desk staff checking in was awesome. Breakfast food was hot and plentiful
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Cindy
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I called weeks in advance to let them know we needed an early check in for a wedding. We were told it would be ok to check in after 1pm. We got there and was told sorry, we can’t get the guests out of the room so we could not check in early. The staff was NOT friendly at all, actually very rude about the situation. Because of that we were late getting to the wedding. I would never recommend this hotel!
I called weeks in advance to let them know we needed an early check in for a wedding. We were told it would be ok to check in after 1pm. We got there and was told sorry, we can’t get the guests out of the room so we could not check in early. The staff was NOT friendly at all, actually very rude about the situation. Because of that we were late getting to the wedding. I would never recommend this hotel!
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James
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were very unsatisfied with our stay. We got a room that had broken shades could not open to let sunlight in. The day of check out we went downstairs to get luggage cart at 10:00 am check out is at 11:00. Once we got back to our room an employee was walking out our door saying he was checking batteries. Our son was in the room so we dont know the employees intentions he did not change out any batteries. I approached front desk and ask to speak to a manager. No manager on weekends. I asked for name and phone number of manager I called Monday morning but she was in a meeting I left a message and never heard back. Seems like a perfect time to take someone belongings when you go downstairs to get a luggage cart. One would only arrive home to think they left it behind.
We were very unsatisfied with our stay. We got a room that had broken shades could not open to let sunlight in. The day of check out we went downstairs to get luggage cart at 10:00 am check out is at 11:00. Once we got back to our room an employee was walking out our door saying he was checking batteries. Our son was in the room so we dont know the employees intentions he did not change out any batteries. I approached front desk and ask to speak to a manager. No manager on weekends. I asked for name and phone number of manager I called Monday morning but she was in a meeting I left a message and never heard back. Seems like a perfect time to take someone belongings when you go downstairs to get a luggage cart. One would only arrive home to think they left it behind.
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Daniel
Nov 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Asked if there was a possibility of early check in, clerk said no without even checking. During our stay, room was never cleaned even though i requested multiple times. When i inquired with clerk, all she did was "text" the day clerk , and no follow-up after that. Watched staff let customers dog "poop" on lobby floor. No hot coffee in the evening, we would rate the customer service at a negative 1, will never stay again. Recommend a general manager change, replace the whole staff and start over.
Asked if there was a possibility of early check in, clerk said no without even checking. During our stay, room was never cleaned even though i requested multiple times. When i inquired with clerk, all she did was "text" the day clerk , and no follow-up after that. Watched staff let customers dog "poop" on lobby floor. No hot coffee in the evening, we would rate the customer service at a negative 1, will never stay again. Recommend a general manager change, replace the whole staff and start over.
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Kimberly
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was good. Had options. Place was clean. Check in and out was easy.
Breakfast was good. Had options. Place was clean. Check in and out was easy.
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Location
Location is widely described as convenient near I-35, outlets, restaurants, and area attractions. Several note an active train line behind the hotel causing frequent horn noise, and a few raised safety concerns.
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jes
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The ubicación of this place were convenience close to everything.
The ubicación of this place were convenience close to everything.
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Vivian
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was one thing that kept me awake the first night, train's horn every hour all night long, I asked to be moved to a room on the other side of the hotel, They did at no extra charge for my second night, Very comfortable and quite as my country home, Thank you,
There was one thing that kept me awake the first night, train's horn every hour all night long, I asked to be moved to a room on the other side of the hotel, They did at no extra charge for my second night, Very comfortable and quite as my country home, Thank you,
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Aaron
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay in the San Marcos South Hotel. It gave us quick access (18 minutes) to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels. Great access to restaurants and many other attractions in the area.
We enjoyed our stay in the San Marcos South Hotel. It gave us quick access (18 minutes) to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels. Great access to restaurants and many other attractions in the area.
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Natasha K
Jan 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Upon check in we learned of vehicles being stolen the night before at the property as well as around the area. No security and receptionist didn’t seem to concerned about it.
Upon check in we learned of vehicles being stolen the night before at the property as well as around the area. No security and receptionist didn’t seem to concerned about it.
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Joe
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place. Close to 35
Nice place. Close to 35
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Michelle
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was very dated. It also did not feel overly safe and it wasn't the cleanest. The staff were mostly very nice and helpful. It was also close to fast food places and shopping.
It was very dated. It also did not feel overly safe and it wasn't the cleanest. The staff were mostly very nice and helpful. It was also close to fast food places and shopping.
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Birgit
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was great , front desk staff checking in was awesome. Breakfast food was hot and plentiful
Location was great , front desk staff checking in was awesome. Breakfast food was hot and plentiful
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Rotisha
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel! Great location!
Great hotel! Great location!
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alehan
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
good location
good location
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NANCY
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The service was excellent, but do not recommend if you’re a light sleeper, because there as active train track with a rail crossing right behind the hotel. The train passes by every hour or so and blows the horn when passing by the rail crossing. It’s the only thing we didn’t like about our stay.
The service was excellent, but do not recommend if you’re a light sleeper, because there as active train track with a rail crossing right behind the hotel. The train passes by every hour or so and blows the horn when passing by the rail crossing. It’s the only thing we didn’t like about our stay.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised as hot and with plenty of options, though some found it limited or of poor quality and the coffee weak. One guest also criticized excessive single-use plastics.
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Melissa
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The first room we got the refrigerator didn’t work and the room had a stench of smoke. In the second room the Corners in the bathroom had buildup of dirt/grime. Walking on carpet made our shoes/feet black. The breakfast was very disappointing. Eggs gross, sausage and potatoes all poor quality and taste. The only thing edible was the yogurt and cereal. Not impressed for the price paid at this hotel. We just stayed at the exact same hotel in Hoffman Estates , IL and the stay was significantly better. Also, ice maker on 2nd floor out of order, as well as one of the elevators. And the signage on the building also half broken. Says Holidann expss. Overall owners seem to be neglecting fixing things.
The first room we got the refrigerator didn’t work and the room had a stench of smoke. In the second room the Corners in the bathroom had buildup of dirt/grime. Walking on carpet made our shoes/feet black. The breakfast was very disappointing. Eggs gross, sausage and potatoes all poor quality and taste. The only thing edible was the yogurt and cereal. Not impressed for the price paid at this hotel. We just stayed at the exact same hotel in Hoffman Estates , IL and the stay was significantly better. Also, ice maker on 2nd floor out of order, as well as one of the elevators. And the signage on the building also half broken. Says Holidann expss. Overall owners seem to be neglecting fixing things.
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Hernan de Jesus
Dec 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The amount of plastic wasted during breakfast is beyond troubling. All this because they are lazy to wash dishes and cutlery! Bad bad bad
The amount of plastic wasted during breakfast is beyond troubling. All this because they are lazy to wash dishes and cutlery! Bad bad bad
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Gustavo
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, convenient and affordable. The breakfast was also well done.
Clean, convenient and affordable. The breakfast was also well done.
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Julie
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, nice amenities, and free breakfast was good!
Very clean, nice amenities, and free breakfast was good!
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Yekaterina
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A great and super friendly customer service at the check in, easy and safe parking at the hotel, good breakfast selection.
A great and super friendly customer service at the check in, easy and safe parking at the hotel, good breakfast selection.
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Dawn
Mar 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was in a great spot. Check in was quick and staff was so friendly. Breakfast was good
The hotel was in a great spot. Check in was quick and staff was so friendly. Breakfast was good
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Michael
Jul 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room. Very clean. Staff was friendly and attentive. Breakfast was mediocre at best. I'd definitely stay here again (I'll just eat breakfast elsewhere).
Comfortable room. Very clean. Staff was friendly and attentive. Breakfast was mediocre at best. I'd definitely stay here again (I'll just eat breakfast elsewhere).
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Birgit
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was great , front desk staff checking in was awesome. Breakfast food was hot and plentiful
Location was great , front desk staff checking in was awesome. Breakfast food was hot and plentiful
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Thander
Aug 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Sunday Breakfast was amazing especially biscuits & gravy!! Thank you Chef!!
Sunday Breakfast was amazing especially biscuits & gravy!! Thank you Chef!!
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Kimberly
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was good. Had options. Place was clean. Check in and out was easy.
Breakfast was good. Had options. Place was clean. Check in and out was easy.
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Jose
Sep 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We only stayed 1 night, visiting our son at Texas State. Would definitely choose this hotel again! Clean room, comfortable bed & great location for shopping and restaurants!
We only stayed 1 night, visiting our son at Texas State. Would definitely choose this hotel again! Clean room, comfortable bed & great location for shopping and restaurants!
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Angely
Sep 13, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a good experience
It was a good experience
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April
Sep 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hot Tub was very refreshing
Hot Tub was very refreshing
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Stephanie
Aug 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This has been the cleanest hotel we have stayed in when in San Marcos.
This has been the cleanest hotel we have stayed in when in San Marcos.
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Kendall
Aug 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean comfortable room.
Clean comfortable room.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
- Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Non-Smoking Rooms
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Spa & Wellness Centre
Picnic Area/Tables
Allergy-Free Room Available
Vending Machines
Family Room
Snack Bar/Deli
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Swimming pool
Garden
Pool Outdoor
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
Services
Dry Cleaning
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Safe-Deposit Box
ATM / Cash Machine
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
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Free Parking
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Internet
Free Wi-Fi