Pivovar Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1750 reviews)
320 South 8th Street , Waco , us

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Helpful staff
Cons:
Limited amenities available
Issues with food service
Noise from train tracks

Categories

Cleanliness
9.51
Overall sentiment mentions cleanliness positively, with several guests remarking on the neatness of the hotel.
Service
8.68
Mixed reviews on staff assistance, with some complaints regarding helpfulness.
Location
10
Many reviews highlight the excellent location, especially for visiting the Silos.
Room Quality
9.47
Guests appreciate the spaciousness and unique furnishings of the rooms.
Amenities
8.8
Some amenities were unavailable during stays, affecting overall satisfaction.
Value for Money
8.96
General sentiment suggests good value, though the absence of breakfast was noted.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Mixed reviews on food options; some guests enjoyed meals while others had issues.
Overall Experience
9.69
General positive experiences reported, with a high likelihood of return visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:45

Property Description

Unique Location in Downtown Waco
Situated in the heart of downtown Waco, Pivovar Hotel offers unparalleled convenience to top attractions like the Waco Convention Center, McLane Stadium, and the famous Magnolia Silos.

Exceptional Amenities
Experience luxury with a Czech brewery, restaurant, and beer garden on-site. Indulge in the private beer spas and enjoy beautiful handcrafted furnishings and flat screen TVs in every room.

Historical Charm
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Pivovar, a former train station. Watch historical wagons pass by, adding to the unique industrial atmosphere.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and luxury in downtown Waco? Book your stay at Pivovar Hotel today!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1750 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.51
Service: 8.68
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 9.69
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Wally • couple • us
10
This is our new go-to Hotel in Waco. Former always Waco Hilton. Now always Pivovar!
Pros:

We love Pivovar. Just a really cool hotel. So comfortable, clean, the absolute best location, and the rooms are so well appointed, not to mention their great restaurant next door.

Cons:

Return the 2 free beers when you check in. I have told all my friends about Pivovar and then two free beers. It actually encourages us to go to the restaurant. I’ll pay $10-$15 more per night for this “gift.” We were disappointed that you were no longer doing it. It’s a cool perk. Re-think this decision please.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Dana • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent location and GORGEOUS rooms!
Pros:

The rooms were gorgeous! The furniture you could tell was handmade, and I was just in awe of the beauty of their craftsmanship.

Cons:

The lobby was very small, but not sure there was much that could have been done.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Cerise • couple • us
7
Not worth the price
Pros:

Walking distance to Magnolia and downtown restaurants and shops. Dedicated parking for the facility. Views of the brewery through plate glass are cool.

Cons:

They charge luxury resort prices but the facility is midrange. They use window AC units, the exterior portion of which are in the incessant 'drip zone' when it rains. There are trains that run by through the night so it's loud - location hazard. The restaurant opens at 11 on the weekend and no walkable coffee shops open on Sunday morning (There is a Keurig in the room.)

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Catchings • family_with_children • us
6
Great location but bring earplugs.
Pros:

The location was amazing. Right next to Magnolia which was the point of our trip there. They even let us park there before we checked in. The room was spacious and enough room for my son to slide around, which was fun to him.

Cons:

The building is very noisy. There is no sound proofing to prevent you from hearing every little noise. The train comes through in the middle of the night. We were also able to hear the entire conversation of the people in the room next to us at 11:30 pm when they came back in the room. And they stayed up for a long time talking and playing music. Also there is music coming into the bathroom from the restaurant down stairs. That was weird. I didn’t sleep well due to all the noise.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location . Friendly staff.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location was in the middle of the town.

Cons:

The king size bed matress was so hard I couldn't even sleep. To turn on the lights was confusing as well. No phone to call front desk for services.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Amber • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Barker • extended_group • us
8
great
Pros:

ck in was quick

Cons:

A copper bathtub in the room we booked

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Mary • extended_group • us
10
So fun!
Pros:

Proximity to the Silos

Cons:

Loved the decor and the bar area- the bartender was great and those pretzels!!!

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • ca
9
It was lovely and I would go again
Pros:

Location comfort and style

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
10
Pros:

We love this hotel, it is beautiful, the location is excellent, the service in the restaurant is great, the food is incredible.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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SHARLENE • extended_group • us
10
We would stay there again, we loved it.
Pros:

The uniqueness of the room.

Cons:

The restaurant, selection of food and overpriced drinks.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • us
1
We couldn't stay because our room was cancelled when we got there.
Pros:

The lobby was nice but that's all we got to see because they cancelled our stay.

Cons:

When we had just gotten into Waco, we got a call from hotel staff telling us that our room's AC was out and that they'd spent all day trying to fix it but couldn't (prob just overbooked). My girlfriend had been really excited and had booked us both for the Beer Spa that evening as well. Anyway, they cancelled our room last minute and just booked us at Hotel Indigo. They didn't even offer to comp the spa or anything. Get this, for our troubles (and after our negotiating) they offered a whopping 25% coupon for the spa. Needless to say we didn't feel like hanging around for the spa so we went on over to Hotel Indigo. It's a nice, clean, run-of-the-mill hotel but the staff there were awesome and apologized profusely on behalf of Hotel Pivovar's staff. I've got to really give Indigo's staff props because they were so nice and even comped us some food & drinks when they didn't have to at all. We were just really bummed cuz we had driven all the way from Dallas and were really looking forward to our stay at Pivovar. Things like this will happen, but it's more about how they're handled, especially when it involves the hospitality industry.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The location was so central to every where we wanted to go and made getting around Waco so easy. The soaking tub was very nice. We enjoyed the decor of the rooms, it felt very unique.

Cons:

We could hear noise from neighbors and outside.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Location

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Esther • family_with_children • us
7
Beautiful, convenient, spacious but noisy and not plush
Pros:

Location is amazing. Parking is easy. Plenty of space in suites for 6 people. The suite rooms are only connected by a small entryway. Artisan water dispenser in the hallway was nice.

Cons:

The beds are VERY hard. Also the beds look very plush in pictures but they are not at all. There was only a THIN waffle knit blanket. No duvet. I would still stay here again but I would ask for a real blanket. Last, there is a lot of noise, random banging, sound of the cars going over the train tracks. Train crossing right beside the hotel. Maybe the 3rd floor would be less noisy. Sound machine helps a ton. I would recommend them be added to all the rooms. Luckily I travel with one.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
7
Nice room. Love restaurant/bar but they were closed this visit. Equipment noise needs a look.
Pros:

I really like the hotel and location.

Cons:

I was really disappointed that the restaurant and bar were closed. I last stayed there 2 years ago on a Tuesday night for the same conference and really enjoyed the restaurant and bar. So much that we have been back each time we've been to or driving through Waco and it played a significant role in booking the hotel this trip.

It was also quite difficult to sleep well with an extreme amount of noise coming from some sort of equipment adjacent to my room. I believe it was room 26 on the third floor.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Lopez • family_with_children • mx
8
Nice & Comfy
Pros:

La habitación era formidable y muy espaciosa. La cama muy cómoda. El hotel está frente a la estación de autobuses, por lo que resulta muy conveniente. También hay algunos lugares para desayunar y comer a los que se puede acceder caminando

Cons:

La bañera es muy bonita pero se sale mucha agua. Difícil ducharse sin salpicar en exceso. 0 flexibilidad para entrar un poco antes o salir un poco después... en muchos hoteles sí nos han ofrecido esta opción, sobre todo cuando no está alquilada la habitación.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
7
Nice idea that could be improved w/ customer service training.
Pros:

Room size was good, as was the furniture

Cons:

Trains throughout the night. Poor customer service training - void of attention or politeness

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee