Element Waco

Free breakfast, free wine/beer for unwind hour, free espresso/coffee anytime, the little kitchenette in our room,

I could say that I'm an expert in hotels. I first worked in one of the best hotels in South Carolina under a strenuous and demanding training programme in 1968 and have since stayed in the full range of hotels from the greatest, storied hotels of the world to dusty, roadside motels in rural Nebraska - and all levels in between. The Element Wako provides the best conceivable value for an American hotel possible in America today. This didn't just happen. I asked to speak with the Hotel Manager, Ankit Bhakta. I found him educated, elegant, courteous and, I have to say a hotel visionary. He is also a partner in an independent local hotel group clustered around Waco of which this is but one of maybe five if I recall. I enjoyed the bar of the hotel until late and was downstairs to observe early morning preparations beginning at 5:00 am in the morning. One of the early morning staff made sure that the coffee (delicious) was ready for me within minutes. It was a joy to see what is possible but not practiced in any hotel in its price range today that I have visited. I listened to other guests. Their experiences mirrored, though through less practiced eyes, my own. They loved it. A full service hotel at a moderate price? Ask yourselves, when did you last come across such a place conveniently located just off of the highway? For young people the answer will probably be "Never." All staff were pleasant and knowledgeable - maintenance, the desk clerks, the lady cooking breakfast to order in the morning, and to the General Manager himself. It is a pleasure for me to review the Element Waco, and I will certainly be staying there again if I don't choose to explore another of this hotel group's offerings in Waco. If this level of quality for the money is its trademark, I can look forward to staying in any of them. This visit we were just passing through. For a longer stay in Waco I might try a downtown location of theirs. I would call Mr.

It was updated and modern. The pool was nice and clean. The rooms were comfortable and had a mini kitchen area with microwave, fridge and dishes. The lobby breakfast was AMAZING. Made to order items each day!!

Breakfast was very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

I loved the vibe, cleanliness, how quiet it was, the amenities like the pool and games outside, but the breakfast in the morning could have more options. Our room was amazing, I loved the small details, like the full size shampoo and body wash, the pots and utensils in the bedrooms, my name on the t.v, the coffee machine downstairs, all those details really elevated the experience.