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Heart of Texas Motel

5303 US 290 West, Austin, TX 78735
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Ranked #157 of 186 hotels in Austin
2.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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temple
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

OMG!! ROACHES EVERYWHERE.Austin TX for a night to attend an ECIG. vap meet and we couldn't find anything quickly so my sis N law said they had stayed there and it was OK. Well that was 8Yrs. ago I didn't realize that. So we showed up spent $70.00 went to the room, smelled NASTY!! dirty walls, chairs, bathroom. well pretty... More

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Indiana
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

We actually stayed for two weeks and if all you want is a place to sleep at low cost this place will do. At least when we stayed it was okay. Quiet but run down and needed a remodel. The room was clean but dated, the internet worked as did the fridge and microwave. It was a typical low rent... More

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed here a few years ago and it was very nice. Now it is a pit. No maintenance has been done for years. The microwave barely worked, no hairdryer in the room, the freezer section of the refrigerator needed defrosting, dust was thick in several areas in the room, and the bathroom was barely functional. Don't believe the comments... More

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Houston, TX
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2009

You pay for the room before you see it. There is a reason for this...you would never stay if you saw it. Large stains on the floor and bed spreads. Old mildewed shower and bathroom. No chain lock on door. Beds from the 1950's. A prime example of a flea bag motel. I can't say enough bad about this place.

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abilene
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2009

The room smelled bad,construction was going on,left after one night

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South Central Texas
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2009

I was in Austin coaching in an 18-under baseball tournament and needed an inexpensive place to stay on a Saturday night that was close to Westlake HS and St. Edward's U. I didn't need much: just a clean room with a shower, a bed, a refrigerator, and an air conditioner, for just one night, for a low price (on a... More

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Denton TX
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2007

This is the worst motel I have ever been to. When we walked in the room we were greeted with a horrible smell and huge stains on the carpet. In the bathroom their were tiny roaches crawling out of the sink and roaches in the shower. We refused to stay there. Never stay at this motel! The Heart of Texas... More

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California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Besides the internet connection in the room, the place was a bit depressing. There were really no conveniences there and even though I had paid for a week, I left after 2 days. I did get a good recommendation for an Indian restaurant in town from the front desk...

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Austin, Texas
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2006
3
people found this review helpful

This is a VERY basic motel. There is nothing fancy about it. It is clean, with comfortable beds and plenty of towels. If you are looking for fancy this is not it, but it is clean and in a safe area.

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