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OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

Waco - TX · United States

500 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdView location

3.4/10Review score464 Reviews
Cleanliness4.0/104.0
Service4.0/104.0
Comfort4.4/104.4
Condition3.6/103.6
Neighborhood5.0/105.0
Amenities3.0/103.0
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About OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

Located in Waco, 2. 3 km from Waco Convention Center, OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35r has accommodations with free WiFi , free private parking and 24-hour reception. McLane Stadium is 3. 4 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Waco Regional Airport, 16.

1 km from OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35. Desk opens- 9AMDesk closes- 12AM

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With a stay at OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 in Waco (East Riverside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from McLane Stadium and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Indian Spring Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

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

    • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

  • You need to know
    • One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Bledsoe-Miller Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Indian Spring Park 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Marlin Branch 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Waco Suspension Bridge 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Foster Pavilion 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Fort House Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Mayborn Museum Complex 1.6 km / 1 mi
Waco Convention Center 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Dr. Pepper Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Magnolia Market at the Silos 2 km / 1.2 mi
The Texas Collection 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Baylor University 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
McLane Stadium 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 45
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Beach
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  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Secure parking
  • Launderette
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Lift access
  • Supermarket
  • Newspapers
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Non-smoking area
  • Deposit on arrival
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • Room DELUXE KING BEDRoom • DELUXE KING BED • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²ROO.DX-KG
    Room DELUXE KING BEDPhoto unavailable6 photos

    OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

    Room DELUXE KING BED

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DX-KG

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply
    • Desk
    • Cable TV
    • Housekeeping

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room TWO DOUBLE BEDSRoom • TWO DOUBLE BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²ROO.2D-1
    Room TWO DOUBLE BEDSPhoto unavailable5 photos

    OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

    Room TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Room photos

    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2D-1

    Room amenities

    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathtub: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply
    • Hairdryer
    • Toiletries
    • Cable TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • TV
    • Internet access

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

3.4
Review score
464 Reviews
Cleanliness
4.0 /10
Service
4.0 /10
Comfort
4.4 /10
Condition
3.6 /10
Neighborhood
5.0 /10
Amenities
3.0 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
23 Jan 2026
Janet
the hotel is trashed out. the sewer system was backed up and there was no refund for the room. I had to book another hotel because of the smell. The staff said there would be a refund for the 4 nights but there was none. Pitiful experience and i'll never book oyo again.
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2025
Samantha
Comfortable bed, great staff, the facility could use fresh paint.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
23 Nov 2025
Margarito
I would give them negative stars if that were an option, and recommend that Expedia make that an option. There were bed bugs and a dirty rooms when my guys arrived, and when we they went to front desk they were not offered another room or refund which either would have been great, but again they are not worth the risk or money, stay away.
Business
2/10
Poor
19 Nov 2025
John
My travelocity reservation was not honored
2/10
Poor
11 Nov 2025
Anthony
Didn’t even stay there and the attendant was rude.
2/10
Poor
09 Nov 2025
Rod
The staff there was rude AF. I booked a non refundable room and when I got there to check they refused service for no reason and threatened to call police if i didn’t leave the property so I got charged anyway. Worst ever
Business_and_leisure Family
2/10
Poor
14 Oct 2025
Jennifer
When I arrived to check into my room, I was told that they were unable to check anybody in because of a sewage condition. I was not alerted of this before my arrival. I had to scramble at the last minute and find another place to stay.
2/10
Poor
07 Oct 2025
Sheila
The parking lot was difficult to get into but the main problem was my reservation was canceled when I arrived to check in due to a sewer leak.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
04 Oct 2025
Clarissa
Couldn’t even check in, even though I called two days ago to confirm my reservation. Got there at 1:00pm, doors were locked. Went back at 2:30 and was told there were no rooms left despite having a reservation.
2/10
Poor
17 Sep 2025
Cynthia
I booked with Expedia to stay at the OYO in Waco, Texas September 12-14. I arrived at 3pm at the OYO. The woman behind the counter said they had no rooms. I said I have a reservation. She said they did not have a room. I said that doesn't make sense. She said she had one room without a tv but she was waiting on maintenance. I said I would take that room. She said I couldn't have it. She gave me the number (347) 752-4172 for Oyo customer service. I left and called the number. It was an automated message saying my reservation was cancelled. I ended up without a room. I AM TICKED.
2/10
Poor
05 Sep 2025
Jesus
Lobby was closed at 10pm we had to booked another hotel. Don’t book there.
2/10
Poor
29 Aug 2025
Russell

Horrible Experience

I booked a room two months early at this location. At check in I'm informed that there are no rooms available. Even though I had booking confirmation for months. Manager was extremely rude. The location itself looks like it belongs in a third world country. It was unbelievably dilapidated and dirty. Furthermore hotels.com then charged me a no show fee. For a room I never received. Going on a week now and customer service still has not refunded and has been zero help.
Partner
2/10
Poor
25 Aug 2025
Mitzi

NEVER AGAIN.

I booked 4 months in advance, but was unable to even check in. I was told they were at capacity and my reservation had been cancelled. I ask about my 2nd night and told “I’VE ALREADY TOLD YOU! YOUR ROOM HAS BEEN CANCELLED.”
The parking lot was essentially empty so it didn’t add up.
I then find that my credit card was charged 100% as a “no show.”
Also note that the lobby is closed from 10:00PM- 7:30AM, 3 of the listed phone numbers don’t work, reached someone who answered & transferred us to one of the dead numbers. Finally somehow reached the rude women who essentially told us to kick rocks and get lost.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
25 Aug 2025
Rachel

Stay somewhere else.

Upon arrival, I was informed the payment and deposit was cash only. This seemed very shady. The room was not clean. It did not appear to have been swept, and there was some kind of yellow liquid dried onto the bathroom counter. The air conditioner worked, but not well, and never fully cooled the room. It was hot in the room overnight. The pillows provided were rock hard. We went out, and returned around midnight. Our room key stopped working, so we went to the front desk. No one was available to help or provide us with a new room key. Fortunately, one of us was in the room asleep, and we had to wake him up to open the door. Had someone not been there, I have no idea how we ever would have gotten back into our room.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Brenda

Terrible service

Non stay got there with three others also with reservations and we were all told no reservations were made
Self
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Jeremy
First, it’s not a hotel and barely can be labeled as a motel. You’ve seen similar looking places on episodes of Cops, The First 48.
$50 CASH deposit required at check in. She send us to the 7-11 but someone had stole their ATM.
Candy bar wrappers in room and blood in the bathroom.
Beds were sitting on what looked like church fellowship tables without the legs.
We went to the concert, skipped the alcohol and made the 1.5 drive home. Motel was $85 and parking would have been $65 so we needed almost even.
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Rachel
I booked and paid months ago. Arrived today 2 hours before an event (3 pm) and without warning they cancelled my booking. I am having to sleep in my car because there is nothing else avaliable and it reached nearly 100⁰. After an hour of talking woth Expedia I was told Im sorry and you have $25 towards your next booking. As if Id ever risk something like this again woth Expedia or OYO. Thank god my child is not with me.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
23 Aug 2025
Jacob

Awful service

This was awful, I couldn’t even get checked in. I called the number listed with no answer.
Self
2/10
Poor
02 Aug 2025
Rebecca
Nothing was good about this property
Business Self
2/10
Poor
24 Jul 2025
Karen

Impossible to find no overnight staff

Directions to the property were unclear, the property was not visible from the interstate and after driving around in circles for well over an hour we were greeted by a locked door and a NO VACANCIES sign with a phone number that went unanswered. I finally got a room nextdoor at the Roadway Inn, with an overnight staff, a very comfortable room and plenty of parking. To add insult to injury they charged me for the room at the OYO even though we were unable to stay there.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2025
John
If there was a option for negative stats
Business
2/10
Poor
14 Jul 2025
Roy

Bad experience

When I got there, they told me.I did not have any reservation even though I had my confirmation.
Self
4/10
Poor
11 Jul 2025
Makayla
The Property had bugs and she did not give me mu deposit back she claimed someone was smoking in there and i dont even smoke
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
15 Jun 2025
Brad
No room. That’s all
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
18 May 2025
Michael

Bad hotel

Did not get to stay, system issue and overbook rooms
Business
2/10
Poor
18 May 2025
Phillip

Avoid this hotel!

Several of us could not check in. There was no one there. We called for help and got none. I then read some reviews where others had to sleep in their call. Fortunately, I found an alternative hotel
Self
2/10
Poor
17 May 2025
kryspen

RUN

worst attitude. dr*gs everywhere. bed bugs. other guest asking for money for s*xusl services. employees offering room numbers for “happy endings”. parking was minimal
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
16 May 2025
Declan
Couldn't even get my room, claimed overbooked. Service was terrible, receptionist was gone for an hour before I could even talk to her, just to get a curt, rude explanation that I no longer have the room I payed for.
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
12 Apr 2025
Michael
There was a no vacancy sign and the doors were locked.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Lonnie
Very comforting and convient..very pricey for this area.
Business
2/10
Poor
28 Jan 2025
Roxanna
They stole our money just look at the reviews. These people are stealing your money. Expedia rep booked this hotel for me and when my husband arrived, they have a note saying they’re not there after 11 so this is fraud they should not make you pay just to keep your money, don’t stay here. They are greedy and just take peoples money. They should not allow you to rent a room if they are not available. They have all horrible reviews.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
25 Jan 2025
Koda

The honest truth about this place.

This place sucked. Stay as far away from this place as possible. That’s if they even let you check in. The hotel staff is extremely hateful, disrespectful, and displays the direct reflection of how much they hate their life.
Business
2/10
Poor
24 Jan 2025
Thomas

Hotel (N)OYO

When I arrived the rude clerk behind the bulletproof glass told me they were fully booked up and that I would not and could not check in.

I said politely, I don’t understand? I have a prepaid room.

Forcefully and rudely reiterated that I would not be checking in.

Finally, she asked me if I had made my reservation on Expedia. I said yes, and she asked my name and she looked down and muttered apparently to herself “That wasn’t there before”, looked right back up at me and told me they were overbooked and I could not check in.

I left her there raging in her cage and went and checked in at yet another Hampton Inn
Business
2/10
Poor
04 Jan 2025
Seth
Arrived later at night, was unable to access my room and customer support couldnt do anything to assist as no one was on the property, had to get a whole different hotel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Christian
Had easier axcess to go outdoors to vape.
2/10
Poor
25 Dec 2024
Charlia

DON'T STAY HERE!!!! HIDDEN FEES! VERY RUDE PEOPLE!

WARNING!!!!⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ I booked this hotel because it was cheaper than anyone else in Waco. I do not advise staying here they want to charge you a $250 damage fee and $100 deposit, but they do not make that clear when you book the room. They stole my momey from me and refused to refund me my money. I even called hotels.com and they call the hotel and they still refused. They are rude, ungreatful, disrespectful. I had to sleep outside with my kids on Christmas Eve and it was cold and raining. They absolutely ruined my kids Christmas. They will not let you talk to a manager either! I do not recommend staying here at all...STAY AWAY!!!!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
05 Dec 2024
REYNALDA
At first it looked ok for the price. Then roaches started coming out of the woodwork and uncovered the bed and there were bugs in it. Tv didn’t work either. So I left and booked another hotel. Didn’t even stay there. A waste of money
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
29 Nov 2024
Timothy
I never stayed at this hotel. I was turned away at the door stating the property was full and my reservation was canceled. Expedia has failed to help me with a refund and I cannot get the hotel’s customer service to answer the phone.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
21 Nov 2024
Demarcus
Was booked up did mot stay need a refund
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

It’s what you expect for the price

It was a standard stay the area isn’t great with shady people around the hotel area. A bit dirty but expected for the price. The staff was super friendly and professional.
Self
2/10
Poor
16 Nov 2024
Derrick
Room was dirty. I asked the staff to switch rooms or clean mine and was told no.
2/10
Poor
29 Oct 2024
Julian
There was an issues getting our room once i got there. I had booked the room on the 24th of Oct. Received a confirmation nuber amd when i arrived there wasn't a room for my wife and i. This is unacceptable!!! I want a refund for the room and for my gas milage to this location.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
28 Oct 2024
Charles
Paid in full, but Denied room and refund. False advertisement and a total rip-off. Facility should be shut down.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2024
Pete
Sucked
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
05 May 2024
Verified traveler

Don't stay at this OYO Hotel.

This was the worst experience I've ever had. We had booked this room about a year before we were scheduled to arrive since it was to see the solar eclipse. This was one of the few hotels that still had rooms available. When we got there, front desk told us they overbooked and we didn't have a room after all. After being on the phone with Hotels.com for about half-an-hour, we were able to find another room, thank goodness. Not to mention, the hotel's condition was horrible. It looked dilapidated and there was actually a man sitting on the floor of the lobby crying. I'm actually glad we didn't stay there in the end. Never again
Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Apr 2024
Barry

Refund?

I booked my stay. Got there & they said they’re fully booked. It’s been 12 days, & they still have not refunded my money.
Their costumer service is horrible.
Self
2/10
Poor
17 Apr 2024
Jennifer
When arriving to check in a lady came to my car asking if I was there to check in. I let her know that I was and that I had a reservation. She started laughing and said, “oh we are overbooked”. And walked away. Then a man came up to my car asking for the number to a taxi service but he had a phone on his hand. Place seems sketchy and I would not recommend wasting your time booking here.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
15 Apr 2024
Robert
The plumbing was broken. I had to look elsewhere. Apparently this Hotel is notorious for this sort of thing. Paid 2 months in advance. another couple in front of me paid 2 years in advance. Eclipse!!! I should get more than just a refund. Everything was booked. Had to sleep in my rental car, thank you.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
10 Apr 2024
william

Upon arrival to the hotel, the lobby was full of people that found out their reserved rooms were no longer available. I gave the the clerk my booking number provided from OYO, they claimed the room was already booked. Hotel rooms were going at a premium that night because of the sun eclipse and it seems the clerk was taking advantage of the situation at the expense of people that had legitimate reservations.
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2024
Michael

Hard Pass

I'd be embarrassed to let anyone pay for this room, much less the price gouging because of the eclipse. There is no pride in this property -- it's exceptionally run down. Stains all over the walls. Water stains on the ceiling. Mold in the bathroom. The TV came on, but there was no signal to allow you to watch programming. There was this random, beat up, office chair just put in the room for some reason (there's no desk). The bath mat had holes in it. The beds were decent to sleep in, and the water pressure was ok. Still, I'd either fix this place up or close it down.
Partner
2/10
Poor
09 Apr 2024
beverly
Horrible, should be shut down. Has reservations for Sunday before the eclipse, April 7, 2024 and when we arrived the woman at the desk said there was no available rooms. Said they had a plumbing issue, however just before arrival we got a message from the hotel saying they were awaiting our arrival and stay. We asked about a refund as we had to find other accommodations and was told we had to go through Expedia to get it. She called the manager to talk to us because she barely spoke English. Manager Alma was the one that told us all this. Besides overcharging for the eclipse, the hotel contacted me to find out why we wanted a refund. Took Expedia over a week to get them to respond. DO NOT STAY HERE. People are rude, dishonest, and unethical.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
08 Apr 2024
David
I booked this reservation through Expedia for a business trip and received a confirmation. However, when we arrived at the hotel in Waco after a 3 hour drive from Houston, I was told that the hotel was sold out and that they would not honor my reservation. Apparently, other guests were experiencing the same problem. Unfortunately, there were no availability for hotels in Waco due to the eclipse traffic. As a result, we turned around and immediately drove back to Houston for the night.

THIS IS A HORRIBLE WAY OF DOING BUSINESS! The OYO hotel as well as Expedia can not be trusted for my future travel needs.
Business Family
2/10
Poor
05 Apr 2024
Vincent
Didn’t honor Expedia reservation claiming they were overbooked.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
01 Apr 2024
Carlos Eduardo
I lost my deposit because my flight leaves at 5 in the morning, I speak at 7 at night to check out and receive my return deposit, the answer is; there is no manager, nor the person in charge to receive the room, after 10. No solution to my problem by the reception of this hotel, your customer service is terrible.

perdi mi deposito porque mi vuelo sale a las 5 de la mañana, hablo a las 7 de la noche para hacer check out y recibir mi deposito de regreso, la respuesta es; no hay manager, ni la persona encargada para recibir la habitacion, despues de las 10. ningina solucion a mi problema por parte de la recepcion de este hotel, su servicio al cliente es pesimo.
2/10
Poor
27 Mar 2024
Gary
Hotel was overbooked and my reservation was not honored. I would like a full refund
Leisure
2/10
Poor
14 Mar 2024
Steven
I was going cheap so I chose OYO but this place was terrible. They only had a couple of rooms available and one smelled strongly of cigarette smoke (like someone recently had been in there smoking) and the next was where someone must have been staying because it had an electric hotplate but the door didn't lock. The third room was in the best shape of all 3 but was old and not in the best shape. The kicker was no wifi. This place was terrible so I said I was going to cancel the rest of my stay which the manager said I could. The next day (I had to stay because it was late at night when I checked in) I cancelled and they would not refund my money like they said they would.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2024
corey
It was good
2/10
Poor
26 Feb 2024
Verified traveler

They'll keep your deposit

Never got my deposit back
Self
2/10
Poor
24 Feb 2024
Raul
DO NOT BOOK, no matter how cheap the rates are. I made a reservation to this hotel and had my confirmation email 2 days prior. When I arrived in person to check in, I was told the hotel over booked. They had signs printed there were no vacany and the front desk rep told me there were no rooms left. They walked me without having the decency to find me a place to stay for the night. They didn’t offer any help, barely spoke any English to communicate. Save yourself trouble and do not book. Luckily I was not stranded late at night with my family.
Business
2/10
Poor
10 Feb 2024
Nathan
I booked and prepaid for a room at the OYO on Expedia. But when we got to the hotel they didn’t have any rooms. Also, the clerk didn’t speak English. She had to call someone to talk to us.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
10 Feb 2024
Charles

Move on

No Way! Move on to the next place! But if you’re destitute and need a place to stay, this is perfect!
Self
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2024
Thomas

No Room at the Inn

The hotel could not honor my prepaid reservation. They had no available rooms. I have never had this happen before.
Business
2/10
Poor
14 Jan 2024
Debra
Nastiest hotel i have ever stayed in. The lady at the desk did not speak English. If you had a question, she had to call someone who spoke English. Property is old, furnishing are old and worn. Reserved a King bed no smoking but they did not have.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
07 Jan 2024
James
Showed up. I had a pre-paid, non- refundable reservation. The lady behind the window said they had no rooms. I explained my reservation wàs prepaid non refundable and she said they had no rooms. Did not explain why and did not even help me relocate. Horrible service for someone who had a prepaid reservation. I will never stay at one of their hotels.
Self
2/10
Poor
11 Dec 2023
Tristean
Workers were very rude , had to wait an hour before I could check in . Rooms were filthy and stink and had roaches crawling EVERYWHERE
2/10
Poor
11 Nov 2023
Navid
Bed bugs and cockroaches
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2023
Steven
Although we reserved a 1 king bed non smoking room, we were given a 2 double bed room with a missing smoke detector and smelling of cigarette smoke. We asked if another room was available, none were. The room was cleaned daily. We had to ask for shampoo and soap because it was not replaced by the cleaning staff. The plastic cups provided by the hotel weren't replaced either. The hotel was old and not updated, the online photos were deceiving. The price we paid for the room was appropriate for what it was.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
07 Nov 2023
Jamille
Bypass this place it’s feel like a unsafe place
Business Self
2/10
Poor
01 Nov 2023
Ryan
When I showed up at the property, there was no one there and they purposely didn't leave a number to get ahold of anyone, so I couldn't check in. I had to sleep in my car and they are still yet to refund me.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
25 Oct 2023
Michelle
The pillows smelled like dirt, there was no doorknob on the bathroom door, there were numerous holes in the walls with toilet paper stuffed in them and stains everywhere, the door was not sealed and allowed sunlight to seep through the door, there was no coffee pot in room or lobby for hot water, the trashcan was full of black water, when i went for check-out after 8 am, the doors were locked and nobody was there to help. I was very disappointed in my stay.
Business Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
21 Oct 2023
kathy
Well I had a reservation they would not honor upon check in?!! Had to find other accommodations last minute
Very difficult and inconvenient
Communication and contact/ accessibility absolutely non existent
2/10
Poor
16 Oct 2023
Dave
I booked a room and when I showed up they had no vacancy signs and the desk clerk had the same message. Shrugged shoulders when I said I had confirmation. I know, it's an OYO so not super surprised - and based on the looks of the place it's probably for the better. Now the hassle of getting a refund is underway.
2/10
Poor
15 Oct 2023
Anthony
Take it off the list of places to stay
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
14 Oct 2023
Ray Joseph
I booked a stay, but they said they were overbooked. I had to book another hotel last minute, I will not be booking with them again in the future..
Self
2/10
Poor
02 Oct 2023
Gabriela
Sometimes people say that you get what you pay for but this goes way beyond that
This place it’s worthless super dirty roaches everywhere blankets burned by cigars
Business
2/10
Poor
25 Sep 2023
Jarrod
Booked room for UT vs Baylor game. Checked in and received room key because we knew we would be late arriving back to motel. Game back after game, room key didnt work and no one at front desk. Never again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2023
Nathan
Staff is fabulous
2/10
Poor
11 Sep 2023
Cindy
We pulled up to check in and it looked filthy. There was an old laundry cart with shredded fabric in the parking lot. Garbage all over. We pulled around the building and a cleaning lady was dumping dirty water into the parking lot from the second floor. My husband said we were not going to stay in such a disgusting place. We left abs stayed somewhere else!! Would not suggest for anyone to stay there.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2023
Scott
This hotel should be condemned and burned to the ground. Total roach motel. The room stunk. Counted at least 7 roaches. Paint peeling. Everything was dirty and nasty.
Business
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2023
Jennifer
They gave our room away
Leisure
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2023
Ashley

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Got to there said system was down, couldnt check in, cant get a refund. Dont waste your time here or with hotels.com. worst experience of my life.
2/10
Poor
10 Jul 2023
George
Couldn't connect to the internet. The TV relied on the internet to work. Never worked while there. No phone in the room. Lights in the main room did not work. Outlets on both sides of the bed didn't work.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2023
Matthew
Not only are there cockroaches on the property, but the front desk will ignore you when confronted with the issues. They will lie to corporate so they won't have to refund you.
Business
2/10
Poor
06 Jun 2023
Cesar
It had a cockroach infestation and we woke up with bed bites. Never staying here again.
2/10
Poor
03 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

RUN AWAY FROM THIS MOTEL! RENT SOMETHING ELSE!BUGS

This is the worst motel I've ever stayed at! Roaches and bed bugs! Hair in the bath tub, trash under the edge of the bed, air conditioner did not work, only one towel and one wash cloth for 4 people, no soap or shampoo, bed cover was stained, smelled like some kind of smoke, drug addicts hanging around outside meeting people, our door had trouble shutting with a gap underneath so it was a little unsettling. My feet got extremely dirty after just walking one time from the bed to the bathroom and back again. Hair on the pillow. Refrigerator did not work. We had cold food with us. Soda machine took my money. Tv had lines across it and very few channels. Nothing good to watch. Toilet paper roll was only half full with no extra roll. The mattress was hard and smelled like cigarettes. Accessible room shower was not very disability friendly. The receptionist was not very hospitable. I felt like a criminal the way I was being treated. I had to wait a while for the desk employee to get there. There was something sticky on the nightstand. No stopper in the sink. The pillows were very small and flat. There needed to be three pillows per person to have the correct pillow height. For an accessible room, I would expect to have a bed that wouldn't hurt my back. I have had 4 back surgeries. I couldn't get myself up after sleeping on the bed. That is completely ridiculous and unacceptable! I shouldn't have to have help up in an accessible room! DO NOT RENT A ROOM HERE! CHOOSE ANOTHER ONE!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
01 Jun 2023
Neomar
Requiere limpieza y organización externa
2/10
Poor
22 May 2023
Nick
Bugs
4/10
Poor
16 May 2023
Ruth
Beds were hard. Pillows were extremely lumpy. There was no Wi-fi and the TV was pretty much just a decoration. We could not watch anything.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2023
Haley
It definitely fits the 2 star rating. Staff wasn’t very pleasant to deal with. Glad it’s just for an overnight to get my family by.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
08 May 2023
Jacqueline
When I checked in the clerk was not very friendly and acted like I was an inconvience to her. I did not know that there was a $50 deposit when you check in.
Also the site listed that there was phones, elevators, and other immenties that did not exist.
I asked about a handicap room and the clerk just looked at me like I had lost my mind.
When I checked on Sunday the morning the gentleman at the desk was very friendly so that made me happy. Needless to say I won't be staying here again. It seemed like a rent a week place and there was a questionable smell that came from the room next to mine.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
06 May 2023
Elizabeth
I didn’t like anything. I paid for a room that I couldn’t check-in to because they can’t update anything and were over booked
Business Self
2/10
Poor
27 Apr 2023
Emily
Save your money don’t stay here. The staff is rude and has a bad attitude even had a bad attitude with Expedia. They need someone else working here. Terrible customer service
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2023
Omar
Good for the price
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
06 Apr 2023
Brian
Place sucks I will never stay at this hotel chain again employee was rude and she didn’t care
Business
2/10
Poor
02 Apr 2023
Elizabeth

Nope nope nope

Awful. No toliet paper counter hanging on by a thread no fire allarm or smoke detector. It smells horrid.
Partner
2/10
Poor
15 Mar 2023
Samantha
Didn't get to stay at this motel even though I paid through Expedia. When I arrived to the motel no one at all at the desk also and couldn't get a hold of anyone. When we finally did get a hold of someone who works there they said they had one room that wasn't ready. To call Expedia for a refund. Called Expedia and was supposed to call back about a refund and NOTHING. Not happy at all
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
13 Mar 2023
Ryan

Don’t stay here

I booked a room 2 weeks ago and was told at the counter that the hotel was “overbooked” and that I was to be issued a refund, horrible practice.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2023
brittany
They were nice people
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Mar 2023
Sylvia
We were not able to check in. We were told the room was inhabitable. They charged my card $2 to make sure it was good, days before we were supposed to check in.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
11 Mar 2023
Christopher

You Get What You Pay For

The motel is located on the service road of a highway. Requires a $50 refundable security deposit. (It appears to be because of their usual clientele.) Very noisy. (Parking lot activity. Highway noise. Other guests.) The flooring was fairly new, but otherwise the condition of the room was very poor. Dirty walls and caulking along the baseboards. Dirty entry door. Dirty bathroom door. Toilet seat loose. Tile in shower in need of repair. Ugly area in ceiling of shower with a dark spot in the area of a previous repair. Toilet seat loose. Front face of vanity counter detached and gapped. Dirty grout in shower. Rust in shower. I saw a couple of tiny roaches. It was a cheap place to sleep with a bathroom, but you definitely get what you pay for.
Self

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OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Waco, United States

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