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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.

Front desk was super nice, very welcoming

The staff when I make my check in was very unfriendly. Breakfast was only half of the food variety they didn’t refill the containers And after closed the kitchen don’t left Complementary Coffee

I paid for a 2 queen bed, and when i het tjere they set me up in a 1 king bed and there was nothing that could be done

This location was very clean, smelled clean, looked clean. I didn't have any issues with the elevators as I had seen in other reviews. There are a lot of shops and restaurants near by to choose from and it is close to 35 but is far enough away to not see traffic! We had a room with 2 queen beds and a sofa bed and it was perfect for our family of 5 with older daughters who fight about which side of the bed they sleep on. They were all able to sleep comfortably with the extra sofa bed available. We will stay here again when in the area. Thanks!

Great hospitality and very clean. Why can't you make your surveys easier instead of requiring an entire novel of feedback?

Great place to stay, room large and comfortable. Good location.

Everything was great. Nothing I did not like. Would stay here again.

Super spacious with very comfortable bedding and a pleasant stay overall!

NO DISLIKES... IT WAS CLEAN AND VERY COMFY!! LOUNGE WAS ROOMYU.. BREALFAST WAS VERY GOOD. FOOD SLECTIONS GOOD.. STAFF VERY FRIENDLY..

The property is new, so everything is modern and lovely. The room was very clean, and the staff was super sweet!

Negative feedback- Walls in bathroom dirty and interior decoration could be improved. No wine opener in room. Housekeeper didn’t come back a second time around to clean the room Positive feedback- Staff is friendly and helpful, price of room was good and convenient location. Comfortable bed and very quiet. I liked the free breakfast and parking was very convenient.

Barnes Drive San Marcos TX

Hotel highlights

  • Close to San Marcos Premium Outlets
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel is located within a mile (2 km) of San Marcos Premium Outlets and Aquarena Springs Museum. This 88-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.


Dining

Free buffet breakfast is included with your stay and awaits you each morning from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.


Rooms

42-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves.


Property features

Guests of Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free parking is available if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.

Room options

Standard Room

1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 5

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (8) Couples (2) Family (8)
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Everyone

By on Apr 14, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 15, 2024

Thank you for your feedback!

2
Family Business Business

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.

By on Apr 1, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 2, 2024

Thank you very much for your candid review of your recent stay at our hotel. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay.

5
Everyone

By on Aug 17, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 19, 2023

Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations. Our hotel aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future.

5
Family Business Business

Front desk was super nice, very welcoming

By on Dec 2, 2022

Review comment responded on Dec 2, 2022

Thank you for choosing our hotel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations. Our hotel aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future.

3
Family

The staff when I make my check in was very unfriendly. Breakfast was only half of the food variety they didn’t refill the containers And after closed the kitchen don’t left Complementary Coffee

By , from Houston on Jul 5, 2022

Review comment responded on Jul 5, 2022

Thank you very much for your candid review of your recent stay at our hotel. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay.

1
Family

I paid for a 2 queen bed, and when i het tjere they set me up in a 1 king bed and there was nothing that could be done

By on Jul 22, 2021

Review comment responded on Jul 22, 2021

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at our hotel. Unfortunately, it seems that we did not meet all your expectations. Your feedback is very valuable to us as we work to be better each and every day.

5
Family Family with small children Partner Couples

This location was very clean, smelled clean, looked clean. I didn't have any issues with the elevators as I had seen in other reviews. There are a lot of shops and restaurants near by to choose from and it is close to 35 but is far enough away to not see traffic! We had a room with 2 queen beds and a sofa bed and it was perfect for our family of 5 with older daughters who fight about which side of the bed they sleep on. They were all able to sleep comfortably with the extra sofa bed available. We will stay here again when in the area. Thanks!

By , from Joshua, TX on Dec 12, 2020

Review comment responded on Dec 14, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at our hotel. We are so glad you found our hotel a good place to stay. We are pleased that you enjoyed so much of our establishment, and we would be honored to have you return to our hotel in the future.

5
Everyone

By on Jul 22, 2019

Review comment responded on Feb 27, 2020

I am so pleased you enjoyed your visit and the service so much! We have been very focused on exceeding guest’s expectations and I am happy that this was your experience. I look forward to sharing your comments with my staff and I hope we can welcome you back to the Holiday Inn Express for future visits. Sincerely, Sherri Hollander General Manager

5
Family

Great hospitality and very clean. Why can't you make your surveys easier instead of requiring an entire novel of feedback?

By on Jun 16, 2019

Review comment responded on Feb 27, 2020

Thank you so much for the great review of your stay! We know you're probably really busy and we're grateful for the time you've spent telling us about your experiences. We value your feedback and we'll use it to help us continue to improve our service. Once again, a big thank you!! Sincerely, Sherri Hollander General Manager

5
Family

Great place to stay, room large and comfortable. Good location.

By on Jun 14, 2019

Review comment responded on Feb 27, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Holiday Inn Express San Marcos. We were happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed the property. Value is an important factor when choosing a place to stay. Then it gets even better when you come to "experience" The Holiday Inn Express way! Once again, Thank you. Sincerely, Sherri Hollander General Manager

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South, an IHG Hotel

900 Barnes Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
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