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Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$68
$60 nightly
$68 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 17 - May 18

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1611 Ih 35 N, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upper Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Upper Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

With a stay at Quality Inn University near Downtown in San Marcos, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Texas State University and San Marcos River. .This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Blanco Shoals Natural Area.

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Marcos River - 1 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Quality Inn University near Downtown offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Travelodge Motel San Marcos
Travelodge San Marcos Hotel San Marcos
Quality Inn San Marcos
Quality San Marcos
Quality University Near Marcos
Quality Inn University near Downtown Hotel
Quality Inn University near Downtown San Marcos
Quality Inn University near Downtown Hotel San Marcos

Quality Inn University near Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 787 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timoteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

ted

The room had an odor. Not great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms need updating and could use a really good cleaning. Also the front desk manager was not wearing shoes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Minerva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyday was good. Their continental Breakfast it’s ok. The room has shampoo, conditioner and lotion. Which is a great thing for those who don’t have their own toiletrits.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Check in staff was very pleasant and efficient. Room was ok, if a bit warm. Pillows were very nice, water was hot, bed was terrible! Got very little sleep that night; mattress was very hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, the bed comfy and staff was pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ileana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Did not have breakfast at the hotel.AC worked fine the whole time. Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Serena

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregorio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcomeing and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Liked: Staff & service
Room was good and clean. AC was cold. Breakfast was underwhelming. Super friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great overnight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio, Irving

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Irving

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Will definitely stay here again when traveling to San Marcos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean and staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Irving

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025