Hotels near Cobb Park Activity Building, Abilene

Stayed here on a one-night business trip recently, it’s a good location close to Abilene Christian University, with some pretty strong dining options within a couple of miles (or one could drive 10 minutes to downtown and find some other really good options, too). Seems to be an older property with some roof damage from previous weather, and if your in-room fridge does not produce ice (like what happened with me), there are no icemakers except in the kitchen area, so desk staff will have to help you. I was very pleased that they were able to check me in hour early, but I was not pleased that within 30 seconds into my room, a housekeeper barged in without knocking, because she wasn’t finished cleaning my room yet. I didn’t make a big deal of it, but the kitchen trash remained unemptied, and the bathroom counter was a little bit messy. After my first four hours, my freezer still had not produced any ice, so I took the ice tray down to the front desk to request some ice, and the clerk behind the desk asked me in a very condescending way, “well, did you turn the icemaker on?“ I won’t type how I responded, but she very quickly got me ice from kitchen. Still, this is a very good location away from the downtown area, and let’s face it… Some of the other lodging options closer to downtown are pretty sketchy. This place is quiet, you’re within walking distance of a Hooters (which is actually one of the nicer ones I’ve ever been in), and you’re a very short drive from a lot of other food options. I will definitely stay here again.

We travel frequently and our typical choice of hotel is Hampton Inn. This hotel does not meet our expectations for what we have come to expect from HI. We have stayed at this hotel three times and likely will not be back. The hotel is older, and needs serious updating. Cleanliness is not as expected—mold in the bathrooms, cracked tiles in the bathrooms, dust/debris under the sink, stained lampshade. The beds vary in comfort, but our last one in room 202 was not comfortable, and creaked with movement. As far as service, everyone we encountered was pleasant and accommodating. The breakfast attendant was truly on top of his game. This hotel holds promise, but needs some work.

Hotel was mostly OK. Brand new as of 2024. But, we found hair in the shower and in the sink. The end tables and counters had glass rings on them. Housekeeping isn't up to snuff. Breakfast was fine for us at 8:20, but we got the last of the hot food. So, again, not really up to standards. Everyone was very nice, which goes a long way.

My family and I come to this hotel often at least 10 stays in the last 6 months. apon arrival we didn't even get greeted or welcomed by Aubrey who was more worried about his dog ,we asked if it was a service dog and was told it was a rescue dog,we have been told since we started staying here that they don't allow emotional support animals which my daughter has but the employees can have there dog at the hotel? We had to wait to get are room because it wasn't finished but on are mobile check in it said the keys were made ,the elevator wasn't working and no one called to let use know it was wasn't working and to add to it there was no coffee in the pot down stairs we asked if we could get a fresh pot and was told yes after waiting 15 min we got are keys to the room and went up around 2 and came back down around 3 and there was still no coffee or hot water in the pots,i told the next guy who was coming in for the front desk shift and he dropped everything before even clocking in to make us a fresh pot of coffee with a smile on his face and no hesitation and even told us sorry and even brought us up some cookies and a note thanking us for staying at the Fairfield inn I think this place needs more people like Juan and not the first guy on the am shift who was more worried about everything but us the guest.

We had a great experience staying here (I was worried seeing some of the reviews). Stayed for several days. Always nice, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was good. Room was clean and comfortable. Great place to come and relax after helping family move. Great location for places to eat and shop. Will be staying here again when we are in the area.