Aloft Waco Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Magnolia Market at the Silos

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Lobby
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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900 S 11th Street, Waco, TX, 76706
  • Place, Baylor University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dr. Pepper Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Waco

Aloft Waco Downtown places you in Brazos, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. This 3-star hotel has 115 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a bar/lounge, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Baylor University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • McLane Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Waco Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 24 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aloft Waco Downtown

Hotel with free parking, near Magnolia Market at the Silos
Guests staying at Aloft Waco Downtown enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • RE:FUEL
  • WXYZ BAR

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 0 per accommodation, per day
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 8 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 0 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Aloft Waco Downtown?

Aloft Waco Downtown offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Waco Downtown?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Waco Downtown on Feb 18, 2026 start from $88.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Aloft Waco Downtown?

This hotel is situated in Brazos within a short 12-minute walk of Magnolia Market at the Silos and also 18 minutes on foot from Dr. Pepper Museum. You'll also find Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Fort House Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Aloft Waco Downtown?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Does Aloft Waco Downtown have a casino?

No, Aloft Waco Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aloft Waco Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Aloft Waco Downtown?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and proposal/romance packages.

Does Aloft Waco Downtown have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Aloft Waco Downtown have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Aloft Waco Downtown serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at WXYZ BAR.

Does Aloft Waco Downtown allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Aloft Waco Downtown for a fee of USD 0 per accommodation, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Aloft Waco Downtown?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Aloft Waco Downtown?

The closest major airport to Aloft Waco Downtown is Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional), which is 8.8 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Aloft Waco Downtown?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Aloft Waco Downtown.

Aloft Waco Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 814 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were not comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Across the street from section 8 housing; high homeless population in the surrounding blocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceferino

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite place to stay in Waco. Clean, comfortable rooms that are thoughtfully laid out and equipped with everything we need. The beds are like sleeping on clouds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelia

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful place to stay. Wish they had a complimentary breakfast buffet. I would stay there again. Very comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bartenders weren’t very friendly Everything else was fine Sketchy neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Milwaukie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a day of hiccups, they were accommodating and kind. The atmosphere is nice, rooms clean and good location to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave me an early check in which was amazing because I was sick and needed a nap. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clifton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where is my email receipt of my stay at ALOFT ??????
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darci

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Large, clean and modern rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia, Lumberton

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Marvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at the front desk was so rude and disrespectful her name was Rocio completely entitled and seemed to hate her job. We had breakfast vouchers and she didn’t explain to us how they worked kept rolling her eyes and responding in a condescending manner. Random hairs all over the room, and smelled of humidity Will not be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025