
Axel’s take
A practical downtown pick with friendly staff, free parking and a refreshed look.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a renovated, mid-range Marriott hotel in downtown Waco
Courtyard Waco is a mid-range Marriott hotel whose strongest selling point is its downtown location, beside the convention center and across from the Brazos River. We'd pick it for a straightforward, comfortable base rather than a destination hotel. Expedia and Booking.com guests broadly praise the staff, cleanliness and convenient setting, while free parking adds useful value. Rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges, and there's an outdoor pool and fitness center.
The main catch is that breakfast costs extra: don't assume the usual chain-hotel breakfast is included. Renovation disruption dominates many 2025 reviews, but Marriott now describes the property as fully renovated, and a July 2026 Expedia guest praises the refreshed property and operating pool. We'd skip it if included breakfast or full-service luxury matters more than location and practical comforts.
- Rooms
- Comfortable, practical rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges; one January 2026 guest flagged noisy air conditioning.
- Cleanliness
- Generally strong guest feedback, including positive reports after the renovation.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sources.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, fitness center, Bistro dining and EV charging; the property is smoke-free.
- Fees and surprises
- On-site parking is free; breakfast and pets cost extra. Marriott now lists the renovation as complete.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
101 Washington Avenue Waco,Washington Avenue, Waco
Beside the convention center, across from the river and within walking distance of downtown restaurants.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, fitness center, Bistro dining and EV charging; the property is smoke-free.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
- Self parking (free)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Courtyard Waco: from $304 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $304 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Courtyard Waco on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.
Courtyard Waco is a renovated, mid-range Marriott hotel in downtown Waco in Waco, Texas, United States.
Address: 101 Washington Avenue Waco,Washington Avenue, Waco. Property ID: 1187842. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/waco-texas/courtyard-waco-1187842
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/waco-texas/courtyard-waco-1187842/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $327 | $362 on Booking.com | $35 less (10%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $321 | $352 on Booking.com | $31 less (9%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $304 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $455 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $604 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $746 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $896 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,044 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,184 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,321 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,468 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,615 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,778 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,947 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,110 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.2/10
A practical downtown pick with friendly staff, free parking and a refreshed look. a renovated, mid-range Marriott hotel in downtown Waco, scored for what it is.
Courtyard Waco is a mid-range Marriott hotel whose strongest selling point is its downtown location, beside the convention center and across from the Brazos River. We'd pick it for a straightforward, comfortable base rather than a destination hotel. Expedia and Booking.com guests broadly praise the staff, cleanliness and convenient setting, while free parking adds useful value. Rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges, and there's an outdoor pool and fitness center.
The main catch is that breakfast costs extra: don't assume the usual chain-hotel breakfast is included. Renovation disruption dominates many 2025 reviews, but Marriott now describes the property as fully renovated, and a July 2026 Expedia guest praises the refreshed property and operating pool. We'd skip it if included breakfast or full-service luxury matters more than location and practical comforts.
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Best for: convention attendees; downtown sightseeing; travelers bringing a car
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Watch out for: breakfast costs extra; nonrefundable pet fee; an occasional report of noisy air conditioning
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Location: Beside the convention center, across from the river and within walking distance of downtown restaurants.
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Rooms: Comfortable, practical rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges; one January 2026 guest flagged noisy air conditioning.
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Cleanliness: Generally strong guest feedback, including positive reports after the renovation.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sources.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, fitness center, Bistro dining and EV charging; the property is smoke-free.
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Fees and surprises: On-site parking is free; breakfast and pets cost extra. Marriott now lists the renovation as complete.
Axel's opinion of Courtyard Waco, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Courtyard Waco
- Property type: Hotel
- Courtyard
- 101 Washington Avenue Waco,Washington Avenue, Waco
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Self parking (free), EV charger, Local shuttle, Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Waco, Texas
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Suite
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bedrooms: 1
Deluxe Suite
1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
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