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Holiday Inn Express San Marcos

3 of 5 stars
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El Campo
Nov 22, 2009

Its not like there was anything wrong with the hotel, but it didn't really 'wow' me. It was a little ordinary so I would recomend a different hotel if your staying for a while. But if your stay is...more

“Teenagers Run the Place”

Centerpoint Station

1 of 5 stars
Esther51
Texas
Nov 15, 2009

This restaurant/bakery/general store is across the highway from and easily accessible to two large outlet malls with lots of tourists. We were traveling on the main highway and picked this place at...more

“Hot water not included.”

Comfort Suites San Marcos

2 of 5 stars
SharonReviewsIt
Houston, TX
Nov 14, 2009

On a miserably rainy Sunday afternoon, I checked in the hotel, anticipating a hot shower. Water boiler is set too low so that you can only get warm showers, not hot ones. Also, no closet to hang...more

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