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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Waco Convention Center and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Dr. Pepper Museum.
What's nearby
McLane Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Waco Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Baylor University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Dr. Pepper Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 19 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 19 min walk
Cricket's Grill & Draft House - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Twisted Root Burger Co - 14 min walk
About this property
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Hotel with free parking, near Magnolia Market at the Silos
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
On-site parking available only on request
Free self-parking on site
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
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Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch TV
TV channels
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Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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.
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
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
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Scottish Inns Waco Hotel
Scottish Inn Waco
OYO Hotel Waco Baylor
Oyo Waco University Area I 35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I 35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Waco
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Hotel
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Hotel Waco
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Reviews
Reviews
3.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 419 reviews
10 - Excellent
26
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 419 reviews
8 - Good
24
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 419 reviews
6 - Okay
39
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 419 reviews
4 - Poor
47
Rating 2 - Terrible. 283 out of 419 reviews
2 - Terrible
283
4.2/10
Cleanliness
4.2/10
Staff & service
3.2/10
Amenities
3.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
3.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
REYNALDA
Travelled with family and small children
5 Dec 2024
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
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.
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Houston
28 Nov 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Houston
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Demarcus
22 Nov 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Was booked up did mot stay need a refund
Demarcus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Room was dirty. I asked the staff to switch rooms or clean mine and was told no.
Derrick
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Mirelia
16 Nov 2024
Mirelia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Julian
Travelled with family
30 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
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
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.
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.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Robert
15 Apr 2024
Disliked: Amenities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.