Quality Inn University near Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel near Texas State University in San Marcos

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

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

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

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

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About the area

San Marcos

In San Marcos .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Texas State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Blanco Shoals Natural Area with a stay here. Bobcat Stadium and Bobcat Ballpark are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Marcos River - 1 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Hotel near Texas State University in San Marcos
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. An outdoor pool, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Quality Inn University near Downtown. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 752 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claudio, Irving

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s on
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria de Lourdes

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean Room - Comfortable - Not Crowded
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zulema

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The I’m as clean, staff was friendly and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location. Safe and quiet. No frills. Adequate for a nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady in the lobby made my day, great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for a night

Very nice lobby and room. The outside didn’t seem nice and very loud but couldn’t hear the noise in the room. Room was large. Wish there were restaurants walking distance from hotel ( through sidewalk system).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devorah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good plsce fir price and lication ,regular client.

Stay there frequently, quiet, clean friendly staff ok breakfast easy to access town areas. No elevator for 2ns story only staors but has lower floor handicap rooms .Good place to stay fir thr price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Valeria

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melody

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zoran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed sheets were pretty clean. We literally just had less than 9hrs in the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosangel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Primera vez que voy y volvería.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service, wrong room

Everything was great but i did NOT get the room we picked on our reservation. We made a reservation for a double room king suite and we got a single king bed 1 room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phong

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

dora

Stayed 1 night in May 2025