Best Hotels near Baylor University

The Residence Inn Waco situates guests in downtown Waco, Texas, within a half-mile of the Waco Convention Center, Baylor University, Brazos Riverwalk and the Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute. Recent guests loved the central location, clean accommodations and staff hospitality. This pet-friendly, all-suite hotel also offers an indoor pool and hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, a free breakfast buffet, a complimentary social hour Monday through Wednesday, a business center, laundry facilities and a picnic area. Inside the property you'll find colorful, contemporary design and suites with free Wi-Fi, full kitchens and rollaway beds. Plus, Marriott Rewards members can earn and use points at this Marriott outpost, located about 8 miles from Waco Regional Airport (the hotel does not offer an airport shuttle). 

Located within walking distance of the Waco Convention Center and near the popular Magnolia Market, Courtyard Waco has 147 rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffee makers. The Bistro, the Courtyard Waco’s restaurant and bar, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Market, an on-site convenience store, is open 24 hours a day, as are the fitness and business centers. The property has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a barbeque grill on the patio. The hotel also offers a complimentary airport shuttle service. Recent guests appreciate the property’s location in Waco, Texas, but they also suggest that the cleaning staff could be improved. Because this is a Courtyard property, it participates in the Marriott Rewards program.