Hilton Waco

Downtown Waco — Silos & Brazos Riverfront · Waco, Texas

Hilton Waco 1

Axel’s take

A convenient downtown base with helpful staff, but renovation disruption needs checking.

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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · a full-service 3-star convention hotel in downtown Waco

Hilton Waco is a full-service 3-star downtown hotel whose strongest selling point is convenience: the Brazos riverfront, restaurants and convention center are close, with Magnolia Market walkable. We'd shortlist it for sightseeing or business rather than a hotel-centered getaway. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms, while free parking adds practical value.

The catch is the renovation. Guests reported construction around the lobby, grounds and pool during summer 2026, with parking restrictions and reduced elevator access. A Texas filing lists first-floor remodeling through November 30, 2026; that is a scheduled date, not confirmation of current disruption. Check directly before booking. Room-condition feedback is less consistent than praise for service, and breakfast costs extra. We'd skip it if a reliably disruption-free stay or relaxing pool time is the priority.

Rooms
Recent guests praise spacious, comfortable rooms, but condition feedback remains uneven.
Cleanliness
Generally a strength in guest feedback, although renovation dust has been reported.
Service
Friendly, accommodating staff earn consistent praise, including during construction.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, gym, restaurant, bar and complimentary airport shuttle; no indoor pool listed by Hilton.
Fees and surprises
Free self-parking and Wi-Fi; breakfast extra and a mandatory Texas Recovery Fee applies. Confirm construction impacts.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · hoteles.com · Booking.com · tdlr.texas.gov. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

113 S University Parks Dr, Waco

Convenient for the riverfront, convention center and downtown dining; Magnolia Market is walkable.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, gym, restaurant, bar and complimentary airport shuttle; no indoor pool listed by Hilton.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Activities for kids
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
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Hilton Waco — Waco, Texas, United States

Hilton Waco is a full-service 3-star convention hotel in downtown Waco in Waco, Texas, United States.

Address: 113 S University Parks Dr, Waco. Property ID: 1120191.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/waco-texas/hilton-waco-1120191

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.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$288$330 on Booking.com$42 less (13%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$294$330 on Booking.com$36 less (11%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $484 USD

2026-11-12 to 2026-11-15 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$283 for 1 night · 2 nights $633 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-06$350 for 1 night · 2 nights $767 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-07$417 for 1 night · 2 nights $544 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-08$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $271 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-09$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-10$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-11$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-12$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-13$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $340
2026-11-14$196 for 1 night
2026-11-15View stay prices
2026-11-17$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-18$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-19$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $434
2026-11-20$290 for 1 night
2026-11-22$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-23$138 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-24$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-25$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-26$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-27$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-28$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $271 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-29$127 for 1 night · 2 nights $271 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-30$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 4 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $291 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-12-02$147 for 1 night · 2 nights $294
2026-12-03$147 for 1 night

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Axel's take: 7.7/10

A convenient downtown base with helpful staff, but renovation disruption needs checking. a full-service 3-star convention hotel in downtown Waco, scored for what it is.

Hilton Waco is a full-service 3-star downtown hotel whose strongest selling point is convenience: the Brazos riverfront, restaurants and convention center are close, with Magnolia Market walkable. We'd shortlist it for sightseeing or business rather than a hotel-centered getaway. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms, while free parking adds practical value.

The catch is the renovation. Guests reported construction around the lobby, grounds and pool during summer 2026, with parking restrictions and reduced elevator access. A Texas filing lists first-floor remodeling through November 30, 2026; that is a scheduled date, not confirmation of current disruption. Check directly before booking. Room-condition feedback is less consistent than praise for service, and breakfast costs extra. We'd skip it if a reliably disruption-free stay or relaxing pool time is the priority.

  • Best for: convention attendees; downtown sightseeing; Baylor visitors with a car

  • Watch out for: confirm renovation status before booking; uneven room-condition feedback; breakfast costs extra

  • Location: Convenient for the riverfront, convention center and downtown dining; Magnolia Market is walkable.

  • Rooms: Recent guests praise spacious, comfortable rooms, but condition feedback remains uneven.

  • Cleanliness: Generally a strength in guest feedback, although renovation dust has been reported.

  • Service: Friendly, accommodating staff earn consistent praise, including during construction.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, gym, restaurant, bar and complimentary airport shuttle; no indoor pool listed by Hilton.

  • Fees and surprises: Free self-parking and Wi-Fi; breakfast extra and a mandatory Texas Recovery Fee applies. Confirm construction impacts.

Axel's opinion of Hilton Waco, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · hoteles.com · Booking.com · tdlr.texas.gov. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Hilton Waco

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Hilton Hotels
  • 113 S University Parks Dr, Waco
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Parking (free), Self parking (extra charge), EV charger, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Waco, Texas

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Economy room

Standard room

Standard room with city view

Standard room with river view

Standard room with water view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Single room with pool view

Standard Single room with river view

Standard Single room with water view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with river view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Single room (sofa)

Standard Triple room (sofa)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Sextuple room

Deluxe Single room (sofa)

Deluxe Quadruple room (sofa)

Executive room

Executive room with city view

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with city view (full double bed)

Executive Double room with river view (full double bed)

Executive Quadruple room

Executive Sextuple room

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury room

Luxury Quadruple room

Luxury Double room (full double bed)

Luxury Quadruple room

Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Suite

Suite with pool view

Basement Suite with pool view

Suite with water view

Suite with view

2 Bedrooms Suite with pool view

Triple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with pool view (full double bed)

Double Basement Suite with pool view (full double bed)

Double Suite with view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite with pool view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Basement Suite with pool view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite with view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Basement Suite with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Suite with pool view (sofa)

Suite with water view (sofa)

2 Bedrooms Suite with pool view (sofa)

Triple Suite with water view (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Suite with pool view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Suite with pool view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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