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Candlewood Suites San Marcos
600 Wonder World Dr
San Marcos, Texas

Comfort Suites Near Texas State University
104 Ih 35 N
San Marcos, Texas

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos
106 Interstate 35 North
San Marcos, Texas

Motel 6 San Marcos
1321 North I-35
San Marcos, Texas

Americas Best Value Inn - San Marcos
1507 N Interstate Highway 35
San Marcos, Texas

Super 8 San Marcos
1429 I-35 North
San Marcos, Texas

Embassy Suites San Marcos - Hotel, Spa & Conferenc
1001 E Mccarty Ln
San Marcos, Texas

Red Roof Inn San Marcos
817 I-35 N
San Marcos, Texas

La Quinta Inn San Marcos
1619 N I 35
San Marcos, Texas

Ramada Limited San Marcos
1701 N I 35
San Marcos, Texas

Rodeway Inn San Marcos
1635 Aquarena Springs Dr
San Marcos, Texas

Howard Johnson San Marcos
1601 I-H 35 N
San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos Hotel & Suites
108 N I H 35
San Marcos, Texas

Econo Lodge Marcos
811 S Guadalupe St
San Marcos, Texas

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Marcos, TX
1560 Interstate Highway 35 South
San Marcos, Texas

COURTYARD SAN MARCOS MARRIOTT
625 COMMERCIAL LOOP
San Marcos, Texas

BEST WESTERN SAN MARCOS
917 I-H 35 North
San Marcos, Texas

COMFORT INN - SAN MARCOS
1053 Clovis Barker Road
San Marcos, Texas

Baymont Inn & Suites San Marcos
4210 IH-35 South
San Marcos, Texas

Days Inn San Marcos
1005 I 35 N
San Marcos, Texas

Knights Inn - San Marcos
801 N I 35
San Marcos, Texas

Summit Inn Hotel & Suites
1433 North Interstate 35
San Marcos, Texas

Travelodge San Marcos
1611 Ih 35 N
San Marcos, Texas

The Crystal River Inn
326 W Hopkins St
San Marcos, Texas


Hotel Tips

Elevators are notorious for being a nuisance so ask to be roomed on the top floor and as far away as possible. Most hotels book nearby rooms last so hopefully they have availability elsewhere.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.



Things To Do

San Marcos has that special dining venue and you are sure to find something to please with numerous meals served to satisfy each palette. A wide variety of restaurants and delis are available to choose from with a nice selection of entrees and especially desserts.

San Marcos is the place to go when you want to freshen up or replace your nails. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, pick your colors and style and let the transformation begin. Some salons offer hair styling and coloring as well as lashes and eyebrow coloring.

San Marcos micro breweries have popped up in downtown corridors to quench the thirst of local or traveller whos is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience for suds brewed on site. If you are looking for a light beer or something randy and dark, you are sure to find a wide assortment of options to choose from.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Robby
High quality group of restaurants and wonderful shops! Authentic old fashioned down-town atmosphere brings it all together very well.

Molly MacTaggart
Always love quaint, historic downtown areas, late April will be our first visit to Dillon.

Crystal Stewart
I grew up,visiting Emelton.

Sking King
I love walking through downtown when the sun finally comes out. You can get a great organic meal at one place, yummy sushi nearby, and awesome beer. Not to mention the Criterion has fabulous shows.

Michelle Goodrich
Nice Shops


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