Hotel Herringbone

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What makes it fun

Herringbone Hotel provides the most luxurious overnight accommodations in Downtown Waco. With a focus on design and lots of retro chic vibes, you will find yourself immersed in luxury and the finest service in the hospitality industry. Herringbone Hotel is the perfect destination for a romantic baecation, getaway, staycation, and more. Herringbone Hotel offers 21 guest rooms including king, queen, and a Presidential suite. Herringbone Hotel is also home to exceptional restaurants, live music, and more.

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Hotel Herringbone

4.2

Based on 117 reviews

Joanna Fan

6 days ago

The hotel called the night of checkin to tell me my room was changed to a smaller one than I booked. Only offered a $50 credit which I NEVER received. I emailed them with NO RESPONSE. Be careful because it's right next to a train line so it's VERY LOUD at night when the train comes by daily. Only plus is the location and the restaurant Red Herring. Management should respond to emails and CREDIT as they stated they would. Poor service.

Brooke R

4 weeks ago

My husband and I were so excited to return to Hotel Herringbone for a 2 day trip just the two of us. We stayed here summer 2025 and had a great time. It looks like the hotel has really gone downhill in the last year. We checked in and contacted the front desk almost immediately about the lights by the bed that would not come on, the overhead light in the bathroom that would flicker for a second but stayed off, and the noise from the room above us. No one answered the phone at the front desk and it took over an hour for someone to respond to a text. They brushed off the broken lights by telling me where the light switches were (I knew exactly which light switch to use, they needed new lightbulbs) and they did not comment on the noise. We received a text on the second day while we were out stating they flipped the breaker for our lights and that the lights should work now. As soon as we got back to the room we reached out again about the lights but we were told everyone was gone for the day and they'd look at the lights after we checked out. It was so dark that it was difficult to get ready in the bathroom. I've never stayed somewhere without lights. I again reached out about the noise and they finally responded after 11:30pm saying "your room is directly under the bar and it should quiet down soon". We don't drink so I had no clue we were under the bar and would have never stayed in this room if it had been advertised. I did ask for it to be added to their website for future quests to be aware of and the lady at the front desk said she agreed it should be added. We will not stay at this hotel again, which is disappointing since they had so much promise.

Joseph Mullins

2 months ago

I can't believe how awesome this place is, and how close to Dr pepper museum (on the same block).
All the room's drinks and snacks are free. The rooms are so eclectic and unique.
If I come back to Waco, I'll stay here.

Lesa Frye

2 months ago

Room was ok. Unique in how they are built out of shipping containers which I thought was cool and the decor was unique as well. We had a larger room but still, no much in the way of storage to unpack & hang clothing. AC ran all night even though it was sent to Auto & was very loud. Also had a dehumidifier in the room that I had to keep dumping the water out of because if not, the AC didn't work very well. Upon check in the 2 ladies in the lobby were nice. We were told that the free mini bar w/ snacks (which consisted of 1 Dr. Pepper, 1 ginger ale, 1 apple juice, 2 waters, granola bar, sour patch candies, M & M's chips & bag of popcorn) & we could get 2 free drinks (which consisted of either a beer or their choosing or a glass of Prosecco) each night of our stay at the roof top bar. BEWARE, none of it is free. They are covered in the "Amenity fee" which is $25 / day whether you consume anything or not & will not be credited back to you if you don't. Was told that all the hotels are charging this now so that's why they do it too. Had an issue getting 2 lights in the headboard to shut off & had to have someone from the front desk come up to help us out. If you shop at any of the stores onsite, you do get a discount which was nice. We were there for a wedding & bummed we didn't have time to try the Red Herring restaurant as we heard it was good. We try to support non-national chain hotels & seems that they all want to charge an amenity fee now so this is the 1st & last time we will be staying here because of that.

Travis Eaton

2 months ago

They'll slap a $25 per person amenity fee on at the end without telling you, and a $10 fee for a card if you don't turn that back in. Cool spot, but less cool to end it with those surprise charges. Guy on the phone could not have cared less.

Elma Mata

2 months ago

The hotel is an interesting concept. 9/10 for quirky, retro aesthetic. However, this is loudest hotel I’ve ever attempted to sleep in.

1. Loud downtown drunken people party noises probably coming from the rooftop bar.
2. We stayed in their nicest room. Even that didn’t have a proper HVAC unit. It had a window unit that while it cooled fine, was loud.
3. Furniture dragging noises coming from the roof-top bar are rather constant.

Imo their top floor isn’t really usable due to the rooftop bar. If you’re determined to stay here, I’d recommend not staying on the top floor if you’re actually looking to sleep. They’re aware of the issue because they provide earplugs which are unfortunately not enough.

Not a bad concept overall but definitely not the boutiquey luxury thing they’re going for due to the noise. We should’ve stayed at the 1928 instead.

Elliott Wellman

2 months ago

The bed was clean, the room was spacious. The vibe was nice, the parking was questionable but we personally didn't have any trouble. My wife liked the open air the of the hotel, it had creativity and was easily accessible to downtown and like the restaurant. The water was hot which was nice.
The negatives:
The tub took over an hour to fill. The water pressure was lacking, but the shower was okay. There were just little details that made the experience less enjoyable overall. The breakfast was hardly a breakfast, we had a better experience at a 'La Quinta inn'.

Elizabeth Barineau

5 months ago

My husband and I absolutely loved the eclectic vibe of Hotel Herringbone — every corner is filled with retro personality, and the color palette and mood lighting was so romantic. The location couldn’t have been better: shopping downstairs was such a treat, Magnolia Market and the Dr Pepper Museum are just around the corner, and the on-site restaurant was incredible (it truly felt like stepping into the '80s). We also had a blast at the rooftop bar, which offers a fantastic view of the silos. It was the perfect quick Valentine’s getaway from Dallas with lots to do and see. We'll definitely be back!

Gary Bartels

1 year ago

Jeremy Ortega

1 year ago

Pretty sub par experience. Check in was here is your key and no real descriptions of what the hotel was or what’s part of the hotel or not. The bed was absolutely horrible. I left at 10pm and because there is no front desk or anyone around you can complain or tell them. Had to email the generic info line and still nothing back from them. The walls to the hallway are super thin so if anyone is talking in the hallway, which is the first on hour of my stay, you can hear every word ( they were showing people rooms and describing the hotel - more than I got at check in). For 250+ a night I just can’t see how this is worth it for the terrible bed and thin walls for anyone trying to rest and work.

Brian Sonnier

1 year ago

Shawn Brainard

1 year ago

I normally don't post reviews, but there are times that things need to be communicated. I checked into Hotel Herringbone and was impressed with the service and dinner at the restaurant. My room was smaller than expected, but I overlooked that because of dinner and the service I received. I had a long day of travel so I crashed early (fell asleep around 9). I woke up very cold (around 2:30AM) and looked at the thermostat. At that time is was 59 degrees. I was unable to get it warmer until I took a shower and got it up to 60. See photo. A notice came across that the boiler heat was not working. Well I agree with that statement. My guess is that this room sas never to temperature, but I didn't notice it specifically when I checked in. Couldn't sleep so I tried to do some work. Very poor internet connection so I had to use the hotspot on my phone. Couldn't go back to sleep so I called down around 4:30AM to find out where their work out room was located. No work out facility at this location. My suggestion is that if you're traveling for business stay somewhere else and come here for dinner or a drink at the rooftop bar. In my opinion, I have not been impressed with the accommodations especially as a seasoned business traveler for over 25 years.

abbyjean871

2 years ago

We just checked out of our two night stay in room 203. Courtney was exceptional and went above and beyond for us. The fact that you can text a number and within seconds get a response was hotel hospitality like I’ve never seen before. Upon arrival all dining on the property was closed due to weather but i was made aware of this the day before so it wasn’t an issue. So glad we got to experience Red Herring on night 2 because it was amazing. The roof top bar was still closed but that’s ok, everything else was up and running and it was amazing. The complimentary glass of wine was a fabulous treat and i loved the reusable water bottles, what a great gift. Our room was right next to the train tracks but they provided ear plugs and once asleep it never woke me or my husband up. I would 100% stay again and I’ll be spreading the word.

Kernita Butler-Heard

2 years ago

My husband and I dined at the restaurant this evening for supper. IT WAS AMAZING! It's rare for me to not take food home, but I didn't because every bite was better than the last. We had the roasted fish, cauliflower, potatoes and oysters... so, so good! It was worth every penny and our server Evelyn was very verse on the menu, giving us suggestions and was quickly able to explain the drink menu as well.

Melissa Hamilton

2 years ago

Just stayed 2 nights at Hotel Herringbone. It's a nice hotel in downtown Waco. It is next the the train tracks, but we only heard the train on one night. The elevator was out of order, but taking the stairs wasn't too bad. The Red Herring restaurant was outstanding, and the rooftop bar was very nice. They have a really nice courtyard with places to sit. We had a prime view of the Baylor Homecoming parade while we were there. I would return for a stay and definitely come back to the restaurant.

Noell Polansky

2 years ago

C S

2 years ago

I'll start with the good and get to the areas that need some help.
The location is nice. It is walking distance to the Silo's as well as many other places for shopping, food, drinks. Although I don't drink, we were offered a complimentary beverage at the upstairs bar.
The room and grounds were all very clean. Bed was comfortable. We had a patio room (Room 204) and enjoyed the patio and bathtub.
Check in was easy and quick.
From there it goes downhill.
This isn't a "cheap" hotel and charge premium prices. Due to that, there are some things that really need improvement.
It was noted nowhere that the elevator is broken. For me and my husband, not a big deal but for anyone who cannot climb two or three flights of stairs this should absolutely be mentioned somewhere! This seems to have been an issue for months and it was mentioned nowhere during booking, or on their website.
The train...again noise issues are not noted anywhere. It is RIGHT next to the train tracks. We were woken up twice in the very late evening/wee hours of the morning and it literally shakes the room.
Also, there is a bar on the top level and we were told the DJ would be done at 11pm but the music didn't stop until almost 12:30am. Luckily we were just getting to bed but we are old and boring and usually like to be in bed by 10pm. The bass of the music was shaking the floor and we could hear everything. And we were on the 2nd floor so I can't imagine what's it's like for the 3rd floor rooms. Again, these types of things should be something a hotel honestly notes UPFRONT for people looking to book.
I'd respect a place 10x more if they were just honest and upfront about any shortcomings that will be present.
The coffee bar for breakfast...I went up to grab my husband a coffee about 9am. There was no fruit as stated, but no big deal. There were a couple Chobani yogurts in the small fridge on the counter, along with a carafe of milk and two carafes of orange juice. I grabbed the milk to use in the coffee and it felt empty. I unscrewed the lid and my nose wa assaulted by an overwhelming smell of sour milk. The small bit that was left at the bottom looked grey. My husband (who is super easy going and polite) took it to the lobby to let her know where he was met with an unenthusiastic receptionist. She took it and said she'd refill it. Before we checked out, we went back up there so I could fill up my water bottle. I saw the carafe back in the fridge, opened it again and....STILL sour. Not sure if bad milk was replaced with more bad milk or if it wasn't washed first before it was refilled but either well the smell was still disgusting. And I can only ever breath out of half my nose so my sense of smell isn't amazing.
We were here in October and the room did not want cool down enough for us at night, despite it not being very hot outside (low was in the 50s) I can't imagine what it'd be like in the heat of the summer. We ended up having to open the patio door and entry door for a while (after the DJ upstairs stopped) to cool the room down.
For the price they are charging, I do not think this is worth it at all.
Despite the cleanliness and lovely design, the good just doesn't outweigh the bad here for how much it costs to book a room.
Much room for improvement here and much room for honesty and transparency.

Lisa DeBord

2 years ago

Concept on paper is interesting and unique but there is a lot of room for improvement….mainly there is a DJ that plays on top of your room until at least 11 pm at night, (seems like they should feel you this before check in) the night we stayed there, they didn’t stop until 11:25, and then they re arrange all the furniture on the rooftop bar until about 12:30, and then the train rolls through with an extra long horn at 1:30 am, so…..if you are planning on relaxing in your room or sleeping, you will not. I don’t imagine that many people paying upwards of $300 a night not on a game weekend will be game for this experience, in addition….there is very limited parking, only about 10 spots, otherwise you are searching for street parking and they expect you to return your keys and if you don’t, they charge you $5, and the elevator is broken especially challenging for anyone with mobility concerns, place isn’t for us, we won’t be back.

Carey Crane

2 years ago

We went to the rooftop bar, and it was awesome. I highly recommend going here instead of the rooftop at 1928.

Lindy Helms

2 years ago

We were not there to stay in one of their rooms. We had a friend playing at their outside venue.

N LastDays

2 years ago

Enjoyed my recent one nite visit. Sure, the hotel is interesting in minimizing cooling/ heating “non-rev sq ftge” yet it works and flows for the visitor - after a bit.
Check- in was tops. Room was nice. Key point— i purchased a non- refundable night and later figured out my timing error ( should have booked 1 nite later). Graciously, the reservation was honored for my intended night.
Very nice touch.
Room was nice . Only quibble is i never solved turning on the main lighting fixture. Likely ‘driver error’.
Will return in future.

Heather Gauntt

2 years ago

Dropped by to hear local singer Holly Tucker

Jason Grauten

2 years ago

A Hidden Gem in Waco – Hotel Herringbone

From the moment I stepped into Hotel Herringbone, it was clear that this is a place where luxury meets charm. Nestled in the heart of Waco, this boutique hotel offers an unforgettable experience that combines Southern hospitality with sophisticated art deco and 1970s design.

Service: The staff at Hotel Herringbone truly set the standard for excellence. From the warm welcome at check-in to the attentive service throughout my stay, their professionalism and genuine friendliness made me feel right at home. Every request was met with a smile, and their local recommendations added a personal touch to my visit.

Rooms: The rooms are nothing short of spectacular. Each space is beautifully appointed with modern amenities and a touch of elegance. The attention to detail in the decor is impressive, and the comfort of the bed ensured a restful night’s sleep. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as the plush robes and high-quality toiletries.

Amenities: The hotel boasts a range of amenities designed to enhance the guest experience. The on-site restaurants red herring, songbird, and lucky bucks offers a delightful dining experience with a menu that highlights local flavors and fresh ingredients. The rooftop terrace is a perfect spot to unwind with a drink while enjoying stunning views of Waco. And the fitness center, equipped with top-of-the-line equipment, was a great addition for keeping up with my workout routine.

Location: Hotel Herringbone’s location is ideal for exploring Waco. It’s conveniently situated near popular attractions, including the Magnolia Market and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, yet provides a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Overall Experience: My stay at Hotel Herringbone was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of luxurious accommodations, top-notch service, and prime location makes it a standout choice for anyone visiting Waco. Whether you're here for a quick getaway or an extended stay, this hotel offers an experience that will exceed your expectations. I can’t wait to return!

Lola Lomer

2 years ago

We choose this hotel because it is next to the Dr. Pepper Museum which we wanted to visit during our weekend stay. The hotel lobby, patio and the room we chose were absolutely beautiful and clean. The guest coordinator at the lobby I believe her name was Courtney was very attentive and accommodating of all of our needs. When we arrived the room was even more beautiful in person and exactly like the pictures. We stayed during the weekend of July 20th and due to the summer heat obviously the room can take a moment to get cool specially since the hotel is made of shipping containers. Something that helps make the room cooler faster was closing the blinds which is a must to survive the Texas heat. The elevator was not properly working going up but it did work coming down, however we didn’t mind taking the stairs to the roof top bar and to our room since we drove for 3 hours and we really needed to stretch our legs. During the night we were suddenly awaken by a train passing, it lasted about 2 to 3 minutes so even when we were a bit startled we went right back to sleep. I hope they fix the issue with the elevator but other than that it was a lovely stay and highly recommend visiting their restaurant. You can tell that the area is growing and it has tons of potential.

Adrian Lopez

2 years ago

J P

2 years ago

We enjoyed our overnight stay we came to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The concept for the hotel is pretty neat but I can understand all the remarks about the train and noise from the bar but we only heard the train once at 5:30 in the evening and it wasn't bad. We loved the private front patio that came with our room and the design/decor was great only downside was the rooms did not cool to the temp we set it to so it always felt warm which made it difficult to sleep comfortably through the night. The bed was soft and comfy though. I would love to come back in the fall so the patio could be utilized.

Patrice Henderson

2 years ago

Adam Jubela

2 years ago

what an great and unique experience. Only place to stay and eat in Waco.

Brock Bell

2 years ago

Very satisfied overall with the stay. Really trendy and innovative design, well located in Waco, and very clean. Our room has a cute little view of the Magnolia Silos, which was a large reason for booking on the area I did. There were a few oddities for a hotel aiming for the level and price they are going for, but it's clear they are still finding their grove as a newly opened hotel. For example the water bottles they provide, really nice glass to match the quality they want and pair with the water bar, but provided unwashed with the paper saying they need washed in them making them useless on arrival. The rooms themselves were really nice and well designed, I feel bad that the painters missed the mark just a little for such otherwise quality work. The biggest issue with the rooms is that the door doesn't block sound at all. A non issue for early on with very few guests, but you can clearly hear what's going on in the hall way. I suspect the welcome drinks will improve (or hope) because a 2 ounce pour of some wine in a plastic cup doesn't match the vibe, and ultimately I booked a king but was given a queen, which didn't really matter to me personally.