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Big Texan Motel: Traveler Reviews

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Average price*: $67 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 based on 33 reviews 33 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 56 hotels in Amarillo
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  • Rooms: 55
Property Type: Motel
  • Small hotel conveniently located near a major roadway; limited staff and amenities; normally guest rooms open to the parking lot.
Description: Old West atmosphere, Texas of yesteryear. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
7701 East Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79118

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Reviews of Big Texan Motel

( 20-24 of 33 )
“I liked the decor, but...”

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2 of 5 stars
massachusetts
Dec 27, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

I was looking forward to this motel, and much of the rest of our trip will take place staying at Marriots. The place definitely has character, I liked my wood panelled room. The children loved the outlaw posters on the wall. I was a little concerned about a crumbling and leaning (apparently failing) column that held up the second floor corridor near our first floor room. The showers in adjoining rooms were very loud. The television wasn't working too well, seemed to have had tracking problems that reminded me of the TV I grew up with in the 70s. I liked it, but I don't think I'd be able to convince my husband to stay there again. I do have to say that I thought it was a good value for the money (around $57). The room and bathroom were very clean, and the office staff very friendly.

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kewm's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2006
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 27, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
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“a honky tonk good time!”

Big Texan Motel

Sep 7, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Stayed here for just 1 night with a tour group but the rooms are fantastic.no 2 rooms are the same we had the pink one complete with cowhide bed covers,wooden bed heads a shower curtain with the flag of texas on it!total country charm!had dinner in the steakhouse-try and eat the steak if u can its 3.2kg-if u can its free.one of our guys tried and failed.loved this place-it was like being inside a western movie!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — it oozed charm!
    • Disliked — more stairs!
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princessvixen's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2006
Traveled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: September 01, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities
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“In the heart of Texas!”

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4 of 5 stars
Napa Valley, CA
Aug 28, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

We had a nice stay. Drove straight from Nashville, TN to here just because I saw it on here and it was soooo cheesy looking I had to stay here. Check in clerk was very nice, but they said they had 2 reservations for me for some reason. No worries, they took care of it. Room was clean and cheesy. Western decor and swinging saloon doors. We were there a short time, so we didn't get to enjoy the pool but I would have loved to. I think it's a great motel for the price, interesting people working over at the restaurant.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Low price, great texas feel.
    • Disliked — Noisy doorm strange man with a parrot
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valleygirl707's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 23, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Overpriced Truck Stop”

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2 of 5 stars
Austin, TX
Jun 22, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Stayed there after 500 miles of driving through TX summer heat with family and dog, so experience was worse for that. Yet still, for $90, expected far nicer and newer. Décor was very shabby faux western, bathrooms dark, room small, and over hot and noisy room. Have stayed in nicer full service hotels in safer neighbothoods near DC for less, and other motels in Amarillo cost less.

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92651expat's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2006
Member since: June 22, 2006
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“Yee-Haw!”

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
Jun 14, 2006
6/8 found this review helpful

This is so over-the-top Texan that you can’t help but have fun! The décor screams cowboy and the shower curtain proves how much Texans love being Texans (it’s a GIANT Texas Flag). For a taste sensation you must have dinner at the Big Texan Steakhouse, located directly across the parking lot. DELICIOUS!

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18dolphin's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2006
Member since: May 10, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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7701 East Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79118