The Cotton Palace 1910 Austin Avenue Waco Texas 76701 USA http://www.thecottonpalace.com Phone: +1-254-753-7294 Fax: +1-254-753-7921 Toll-free: +1-877-632-2312

General Information

Central Texas's premiere bed and breakfast - old southern charm wrapped in 21st century luxury and amenities. The three story home offers six unique guestrooms with private baths and a carriage house. Exceptional amenities like exquisite linens, luxurious robes and marble whirlpool tubs add to your comfort. Help yourself to a variety of beverages or homemade specialties from the bottomless cookie jars. After a restful night's sleep, enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast and stimulating conversation around the antique dining room table. The Cotton Palace is centrally located - just minutes away from Baylor University and popular Waco attractions.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 120.00 and $ 150.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 120.00 and $ 150.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
• Other Accommodations: Carriage House
  The Carriage House has a small kitchen, den, bath and bedroom. It has a queen size bed. The Carriage House is only rented for a two night minimum stay.

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Gourmet coffee and tea, Pastries and cookies
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Creme Brulee French Toast

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Children age 12 and older welcomed)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is not permitted
• Deposit amount required (Credit Card number on file or one night's deposit.)
• Check in time is 4:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
• Cancellations:
  5 days prior to a weekend reservation or 2 days prior to a weekday reservation
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • HAT - Historic Accommodations of Texas
  • Heart of Texas Bed and Breakfast Owners Association
  • PAII - Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • TH&MA - Texas Hotel and Motel Association
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Arts and Crafts
• Built in 1910
• Opened for business in 1999
• Restored / Remodeled in 1999
• Parking available

Location

• Geographic region: Central Texas
• Location is best described as: Baylor University, Waco Convention Center, Downtown
  
• Nearest major city: Dallas, TX (100 miles North)
• Directions to property:
  Directions: Southbound I-35 Exit 17th/18th streets (Exit 334) Right on 17th street - go 1.1 miles Left on Austin Avenue - then get in right lane because left lane has to turn left at 18th. The Cotton Palace is 2 1/2 blocks on the left at 1910 Austin Avenue Northbound I-35 Exit 17th/18th streets (Exit 334) Left on 17th street - go 1.1 miles Left on Austin Avenue - then get in right lane because left lane has to turn left at 18th The Cotton Palace is 2 1/2 blocks on the left at 1910 Austin Avenue

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Becky Hodges
  All Baylor graduates and Dutch was the baseball coach at Baylor University for many years.
• The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Dr. Pepper Museum, Baylor University, Waco Suspension Bridge, Riverboat cruises, Texas Ranger Museum, Bazos River Walk, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts