Aloft Waco Downtown, WacoAloft Waco Downtown in Waco, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 63 hotels we score in Waco. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $113 a night (cached, not a live quote).Aloft Waco Downtown is a contemporary Marriott property situated in the warehouse district of downtown Waco. It sits within walking distance of the Brazos Riverwalk, Magnolia Market, and the Baylor campus. The hotel features loft-style rooms and facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a WXYZ bar that hosts live music. Guests can access a coffee shop, a firepit, and various meeting spaces on site. This hotel suits business travellers and tourists looking for a modern base near local attractions. While the rooms are stylish, some guests find the mattresses quite firm.What stands out

Modern loft-style rooms

Near Magnolia Market

Outdoor swimming pool

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Firm mattresses

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